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This article focuses on the excitement over a new book in French by American author Jonathan Littell called "Les Bienveillantes" about an unrepentant Nazi SS officer. The book has dominated conversation at the Frankfurt fair, the world's largest convention of booksellers. The story of the publishing of the novel is discussed. German Nobel laureate Gunter Grass' real-life memories of the SS in the book "Peeling the Onion" are mentioned.

The article focuses on how Germany is preparing for the start of the 2006 World Cup. According to the author, the city of Frankfurt has transformed itself into a giant billboard, with images of soccer stars and great moments from past tournaments plastered throughout. The article includes comments from Shawn Bradley, chief operating officer at the sports marketing group Bonham Group Inc., are included. INSET: Top-Shelf Treatment for Celebrities.

Reports on the start of German retail bank Postbank's trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange slated for June 23, 2004. Reduction in price and size of offering forced on Postbank parent Deutsche Post by investors who rejected the shares at their original price; Two-day delay in the offering; Joint management of the offering by Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley.

Reports that chemical company I.G. Farben AG has filed for bankruptcy in Frankfurt, Germany. Financial condition of the company; Failed real estate deal of the company; Impact of the bankruptcy filing on the people who were enslaved and forced into labor in Farben's plants during World War II.

Focuses on German cities leasing their subway systems to American investors as a way to raise capital during tough economic conditions in Germany. Details of the city of Frankfurt's offer to lease its subway system in an arrangement that is known as cross-border leasing; Amount of money raised by Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Essen by leasing their subway systems to American investors; Number of municipalities in Europe offering these deals; Tax advantages, with respect to depreciation of assets, to be gained from leasing the systems; What critics of the plan are saying.

The article offers information on the FrankfurtInternational Motor Show which was held in September 2007 in Frankfurt, Germany. In the show, the European carmakers signaled their concerns about green technology. Norbert Reithofer, the chief executive of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), stated that it is not good enough to concentrate only on power and performance. BMW would soon be releasing a range of diesel engine cars that will produce lesser carbon dioxide than existing models.

The article offers information regarding tourist attractions of Frankfurt, Germany. Various places which are visited by tourists in the area include the Städel-Museum, restaurant Silk, where there is a trend to serve dinner on daybeds. It also refers to a food shop where the locals shop. Information regarding various hotels in the area is also presented.

The article reports that 25 people died in a collision between a high-speed train and a service vehicle during a test run in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. About ten people were seriously injured. It was a tough ask for rescue workers to extract bodies from the wreckage. The accident is a huge blow for magnetic levitation technology, which aims to narrow the speed gap between trains and planes.

The article announces the extension of Bernd Pischetsrieder's as chairman of Volkswagen AG in Frankfurt an Main, Germany.

The article reports on the expected rate increase of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany.

Reports on the closure of the Rhein-Main Air Base, a U.S. mlitary base in Frankfurt, Germany for a turnover of the base to the Germans at the end of December 2005.

Reports on the resignation of Peter Hartz as chief of personnel of Volkswagen AG prior to the company's rapidly expanding bribery and corruption scandal in Frankfurt, Germany.

Reports on the final game of the Confederations Cup in Frankfurt, Germany.

Reports on the call of Gerhard Schröder for international regulations to govern hedge funds in Frankfurt, Germany.

Reports on the factors causing the delay of the delivery of Airbus Industrie SA's flagship A380 superjumbo jet and the announcement of its new chief executive in Frankfurt, Germany.

Reports on the introduction of the Airbus A380 developed by Lufthansa German Airlines AG to airports in Frankfurt, Germany.

Reports on the decline in the earnings of the automobile maker DaimlerChrysler AG in Frankfurt, Germany. Reduction in the operating profits of Mercedes-Benz AG; Deterioration of the quality of cars of Mercedes; Decline in the shares of DaimlerChrysler.

Reports on the response of investors to the health risks associated with the pharmaceuticals developed and marketed by Bayer in Frankfurt, Germany. Expectation of reduced sales volume of the over-the-counter painkiller with the health warning; Rate of cardiovascular health problems of patients taking the drug; Risks and benefits of the medical research to the drug companies.

Focuses on the competition among three European architectural firms for the design of the European Central Bank's home in Frankfurt, Germany. Qualities of Coop Himmelb(l)au design; Highlights of the ASP Schweger's proposal; Potential of the headquarters as one of the most important public buildings in Europe.

Reports on the reorganization of top executives of Deutsche Bank based in Frankfurt, Germany. Effect of the changes on the company's management and its financial goals; Appointment of Jurgen Fitschen as head of global transaction banking; Promotion of Anshu Jain and Michael Cohrs as co-heads of global corporate and investment.

Describes a new retrospective in Frankfurt, Germany on the work and life of film director Stanley Kubrick. Features of the exhibition; Challenges to the organizers; Comments of the Museum's curator; Critique of the show by the author.

Reports on the plan of cable operator Kabel Deutschland to acquire Deutsche Telekom AG in Frankfurt, Germany. Cost for the sale of the business enterprise; Terms of the acquisition; Benefits of the acquisition for Kabel Deutschland.

Features two museums and a restaurant in Frankfurt, Germany. Exhibition featuring the works of Stanley Kubrick from March 31 to July 4, 2004; Menu offerings of Dorade Restaurant; Amount of money needed for the tickets and menu; Contact information.

Reports on the notoriety generated by the Body Worlds traveling exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany. Exhibit of bodies of executed Chinese prisoners by physician Gunther von Hagens; Violation of German law; Preservation of the cadavers in life-like color; Protest from church leaders and human rights group.

Highlights the performance art exhibition 'Three Boys, Four Girls' at Frankfurt, Germany's Museum of Modern Art. Comments of the museum's director, Udo Kittelmann; Idea of human exhibits who perform; Reactions of museum visitors; Theme of the show.