Woman delights social media users by changing her mother’s autocorrect

Former Corrie actress pranks her mother by changing her phone autocorrect settings during a trip to Germany – resulting in the cat-sitter receiving some VERY rude messages Nicola Thorp, 30, from Blackpool, pranked mother Jan, 61, by with autocorrect Added number of ‘text replacements’ to change normal words into rude phrases Jan was shocked when … Read more

Angela Merkel visits Auschwitz for first time ahead of 75th anniversary of death camp’s liberation

Angela Merkel will visit the former Nazi death camp at Auschwitz today for the first time in her 14 years as chancellor, as Germany grapples with a resurgence of anti-Semitism and the growth of the far-right. Merkel will become only the third German chancellor ever to visit the camp in Poland, with her highly symbolic … Read more

Exclusive for MoS readers: Berlin, Colditz and Dam Busters tour with TV’s James Holland

Exclusive for MoS readers: Berlin, Colditz and Dam Busters tour with TV’s James Holland – join our fascinating trip to Germany with the acclaimed WW2 historian By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 GMT, 25 May 2019 | Updated: 15:46 GMT, 27 May 2019 Colditz Castle where the infamous prisoner-of-war camp is located  The Second … Read more

Bee careful, Charles! Prince gets to grips with hives and chickens on an organic farm 

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall took on separate duties this morning as they started their fourth day of their tour in Germany. Prince Charles, 70, visited an organic farm near Munich, meeting beekeepers and collecting more gifts for his new grandson Archie. Camilla, 71, was also in Munich where she met young women at … Read more

Danny Wallace and Trainline reveal Europe’s 30 most underrated tourist attractions

Pastimes Museum, Rossiglione Italy The collection of items and artefacts found here date back to a simpler time. It’s a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces from history – board games, black-and-white televisions, mopeds, typewriters, graffiti and even a carousel are on display. Solo Per Due, Rieti, Italy Get a table at the smallest … Read more

Hamburg for under £100 a night! Enjoy the unexpected green elegance of this city on the cheap

‘I was born in Liverpool but grew up in Hamburg,’ was John Lennon’s impression of Germany‘s second city. But The Beatles left the Reeperbahn in 1962, and the neon signs of Hamburg’s red light district are best avoided.  Instead, embrace the unexpected green elegance of this industrial city.  Take in the parks and lakes while stopping … Read more