tattoos
Prisoner tattoo stamps emerge at Auschwitz
Rare metal stamps used by the Nazis to tattoo prisoners at the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp have surfaced in Poland.
Court: Tattoos no reason to arrest cop career
Trainee police officers in western Germany are allowed to have large tattoos, a court ruled on Thursday, although they may have to cover then up by wearing long sleeves even in the summer.
Do not tattoo your pony, court tells German man
A German man has been banned from tattooing a 15-centimetre Rolling Stones “tongue” logo onto his pony. He had planned to use it as an advert for a pet tattoo business.
Tattoo convention leaves a mark on Frankfurt
Frankfurt buzzed with the sound of electric needles over the weekend as tattoo artists from all over the world gathered for the 2012 International Convention, to enjoy colourful body art and a healthy dose of naked flesh.
Dortmund man named world's most-pierced
Weighed down with 453 piercings, a 52-year-old Dortmund man has officially been named the most-pierced person by the book of Guinness World Records.
Werder Bremen players slapped with tattoo ban
Bundesliga side Werder Bremen has banned players from getting tattoos during football season, citing health risks such as infection.
Tattoo convention draws ink aficionados
Berlin hosted its 20th annual Tattoo Convention this weekend. The Local’s Ruth Michaelson went along to snap shots of a little bare skin and a lot of ink.