More than mere yobs, these young Germans are serious about violence
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Extremely violent rioting by German football fans in Lens, France, has indicated that Germany cannot regard itself as superior to the UK in terms of the behaviour of its football fans. The German hooligans were able to travel to France in unexpectedly large numbers, and have shown themselves to be very well organized. Many have an inferiority complex, and this prompts them to want to do something that will be noticed. They are also fascinated with violence. They are driven by political activism and the desire to fight, rather than by excessive alcohol consumption, as is the case with many British football hooligans.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Why the Germans are learning the g-word
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The German economy was stagnant or even declined in the fourth quarter of 1995, and this trend is expected to continue into the first quarter of 1996. The government is unwilling to admit that a recession could be starting, but may have to do so soon if indicators do not improve. Ordinary people are realising that the government greatly overestimated economic growth in 1995, and are favouring modest predictions of growth of only 1% in 1996.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Germans live their dreams of Christmas past
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Christmas markets are extremely popular in Germany, and are held in almost every town. They have been a way of life there since the late Middle Ages, and allow Germans to relive the past. There is an unofficial league table of Christmas markets, with the most famous being that in Nuremberg, which dates back to 1559. This market is most well known for a special gingerbread which can only be bought and eaten during the Christmas period.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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