Deutsche Welle - Germany (An hour ago)

Berlin's central station was inaugurated in May 2006. Beyond its functionality, the modern glass-and-steel structure was built to play a key role in reunified Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 hours ago)

When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

A new draft bill from the Health Ministy would see taxes raised for adults without children to support Germany's flagging elderly care system. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (7 hours ago)

This medium-sized, family-run business has embraced artificial intelligence to stay competitive. All employees are encouraged to learn about and apply LLMs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Authorities say there are 1,933 missing children cases nationwide, up 6.8% from the year before. And, travellers in Germany seem nervous when it comes to air travel, amid the war in Iran, a survey suggests.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

People new to Germany are often surprised by the number of public holidays in the spring. Pentecost is one of them, but its significance is not well-known.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Germany's justice minister is seeking harsher penalties for the use of date-rape drugs in sexual assaults. But victims say more needs to be done about a growing problem.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A new poll shows widespread doubts about Germany's defense readiness, with stronger fears over cyber threats than military attack. Meanwhile, a record number of people obtained a German passport in 2025. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Harry Kane scored three times to fire Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over Stuttgart in the German Cup final. The win delivered a domestic double for the Bavarian giants and ended a six-year trophy drought.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany is commemorating the day its Basic Law came into effect 77 years ago. And a record number of German passports were issued in 2025, media report. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

A record number of people received a German passport in 2025, a media report says. Numbers have been rising since Germany changed citizenship requirements in 2024.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Ten human rights organizations say security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights in Germany. The scathing criticism was presented in their "2026 Fundamental Rights Report."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

As NATO foreign ministers gather in Sweden, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made it clear Berlin is ready to take on a greater leadership role in the alliance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

A media report that the German government wants to raise the age of retirement has come under hefty criticism. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to grant Ukraine special status. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

As NATO foreign ministers gather in Sweden, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has made it clear Berlin is ready to take on a greater leadership role in the alliance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The tax cut aims to ease the burden on the aviation industry and make flying slightly cheaper. However, some experts warn that it is unlikely to have a meaningful impact on ticket prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The AfD looks set to take power in a German state for the first time. In a DW exclusive, the front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt discusses plans to detain immigrants and revamp the school system, and relations with Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany's aviation industry faces high operating costs — from ticket taxes to aviation security charges. But despite fresh political efforts to reduce that burden, the real bottleneck is a global shortage of planes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany no longer believes it can play a mediating role in the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Instead, the German government is working to strengthen its ties with the Gulf states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Two years after retiring from international football, Manuel Neuer is back in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed giving Ukraine interim EU membership without voting rights. He stressed that he still wanted Ukraine to eventually become a "full member."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The Bundesliga club had hoped to win its first ever major trophy, but lost to a stronger Aston Villa side. Meanwhile, an American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin for specialist treatment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The Bundesliga club hoped on winning its first ever title, but lost to a stronger English side. Meanwhile, an American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin for specialist treatment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

NATO's Mark Rutte said US troop reductions in Europe will be structured and not harm defenses. The Trump administration has been aggressive and unclear about the drawdown but a US pivot has been in the works for years.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

An American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin's Charité hospital for specialist treatment. Meanwhile, police arrested a German couple accused of spying for China. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Efforts to regulate social media have had little effect so far, according to Jugendschutz.net. The government-funded organization says young people in Germany are defenseless against online hate and violence.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Two Munich residents have been arrested on suspicion of working for a Chinese intelligence service, seeking to obtain and pass on high-tech information with "military applications."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog is huge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Three people are still missing after a house collapsed in the eastern German city of Görlitz on Monday evening, while a study has found that one in five German gas stations have breached pricing laws.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Bundesliga side Freiburg might have lost their first-ever European final to Aston Villa, but their European run is a reminder that success in football can be achieved without big spending or a loss of identity.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany is no longer considered a fully open society amid concerns over disinformation and police brutality. A 'Brot für die Welt' report highlighted migration, the LGBT+ community and climate change as being targeted.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A team from a small southwestern German town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Headlines in Germany today include Interior Minister Dobrindt announcing plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A far‑right politician in Germany used schlager icon Heino in election advertising without his consent. Heino is now demanding compensation for pain and suffering.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

An escaped tiger has injured a 73-year-old man near Leipzig, with police saying they shot the animal. German media reported the tiger was owned by a controversial performer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A tiger that was on the loose near the eastern city of Leipzig has injured at least one person, according to media reports. Police said they shot the animal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. It comes two weeks after a contentious rescue operation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A new study ranks Germany near the bottom in child well-being and education. Meanwhile, an escaped tiger was killed by police after injuring a man near Leipzig. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. Meanwhile, it's relegation decision day in the Bundesliga. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German housing market crisis is deepening social inequality. Newcomers in particular are struggling to find affordable housing — with consequences for integration, education, and the labor market.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is sparking discussions beyond the realm of football. DFB Director Andreas Rettig discusses the Germany team and the geopolitical situation in an interview with DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the US have criticized the Trump administration's plans to cancel a troop deployment to Poland. It came after Trump ordered the pullout of 5,000 troops from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he wouldn't currently advise young Germans like his children to move to the US to study or work. He cited "the social climate that has suddenly developed."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German government expects the economy to take a significant hit from the fallout of the Iran war. Even if the conflict were to end, it said the impact on energy prices will likely be felt for some time. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

From a historic East German concert to a hit with rapper Apache 207, Udo Lindenberg has shaped German rock music like few others. Even at 80, the "Panikrocker" is still reinventing himself.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German government expects the economy to take a significant hit from the fallout of the Iran war. Even if the conflict were to end, it said the impact on energy prices will likely be felt for some time. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

It was not immediately clear if the whale was Timmy, the humpback whale that captivated Germany for weeks while getting stranded multiple times off the German coast. Danish officials said they would test a tissue sample.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's first female chancellor, Angela Merkel, has spoken about her rise to the top. She rejected accusations that she ruthlessly pushed aside male rivals as "baseless."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks people need to have patience with the coalition government, amid widespread dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, Germany's men are celebrating Father's Day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir. Civil society has welcomed the move, but says more must be done.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The US has announced that it will not be deploying Tomahawk cruise missiles in Germany. Now the German government is looking for alternatives. Could drones be part of the solution?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German automakers say there is a strong likelihood of huge job losses over the next decade. Meanwhile, Germany's football fans are wondering whether former national keeper Manuel Neuer is set to return.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the far-right AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Hamburg have appointed Kathleen Krüger as the club's new board member responsible for sport. She becomes the first woman to fill such a role at a Bundesliga club on a permanent basis.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany must buckle down to ensure economic renewal, amid geopolitical turmoil. Meanwhile, inflation is up again with energy prices a key driver pushing up costs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

About one-in-12 German businesses worry about survival, with twice as many retailers jittery. Meanwhile in Stuttgart, five pro-Palestinian activists face trial over attacking an Israeli defense company site. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

No one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Now, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

No one had higher hopes for Friedrich Merz's chancellorship than the German business community. Meanwhile, however, early euphoria has given way to bitter disappointment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Data centers are energy-intensive engines of growth, the backbone and hub of digitalization. Thousands of them are being built all around the world. The Iran war has shown how vulnerable societies are as a result.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Five activists have gone on trial in Germany following a break-in at the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Ulm. Their lawyers intend to argue they were trying to obstruct a genocide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Five activists have gone on trial in Germany following a break-in at the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Ulm. Their lawyers intend to argue they were trying to obstruct a genocide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder is a controversial — and some critics would even say, unserious — choice as a negotiator on the Ukraine war. He's long been criticized for being too close to Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Five activists have gone on trial in Germany following a break-in at the Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Ulm. Their lawyers intend to argue they were trying to obstruct a genocide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A recent police raid on Germany's neo-Nazi scene has revealed how alarmingly young some of its members are. But those targeted by this hatred are fighting back.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that the former German chancellor serve as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Data centers are energy-intensive engines of growth, the backbone and hub of digitalization. Thousands of them are being built all around the world. The Iran war has shown how vulnerable societies are as a result.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is reviving its bid for US Tomahawk missiles, according to the Financial Times. Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is in Canada to strengthen ties, including a possible submarine deal. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party has been struggling to find the right words on how it intends to protect Jewish life in the capital. A recent declaration does not go far beyond calling for "a clear stance."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Friedrich Merz's government has agreed to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks as part of its health care reforms. Critics have called it disproportionate interference, but dozens of countries already have such a levy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Bavarian capital Munich has long been an unlikely travel hotspot for surfers, and the Eisbach wave is open once again. Meanwhile, Germany is about to use all the resources it should have for 2026. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

If US President Donald Trump is serious, 5,000 US soldiers could be withdrawn from Germany. This would include the Stryker Brigade in Vilseck. The town is in shock.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Never before has a German government been this unpopular after only one year in office as that of Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The far-right AfD is capitalizing on this.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Nazi intellectuals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A siege is over after at least one armed suspect intercepted a cash transport service in a western German town and took bank employees hostage. The suspected perpetrator remains at large.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A siege is over after armed suspects took bank employees hostage after intercepting a cash transport in Germany. Police sealed off the area, but the suspects were not found after having fled the scene.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Exports from Germany had risen at a time when many feared they would be in retreat because of punishing US tariffs. Meanwhile, one of Germany's biggest banks is set to cut jobs to fend off a takeover.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Never before has a German government been this unpopular after only one year in office as that of Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The far-right AfD is capitalizing on this.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Armed suspects have taken bank employees hostage after intercepting a cash transport at a small bank in a German town. Police have sealed off the area as special forces respond.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out German champions Bayern Munich. Bayern can still complete the domestic double but again miss out on the big one.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

If US President Donald Trump is serious, 5,000 US soldiers could be withdrawn from Germany. This would include the Stryker Brigade in Vilseck. The town is in shock.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Can its ambitious cancer trials turn it from a one-hit wonder into a biotech giant?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Police and prosecutors have launched a nationwide crackdown on young right-wing extremists. They are alleged to have formed criminal organizations and attacked members of the left-wing scene.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The groups are considered to be prone to violence and are accused by prosecutors of forming a criminal organization. Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz has completed his first year as chancellor.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

According to Nazi ideology, an ideal "Aryan" was blond, blue-eyed with athletic features. The term is still tied to Nazi Germany, but its origin lies elsewhere.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A German man faced court on Tuesday after he was accused of a deadly car ramming in Leipzig. Prosecutors said they do not believe the suspect had a religious or political motive.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

CDU firebrand, ex-health minister, and leader of his party's parliamentary group, Jens Spahn has been dogged by controversy. But his ambition is undimmed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German minesweeper Fulda has set course for the Mediterranean. The German armed forces may assist in clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz — although only under certain conditions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German company that pioneered one of the first mRNA coronavirus vaccines is halting production, handing the reins to partner Pfizer. BioNTech is restructuring to focus on research and illnesses like cancer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A year after taking office, Germany's federal leadership is struggling with the drudgery of coalition governance. Whenever there are problems, the coalition partners are blamed. Or US President Donald Trump.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A German couple accused of siphoning large quantities of cash from parking meters has confessed in court. Nearly two million euros disappeared from machines in a picturesque Bavarian town — but no one noticed for years.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Two people were killed and 20 injured when a car drove into a crowd in central Leipzig. The driver, who police identified as a 33-year-old German national, is in custody as German authorities investigate a motive.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." Meanwhile, Germany's interior minister says border controls will stay despite falling asylum numbers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich have come up short in their bid to win the Women's Champions League for the first time after losing to Barcelona in the semifinals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

More than half of people in Germany believe the coalition government will collapse before its term is up. The head of a leading economic think tank says US tariffs could trigger a German recession.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German chancellor said there was "no connection" between disagreements over the Iran war and the pullout of US troops from Germany. He insisted he shared Trump's goal of ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's defense minister has said Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own security. Top Republicans warn reducing troop numbers sends the "wrong signal" to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German industry is being lapped in key sectors like solar panels, semiconductors and even cars — but the country's midsize businesses suggest the economy isn't losing its edge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The US president doubled down on the Pentagon's announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 troops. Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Europe must do more for its own security.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Austria for his alleged involvement in an attempt to blackmail a German baby food manufacturer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

President Donald Trump has said he is planning to cut US troop numbers in Germany. How many US bases are there in the country now, and what's their strategic importance?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

After weeks of drama, the stranded humpback whale is back in his natural habitat but still not out of harm's way.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

After weeks of drama, the stranded humpback whale is back in his natural habitat — but still not out of harm's way.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The state of Baden-Württemberg's Greens and conservatives have forged a coalition deal after weeks of talks. Meanwhile, unions are staging May Day rallies to demand better work conditions and a wealth tax.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Lufthansa said it would conduct "an internal review" to find out how the Oscar statuette belonging to Russian director Pavel Talankin went missing in Frankfurt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's vice chancellor says US President Donald Trump has made a mess of the Iran war and that his focus should be on ending it. As fuel prices soar, Lars Klingbeil said Trump bears responsibility for the fallout.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Iran's supreme leader issued a statement implying that Tehran wanted to keep its nuclear program and perhaps impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices remain volatile. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's economy has grown more than expected, against a backdrop of rising energy costs and uncertain export markets. Meanwhile, VW reports a sharp drop in profits, as pressures mount on the carmaker. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a deep cultural phenomenon in German-speaking countries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A barge carrying a humpback whale stranded in Germany for weeks has reached Danish waters on its journey to the North Sea.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Donald Trump says the US is considering a "possible reduction" of its forces in Germany just days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The Cabinet hopes to sign off on core points of its 2027 budget, so it can start to move through parliament. Germany already plans massive borrowing next year, before adequately factoring in Iran-based costs. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A large number of firetrucks were mobilized to the Cologne Cathedral after a churchwarden reported the smell of smoke.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The Cabinet has greenlit a health care draft law designed to lower insurance rates. The bill heads to parliament next, but doctors' associations and patient protection advocates say it amounts to austerity measures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As the film starring Sandra Hüller is released in Germany, DW talked to director Markus Schleinzer about why women passing as men inspired his historical drama, and why it's a current topic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

With the rules-based world order "under stress," Germany is on a mission to gain a coveted seat at the United Nations' top table. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told DW why diplomacy still matters.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris have been awarded the 2026 Goethe Medal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The European Parliament has backed plans to boost the EU's long-term budget and introduce new taxes to support farming and poorer regions. The proposals have set up a clash with member states, including Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German defense minister said Ukraine was quick to develop new, battlefield-tested technologies. And the German government announced several measures to increase defense cooperation between the two countries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Rescue teams are celebrating what they hope is a major win weeks into efforts to assist a stranded humpback whale. "Timmy" has been coaxed onto a special barge that will help steer him back towards the Atlantic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

New proposals from FIFA will allow domestic leagues to host one game abroad a season. As a result, Europe's football leagues could face a big change sooner rather than later.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As the number of women of childbearing age declines in Germany, birth rates are projected to continue falling. The German Family Association says family-unfriendly structural policies are to blame.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's Friedrich Merz says Iran has appeared more resilient than the US expected and warned that the conflict is escalating without a clear exit strategy. He said an "entire nation" has been humiliated by Tehran.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A large-scale police operation in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia has targeted biker gang crime. Meanwhile, Germany is to bid again for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Amid talk of a possible return of compulsory military service, more young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status. Meanwhile, Germany has become the world's fourth-largest military spender.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's state pension will only give "basic coverage" in retirement, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned amid hot debate. How does the system compare globally?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Bavarian state premier has criticized the government's voluntary plan. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the shooting in Washington.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire and Europe to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sparked controversy by describing Germany's state pension as no more than "basic cover." What did he mean by that? And how does Germany compare internationally?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

People in Germany could see gas prices fall next week after lawmakers approved a bill to lower the fuel tax by €0.17 per liter.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has submitted thousands of official questions in state parliaments — a right of any elected party. But critics argue that their focus is meant to pressure political opponents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Two men have been arrested in Bavaria and charged with espionage, Frankfurt Airport's new Terminal 3 has opened its doors, and former US President Obama has praised a German climate activist. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's economy continues to falter under the shock of soaring energy prices. In the wake of the Iran war, the German economy minister has had to cut her own forecast by half.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

For the first time in its history, the Bundeswehr has adopted a military strategy to prepare Germany for future threats. Large sections of the document are classified.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

With Bundesliga titles in the bag and cup finals to come, Bayern's men and women have a chance to achieve something unique in Europe. The two teams dominate in Germany and appear united in their Champions League aims.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The former Shah's son is in Germany to drum up support for his global campaign to overthrow Iran's leadership. During a speech in the capital, he called the German government's refusal to meet with him "a disgrace."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

From 1976 through 1990, the building in East Berlin served as a symbol of the communist state's power. The "People's Palace" was controversially destroyed — and yet remains present.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the public would not accept climate policies that lead to deindustrialization, warning that they would hinder progress and innovation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

As Frankfurt Airport opens a new terminal, Lufthansa has scrapped 20,000 flights due to soaring fuel prices. Meanwhile, the Economy Ministry has reduced its forecast growth down to 0.5%. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Highly controversial, but not well understood: German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to change the tax benefits for married couples.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Marie-Louise Eta's historic debut as a head coach in the men's Bundesliga ended in defeat. While her appointment is a sign of progress, the reactions to it leave no doubt about how much is still to be done.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Police association chief Dirk Peglow has stirred debate with his advice to women to avoid relationships with men for safety's sake. But his provocative tip is not without reason, as statistics show.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference kicked off in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference is starting in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Six people have been charged with negligent homicide over the deaths of four members of a German family at a hotel in Turkey. Meanwhile, a major climate conference is starting in Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Rat poison has been found in HiPP baby food jars across Austria, Czechia and Slovakia in what authorities suspect is a blackmail attempt.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Bayern Munich are German league champions for a record-extending 35th time after beating Stuttgart 4-2. They have now won 13 of the past 14 Bundesliga titles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The struggling humpback whale is due to be fitted with a radio transmitter to help follow his recovery. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz has promised that Germany is prepared for any crisis.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by themselves can be misleading. An expert explains what's behind them.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Bayern Munich are German league champions for a record-extending 35th time after beating Stuttgart 4-2. They have now won 13 of the past 14 Bundesliga titles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by themselves can be misleading. An expert explains what's behind them.

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