It sounds like science fiction: Researchers at the University of Augsburg are developing an app that can recognize a coronavirus infection whenever a potential carrier speaks into the phone. So far, the app has a hit rate of over 80 percent. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Brilliant — or tacky? A confectionery shop in Lower Franconia is tapping into the spirit of the times by offering a chocolate Saint Nicholas wearing a face mask. Proprietor Herbert Häcker has received orders from all over Germany for the novelty candy, and even had to bring on another employee to keep up with the demand. But on social media, not everyone is amused… Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The battle against coronavirus continues: Adults are now being vaccinated quickly in Germany, but vaccines are still being approved for teenagers and children. What are some of the key differences between adults and young people when it comes to corona and vaccines, and how are they being addressed?

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The new song “Anstoß” [Kick off] by the Berlin rock band COSMA is a cry to all who have dreams and a motivation to dare to follow those dreams.

Cosma Shiva Hagen, daughter of “Godmother of Punk” Nina Hagen, reveals how fur should be worn correctly and supports the animal rights organization PETA.

In accidents with passenger cars, cyclists are often in more danger than pedestrians. This video explains why this is the case.
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With his single "Herzschlag" ("Heartbeat"), German singer Cris Cosmo represented the Federal State of Hessen in the Bundesvision Song Contest, a German music festival and competition created to promote the use of the German language in songs.

Cris Cosmo’s yoga-inspired pop hymn “Namaste” is all about cultivating inner peace — and then sharing it with the world.

Cris Cosmo is a singer-songwriter from the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The song "Unik" from his 2008 album "Sandkorn" celebrates the uniqueness of every individual.

German singer/rapper Cro sings a song about priorities and relationships.

Enjoy the fresh sound of the German rapper Cro with his ska-inflected song “Einmal um die Welt” [Once around the World]. This song is from his chart-topping debut album entitled Raop. Viel Spaß!

With his second album Melodie, the 24 year old German rapper, music producer and designer Cro, off-stage Carlo Waiber, has taken over the top of the charts. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! (Video copyright dpa)

The masked German rapper Cro sings about searching for the woman of his dreams. This song reached the top of the charts in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria!

German rapper Cro sings his hit song "Bye Bye" with an orchestra in front of a live audience.

Wife gone, money gone... After the depression comes the partying followed by the day after, which starts again with alcohol and planning the next evening, which will probably end in a similar fashion.