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Munich 1972: Friedhelm Speck about working in the Olympic Village – and about Sports and Terror at the Olympics.

September 1972. The Munich Olympics. Friedhelm Speck, in his main job Police inspector in a small town near Cologne, Germany, is on location. His job there, while being released from duty for one year: Being in a leading position at the security service in the Olympic Village. Today a very popular residential area, the Village was built from scratch. Like the whole Olympic Park. Still … Continue reading Munich 1972: Friedhelm Speck about working in the Olympic Village – and about Sports and Terror at the Olympics.

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Amman, Jordan: A few facts about the arabic city and Coldplay’s 2019 performance there

Amman, Jordan. Coldplay performed there at its ancient Citadel to premiere their new album “Everyday Life” – streamed live via YouTube. And also the albums artwork incorporates arabic elements and design. Here are a few things worth to know about the capital of Jordan.

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Being prepared for Rome, Italy: A few things to know before visiting the city

It is the Italian capital. Rome. Obviously a place of history. With a population of 2,872,800 residents today, Rome spans a history of 28 centuries – heavily influenced by the Roman Empire. Here are a few facts about the city. Rome is divided into two by the river Tiber, or Tevere. The third-longest river in Italy. Although the shores are not spectacular in particular, the bridges … Continue reading Being prepared for Rome, Italy: A few things to know before visiting the city

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