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The article reports on a relationship which developed during the late stages of the Cold War between Canadian intelligence services, East Germany and other Soviet bloc countries. According to a paper on espionage published by Thomas Wegener Friss of the University of Southern Denmark and Helmut Müller-Enbergs, who works in the Stasi archives, East German and Soviet bloc spies viewed Canada as a valuable espionage target which could be used to funnel spies into the U.S.

The article focuses on a collection of Nazi documents that were released in 2007. The documents were stored in former SS barracks in Bad Arolsen, Germany, and are records of Nazi horrors from 1933-1945. The papers contain lists of Jews deported to concentration camps, medial documents, and insurance policies. The archives are run by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which was created by the Allies to find missing persons and aid in the compensation claims by Nazi victims.

The article examines political attitudes in Germany towards the European Union (EU) and the economic policies of the euro area monetary union. An increase in opposition to the EU's economic assistance to Greece due to that country's financial crisis and to the entire concept of European integration is considered. Economic benefits to Germany from the creation of the euro area are discussed.

The anti-French witticisms of Americans seem racist. The right-wing 'National Review' had called the French "cheese-eating surrender monkeys," because of their opposition to invading Iraq. George Will, a conservative commentator, described Dominique de Villepin, the French foreign minister, as "oleaginous." The term "monkeys" was once used to insult people who weren't yet called African-Americans. And wasn't oleaginous a synonym for greasy? As in "greasy Mexicans" and "greaseball," an expression for dark-haired strangers, including Greeks and Italians? The reaction in the French media was subdued. Germany does not seem to be bearing the brunt of the current wave of American jingoism, not to mention Russia, China or the most unrelenting peace advocate, the Vatican.

Focuses on 'Nude Woman with a Staff,' by Albrecht Durer. History of the painting, including how it was stolen by the Nazis during World War II; How the painting became part of the collection at the National Gallery of Canada; Reasons why the painting was never returned to Poland after the war.

Recounts the final week of the Second World War in northwestern Germany and the Lincoln and Welland Regiment's fierce struggles for which they are now being recognized. Awarding the St. Catharines, Ontario-based regiment two new battle honors scrolls by Canada's National Defense Headquarters. INSETS: Pop movies;Best-sellers (Fiction and nonfiction).

The author reflects upon the 2011 economic crisis in the euro zone (EZ). He notes that the problems Europe faces now are much better than the wars Europe has seen in the past. He cautions Canadians from criticizing or laughing at Europe's problems but admits that the bad habits of EZ countries, including France and Germany, like not adhering to rules about countries' debt limits, have led them to the current problems. He calls for them to fix existing problems before further integrating.

The article looks at Germany twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the country's unification in 1990. Details of the treaty signing in 1990 are recounted, and a discussion of what became of the German Democratic Republic's state security, known as the Stasi, is presented. Various memorials have been constructed in Berlin since unification, including portions of the wall at Potsdamer Platz, and pictures of those killed trying to cross the wall at Bernauer Strasse.

Profiles World War II veteran Mona Parsons. Arrest of Parsons by the Gestapo and trial for crimes against the Third Reich; Experiences of Parsons at Nazi labor camps; Citation of Parsons from United States President Dwight Eisenhower for bravery.

States that the world has always watched with nervous interest how the Germans deal with their Nazi past, but the questions has become even more complicated now that the debate has been joined by East Germans. Controversy over preserving remaining Hitler sites in Berlin; Public arguments for paving over bunkers, including fears that they could become shrines for neo-Nazis; ; Anger of Jews over monuments dedicated to Germans killed in World War II; More.

Considers the German Democratic Republic sports empire, where coaches routinely gave athletes an array of multicolored pills--some were just vitamins. Others almost certainly contained illegal steroids. Germany's program to crack down on drug use; Cases of swimmer Sven Hackmann and sprinter Katrin Krabbe; Combining the two systems, East and West; The dark side of the system. INSET: Mighty mouse (profiles German swimmer Krisztina Egerszegi), by....

Examines the possibility that Canadian troops may leave their bases in Lahr and Baden-Sollingen, Germany. Upcoming defense policy review and proposed troop cuts; Canada's commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); Impact on local economies; Why some German companies will be glad to see the Canadians go; Comments by Maj.-Gen. Brian Smith, 52, commander of Canadian forces in Europe and members of the 8th Canadian Hussars tank regiment; More.

An article is presented that reports on German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the political and public attitudes towards her in 2010. The article discusses Merkel's actions and leadership in the face of challenges including the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, the Greek sovereign debt crisis, and public relations. Information is also provided on approval ratings, election mandates, and political scapegoats.

The article focuses on a debate about the significance of one underground bunker built in Kossa, East Germany in the late 1970s, and how close the world was to the outbreak of World War III (WWIII). According to Olaf Strahlendorff, director of the Kossa Military Museum, the bunker was where the Russians planned to conduct WWIII.

Presents news briefs about people as of May 16, 2005. Recovery of firefighter Donald Herbert, who until recently was blind, mostly mute and had almost no memory as a result of a brain injury he suffered when a roof collapsed on him while fighting a fire; Story of the final days of Adolf Hitler as told by his nurse, Ema Flegel, who lives in a nursing home in Germany.

Offers news briefs related to business as of March 20, 2000. Merger of German banks Deutsche Bank AG and Dresdner Bank AG, creating the one of the largest banks in the world; File for bankruptcy by Lichtman, Canada's largest independent bookstore chain; Malfunctioning of the Toronto Stock Exchange computers for extended periods twice on the same day; Others.