Many children dream of a cute and loyal dog. But before parents grant their children's wish, they should be aware of the great responsibility that pet ownership entails, so as to prevent dogs from being neglected Christmas presents.
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A hard edge with a soft sound, from hip-hop to German rock, Haudegen [an outdated term for an “experienced fighter“] released their debut album as a double album right off the bat. These musicians from the former East Berlin district Marzahn sing passionate songs with honest, straightforward lyrics. Enjoy! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

You can find the candy called Schokoküsse ("chocolate kisses") in most supermarkets in Germany. Wolfgang Keil, however, custom makes them by hand in his mini-factory in Schotten, Hesse. Want chili peppers or beer in your chocolate? Keil will make anything you can think up to your own specifications. Guten Appetit! (video copyright dpa)

One of the most colorful personalities along Hamburg's "sinful mile," red-light district diva Olivia Jones proudly shows us "her" beloved city! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Since mid-March, stages in Hamburg have been closed due to coronavirus. But now, theaters are opening again — and proprietors are getting creative with format in order to make sure everyone stays safe. Here, we visit Schmidts Tivoli on the Reeperbahn to learn about their exciting reopening. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

American kids get to make up their own "dungeons" in basements for Halloween fun, but in Germany you can go to the real Frankenstein Castle! Strictly for those who enjoy being frightened... viel Spaß am Halloween! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

One eerie Halloween night, some unexpected visitors ring the doorbell and ask a peculiar question. A nightmare ensues as political correctness escalates to absurd proportions, ultimately questioning its own validity.

It's hard to imagine an episode of "Cops" where the SWAT team emerges from the helicopter, heads for the locker room and settles down in the break room to... crochet? But the forces of law and order in North Rhine-Westphalia do just that, and for every knitted cap sold, five euros goes to a charitable organization! (video copyright dpa)

Louis and Elias of the street band Guaia Guaia are about as close to The Big Lebowski's "The Dude" as you could expect any pair of twenty-something German guys to be. Watch this video as an excercise in learning to chill out and live free! Kopfhörer aufsetzen, Musik aufdrehen! (video copyright dpa)

The colleagues at the police station erupt in laughter when they discover a recording featuring their colleague Lothar that has gone viral. Meanwhile, Henning introduces himself as the new “Cop4U” presenter at a local school, where birthday girl Rosa Schimmel happens to be a student…

While Henning is generally pleased with his popularity in his role as Cop4U at the local school, one student is showing him a little too much attention. Meanwhile at the police station, Lothar is given a tricky assignment.

At his apartment, Henning confronts Rosa about the fact that she’s been lying to him. She admits that she has feelings for him. He rejects her advances and finally takes her home — but she’s unlikely to let go of her crush…

Rosa's mother discovers the bruises on her daughter's arm and calls the police. Katja and Dirk ask Rosa about the course of events and the identity of the perpetrator. The answer leaves them speechless...

Lothar comes across some astonishing evidence in his hunt for the person who posted his call online. Meanwhile, Henning is suspended from the force, and Rosa seems to be getting closer and closer to her goal.

Lothar and Nicki find their suspicions about Commissioner Küppers confirmed. Meanwhile, Rosa's father shows up unexpectedly at the family home.