Daily Bulletin | 04.12.2011, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 04.12.2011 | 19:30 UTC   Europe  |  World  |  Germany  |  Culture & Lifestyle Europe Russia Putin party leads parliamentary elections despite big losses Early indicators show the political party of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin losing ground after Sunday's vote. Many are convinced that the election was not free and fair. Russian voters choose among limited political options at the polls Russian elections are 'neither free nor fair' The Russian art of absurdist political protest Eastern Europe Right-wing extremist violence on the rise in Bulgaria Since the 1990s, nationalism has become a major part of politics and society in Bulgaria. Racist violence, too, is becoming more and more a part of everyday life. The state, however, is doing little to counteract this. German police ask public for help in solving neo-Nazi puzzle Focus: Right-wing extremism in Germany Relief, anger in Cologne's Little Istanbul after neo-Nazi revelations Elections Voters expected to elect new governments in Slovenia, Croatia Voters in the former Yugoslav republics of Slovenia and Croatia are set to elect new parliaments. Opinion polls suggest opposition parties are likely to unseat the governments of both countries. Merkel campaigns for regional stability in Croatia, Serbia Recognizing Slovenia, Croatia brought peace, Genscher says Croatia gets green light for EU accession World Afghanistan 'We are entering a new phase': Afghan national security adviser On Monday, Germany is set to host an international conference on Afghanistan's future. Afghan national security adviser Rangin Dadfar Spanta spoke to Deutsche Welle about his hopes for a new era in his country's history. Berlin vows to stand behind Afghanistan Afghan delegates thrash out concerns ahead of conference Protesters at Afghanistan conference demand faster troop withdrawal Afghans look to Bonn for answers on their future Pakistan urged to reconsider Afghanistan conference boycott Arab World Islamists dominate in Egyptian election Islamist parties have taken the majority of votes in the first round of Egypt's parliamentary election. However, the final makeup of the new parliament won't be known until next month. Opinion: Hope and concern fluctuate in Egypt Democracy gets off to peaceful start in Egypt Protesters keep up pressure on Egypt's military rulers Germany World War II World War II bomb successfully defused after 45,000 are evacuated The discovery of three old, undetonated World War II bombs in the Rhine river led to the evacuation of around 45,000 citizens in the German city of Koblenz. The bombs have been successfully defused. World War II-era bomb explodes, killing three in central Germany WWII bomb found near Chancellor Merkel's Berlin apartment Culture & Lifestyle Music Newcomer band Frida Gold shines with style and skill What started out as a friendship in school and a love attachment has turned into a successful German pop band over the last three years. In 2011, Frida Gold became widely popular due to its Women's World Cup song. Germans shouldn't be ashamed of identity, says singer Xavier Naidoo Wir sind Helden just might be the heroes of German rock Culture capital Ruhr insists high-brow makeover is more than skin-deep More DW BIG CITY NIGHTS – The Scorpions-Film "BIG CITY NIGHTS" - The documentary film about the Scorpions will be in theatres in 2013. But the film's website will keep you up to date until then with the latest news and features about the rock legends from Germany.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011