Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 hours ago)

Germany made sure World Cup qualifying in October ended with two wins, overcoming a loud crowd in Northern Ireland.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 hours ago)

Only about 5% of German workers fear losing their jobs to AI, with few seeing it as a near-term threat, a poll shows. Meanwhile, inflation has risen to 2.4% in September, a second straight monthly increase. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (19 hours ago)

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the German government provided billions in support to small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers. Now they are being asked to repay the aid. Many are resisting.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (22 hours ago)

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the German government provided billions in support to small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers. Now they are being asked to repay the aid. Many are resisting.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (24 hours ago)

The leaders of Germany's main intelligence services cautioned the government not to get complacent about Moscow and foreign extremists. Meanwhile, a major apartment fire injured dozens in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The leaders of Germany's main intelligence services cautioned the government not to get complacent about Moscow and foreign extremists. Meanwhile, a major apartment fire injured dozens in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The center-left SPD, part of Germany's ruling coalition, says detaining failed asylum seekers indefinitely would be unconstitutional. Meanwhile, Germany is rolling out the EU's new Entry/Exit System. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Germany's religious landscape is evolving, with growing communities of Christians, Jews, Muslims, and others — prompting new questions about how public holidays should reflect this diversity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

A top German union group boss has warned of deepening social division if workers are made to bear the cost of the economic slowdown. Meanwhile, most Germans are averse to the idea of AI doing their shopping.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany's World Cup qualification has not been smooth sailing, but the team now appears to be heading to calm waters.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Several people were injured in a shooting in a marketplace in the town of Giessen in central Germany, according to reports.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German police are still investigating a brutal attack on DW reporter Adonis Alkhaled, a year after the incident at a concert by Syrian star Al Shami in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

While it is illegal in Germany to give a one-fingered salute, making obscene sexual remarks and gestures is not. The center-left Social Democrats want to change that.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Investigators have searched the homes and offices of 17 Frankfurt police officers accused of assault and obstruction of justice. Meanwhile, two far-right AfD lawmakers have lost parliamentary immunity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany will no longer offer citizenship after three years of residency. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the center-right Christian Social Union, had opposed the law, effected by the previous government in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Mental health has not always been a top consideration in German sport. But on World Mental Health Day, there are signs of change.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Chancellor Merz's coalition has agreed to place tight restrictions on welfare recipients and promote the purchase of German-made electric vehicles. The news came ahead of a major auto industry summit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would oppose the "hard cutoff" currently planned by the EU, aiming to stop registering new internal combustion engine cars by 2035. The goal was already under review and looking fragile.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German automakers won fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin is under pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese rivals surge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany will no longer offer citizenship after three years of residency. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the center-right Christian Social Union, had opposed the law, effected by the previous government in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany's biggest women's team has fallen behind just as women's football boomed. What can the Bundesliga champions do?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

As cheap and disposable furniture piles up in landfills, younger shoppers are bucking the trend. Gen Z is going secondhand.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany has rolled back its new law offering a fast-tracked citizenship after only three years, which had been in place since 2024. Conservative Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt saw it as a wrong signal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German automakers will press for fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin faces pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese rivals surge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Political deadlock, huge debts and another of President Macron's appointed heads of government has resigned. Concerns are growing in Berlin about the future of Franco-German relations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Following a series of recent incidents, the German government wants to boost police powers to shoot down drones. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has warned of cuts to plug a budget deficit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Crossing fast-track citizenship off the books was a key migration-related election campaign promise from Chancellor Merz's CDU. Critics argue that this will deter highly qualified immigrants from coming to Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Angela Merkel's remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war have drawn criticism from Poland, Latvia and Estonia, while Moscow praised the former chancellor's stance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German automakers will press for fresh incentives to revive demand for electric vehicles during crunch talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Berlin faces pressure to act as German sales slump while Chinese rivals surge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany's competition watchdog has announced an investigation of Chinese discount online retail site temu.com, suspecting it of influencing retailers' prices. The site is the fastest-growing of its kind in the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Iris Stalzer, mayor-elect of the west German town of Herdecke, has told investigators it was her adoptive daughter who stabbed her repeatedly in her home this week. Police said Stalzer's life was no longer in danger.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

After years of stagnation, Germany is cautiously predicting growth in the coming years. The government says this will largely be a result of state investment in infrastructure and defense.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

According to Germany's former chancellor, Angela Merkel, Poland and the Baltic states blocked possible EU talks with Vladimir Putin before the war in Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Far-right gains, economic stagnation and increased political focus on migration can be major drivers of racial discrimination in European countries such as Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Voluntary military service or a return to conscription? The dispute over this issue seemed to have been settled within the German government. Now, criticism is flaring up, fueled by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Representatives of the Alternative for Germany have held high-profile talks in Washington to strengthen ties with the Trump administration. Relations with the US have long been contentious within the AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says it's not in Poland's interest to extradite a man wanted by Germany over the Nord Stream blasts. He said Poland had long warned the pipelines made Europe too dependent on Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The newly elected mayor of the western German town of Herdecke was found with multiple stab wounds at her home. Police now say they see no sign of a political motive and presume a family connection in the crime.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Local or federal? Police or military? Drone sightings that suspended air traffic in Munich have prompted a debate about how to deal with such incidents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The newly elected mayor of the western German town of Herdecke has been found with multiple stab wounds at her home. Police say Iris Stalzer is in a life-threatening condition as investigators examine the scene.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Hundreds died and more than 40 people were abducted during Hamas' terror attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7, 2023. An exhibition commemorates the horror of that day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

In a series of commemorative events, Germany is remembering the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of a new wave of antisemitism. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

In a series of commemorative events, Germany is remembering the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of a new wave of anti-Semitism. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Russia's president is trying to "intimidate and instill fear" and is waging an "information war" against Germany. Meanwhile, electric cars are set to get a tax break. More on DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Sara Däbritz, one of Germany's most experienced players, will no longer play for the national team. She follows former teammates Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth in calling time on her international career.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German government plans to extend the current exemption of electric vehicles from the car tax. And police will monitor drivers' attentiveness as part of a Europe-wide "Focus on the Road" campaign. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says progress is being made in drone defense. The Oktoberfest is set to close after a not altogether smooth run.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

One of Germany's top tourist draws has come to a close. The 2025 Oktoberfest saw much revelry — and a few more or less serious hitches. Overall, people drank less, created less trash but lost more stuff than last year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Several calls by residents worried about potential gas leakage caused the fire brigade to investigate before finding the smelly cause: a fruit sold at an Asian supermarket.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's cabinet agreed on a "modernization agenda" this week, which includes the use of AI. Critics have questioned how much of this is in the public interest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Both runways at Munich Airport had been closed for the second time in 24 hours after further "unconfirmed drone sightings." A drone was earlier sighted over a nearby military facility. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Ethnic Germans who were born in Russia and their descendants are among the most fervent supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. What makes the anti-immigrant AfD appeal to them?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Ethnic Germans who were born in Russia and their descendants are among the most fervent supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. What makes the anti-immigrant AfD appeal to them?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

October 3 is a public holiday all over Germany commemorating the reunification of the once divided nation. But why was Germany divided in the first place? And when was it reunited? DW has the answers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

There is still a wide gap between the former East and West Germany, even amongst young people who have only ever lived in a unified country. The new commissioner for eastern Germany attempts to explain why.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is celebrating 35 years since reunification, with the city of Saarbrücken hosting the main festivities for 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron is the guest of honor. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is celebrating 35 years since reunification, with the city of Saarbrücken hosting the main festivities for 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron is the guest of honor. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The disruption comes as Munich hosts its world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival, which runs until Sunday. Last week, Denmark and Norway closed airports due to drones.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

There is still a wide gap between the former East and West Germany, even amongst young people who have only ever lived in a unified country. The new commissioner for eastern Germany attempts to explain why.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

After Munich's Oktoberfest lost a day to a bomb threat, a hospitality group has proposed extending the festival. However, organizers say the idea is unrealistic due to staff shortages.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

East Germany's political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will mark this German Unity Day in Saarbrücken. Sometimes French, sometimes German, sometimes autonomous — Saarland's history is one of change.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's men head to the European Team Championship of chess in Georgia with the wind in their sails. A rising star and a surprise late bloomer offer the European country hope but India remain a powerhouse.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

On October 3, Germany celebrates the reunification of East and West. How did it come about — and how is it celebrated? How do Germans feel about reunification today?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

One resident's trash is another's treasure has long been part of Berlin's culture, but the German capital has had enough and plans to raise fines. Will they work?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

For a long time, the German Armed Forces had to make do without combat drones. Now they're looking to catch up fast. And Germany also has some work to do when it comes to defending against drones.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

One resident's trash is another's treasure has long been part of Berlin's culture, but the German capital has had enough and plans to raise fines. Will they work?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The prominent Jewish journalist Michel Friedman was supposed to read from his latest book in the northeastern German town of Klütz — but was uninvited. Did town officials want to placate the far right?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival was closed to visitors for much of Wednesday, following a house fire and suspected suicide with a potential link to the event. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Explosions and a fire at a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large police response. The suspect was found injured and later died, but authorities found no link or threat to the Oktoberfest beer festival.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Authorities said two Germans and one Lebanese national had procured weapons to be used in violent acts targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Explosions and a fire at a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large response. The suspect was found injured and later died, but police ultimately found no link or threat to the Oktoberfest beer festival.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa's most notorious smelters are part of Volkswagen's supply chain.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A chronicler of the 20th century, from her surrealist experiments with Man Ray to gripping photos from World War II, Lee Miller put her unique stamp on all of her work, as shown at the Tate Britain.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A new study reveals that the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel significantly impacted the everyday lives of Jews and Israelis in Germany. The authors of the report are urging more protection against discrimination.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Explosions and a fire at a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large response. The suspect was found injured and later died, with police investigating links to the city's Oktoberfest venue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The women's football transfer record was broken four times in two months this year and has risen almost 600% since 2019. It reflects a growing commercial relevance but poses issues for some, including the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A fire in a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large response, with police urging residents to avoid the area. One person was found dead, with police investigating links to the city's Oktoberfest venue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Munich's Oktoberfest attracts millions of visitors. The festival entrances were briefly closed over the weekend due to overcrowding.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A fire in a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large emergency response, with police urging residents to avoid the area. One person was found dead and another was injured.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Lufthansa pilots have voted to strike in a pensions dispute, while the airline calls its demands too costly. Meanwhile, a survey shows persistent east-west divisions decades after the Berlin Wall fell.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A former assistant to far-right lawmaker Maximilian Krah has been jailed for nearly five years for working with Chinese intelligence. The court said Jian Guo passed on sensitive EU documents and spied on dissidents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The government says Germany's critical infrastructure is under serious threat daily. Fingers have been pointed at Moscow, Beijing and left-wing extremists, but is Berlin prepared to handle a multi-pronged strike?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Considered the architect of German reunification, Helmut Kohl has long been an honorary citizen of Berlin. However, it is only now that a street is finally being named after him.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Considered the architect of German reunification, Helmut Kohl has long been an honorary citizen of Berlin. However, it is only now that a street is finally being named after him.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany prides itself on its high animal welfare standards, enshrined as a national objective in its constitution since 2002. Yet animal welfare organizations fear the government is stepping back from its commitments.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The government says Germany's critical infrastructure is under serious threat daily. Fingers have been pointed at Moscow, Beijing and left-wing extremists, but is Berlin prepared to handle a multi-pronged strike?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

At a two-day closed-door meeting, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Cabinet is set to discuss further political plans. However, the atmosphere is expected to be tense.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's government is meeting for a one-day cabinet retreat in Berlin to reset its agenda and boost team spirit after a tricky beginning. Meanwhile, a court is to rule in an alleged Chinese spying case. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats emerged victorious in local elections in western Germany. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is to visit Poland as tensions grow over Russia's aggression. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Bernd the Bread has been an icon of German children's TV for 25 years. After a TV appearance on John Oliver's show, he's now gained new fans.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

He escaped the Nazis, then joined the US military fighting Germany in World War II. He later became a legendary author, filmmaker and journalist, known for his unique interviews with international luminaries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German airline Lufthansa plans to cut a slew of administrative jobs by 2030 as it streamlines operations. The group says AI and digitalization will replace some tasks as it reshapes the way its airlines operate.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says he wants a deal to repatriate Afghans and that Berlin will start talks with the Taliban on the issue. Follow DW for the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A Berlin court has ordered the far-right AfD to leave most of its headquarters by September 2026 after a dispute over a party. Meanwhile, Germany's second-biggest beer and folk festival is set to open. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In Germany, resistance against the arms race and militarization is growing. Many alliances are organizing demonstrations. What unites them, what divides them?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Classical music needs fresh formats to stand out. Creative performers and organizers are charting new territory, drawing inspiration from transcultural musicians across the globe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Creative performers and organizers are charting new territory, drawing inspiration from trans-cultural musicians across the globe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Stuttgart's Cannstatter Wasen beer and folk festival has opened with the traditional keg tap. The world's second-largest beer festival expects millions of visitors, despite economic headwinds.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany wants to ramp up investment in satellite capabilities to defend the country from Russia and China threats. Meanwhile,Economists warn German growth plan needs structural reforms. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

No licenses were issued for more than a month after Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced partial restrictions. The freeze highlights a concrete shift, but the opposition Left Party says it does not go far enough.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German government wants to invest billions in transport infrastructure. But it lacks enough money to fund all it needs to do. Will the planned autobahn expansion now have to be scrapped?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Once a place for alternative lifestyles, now a monument surrounded by offices and luxury apartments: Few other places in Berlin symbolize change as much as the East Side Gallery.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

No German footballer has won the prize in nearly 30 years, but a new generation of players hopes to change that.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has addressed the Bundestag in a debate on Germany's 2026 budget. The far-right Alternative for Germany opened the proceedings by lambasting Merz's government over debt. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's finance minister has been defending his budget against claims that it won't effectively stimulate growth. Meanwhile, the new boss of the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has been confirmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's finance minister has been defending his budget against claims that it won't effectively stimulate growth. Meanwhile, the new boss of the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has been confirmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

For the first time, a woman is at the helm of Deutsche Bahn. Evelyn Palla must combat delays, train cancellations and low morale.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Bundestag was supposed to elect three new judges to Germany's highest court in July. But the vote was canceled because right-wing lawmakers took issue with one of the candidates.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany has the research expertise, a car production ecosystem and even test tracks for autonomous driving. But Europe's biggest auto nation still lags when it comes to putting self-driving cars on the road.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Several countries have recognized Palestine as a state. While Germany is not among them, political pressure on the federal government is growing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's under-fire national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, has unveiled its new chief executive and a new strategy. Meanwhile, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Leo Neugebauer delivered Germany's only gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The US college student say it's the perfect finish to a "roller-coaster ride."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Thousands of passengers have seen flights delayed or canceled after a cyberattack on major European airports. One expert says that, with the perpetrators still a mystery, the chaos may not be over.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

If Berlin were to become a climate-neutral city within the next 25 years, daily life could be radically different.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The EU's cybersecurity agency ENISA said the type of ransomware that caused airport chaos last week has been identified. Severe disruptions over the weekend affected flight hubs in Berlin, London, Brussels and Dublin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has topped a nationwide opinion poll. Meanwhile, Kenyan athletes won both the men's and women's races at the Berlin Marathon. DW has the latest from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany has cut its budget for international development by 8% and emergency aid has been halved. Aid agencies warn of drastic consequences.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The 51st edition of the Berlin Marathon ended with Kenyan victories in both the men's and women's races. Despite Berlin's reputation for fast times, humid conditions meant no world records were endangered this year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

At this year's Oktoberfest, beer is more expensive than ever.That won't stop millions from joining the party. Here's everything you need to know about the event.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The men's and women's races at the Berlin Marathon were both won by Kenyan athletes. Meanwhile, the far-right AfD tops the poll with the highest support ever. DW has the latest from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Coffin or urn? If you die in Germany, you'll probably end up in a box in a public cemetery. Like it or not. The nation has some of the strictest funeral laws in western Europe. Now there's a shake-up in two states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Evelyn Palla is reportedly set to take the helm at Germany's Deutsche Bahn railway operator. She will be tasked with overhauling a firm that has been dogged by delays and cancellations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Protests on issues of climate change and abortion took place in several German cities. Meanwhile, the famous Oktoberfest kicks off in Munich. DW has the latest from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Brussels Airport has asked airlines to cancel half of their flights departing on Sunday following a severe disruption that also affected flight hubs in Berlin, London and Dublin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Protests about abortion rights and climate protection are taking place in several German cities. Meanwhile, the famous Oktoberfest kicks off in Munich. DW has the latest from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Coffin or urn? If you die in Germany, you will probably end up in a box in a public cemetery. Like it or not. The nation has some of the strictest funeral laws in western Europe. Now there's a shake-up in two states.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Munich's mayor has tapped a first barrel of beer to kick off one of Germany's most popular festivals. Record beer prices at Oktoberfest this year are not expected to reduce visitor numbers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

"DACH Against Hate" is a new initiative to combat growing antisemitism in Germany. Holocaust survivor Charlotte Knobloch, who has been left deeply shaken by the rise in antisemitism, spoke out at the launch.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The number of refugees in Germany has fallen for the first time since 2011. Meanwhile, thousands in Berlin were evacuated after two World War II bombs were found. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's Friedrich Merz has met with Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez in Madrid, with one big dividing issue between the two. Plus, the German government gained Bundestag approval for its annual budget.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German government is maintaining its tough stance on the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to Afghanistan. Critics say promises made to former personnel now at risk of reprisals should be honored.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

One of the bombs found in the center of the capital has been declared safe. The other bomb, on the outskirts of Berlin, is set to be defused on Friday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Berlin city officials have asked thousands of people to evacuate from a central area in the German capital following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb in the Spree River.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's federal state governments agreed to raise the price of the popular rail ticket from €58 to €63. Mobility advocates criticized the move, amid fears of a new wave of cancellations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's national basketball teams are enjoying a golden era, but are there concerns domestically that NIL money from US colleges might impact future generations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The rising cost of living is again the top cause of distress for Germans, according to a long-running survey. But despite the war in Ukraine, inflation and Donald Trump, Germans are noticeably less fearful.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany "harms its own soul" when criticism of Israel becomes a pretext for antisemitism. Merz said without Germany's Jews there "can be no good future" for the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

DW's Berlin Fresh and The Washington Post Universe's TikTok teams collaborate to explore the perks of living in Berlin and Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz says Germany needs to address "nothing less than the future of our country" as lawmakers debate the budget. Meanwhile, a suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann has been released from prison.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

An Italian court has approved an extradition order for Ukrainian national Serhii K. Meanwhile, an Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing a police officer in Mannheim.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The Central Council of Jews in Germany is marking its 75th anniversary under the shadow of rising antisemitism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Cases of drug trafficking, knife crime and violence on the streets are frequently reported in the German media. But is crime on the rise? And how does Germany compare internationally?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The former tennis superstar has written a book about his time in prison in the UK. Boris Becker uses "Inside" to write about his time behind bars, portraying himself as both a fighter and a victim.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

An Italian court has approved an extradition order for Ukrainian national Serhii K. Meanwhile, an Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing a police officer in Mannheim. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Cases of drug trafficking, knife crime and violence on the streets are frequently reported in the German media. But is crime on the rise? And how does Germany compare internationally?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The opioid fentanyl, the main cause of drug-related deaths in the US, has arrived on the streets of Germany. In the western city of Essen, a pilot project called "so-par" is focusing on prevention.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The conservative CDU remains the strongest party after local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia. However, the far-right Alternative for Germany tripled its 2020 results. The Greens have emerged as the clear losers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's interior minister has confirmed direct talks with Afghanistan's rulers to facilitate "regular" deportations. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has declared 'war' on antisemitism. Follow for the latest from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Ruth Weiss, a Jewish journalist, author and human rights activist, was a tireless opponent of apartheid who used her pen to fight hatred and racism. A look at her extraordinary life.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Fentanyl, the main cause of drug-related deaths in the US, has also arrived on the streets of Germany. In the western city of Essen, a pilot project called "so-par" is focusing on prevention.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Fentanyl, the main cause of drug-related deaths in the US, has also arrived on the streets of Germany. In the western city of Essen, a pilot project called "so-par" is focusing on prevention.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In 1935, the Nazis under Adolf Hitler introduced laws to discriminate against Germany's Jewish population, culminating in the Holocaust. Experts warn that the deadly ideology behind the laws has not been overcome.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

While the CDU is set for victory, the far-right AfD has tripled its share of voters in North Rhine-Westphalia since the last local elections in Germany's most populous state, early estimates show. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In 1935, the Nazis under Adolf Hitler introduced laws to discriminate against the Jewish population in Germany, culminating in the Holocaust. Experts warn that the deadly ideology behind the laws has not been overcome.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Political parties will be holding final campaigns ahead of a local election in North Rhine-Westphalia. The poll is being seen locally as the first test of Friedrich Merz's coalition government.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Customs officials were alerted after dock workers spotted two men behaving suspiciously. Both suspects have been arrested.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

After Russian drones were shot down over Poland this week, there are renewed calls to boost Germany's air defeDW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In Germany's western city of Gelsenkirchen, the far-right AfD did well in this year's general election. Now the party hopes to win in local elections there. It's a nightmare scenario for many.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government and its NATO allies are certain that the Russian drones did not accidentally fly over Poland this week. On Friday, Germany summoned the Russian ambassador.

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