Deutsche Welle - Germany (15 hours ago)

A new German-led NATO naval unit is currently being established in Rostock. Social media users say this is a violation of the so-called Two-Plus-Four Treaty on the reunification of Germany. Are they right? A fact check.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (19 hours ago)

The government intends to implement new asylum and security regulations. Following criticism from all quarters, the initial package of measures has been revised.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (21 hours ago)

The Cold War, neo-Nazis, as well as Iran's fatwa on Salman Rushdie all had an impact on the Frankfurt Book Fair, which opens with another controversy from Italy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The German Cabinet has unveiled measures designed to entice Indian workers to join the country's labor market. The move comes days before Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other high-ranking officials travel to New Delhi.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The chancellor said weapons deliveries to Israel would continue, while calling on the country to respect international humanitarian law. He also spoke about Ukraine and the German economy in an address to the Bundestag.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

German tactician Thomas Tuchel is the new head coach of England's men's football team. But how and why did this happen, what has the reaction been, and is he the right man?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Germany is exporting its highest level of goods to the US in decades. The upcoming elections between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could have major consequences for the German economy, with Trump advocating for tariffs.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

German public broadcaster WDR is missing one statue of a beloved children's show character outside its Cologne offices. The mouse, known simply as die Maus, was replaced by a sign assuring it would come to no harm.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A local passenger train carrying around 100 people derailed in western Germany on Tuesday evening. The driver sustained cuts and bruises but police said no other injuries were reported.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Thomas Tuchel is reportedly set to become only the third foreign head coach of the England men's national team — and the first German. The 51-year-old left Bayern Munich in the summer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Russia is flooding Germany with more disinformation than ever, officials warn. Analysts say this tactic is helping pro-Kremlin narratives increasingly seep into the country's politics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Thomas Tuchel is reportedly set to become only the third foreign head coach of the England men's national team – and the first German. The 51-year-old left Bayern Munich in the summer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

German airline staff allegedly prohibited 128 Orthodox Jews from boarding a flight because half of them had been refusing to wear face masks during the pandemic.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

New coach Christian Wück has had to make tweaks in his first squad given the impending exits of top stars including Alexandra Popp. It's up to in-form Laura Freigang to seize the initiative against England and Australia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German forward Leonie Fiebich took a winding road to the world's top women's basketball league. Now, she's looking at a possible WNBA title.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

If a government loses its parliamentary majority, early elections become necessary in Germany. That has historically been a last resort to restore political stability and regain voters' trust.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

In Germany, early elections become necessary if a government loses its parliamentary majority. It has been used as a last resort to restore political stability and regain voters' trust.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Martina Hefter wins top literary award for her story of a woman who cares for her ill husband while chatting online at night with a Nigerian love scammer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

A teenager's attempt to escape the police ended with him crashing his parents' car into a sewage treatment pool in Bamberg. He and one of his two passengers suffered minor injuries. He could face substantial charges.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The fear of war in Europe and rising poverty are the top concerns of young people in Germany, according to a new study. They are also taking more of an interest in politics than ever before.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed optimism over adding Balkan states to the bloc at the 10th annual Berlin Process summit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Russia could be in a position to attack NATO "by the end of the decade," according to German intelligence. Having noted an increase in espionage and sabotage, spy chiefs are demanding greater powers and flexibility.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

For years, there have been bottlenecks in the medicine supply in Europe. These have worsened in recent months in Germany. Analysts say that respite is unlikely to come any time soon.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed optimism over adding Balkan states to the bloc at the 10th annual Berlin Process summit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Julian Nagelsmann's side has made the Nations League final phases, a first in four tries for Germany. A Stuttgart attacker was the star of the show in the 1-0 win over the Netherlands.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The Dresden Symphony Orchestra revisits the relationship between man and machine — and the results are surprising. Is this the future of classical music?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The Dresden Symphony Orchestra revisits the relationship between man and machine — and the results are surprising. Is this the future of classical music?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

A court in Berlin has sentenced a former member of East Germany's notorious secret police to 10 years imprisonment for murder.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

First initiated by Germany, the Berlin Process aims to bring six Western Balkan states closer to the EU. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is also due to attend the meeting as head of the EU Council.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany's top classical music prize, the Opus Klassik, goes to a recording of Joseph Haydn's music by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. The making of the album is featured in a new DW documentary.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

At the festival in northwestern Germany, a ghost train ride caught fire, but the flames were quickly extinguished.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

DW reporter Adonis Alkhaled was assaulted following an interview with Syrian musician Al Shami. The broadcaster has called for the full force of the law to be used against the perpetrators and instigators of the act.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Oliver Baumann will become the third oldest man to make his debut for Germany at 34. The Hoffenheim goalkeeper may have had to wait for his chance, but his coach thinks he is ready to grab it.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

For years, there have been bottlenecks in the medicine supply in Europe and these have worsened in recent months in Germany. Analysts say that respite is unlikely to come any time soon.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Several thousand people were forced to leave their homes in Hamburg's trendy Sternschanze district after the World War II-era bomb was discovered.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

After airlines such as Eurowings and Ryanair have cut back their connections in Germany due to excessive fees and costs, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr fears a negative impact on Germany as a place to do business.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German police officers called upon the help of special units after a man attacked officers with a hammer and locked himself inside his apartment in the western German city of Bochum.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

There's a gap between Germany's need for skilled labor and the experiences of many immigrants trying to integrate. Germany's bureaucracy and job market culture is often not geared to help them.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Authorities in Cologne detonated a 1-ton US bomb from World War II after only defusing one of its two fuses. The city said it was the most complex bomb disposal operation since 1945 as several hospitals are nearby.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has continued his whirlwind tour of European capitals, presenting his "victory plan" to end the war. German Chancellor Scholz has promised continued support. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's renowned Mittelstand is struggling to find the next generation of owners. As patriarchs of the mostly family-owned companies retire, top positions are left vacant. The reason goes beyond a lack of interest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Eurowings has joined Irish low-cost airline Ryanair in cutting its operations within Germany, citing rising operational costs. The initial flight cuts are at Hamburg Airport, but other hubs could be affected.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The inflation rate for September in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years. The price of energy, in particular, brought the overall figure down.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Two-thirds of German voters polled in October see the rise of the AfD as a threat to democracy and the rule of law. Whether the party should therefore be banned, however, is where opinions diverge.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The suspect was shot in a cinema foyer after reportedly leaving a trail of destruction through the city center.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The suspect was shot near a cinema after he allegedly set fires at three other locations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The planned Ukraine solidarity summit with US President Joe Biden has been canceled. Instead, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting London, Paris, Rome and Berlin separately.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Low-cost airline Ryanair is stopping all flights to three minor German airports and also cutting its operations in Hamburg by more than half. It blamed the government in Berlin for high taxes and airport fees.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Berlin Zoo says the panda twins born in August have opened their eyes for the first time, on exactly the schedule you'd typically expect. The cubs will be on display for limited periods starting next week.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is turning 75 and it has reason to celebrate: Trade unions are reporting rising membership and engagement after years of decline.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany is losing its forests — and fast. In the central Harz region, over 90% of spruce trees are dead or dying because of climate change and pests. But there may be a silver lining to these withering landscapes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Journalist and Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya was murdered 18 years ago in her Moscow apartment. The German city of Hamburg has now honored Politkovskaya by naming a square after her.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Berlin Process was launched in 2014 to promote cooperation both between the countries of the Western Balkans and between these countries and the EU. DW takes a look at what has been achieved in the past ten years.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Justice Ministry has published a draft bill detailing reforms to adoption in Germany. According to the plans, unmarried couples will be able to adopt a child together, and children will be able to have two mothers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

An upcoming meeting of Ukraine's allies has been pushed back after US President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's government has said the country will tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas of government and business. The move comes after an increase in suspected espionage cases.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's far-right AfD party leaders want Alice Weidel to be their candidate for chancellor, although she is also seen to be at odds with some of her party's ideals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German economy just can't seem to get back on its feet, with another year of contraction on the horizon. As more companies struggle, they're becoming the focus of merger and acquisition specialists.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Inflation, migration, expensive housing — these are the things that most people in Germany are worried about, according to the latest study "Germans' Fears 2024".

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest camp after hearing Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was due to visit. Thunberg later accused German officials of seeking to silence those wanting peace.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

VW is in dire straits having to cut costs at every corner amid dwindling sales. But now its workers are demanding higher wages and job security, and experts wonder how that is supposed to work.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

All 10 "stumbling blocks" were stolen in the eastern German town of Zeitz. The memorials in the street mark where Holocaust victims lived before they were deported and murdered.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

US President Joe Biden has postponed a planned trip to Germany as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, which he says could be the "worst storm in a century" to hit the state. He has told residents to "evacuate now."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

One year before the general election, Social Democrat General Secretary Kevin Kühnert is resigning. The resignation comes at a critical time for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The move is seen by grammar purists as a further encroachment of English into German. Traditionally, apostrophes have not been used to indicate possession in German-speaking countries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German police say they have shut down a "dizzyingly large" child sexual abuse image website with hundreds of thousands of users. Six people with links to the network were arrested.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The man suspected in the Madeleine McCann case has been cleared on five counts of rape and child sex abuse. He will remain behind bars until September 2025 for a separate rape conviction.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

An 80-year-old from Leipzig who worked for East Germany's Stasi is accused of murdering a Polish man trying to flee west in 1974. Prosecutors called for a 12-year sentence in closing arguments.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German government expects the economy to shrink for a second year running and has slashed its forecasts, a leading daily says. An industrial slowdown, lower exports and rising energy costs are seen as the culprits.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany was divided between 1945 and 1990. Seventy-five years after the foundation of East Germany, and 30 years after the peaceful revolution that spelled its demise, that division remains palpable.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A pro-Palestinian protest drew tens of thousands in Morocco's capital, while similar rallies took place around the world. Munich, London and Melbourne were among many cities that also saw pro-Israel demonstrations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Antisemitic incidents reported in Germany have multiplied in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. From stones thrown to faltering friendships, DW examines the impact on Jewish people and communities.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Roughly 6.7 million people flocked to Oktoberfest in Munich in recent weeks, consuming 7 million 1-liter mugs of beer. Both police and ambulance services were less busy than usual.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

People in Berlin rallied in support of both Israelis as well as Palestinians and Lebanese in rival demonstrations almost a year after Hamas' October 7 attack. Protesters mobilized in many other cities the world over.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Investigators believe the 22-year-old is a "key figure” in a suspected drug deal, which is said to have been behind the series of explosions that have rocked Cologne and other places in recent months.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Two Israeli-built Heron drones, leased by the Bundeswehr at great expense years ago are still in Israel, apparently being paid for by Germany. Observers fear they are being used in the war in Gaza and in Lebanon.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

When German politicians hold speeches on German-Israeli relations, they like to use the term "reason of state." But what does this "solidarity of German politics" really look like in these dramatic times?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Tim Kleindienst and Jamie Leweling are the two surprise names in Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany strongly opposes the tariffs amid fears of a trade war with China. Meanwhile, Beijing called the move "protectionist" and threatened retaliatory measures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The man is on trial on charges unrelated to the high-profile 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann. Prosecutors have demanded 15 years in jail for rape and child sex abuse.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany still needed to work to improve the lives of the people in the east, for whom reunification also represented "a collapse."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

At a demonstration in Berlin, mostly far-left groups called for Germany to halt arms deliveries to Ukraine and in some cases even to leave NATO. Organizers said more than 40,000 people attended.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The US is seeing one of its biggest port closures in nearly half a century after dockworkers went on strike. German car manufacturers may need to find alternatives to these strategic East Coast ports.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Whether it's pensions, the economy or migration, the German government is at odds over most issues. But now the FDP has issued an ultimatum: the coalition must come to terms or face the end.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A criminal deceit and tax trial against the founder of Germany's biggest anti-lockdown movement has opened. Michael Ballweg, at the heart of the Querdenker group, is accused on thousands of counts of fraud.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The school in Bonn offers alternative education methods to children "who are overwhelmed by mainstream schools." Chancellor Olaf Scholz met students and teachers in Berlin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Unable to leave the Gaza Strip at the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Abed Hassan became the "German voice from Gaza," documenting the war on social media. Now in Berlin, he wonders if the war will ever end.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Green Party is in its worst crisis since it was founded 44 years ago: The leaders of the party and its junior organization resigned following election defeats. This could be Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck's moment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet. Next step: a moon gravity simulator.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

For a group of Afghan refugees in Hamburg who fled their homeland after the Taliban captured power, cricket offers a pathway to integration.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German football coach Jürgen Klopp received the Federal Order of Merit for his contribution to democracy and his impact on the football world and more. He accepted the honor with customary modesty, asking "why me?"

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Having your say and setting law to music: Unique Beethovenfest performances mark the anniversaries of Germany's Basic Law and German Unity Day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained ground in three recent state elections, caused an uproar in the Thuringian parliament and triggering another debate on whether to ban the party outright.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Chinese citizen was arrested in Leipzig, where she worked at the airport. She is accused of passing on information about the transport of military equipment to another suspected agent.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

When Lisa and Thomas Müller, German dressage rider and international footballer respectively, bought D'avie in 2020, they hoped for greater success. Now, German equestrian legend Isabell Werth has taken the reins.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Inflation in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, to a provisional figure of 1.6%. Energy prices fell, but the cost of services increased more than the overall rate.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Police in Berlin have raided the homes of five men in connection with protests and online posts that they say included anti-Semitic slogans. One of the suspects was accused of a violent attack on a state politician.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Long before the internet, the German literary giant had a cult following among young people for a novel that was consumed like social media posts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Whether it's pensions, the economy or migration, the German government is at odds over most issues. But now the FDP has issued an ultimatum: The coalition must come to terms or face the end.

#europe #germany

Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Police in Germany say they have arrested a man over two arson attacks and a van collision. Two children were critically injured in one of the attacks, believed to have been aimed at a particular family.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany after a series of explosions in Cologne.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The parliament in the eastern German state of Thuringia has chosen a member of the conservative CDU as its new speaker. The far-right AfD, which won the most seats, was blocked by all other parties from taking the role.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Two iconic Berlin techno clubs recently announced they will close. Rising rents and falling profits are partly to blame, but is the city also losing its nightlife luster?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Right-wing politicians, parties and users often sow doubts about elections, ranging from election irregularities in the US to problems with postal voting in Germany. Why is this the case?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The cocaine was hidden in banana boxes stacked inside a shipping container near Hamburg's port. Police said the drug haul was the result of weeks of undercover investigation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Berlin appears to have stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, even while insisting that there is no ban in place. Observers believe the government has been spooked by legal threats.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Berlin appears to have stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel, even while insisting that there is no ban in place. Observers believe the government has been spooked by legal threats.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Jens Lehmann has been given a reduced fine over an incident in which the former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper took a chainsaw to a neighbor's garage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's next federal election is set for September 2025. Alice Weidel was already seen as the overwhelmingly likely candidate. But the final decision won't come until the party conference next year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Classified as "extremist" by the domestic intelligence agency, the anti-immigrant populist Alternative for Germany party in Thuringia is now staging a political scandal that bodes ill for German democracy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

From secret adoration to loud dismay, Germans have come to terms with the Nazi past over 80 years in very different ways, as a new exhibition shows.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Construction work will leave the German city almost entirely cut off from rail services overnight on Friday. The closure is the latest headache for Deutsche Bahn passengers in recent months.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

US President Joe Biden has said he will convene a high-level meeting of 50 Ukrainian allies in Germany next month. He also announced nearly $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Green Party co-chairs Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour are stepping down. The move could make things even harder for Germany's fractious coalition government.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The moon may be 384,400 kilometers away, but an accurate replica of its surface has opened in Germany. Astronauts from around the world will use it to train for missions to the moon.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

One suspect turned himself in after an overnight explosion in Cologne with another one still on the run, according to police. The latest blast is not believed to be connected to a recent wave of drug-related violence.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The moon may be 384,400 kilometers away, but an accurate replica of its surface has opened in Germany. Astronauts from around the world will use it to train for missions to the moon.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

More and more young Germans support the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It capitalizes on their pessimistic outlook and disappointment with other parties, experts say.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Prosecutors in Wuppertal have filed charges against three men accused of trying to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family for millions. They allegedly threatened to public compromising data online unless they were paid.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

More and more young people in Germany are voting for the far-right AfD. Experts have said that this comes from a mixture of disappointment in politics and anxiety about the future.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The highest flood warning level is in effect for a short stretch of the Oder River in Brandenburg where it marks the German border with Poland. In some more rural areas, it has already burst its banks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The co-leaders of Germany's Greens, Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour, have announced they're stepping down. The party suffered a disastrous state election in Brandenburg, dropping below 5% and losing its seats.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Italy's UniCredit stunned markets by clandestinely raising its stake in Germany's second-largest lender to 21%. As Commerzbank's management now tries to fend off a possible takeover, the government stands by its side.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The first direct high-speed train service between both cities will be running from December, according to Deutsche Bahn. It will offer a journey without transfers, with stops in Frankfurt, Strasbourg and Karlsruhe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A new government study points to changing tastes in food, but not a desire for rules, according to the agriculture minister. One thing stays constant — a pleasing taste was the most important factor for respondents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Just weeks after being confirmed as Germany's new first-choice goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen has gone down with a potentially season-ending injury. Could Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recall Manuel Neuer?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

In the recent state election in Brandenburg, the anti-immigration AfD again received close to 30% of the vote. However, it failed to achieve its goal of becoming the strongest political force in the state.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Police raided more than 20 properties in southwestern Germany and arrested at least four people. The case pertains to trafficking people from the Caucasus region to work illegally and for less than the minimum wage.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Israel has said it is preparing for the "next phases" of operations targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon as concern grows over a wider conflict. Authorities said nearly 500 people were killed in Israeli strikes. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Police did not identify the discount supermarket chain. However, they said the cocaine was found at stores in several cities across the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

According to an analysis by a Munich-based economic institute, Donald Trump's tariff plans on exports from abroad could cost the German economy dearly. Analysts also predict a new trade war with China.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Just weeks after being confirmed as Germany's new first-choice goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen has gone down with a potentially season-ending injury. Could Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann recall Manuel Neuer?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats will seek coalition talks with upstart left party BSW, as working with the far-right runner-up AfD has been ruled out. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The "Deutschlandticket" monthly travel pass allows passengers unlimited trips on local and regional trains, trams and buses. Starting in 2025, the ticket will be €9 more expensive.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats managed to fight off the far-right AfD in the regional vote. However, questions about the future of Germany's ruling coalition remain.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Projections in state elections in the eastern German state of Brandenburg give the Social Democrats a slim lead over the far-right AfD in the race to be the largest party. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Politicians made last-ditch pitches in Brandenburg before Sunday's state election, where the far-right AfD is in the running to be the largest party. Several German bands gathered in Potsdam opposing this prospect.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The far-right AfD, leading in some polls, has campaigned aggressively against immigrants in state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg. But those states also depend on immigrant labor.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The entrances have opened to Munich's Oktoberfest, allowing visitors to take their places in the city's famous beer tents. This year's event saw extra security after a string of security incidents elsewhere in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The entrances have opened to Munich's Oktoberfest, allowing visitors to take their places in the city's famous beer tents. This year's event saw extra security after a string of security incidents elsewhere in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Climate activists filled the streets of German cities from Berlin to Munich, calling on authorities to take stronger action. Meanwhile, a court jailed two elderly climate activists for sabotaging an oil pipeline.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Frankfurt an der Oder, the German city on the river that marks the border with Poland, is getting ready for yet another major flood. But the climate crisis does not appear to be an issue in the upcoming state election.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

There are more refugees living in Germany than ever in recent history, according to German government data. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has contributed to the increase in refugees in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

More than Bavarians in lederhosen balancing frothing beer mugs and fried sausages, the world's largest folk festival is becoming more inclusive and eco-friendly.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

It's a signature project of Germany's environmentalist Greens: Instead of heating homes with fossil fuels, Germans should use heat pumps based on air or groundwater. But demand for these devices has plummeted.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Berlin is looking into ways to support ailing carmaker Volkswagen amid the threat of job cuts. The firm has been grappling with weak electric vehicle sales.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Berlin is looking into ways to support ailing carmaker Volkswagen amid the threat of job cuts. The firm has been grappling with weak electric vehicle sales.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Friede Springer and CEO Mathias Döpfner will own Springer's media operations, which include Germany's most-read newspaper Bild and US digital newspaper Politico.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

US chipmaker Intel has announced it is postponing a $30 billion investment in Germany due to financial problems at the firm. But is the German government still committed to the investments?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

As the far-right populist party AfD gains popularity in eastern Germany, a cultural war looms. Are theaters, museums and youth clubs under threat?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's top court has rejected a pair of appeals from the far-right AfD concerning the absence of its lawmakers chairing parliamentary committees. The court found the party was not automatically entitled to the posts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

While Volkswagen and other European automakers are considering closing factories, Chinese rivals are searching for production sites on the continent. What's going wrong in Europe?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The explosion was the second in a week in Cologne's city center. Police said it was still too early to say if there was a connection. Sniffer dogs were on the site as officers investigated.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

While VW and other European automakers are considering closing factories, new competition from China is searching for production sites on the continent. What's going wrong at Europe's once-proud automakers?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The 30-year-old was attacked some 500 kilometers off the coast of Gran Canaria. She lost a leg in the attack and suffered a heart attack before a Spanish rescure helicopter could get her to hospital.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

It's as good as official: liberal businessman Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, is set to be the party's lead candidate in upcoming German federal election.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Sanssouci, Babelsberg, Tesla, BER airport — Brandenburg is a state with much to boast about when it comes to history or economy. Governed by the same party since 1990, the state may face a shake-up in upcoming election.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

As the far-right populist party AfD gains popularity in eastern Germany, a cultural war looms. Are theaters, museums and youth clubs under threat?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany is reintroducing border checks at all its borders for at least six months. The aim is to help restrict migration. DW visited the border area between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands to see how it was working.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's conservative parties chose opposition leader Friedrich Merz as their candidate for chancellor in next year's federal elections. He will likely run against Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats.

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