Stuttgart

CEO of Europe's leading automotive group Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorn
People crowd the Koenigstrasse in Stuttgart, in 2011
Shoppers in Stuttgart. Business confidence remains high in Germany
Dereck Chisora, who is battling to regain his right to fight after the brawl with David Haye in March
Maria Sharapova
Azarenka beat Radwanska for the fifth time this year
Li Na was beaten 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Belarus' Victoria Azarenka
Li Na was beaten 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Belarus' Victoria Azarenka
Belarus' Victoria Azarenka
Li Na was beaten 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Li was beaten 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Belarus' Victoria Azarenka reaches for the ball during her 2nd round match against Germany's Andrea Petkovic
Belarus' Victoria Azarenka (L) comforts Germany's Andrea Petkovic as she leaves the court with a taped foot
Australia's Samantha Stosur serves the ball to Germany's Julia Goerges
Australia's Samantha Stosur serves the ball to Germany's Julia Goerges
Russia's Maria Sharapova serves the ball to France's Alize Cornet
Serbia's Ana Ivanovic serves the ball to Germany's Mona Barthel
Germany's Mona Barthel returns the ball to Serbia's Ana Ivanovic

Ivorian football stars on target across Europe

Salomon Kalou, Arouna Kona, Gervinho and Lacina Traore were on target at the weekend as Ivory Coast stars made their mark across Europe.
 

Bayern break more records, Frankfurt slump again

Bayern Munich continue to break Bundesliga records and are now just two more wins from the title while Eintracht Frankfurt's slump continued on Sunday with a 2-1 defeat to VfB Stuttgart.
 

Drogba left out of Ivory Coast squad

Star striker Didier Drogba has been left out of the Ivory Coast squad for the March 23 World Cup qualifier against Gambia in Abidjan.
 

Spurs survive Inter scare as Torres saves Chelsea

Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.
 

Spurs survive Inter scare as Torres saves Chelsea

Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.
 

Key duo to miss Japan World Cup qualifier

Injured duo Keisuke Honda and Yuto Nagatomo will miss Japan's World Cup qualifier against Jordan but coach Alberto Zaccheroni said his squad have the strength in depth to replace them.
 

Bale-less Spurs ready for Inter

A Tottenham side missing Gareth Bale and fellow Londoners Chelsea will be seeking to book quarter-final berths in the Europa League on Thursday, but the Blues will have to do things the hard way after a first-leg defeat at Steaua Bucharest.
 

UEFA reject Lazio stadium appeal

European football's ruling body UEFA on Monday rejected Serie A outfit Lazio's appeal at what the club termed an "excessive" punishment of having to play their next two home Europa League games behind closed doors following incidents in their last European outing.
 

Spurs lift Brits' Euro gloom after Chelsea sink

Gareth Bale boosted his sky-rocketing profile with one of the goals which helped Tottenham shock Inter Milan 3-0 on Thursday and help lift Britain's European gloom.
 

Chelsea slump as Brits' Euro hangover goes on

Britain's roller-coaster European ride endured a couple of Europa League twists Thursday when Chelsea slumped to a 1-0 loss at Steaua Bucharest while Newcastle carved out a 0-0 draw against Anzhi Makhachkala.
 

Tottenham-Inter clash highlight of Europa last 16

They could be forgiven for dreaming of more lucrative adventures in the Champions League come next season, but on Thursday both Tottenham and Chelsea will have their eyes focused on a place in the Europa League quarter-finals.
 

Tottenham-Inter clash highlight of Europa last 16

They could both be forgiven for dreaming of more lucrative adventures in the Champions League come next season, but on Thursday Chelsea and Tottenham will have their eyes focused on a place in the Europa League quarter-finals.
 

German museum returns art looted by Nazis

A German museum for the first time on Tuesday returned a painting despoiled by the Nazis to the estate of a late German Jewish art dealer.
 

Dortmund down Hanover as Donetsk looms in Europe

Hosts Borussia Dortmund warmed up for their looming Champions League clash at home to Shakhtar Donetsk with a 3-1 win over Hanover 96 to stay second in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
 

Nadal reaches Mexican Open final

Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal continued his domination over countryman Nicolas Almagro to book his spot in the Mexican Open final against three-time defending champ David Ferrer.
 

Lufthansa trims Berlin services as airport woes drag on

Lufthansa, Germany's biggest airline, said Friday it will cut back flights to and from Berlin in face of the seemingly never-ending debacle surrounding the German capital's new airport.
 

Lazio hit out at UEFA spectator ban

Lazio have hit out at the "excessive" sanctions handed down by European football's ruling body UEFA that mean they have to play their next two home Europa League games behind closed doors.
 

Drogba gets Euro clearance, Lazio fined

Didier Drogba will be allowed to play in Galatasaray's Champions League clash against Schalke after the German club had their objections over his eligibility thrown out by UEFA on Wednesday.
 

Freiburg through to Cup semi-finals

Freiburg came from two goals down to beat Mainz 3-2 after extra time in the quarter-finals of the German Cup on Wednesday to reach the last four for the first time in their history.
 

Dortmund draw to leave Bayern 17 points clear

Defending champions Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 draw at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Sunday as leaders Bayern Munich finished the weekend a massive 17 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
 

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Stuttgart
Stuttgart Schlossplatz (Castle square)
Stuttgart Schlossplatz (Castle square)
Coat of arms of Stuttgart
Stuttgart is located in Germany
Stuttgart
Coordinates48°46′43″N 09°10′46″E / 48.77861°N 9.17944°E / 48.77861; 9.17944
Administration
CountryGermany
StateBaden-Württemberg
Admin. regionStuttgart
DistrictUrban district
City subdivisions23 districts
Lord MayorWolfgang Schuster (CDU)
Basic statistics
Area207.36 km2 (80.06 sq mi)
Elevation245 m  (804 ft)
Population 600,038  (1 December 2008)[1]
 - Density2,894 /km2 (7,495 /sq mi)
Founded10th century
Other information
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plateS
Postal codes70173–70619
Area code0711
Websitestuttgart.de