Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 hours ago)

A male driver rammed into a crowd in Passau in Germany's state of Bavaria. Police suspect the motive for the incident was personal. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 hours ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Washington was met with favorable coverage back home, with many hailing a new political style that contrasts with that of his predecessors, Olaf Scholz and Angela Merkel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (16 hours ago)

Germany's interior minister hopes an EU court will overturn a ruling on the government's new border policy. Also, German firms are more positive about a tariff deal following the Merz-Trump talks. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (17 hours ago)

Many young Russians fled their home country after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and found refuge in Germany. Now some of them are engaged in local politics. DW tells their stories.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

German anti-fascist activist Maja T. has been held in isolation in a Hungarian prison for one year now. The case highlights the state of the rule of law in Viktor Orban's Hungary.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said migrants are a factor behind the rise of antisemitism in Germany, vowing to combat "this problem." Meanwhile, Lufthansa says it will restart flights to Tel Aviv on June 23. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Thirty years ago, Germany's parliament building "disappeared" under silver fabric for two weeks. The work of art by Christo and Jeanne-Claude is now celebrated with a light installation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The news came as Israel claimed aid centers in Gaza will reopen today. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is welcoming his Israeli counterpart.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

How do you keep calm in times of crisis? What do people need to be happy? Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is often quoted online for answers. This once-powerful man would have preferred to be a philosopher.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, but reiterated that Germany will continue to deliver weapons to Israel during a visit to Berlin by counterpart Gideon Saar.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Which countries are seen as reliable partners for Germany? How do voters rate Chancellor Friedrich Merz? The latest ARD Deutschlandtrend survey offers answers to these and other questions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Joshua Kimmich's 100th game for Germany was spoiled by Portugal's comeback and Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is meeting his German counterpart in a visit overshadowed by the Gaza conflict. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in Washington to hold talks with President Donald Trump. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Israel has said it recovered the bodies of two people kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023. The news came as Israel claimed aid centers in Gaza will reopen today. DW has the latest

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany must recruit up to 60,000 more service personnel to meet NATO's defense goals, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. The estimate reflects growing military demands amid heightened tensions with Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The German chancellor will be meeting President Trump in Washington with Ukraine and tariffs on the agenda. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort took place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are defused. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Joshua Kimmich's 100th game with Germany was dampened by Portugal's comeback and Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

In the Bavarian capital, international talent meets an ecosystem built to help startups succeed. Here, founders gain access to capital, expertise, and networks that can turn ideas into thriving businesses.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Three bombs dating back to World War II were defused in Cologne this week. Evacuations to allow ordnance disposal experts to defuse bombs are a frequent occurrence in Germany, as well as all over the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Buildings across the center of the western city of Cologne were evacuated after the discovery of three World War II bombs. Some 20,000 people had been under evacuation orders.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Buildings across the center of the western city of Cologne have been evacuated after the discovery of three WWII bombs. The defusing operation had to be delayed due to a recalcitrant resident.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The German government has proposed several new measures as it pushes on with plans to further curb irregular migration. This comes despite a legal setback this week when a court ruled pushbacks at the border unlawful.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

A Nobel prize laureate, literary exile and conscience of a nation in the wake of Nazi rule, Thomas Mann remains a cultural icon 150 years since his birth.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The German chancellor will be meeting President Trump on his inaugural visit to the US. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort is taking place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are being defused. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

It's been 14 years since the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki became the first German to win an NBA championship. Isaiah Hartenstein of the Oklahoma Thunder is a good bet to become the second.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The German Chancellor will be meeting President Trump on Thursday on his inaugural visit to the US. Meanwhile, a massive evacuation effort is taking place in Cologne as three WWII bombs are being defused. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Jonathan Tah is one of the best defenders in Europe and a fixture on the national team. The 29-year-old spoke to DW about his career and his connection to his father's homeland.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

In 2024, more than 11,000 people contacted the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency — mainly to report racism or sexism. These figures are higher than ever before.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

A German court has handed a life sentence to a Syrian man for crimes against humanity, including murder and torture. The man committed the atrocities while fighting for dictator Bashar Assad in Syria's civil war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

In 2024, more than 11,000 people contacted the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency — mainly to report racism or sexism. These figures are higher than ever before.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his government's efforts to turn away asylum seekers at the country's borders. He faces opposition criticism after a court ruled that the pushbacks were illegal. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

A Berlin court has said that Germany must adhere to the EU's Dublin procedure when turning back asylum seekers at the border. The ruling challenges a new migration policy, and the government says pushbacks will continue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his government's efforts to turn away asylum seekers at the country's borders. He faces opposition criticism after a court ruled that the pushbacks were illegal. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Peace and conflict researchers are calling on Europe and Germany to prepare for a future without NATO.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Merz's conservative bloc is creating migration chaos by undermining EU law, opposition lawmakers have said. The criticism comes after a court ruled that pushbacks of asylum-seekers at the border are illegal. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

This spring was one of the driest on record. The dramatic lack of rainfall has serious consequences for Germany's agricultural sector, ecosystem and beyond.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Openly living in a same-sex relationship in early 20th-century Germany, she later used her privilege, resources and courage to help Jewish families flee Nazism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was voted in as president of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Germany's tough migration policy has been dealt a setback in court. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Openly living in a same-sex relationship in early 20th-century Germany, she later used her privilege, resources and courage to help Jewish families flee Nazism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

This spring was one of the driest on record. The dramatic lack of rainfall has serious consequences for Germany's agricultural sector, ecosystem and beyond.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Germany's former foreign minister has been elected to become the new president of the United Nations General Assembly for one year in September. How did Annalena Baerbock get here?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

This spring was one of the driest on record in Germany. Agriculture, groundwater, and even retail prices are suffering. Plants and ecosystems are already in drought stress. What can be done?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany's former foreign minister is nominated to become the new president of the United Nations General Assembly for one year in September. How did Annalena Baerbock get here?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to be chosen as president of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Germans are traveling less amid economic uncertainties, a study says. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German police have arrested a 72-year-old man over a fire which killed at least three at the Marien Hospital in Hamburg overnight.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Severe weather has caused chaos across several parts of Germany. Meanwhile, three adult patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Hamburg. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A fire broke out shortly after midnight at the Marien Hospital in Hamburg, with smoke spreading to all floors of the affected building.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The radical right in Germany, Europe and the US portrays itself as the defender of the Christian West against Islam. But religion is not really at the heart of this conflict.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The car manufacturer Ford is in crisis. More than 10,000 workers in Cologne officially went on strike this month for the first time in the plant's 100-year history. Recent changes mean thousands of jobs are at risk.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

One year after a fatal stabbing in Mannheim, authorities have commemorated the slain police officer. Meanwhile, a record number of foreigners were naturalized in Germany last year. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Muhammad al-Muhammad is the Syrian teenager who helped stop last Friday's knife attack in Hamburg. But reports of his heroism were soon called into question as conflicting accounts flooded social media.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The plane crashed into a residential building in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. One of the dead is presumed to be the pilot.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Initiated 200 years ago, Museum Island was in ruins after World War II. The UNESCO World Heritage site was reborn thanks to a master plan.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's weather service said the exceptionally dry spring amounted to an extreme drought. The news comes as a new climate group is planning a protest in Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's weather service said the exceptionally dry spring amounted to an extreme drought. The news comes as a new climate group is planning a protest in Berlin. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A new report has said that Germany saw 24 extra days of extreme heat in the past year thanks to climate change. The report comes as a new climate group is planning a protest in Berlin. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The new German government has agreed to stop family members of refugees with subsidiary protection status from moving to Germany. The controversial move will affect Syrian families in particular.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was awarded the prize for advancing EU unity during a ceremony in the city of Aachen. DW brings you the latest headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be awarded the prize for European unification during a ceremony in the German city of Aachen. DW brings you the latest headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized Israel's military conduct in Gaza, calling it "beyond comprehension." Israel's government has been slow to respond, which experts believe show the remarks have hit home.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German Cabinet has approved a proposal by Interior Minister Dobrindt on curbing migrants' rights to bring relatives to Germany. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is visiting Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The inaugural commemoration event for genocide victims under colonial German rule has been held. Namibia's president said more needed to be done to reach an agreement on reparations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin and reiterated his tough stance on Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Judges have dismissed a climate case brought by a Peruvian farmer against German energy company RWE seeking damages for endangering his home due to melting glaciers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he no longer understands Israel's policy in Gaza. A number of politicians are even demanding an end to Germany's arms deliveries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Judges have dismissed a climate case brought against RWE by a Peruvian farmer asking the energy giant to help fund defenses against potential flooding due to melting glaciers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Interior Minster Dobrindt is presenting a bill on curbing migrants' rights to bring relatives to Germany. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is to visit Berlin. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Due to Trump's policy, many US corporations have scaled back or even ended their anti-discrimination programs. Now European corporations are also feeling the pressure. Is workplace diversity a thing of the past?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

DW visited one of but a few people in Germany who sails, despite being confined to a wheelchair. The 11-year-old sails for the pure joy of her sport, but she is also aiming to become a role model for others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A 27-year-old Syrian man accused of killing three people in a knife attack last year has pleaded guilty as his trial begins.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified his stance on long-range weapons to Ukraine, and is again voicing concern over the escalation of Israel's offensive in Gaza. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A report of an antisemitic incident at a high school in central Germany last week coincided with the arrest of teenage right-wing extremists. Are deeply right-wing extremist views resonating with more and more youth?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Italian filmmaker Silvio Soldini's "The Tasters" is a fictional version of the story of a woman who worked as Hitler's food taster. But how much of it is true?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clarified his stance on long-range weapons to Ukraine, again voicing concern over the escalation of Israel's offensive in Gaza. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

For months, there has been speculation that the US and Russia want to repair the Nord Stream gas pipelines running through the Baltic Sea and bring them back online. The question remains whether Germany might agree.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Along with Ukraine's other key Western backers, Germany has lifted range restrictions on the weapons it sends to Kyiv to fight Russia. The Kremlin has called it a "dangerous" move.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chinese brand BYD saw more pure electric car registrations in the continent than Elon Musk's EV brand in April, according to new data.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Bayer Leverkusen have named a replacement for the man who led them to their only Bundesliga title. Dutchman Erik ten Hag is promising to deliver "dominant, attractive football" to the fans.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Along with Ukraine's other key Western backers, Germany has lifted range restrictions on the weapons it sends to Kyiv to fight Russia. The Kremlin has called this a dangerous move.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A report of an antisemitic incident in a high school coincided with the arrest of teenage rightwing extremists last week. Are deeply right-wing extremist views are resonating with more and more young people?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The trial of a Syrian man accused of killing three people in a knife attack in the western city of Solingen last August has brought Germany's asylum policies and security loopholes into focus.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Four former Volkswagen executives have been found guilty of fraud in a criminal trial relating to the "Dieselgate" scandal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's Foreign Ministry has dismissed Uganda's accusations that the German ambassador to Kampala was involved in "subversive activities." Uganda's armed forces said they had suspended military cooperation with Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The trial of four Russian nationals accused of being part of the extremist "Islamic State" begins in Hamburg on Monday. The suspects allegedly collected around €174,000 to send to IS members held in camps in Syria.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Schilinski's "Sound of Falling" tells the stories of four generations in a small village in northeastern Germany, weaving a sweeping depiction of a century.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

No internet, no electricity, no water — cyberattacks on state agencies, hospitals or power plants can endanger lives or bring everyday operations to a standstill. What is Germany doing to counter the danger?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Four former Volkswagen executives have been found guilty of fraud in a criminal trial relating to the "Dieselgate" scandal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is traveling to the Finnish city of Turku to meet with Nordic leaders. Meanwhile, the Greens have criticized plans to get rid of a fast track for German citizenship. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The trial of four Russian nationals accused of being part of the extremist "Islamic State" begins in Hamburg on Monday. The suspects allegedly collected around €174,000 to send to IS members held in camps in Syria.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The 39-year-old suspect reportedly spent three weeks in a psychiatric hospital in Lower Saxony and was released a day before the attack.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Xabi Alonso will take over as Real Madrid coach from June 1, the Spanish club has confirmed. The former midfield star returns after leading Bayer Leverkusen to a historic domestic treble.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's defense minister says the draft could be brought back unless more volunteers sign up for the military. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Klingbeil called for talks with Trump over the US' tariff threats. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Third Division winners Bielefeld had their dreams dashed by Stuttgart, who lifted their fourth ever German Cup. The final proved one step too far for giant-killers Bielefeld, who beat Leverkusen en route to Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German police do not consider the knife attack at Hamburg Central Station to be politically motivated and believe the attacker has a mental illness. The magistrate ordered to place the suspect in psychiatric clinic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The strike occured in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis. Meanwhile, Germany's antisemitism chief questioned the "proportionality" of Israeli's military actions in Gaza.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Eighteen people were wounded, some seriously, in the attack at Hamburg's main station, according to police. A 39-year-old female suspect has been arrested.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The head of the Federal Criminal Police Office has warned of a growing right-wing radicalization of young people. His remarks come after police arrested members of a far-right extremist cell aged between 14 and 18.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Economics Minister Katherina Reiche wants to secure energy supplies with gas-fired power plants and fewer heat pumps. Climate activists have reacted with sharp criticism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz spoke with China's Xi for the first time since taking office to discuss the war in Ukraine and trade. Meanwhile, Germany's top diplomat met his Indian counterpart to discuss EU-India trade.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Russian Justice Ministry has added DW's Alexander Smirnov to a list of people it deems to be "foreign agents."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The new German government wants to revive the German economy by introducing an urgent recovery program. However, the crisis is so severe that economic experts see little chance of a rapid upturn.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The new German government wants to revive the German economy by introducing an urgent recovery program. However, the crisis is so severe that economic experts see little chance of a rapid upturn.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius are attending a ceremony to mark the start of Germany's first permanent foreign troop deployment since WWII.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Law enforcement and customs officials from 23 countries took part in an operation called Pandora IX. Authorities recovered thousands of artefacts, including artworks, coins, paintings and archaeological finds.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has named his squad for the UEFA Nations League Final Four. While key players are missing due to injury, two have been given their first callups.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany aims to support embattled industrial companies with lower electricity prices, but critics say the plan could threaten market stability and climate goals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The foreign ministers of Germany and Nigeria pledged to strengthen their countries' partnership in areas such as the economy, energy, and migration.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius are attending a ceremony to mark the start of Germany's first permanent foreign troop deployment since WWII. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German authorities have launched multiple raids and arrested five suspected far-right extremists. Meanwhile, a panel of experts is presenting their economic projections for this year and the next.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Bundeswehr has sent its new Armored Brigade 45 to Lithuania, Germany's first permanent foreign troop deployment since World War II. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will attend the ceremonial roll call this week.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not see any indication that the war in Ukraine will end soon, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius urged further action to cut off Russia's financial lifelines.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

As a supporter of Ukraine, Germany is being targeted by foreign intelligence services. But that's not just since the Ukraine war began. Here's a reminder of some prominent spy cases.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

New figures show a "dramatic" increase in racist, antisemitic and Islamophobic crimes in Germany. Meanwhile, three men in Munich are going on trial for allegedly spying for Russia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A new report on global migration appeals to Germany's new government to reconsider restrictive immigration policies, such as border controls and limits on family reunification.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany has tightened its border controls, turning away asylum seekers — but police say this can't last. Meanwhile, an Iraqi couple is on trial in Bavaria, accused of enslaving two Yazidi girls.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has attended the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican. Meanwhile, a new study showed workers in Germany work fewer hours than most international counterparts. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

An internal survey about extremist attitudes in the German military now found that it does not have "systemic" extremism in the ranks. But some researchers are skeptical of the safeguards in place.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

An internal survey about extremist attitudes in the German military now found that it does not have "systemic" extremism in the ranks. But some researchers are skeptical of the safeguards in place.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt appeared at the Austro-German border to explain the government's new tougher border controls. The new government has made immigration policy a key part of its agenda.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt appeared at the Austro-German border to explain the government's new tougher border controls. The new government has made immigration policy a key part of its agenda.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Police figures reveal that irregular migration to Germany has dropped significantly in the last two years. The new German government has called for increased border checks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be traveling to Rome to meet with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Meanwhile, the business-focused FDP party has a new leader after a poor election result. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Multiple injuries were reported at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin commemorating the Nakba and criticizing Israel on Thursday. Police and politicians have condemned the violence.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Controversial rapper Kanye West has gone viral with an antisemitic song praising Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The song is banned in Germany due to laws restricting far-right hate symbols.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany and the United Kingdom are increasing their military cooperation, aiming to jointly develop long-range precision weapons. The aim is to protect Europe from potential attacks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The new German government has agreed to stop family members of refugees with subsidiary protection status from moving to Germany. The controversial move will particularly affect Syrian families.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

In a wide-ranging speech in the Bundestag, the German Chancellor outlined his new government's priorities, including a plan to revive Germany's struggling economy and transform it once again into a "growth locomotive."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

On May 16, Sinti and Roma across Europe commemorate the resistance against National Socialism and the Nazi genocide. They are still fighting against antiziganism today.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

On May 16, Sinti and Roma across Europe commemorate the resistance against National Socialism and the Nazi genocide. They are still fighting against antiziganism today.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Nine years after Maren Ade's "Toni Erdmann," a German filmmaker has once again made it into the Cannes competition. Mascha Schilinski is screening her film "Sound of Falling."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany and Israel established diplomatic relations 60 years ago. To commemorate the occasion, Israeli President Herzog visited Berlin and German President Steinmeier went to Jerusalem. DW's Christoph Strack was there.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed skepticism regarding a potential ban on the far-right AfD, which was recently classified as "right-wing extremist" pending an appeal. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's newly elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for Berlin to transform its Bundeswehr into the "strongest conventional army in Europe" in his first major speech to parliament.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Nine years after Maren Ade's "Toni Erdmann," a German filmmaker has once again made it into the Cannes competition. Mascha Schilinski is screening her film "Sound of Falling."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The head of Germany's new government department for digitalization and state modernization, Karsten Wildberger, has been likened to Elon Musk. But how much do they really have in common?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Trump's departure from decades of established trade practices is leaving a lasting impact on the German auto industry. Carmakers can do little but wait and hope things won't turn out as badly as feared.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The head of Germany's new government department for digitalization and state modernization, Karsten Wildberger, has been likened to Elon Musk. But how much do they really have in common?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The new German chancellor held talks with the Greek premier in Berlin. Meanwhile, Germany has banned the far-right anti-constitutional group "Kingdom of Germany."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The founder of a banned faction of the far-right "Reich Citizens" group has been taken into custody. For more than ten years, Peter Fitzek has been at the head of a fantasy state calling itself the "Kingdom of Germany."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has banned a major faction of the far-right "Reichsbürger" movement. Some leaders of the group, the "Kingdom of Germany," have been arrested, including its self-declared king.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A family fleeing the Taliban is suing Germany's Foreign Ministry over visa delays. At the same time, Germany was marking the anniversary of establishing ties with Israel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has ordered asylum seekers to be turned away at the border. The move is legally and politically controversial.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

There's growing concern that German society is becoming increasingly polarized. The question of how to treat the AfD party threatens to further deepen the divide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's aging population is putting the country's pension system under strain. The new Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has ruffled feathers with a proposal for how to fix it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The AfD and its supporters claim that Germany's domestic intelligence agency no longer classifies the party as "right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Argentina's Supreme Court discovered dozens of boxes filled with Nazi material dating from World War II, including photos and postcards, among its archives in its basement.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

There's growing concern in Germany that society is becoming increasingly polarized. The question of how far right the AfD is threatens to further deepen the divide.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany's top diplomat said the release of Israeli hostages was a top priority for Berlin. He added that there should be room for criticizing Israel and this "must not lead to antisemitism."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany and Israel are commemorating the beginning of their postwar relationship, with the war in Gaza omnipresent.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In the two days since the new German government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz tightened border controls, 19 people who had applied for asylum have reportedly been turned away.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

No sooner had Friedrich Merz announced new government positions than accusations of "lobbyism" began to fly. How is lobbying regulated in Germany — and how big a problem is it?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The AfD and its supporters are celebrating the claim that the domestic intelligence service has "withdrawn" its classification of the party as "confirmed right-wing extremist." The facts, however, tell a different story.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The work of the new German government has begun. For the CDU, the CSU and the SPD, the challenges ahead are enormous. The economy is in a slump and the far-right AfD is the strongest opposition party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In 2023, DW spoke with one of the then-oldest living Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedländer, who moved back to Germany in 2010 and regained her German citizenship. On May 9, 2025, Friedländer died at the age of 103.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In 2023, DW spoke with one of the then-oldest living Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedländer, who moved back to Germany in 2010 and regained her German citizenship. On May 9, 2025, Friedländer died at the age of 103.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has met top EU officials, promising that Europe's biggest economy was back to help steer the bloc at a tough time.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In 2023, DW spoke with one of the then oldest living Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedländer, who moved back to Germany in 2010 and regained her German citizenship. Friedländer died on May 9, 2025.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German-born activist and Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer has died at the age of 103, according to her foundation. Friedländer moved to the United States after WWII and only returned to Germany in 2010.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Six hours, four meetings, one message: Berlin is back on the global stage. But can the newly elected German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, deliver where the traffic-light coalition fell short?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed what may have been the worst kept secret in the Bundesliga. The man who led the club to their greatest success is leaving at the end of the season, Real Madrid may await.

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