Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 hours ago)

The biggest day of Carnival celebrations puts political caricatures at the center of it, with tens of thousands of revelers set to line the streets to watch the Rosenmontag parades in Cologne and Düsseldorf.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, says the new strategy will address "all dimensions of European security" amid a more hostile geopolitical era.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (9 hours ago)

The top military officials of the German and UK militaries say "rearmament is not warmongering." Germany's Carsten Breuer and the UK's Richard Knighton jointly pushed the "moral" case amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The era of cheap data storage is ending. Artificial intelligence is pushing chip prices higher and exacerbating supply shortages. Anyone buying a new smartphone in 2026 should brace for higher prices.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Germany has recorded more cases of violent right-wing crime in 2025 than the previous year. The Berlin Film Festival has defended itself amid a controversy on its stance toward politics.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, says the new strategy will address "all dimensions of European security" amid a more hostile geopolitical era. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

The Ukrainian leader said that the US often asks his country to make concessions, rather than Russia. Earlier, US top diplomat Marco Rubio accused European allies of being too "scared" to defend themselves. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Police said they had not identified the perpetrators or established what was stolen. Emergency workers found an unknown liquid on the doors of the bank but said it did not pose a health risk.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The Indian writer said she was pulling out over "jaw-dropping" comments made by jury president Wim Wenders. Meanwhile, Health Minister Warken wants to make medical care in Germany fit for potential wartime.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

During a speech at the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged a "deep rift" between Europe and the US under the Trump administration and called for a revival of "trans-Atlantic trust."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

In Germany, big construction projects often derail. Airports, train stations and concert halls are finished years late and billions over budget.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

During his speech at the Munich Security Conference, the German chancellor recognized there is a "deep rift" between Europe and the US under the Trump administration. He called for a revival of "trans-Atlantic trust."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Asked if the Berlin International Film Festival should take a stand on Gaza, jury president Wim Wenders said it must "stay out of politics." Not everyone agrees.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Safety on Germany's public transport network is a hot topic after a fatal attack on a train conductor earlier this month. About one in four Germans told a survey they felt unsafe on buses and trains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

This year has already seen considerable industrial action and labor disputes in Germany. More strikes are expected in the aviation, train travel and chemicals industries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Cologne/Bonn Airport temporarily suspended outgoing passenger processing after police cleared the security area as a precaution. The alert, which has been lifted, followed the introduction of new screening technology.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Cologne/Bonn Airport has suspended outgoing passenger processing after police cleared the security area as a precaution. The disruption followed the introduction of new screening technology.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

At the opening press conference of the Berlin International Film Festival, jury president Wim Wenders avoided taking a stance on Palestinian rights.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Tenants in big cities like Berlin are being exploited by the use of legal loopholes to circumvent rent control laws. The government is now planning to introduce new rules for furnished and short-term rentals.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Harold Kreis is embarking on his first Olympic Games as coach of the German men's ice hockey team. Now a legend of the game in his adopted homeland, he wasn't welcomed by all when he first arrived from Canada.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The speaker of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, entered as far as the so-called "Yellow Line" of predominantly Israeli control in Gaza. She held no talks with Palestinians, prompting some criticism at home.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Police in Germany's Carnival hotspots say they are on high alert, but point out there are no concrete security threats to this year's celebrations. Meanwhile, carmaker Mercedes-Benz has seen profits halve. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The office of former Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed reports that she could be in the running to become Germany's next president. Political parties are weighing who might replace President Steinmeier next year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Back in 2016, German trust in the United States was at all-time high. Today the situation could not be more different. This is mostly due to US President Donald Trump and his unpredictable policies.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Turmoil has engulfed the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD). Allegations of nepotism and weak leadership are circulating, and influential officials warn the party is jeopardizing its election prospects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Cologne's Carnival celebration has a new sound. Young music, viral hits and new costume trends are re-shaping the event. Carnival is more than just a tradition — it has secured itself a place in pop culture as well.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Cologne's Carnival celebration has a new sound. Young music, viral hits and new costume trends are re-shaping the event. Carnival is more than just a tradition — it has secured itself a place in pop culture as well.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

An Afghan feature opens the Berlin International Film Festival, while stars including Pamela Anderson, Ethan Hawke and John Turturro are expected on the red carpet.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Turmoil has engulfed the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD). Allegations of nepotism and weak leadership are circulating, and influential officials warn the party is jeopardizing its election prospects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Pilots and flight attendants at Germany's flag carrier are staging an all-day walkout. Lufthansa has called the action "a completely unnecessary" escalation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said it was "high time" for the EU to move on stalled reforms to tackle economic rivalry with the US and China.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German Rail was once famed for its punctuality. But chronic delays, frequent cancellations, poor in-train services and rising ticket prices have dogged its reputation. And a humorous PR campaign has not helped.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Tesla's German factory in Grünheide is pressing charges against an external trade union member. The company said he was caught recording a confidential meeting without permission; the IG Metall union called this a lie.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Recognized with the Honorary Golden Bear in Berlin, the Malaysian actor became the first Asian woman to receive an Oscar, in 2023 for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The scandal surrounding US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is rocking European countries. In Germany, journalists are combing through the files, and politicians are pushing for investigations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Recognized with the Honorary Golden Bear in Berlin, the Malaysian actor became the first Asian woman to receive an Oscar in 2023 for her role in "Everything Everywhere All at Once."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

More people in Germany are taking driving tests than ever before — but costs have also skyrocketed and not everyone passes the first time, according to new statistics. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

T-shirts on the Olympics online store commemorating past venues include one for the 1936 Games in Berlin. Nazi Germany hosted both the Winter and Summer Olympics that year, as it was starting to ramp up its repression.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

A total of 818 crimes against journalists or media were reported to Germany's investigative federal police force between April 2024 and November 2025. Just over 10% of them were violent in nature.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Three Canadian airlines have suspended flights to Cuba due to a lack of guaranteed fuel supply. Germany also issued a travel warning.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Lufthansa passengers should expect disruption and possible cancellations. A pilots' trade union has called a 24-hour strike amid a dispute over pension payments.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The scandal surrounding US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is rocking European countries. In Germany, journalists are combing through the files, and politicians are pushing for investigations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Germany has released its first report on violence that goes unreported, both behind closed doors and in public. Meanwhile, a series of so-called "warning strikes" is being staged by public sector unions. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

Referee Pascal Kaiser went viral after proposing to his boyfriend during a Bundesliga game. Then, the 27-year-old was attacked, though the motive is still unclear.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The country's stockpiles have dropped to about 30% amid a spell of severe cold. Will supplies hold up?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger says the 2026 Munich Security Conference comes at "a moment of profound uncertainty," much of it driven by US President Donald Trump's foreign policy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

It's been nearly 40 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall but you can still buy pieces of it in the German capital as souvenirs. Are they the real deal?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The neoliberal Free Democratic Party played a decisive role in shaping politics in Germany. After a wipeout in the last federal election, the party is fighting for survival ahead of important state elections.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chairman Wolfgang Ischinger tells DW the 2026 Munich Security Conference comes when "obviously, trust has been damaged" by President Trump. But he also says US calls for a more "self-reliant" Europe are fair and overdue.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Economists predict that an unusually short carnival season will still deliver a significant economic boost. Meanwhile, the trial resumes of a mother accused of hiding her daughter away for seven years. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany has earned its first medal of the Winter Games as Emma Aicher finished second in a tight downhill ski race. The event was disrupted after US skier Lindsey Vonn was airlifted away following a severe fall.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Social Democrats want to rethink relations with the US, arguing that Trump's approach to international affairs raises doubts about trans-Atlantic ties. Meanwhile, phone scammers are taking a hit. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A reward of up to €1 million has prompted a wave of tip-offs, Germany's interior minister said. In other news, experts say pandemic, war, and trade-related disruptions cost the German economy nearly €1 trillion.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's economy has been absorbing years of pandemic, war, and trade-related disruption — costing some €1 billion. Meanwhile, mass demonstrations are expected during next week's Munich Security Conference. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

During a three-day visit to the Gulf region along with a business delegation, Chancellor Friedrich Merz tried to portray Germany as a reliable business partner.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Maja T., a nonbinary anti-fascist activist from Germany, has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Budapest. The trial has been controversial and has political implications.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his conservatives have seen a dip in the polls. This follows weeks of debates over the latest controversial proposals to restructure Germany's welfare state.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The number of German goods sent to the US nosedived in 2025 due to tariffs, even as overall exports surprisingly rose, buoyed by orders from within Europe.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The airport which serves Germany's capital and the surrounding Brandenburg state is cancelling flights as of Friday morning due to black ice and freezing rain.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Russia has declared a military attache at the German Embassy in Moscow persona non grata. It called the move a response to Germany expelling a diplomat and accusing them of espionage, a charge the Kremlin rejects.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Flights have been unable to take off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport as freezing rain hinders aircraft de-icing operations. Landings have continued, but passengers face cancellations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a three-day visit to the Gulf region as Germany seeks closer partnerships on business, energy and security.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Following a fatal attack on a railway employee, a debate has erupted in Germany about how such incidents can be prevented.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The future of women's football in Germany remains in limbo, with the country's top league and its association (DFB) wrestling for control. Germany's top clubs are refusing to work with the DFB, at least for now.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his conservatives have seen a dip in the polls. This follows weeks of debates over the latest controversial proposals to restructure Germany's welfare state.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Hospitals in Germany's capital are reporting an increasing number of suspicious incidents, including cyberattacks, drone flights and arson. Experts warn that healthcare facilities are easy targets.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Donald Trump, Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron are all targets of satirical floats at this year's Rose Monday Parade in Cologne. But Vladimir Putin will be spared — and there is a reason for that.

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