Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 hours 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. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 hours 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 (4 hours ago)

A team from a 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 (5 hours 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 (23 hours 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 (24 hours 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 day 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 day 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 day 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 (2 days 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 (2 days 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 (2 days 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 (2 days 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 (3 days 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 (3 days 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 (3 days 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 (3 days 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 (3 days 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 (4 days 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 (4 days 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 (4 days 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 (4 days 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 (5 days 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 (5 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (6 days 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (A week 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 (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)

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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (3 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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 (4 weeks 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.

#europe #germany

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)

Police in southern Germany were called in to settle a schnitzel dispute that had turned violent, with a man reportedly slapping his neighbor for pounding his schnitzel too loudly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

With war in Iran on hold, the world's largest industrial trade fair opens in Hannover. And Brazil, this year's partner country, is pulling out all stops to convince visitors it's a reliable technology leader.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German Interior Minister Dobrindt says that no increased migration to Europe has so far occurred amid the Iran war. An explosion in an underpass in a western town has killed one person.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy — an extremely rare find in Germany. Experts say it may offer new clues about little-known links between ancient Greece and northern Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Israeli finance minister's sharp criticism of the German chancellor's views on Israel's settlement policy is just the latest sign of a growing estrangement. What's the current state of German-Israeli relations?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The far-right Alternative for Germany has nudged ahead of its political rivals in a new poll, the most recent of several that it has topped. Meanwhile, a last-ditch attempt to save whale Timmy is underway.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A German teachers' group says decisive action is needed to counter a surge in violence in classrooms and corridors. Meanwhile, the Greens say a blanket speed limit on major highways would help save fuel.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The ECJ has ruled that online gamblers can seek compensation if they lost money when gambling was illegal in their home country, even if the laws have since changed. This could pave the way for others to reclaim losses.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's Lufthansa says it will retire older CityLine aircraft earlier than planned in response to strikes and rising fuel costs. As unions stage walkouts on two fronts, the Iran war has sent kerosene prices spiraling.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's defense minister warned that Russia "benefits from current developments in the Middle East," as the Ukraine Defense Contact Group met in Berlin. He said rising oil prices were filling Moscow's "war coffers."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The comprehensive reform package aims to plug a multibillion-euro hole in Germany's expensive health care system. Reforms include mandatory second opinions for costly surgeries and no more coverage for homeopathy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year with international attention focused on other conflicts. The conference in Berlin is aiming to bring back some attention to help fund urgent projects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

With limited options, many women in trades and industry have to wear men's workwear. But a poor fit causes discomfort and can compromise safety. Now, some firms are stepping up to design safer, better-fitting gear.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A Bonn exhibition traces the cultural history of sex work and shows how the words used to describe it have shaped stigma, policy and lived experience.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The war in Sudan is entering its fourth year with international attention focused on other conflicts. The conference in Berlin is aiming to bring back some attention to help fund urgent projects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Cabin crew from Germany's national carrier Lufthansa are staging another walkout, sandwiched between a separate strike by pilots. Meanwhile, a poll has found the far-right AfD well ahead of rivals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

At Ukrainian-German government talks, Berlin reassures Kyiv it can continue counting on military, civilian, and humanitarian aid, even as political opposition and US cuts create challenges for sustained support.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Pilots at Germany's Lufthansa airline will strike again on Thursday and Friday, the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union said. Cabin crew are also striking this week, clouding the company's centenary celebrations

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German charities warn of increases of 70-80% in the costs of essentials in wartorn Sudan amid the unrest in the Middle East. Donors gather in Berlin on Wednesday on the third anniversary of the outbreak of the war.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A Beluga whale has made its way from the coast of Denmark towards the border with Germany, according to local media. The sighting comes after a humpback whale stranded in the Baltic Sea captivated Germany last month.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

EU membership for Ukraine, European involvement in peace talks and a comprehensive ​bilateral drone deal were all on the agenda as Chancellor Merz hosted President Zelenskyy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Kathrin Marchand was an elite rower for years before becoming a doctor. But a stroke at the age of 30 changed everything. Despite the challenges, she has now achieved something no other Olympian ever has.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A Chinese student has been found guilty of drugging and raping a woman in Munich over a period of months. The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Berlin is cutting fuel tax and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is preparing to build missiles in a new venture. Elsewhere, a fisherman triggered a massive search before being found drunk and asleep in a car. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Two former Audi bosses and two engineers are facing charges over "Dieselgate," a massive emissions scandal that still haunts Germany's automobile sector. As no plea deals could be reached, a long trial seems likely.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. As hundreds of flights were canceled, the UFO cabin crew union said it would also strike on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Buchenwald was one of the largest concentration camps on German soil. Eighty‑one years ago, it was liberated. The commemoration included moving words — and protests.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both immigrants. The new statistics are a modest increase on the 2024 figures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit trade union are striking on Monday and Tuesday. It's the fourth strike to hit Lufthansa and some of its subsidiaries this year, just days after cabin crew downed tools.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Lady Fatou, known as the "grand dame" of the Berlin Zoo, was certified last year by Guinness as the oldest living gorilla in the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Online gambling is gaining traction in Germany. Using prediction markets like Polymarket to bet on political events remains illegal, but it is almost impossible to police.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Hansjürgen Köhler has been a volunteer UFO hunter for more than 50 years. He sees his work as scientific investigation, but sometimes also as caring for others.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Marie-Louise Eta has become the first-ever female head coach of a senior men's side in European football's top five leagues. The 34-year-old already has substantial coaching experience in men's football.

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