Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 hours ago)

European leaders are gathering in Hamburg to discuss energy and security cooperation. The summit comes on the heels of a fraught week that saw US President Trump continue pushing to acquire Greenland. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

Many highly skilled Bulgarians are moving back to their home country, swayed by the major income boost for remote work.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

A shortage of blood donations in Germany could have dramatic consequences. The situation was critical in mid-January. DW's Marcel Fürstenau answered a call to donate blood and reported on his experience.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A correspondent for German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) was arrested on January 23. It comes after a report published on DW Hausa last year.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

From cheap exports to cutting-edge tech: A Chinese battery giant's secretive factory in Germany shows how "Made in China" and "Made in Germany" are colliding — and where they can benefit from each other.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

After identifying a suspected agent, Germany has expelled a Russian embassy employee and summoned the Russian ambassador.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German Chancellor Merz said the current form of US President Trump's "Board of Peace" prevented Germany from joining for "constitutional reasons." But Merz said he was open to "new formats" of cooperation with the US.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The trial of 8 suspected right-wing extremists accused of planning a coup is beginning in the German city of Dresden. Their goal: A Nazi state.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Germany's Friedrich Merz and Italy's Giorgia Meloni signed a series of agreements for closer cooperation in areas of defense and economics. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The musician's family said he died following a battle with cancer. Buchholz played bass for the Scorpions rock band until 1992, during one of their most successful periods.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Three people have died as treacherous black ice made caused multiple crashes on highways in western Germany. Meanwhile, a police dog is being feted after sniffing out and apprehending a burglar. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German judges have nixed an appeal by a Ukrainian national suspected of helping blow up an underwater gas pipeline to be freed from prosecution. Neighboring Poland is refusing to extradite his alleged co-conspirator.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany has joined a group of five nations to explore the deportations to third-country migrant hubs. Meanwhile, firefighters tackled a blaze at a property once belonging to prominent Nazi Joseph Goebbels.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

The government is reportedly walking back promises to fund major projects for national train operator Deutsche Bahn. DB is beset by chronic punctuality problems, decrepit infrastructure and a lack of investment.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

German Chancellor Merz said the world has "entered an era of great power politics" where Russia and China challenge the US. In his speech at Davos, Merz said Europe must boost competitiveness and invest in defense.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Germany has expelled an individual after uncovering espionage linked to Russia and summoned Moscow's ambassador. Berlin says the move signals zero tolerance for spying under diplomatic cover.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

A German-Ukrainian woman was accused of giving sensitive information to a Russian embassy official. Meanwhile, fewer Germans are drinking alcohol

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

Lawmakers voted narrowly to challenge the EU trade deal with Latin America in the bloc's top court, a move that could derail the deal. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the deal should be provisionally enacted anyway.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

While a considerable majority of Germans drink alcohol, the proportion is on the wane with many citing health worries. Meanwhile, a debate about inheritance tax is brewing in the German government. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

German cities saw large pro-Kurdish demonstrations on Tuesday as Syrian government troops clash with Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

In a recent survey, some 60% of Germans said buying a Tesla was "completely out of the question," Meanwhile, the German military has filled its ranks to the highest levels in over a decade.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

As an initiative redistributes a bumper surplus of spuds, here's a look at the Germans' great love affair with the potato.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting with police officers and soldiers, as well as their families, to express his appreciation. Meanwhile, a strike is causing delays on the German Autobahn. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

As an initiative redistributes a bumper surplus of spuds, here's a look at the Germans' great love affair with the potato.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

After their very public protest at the last World Cup in Qatar, Germany's football team looks unlikely to do the same in the United States in 2026.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The sun has ejected the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years. The phenomenon caused auroras to light up the skies in some parts of the world.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany has said peace in Gaza is a "core interest" but added Berlin sees the UN as the place to resolve conflict. The US plan received mixed reviews and will likely ruffle feathers with an invitation for Vladimir Putin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

President Ahmad al-Sharaa has postponed his visit to Berlin, for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, due to the political situation in his country. The repatriation of Syrian refugees was high on the agenda.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The German government has reintroduced subsidies for electric vehicles, but the move is under fire for including hybrids. Meanwhile, the IMF is predicting stronger economic growth in 2026. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The second term of US President Donald Trump has brought unprecedented strain on once-solid German-American relations. The issue of Greenland could be a tipping point. DW looks back on a year of trans-Atlantic tensions.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Bavaria's Markus Söder is calling for fewer German federal states, but plans to merge them have drawn criticism. How realistic is a change in political lines?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

EU leaders will meet in the coming days after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight countries in a dispute over Greenland. Plus, France wants the bloc to use its so-called trade "bazooka." Follow the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Bavaria's State Premier Markus Söder wants to change Germany's political map, but his proposal to merge federal states is meeting with resistance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Iranians in exile are being targeted by the regime's secret services, which is believed to be responsible for thousands of deaths since the start of the mass protests in Iran.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's trade and industry lobby say Trump's Greenland demand is "blackmail" and "unacceptable" and warn that giving in will only lead to further "ludicrous" demands. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany is pulling its troops out of Greenland after a very brief assessment mission. The withdrawal comes amid President Donald Trump's tariff threats and his claim that Greenland should belong to the US.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The right-wing extremist party Alternative for Germany (AfD) profits significantly from public funding. Is democracy in Germany funding its own downfall?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

European Council President Antonio Costa said the EU was weighing a joint response to a 10% tariff plan announced by President Donald Trump on European nations that oppose his push to acquire Greenland.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

One year into Donald Trump's second term, higher tariffs and sharper threats are straining transatlantic business. German companies in the US are weighing compliance against resistance as uncertainty grows.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's planned visit to Berlin next week has been criticized by Kurdish and Alawite groups in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The trial of a man accused of a car attack on a trade union rally that killed a woman and her child last year in Munich opened earlier today. Meanwhile, Germany says inflation has stabilized.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Organizers of the Munich Security Conference have reversed a decision to invite Iranian leadership figures after deadly crackdowns. Officials said the conditions for meaningful dialogue were "no longer in place."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A majority of Germans say President Donald Trump's approach to foreign policy endangers the NATO alliance, according to a new survey.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As Berlin's Green Week, the largest international agriculture fair, kicks off, German farmers raise the alarm over price pressure from retailers and international trade agreements like the impending EU-Mercosur deal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The NBA is pressing ahead with plans to launch a basketball league in Europe, with a slated launch date of 2027.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's GDP grew 0.2% in 2025, ending a run of two consecutive years of recession, new figures show. The justice minister wants to combat the misuse of AI to create sexualized images.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany is cutting its development aid budget. But since development policy is also part of national security, alongside diplomacy and defense, these budget cuts may cause problems.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany said that the European mission in Greenland was there to counter "threats" from Russia and China. The German team is among the groups of European military personnel who are scheduled to arrive in Greenland.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The president of the German Armed Forces' reservists says European troops should be sent to Greenland to block a US takeover of the territory. Meanwhile, heating bills are set to soar amid a harsh winter.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Drones, spies and extremists? Bundestag President Julia Klöckner sounds the alarm on security gaps threatening Germany's democracy. Her proposals could hit the far-right AfD party the hardest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Bavarian state is to give over €1 million to a man who spent 13 years in jail on murder charges that were overturned. Prosecutors had previously called for him to pay for board and lodgings in jail after his release.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Police say a manipulated emergency exit, that shouldn't open from the outside, gave thieves access in last month's major bank heist in Gelsenkirchen. They warned customers that investigations would likely take months.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Merz is due in Bengaluru, often called India's Silicon Valley, after meeting PM Modi in Ahmedabad. The visit comes just weeks ahead of plans to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the EU.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Schools in many parts of Germany have closed their doors following warnings of extremely icy conditions. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has started his first state visit to India.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

There are 9 million women of menopausal age in Germany's labor force. The change of life can have consequences for an economy. There are things that companies can do to retain their workers.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany will be making a hotel in Winston-Salem their base camp during next summer's World Cup. The choice of headquarters has been seen as key to the national team's success — or failure — at previous World Cups.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has dubbed Iran's suppression of protests "brutal and disproportionate." A government spokesperson in Berlin backed taking one step at a time, but many in Germany want faster action.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Merz met Indian Prime Minister Modi with with defense sales and trade ties high on the agenda. The visit comes just weeks ahead of plans to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the EU.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In the face of US tariffs, Russian threats and China's ambitions, Germany is courting the Asian giant as a trading and geopolitical partner. But it's not so easy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The interior minister says he will "hit back" at left-wing extremists suspected of having caused the Berlin blackout.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

For decades, German cars symbolized engineering perfection and economic power. Now, sales are down as China, a key market, goes electric. India could fill some of that gap for German carmakers. But will it be enough?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With foreign policy turbulence, a blackout in Berlin and a high-profile personnel rejig in the Chancellery, 2026 is off to a stormy start for Friedrich Merz.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed that doctors in Germany who issued COVID-19 vaccine exemptions are facing legal action. Health Minister Nina Warken has hit back vehemently at the accusations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is heading to India. In the face of US tariffs, Russian threats and an uncertain China, Germany is courting the Asian giant as a trading and geopolitical partner. But it's not so easy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With foreign policy turbulence, a blackout in Berlin and a high-profile personnel rejig in the Chancellery, 2026 is off to a stormy start for Friedrich Merz.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

An attack that knocked out power in a Berlin suburb raises concern about German infrastructure and disaster readiness. What can and should the country be doing?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The snowy weather is heading south after causing severe disruption in the north. Meanwhile, several rallies are to take place in Germany's capital, Berlin, in support of anti-government protests in Iran. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In the monthly ARD Deutschlandtrend poll, Germans polled expressed little confidence that 2026 will be a peaceful and prosperous year. The reputation of the US is at an all-time low.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland has raised questions about the US's commitment to NATO. The US maintains a major military presence in Germany — a vital part of its post-World War II national defense strategy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany lacks thousands of state prosecutors to effectively fight organized crime, the German Association of Judges has warned. But others say the judicial system's problems run much deeper than that.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's train operator has halted long-distance train service around Hanover as a winter storm delivers a blast of snow and wind. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German discount chain Penny said the sheep paid a surprise visit to one of their Bavarian outlets after apparently becoming separated from the rest of the flock.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich seem to have another Bundesliga title all but sealed. But could a serious challenger still emerge? And who is in danger of relegation? DW has you covered.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Many cities and municipalities in Germany are near bankruptcy, and no longer know how they're supposed to fulfill their responsibilities. They are blaming the federal government.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

For decades, German cars symbolized engineering perfection and economic power. Now sales are down as their key market, China, goes electric. India could fill some of that gap left by China, but it would be a tall ask.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Mayor Kai Wegner is facing pressure over taking a tennis break during the first hours of what turned out to be the longest blackout in the German capital's postwar history.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Many cities and municipalities in Germany are facing bankruptcy and no longer know how they're supposed to fulfill their responsibilities. They are blaming the federal government.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German forecasters are warning of disruptive snow and ice in the north, and across most of the country overnight. Meanwhile, Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner is facing criticism for playing tennis amid power outage. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner is facing criticism after admitting he played tennis during a major blackout. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Berlin officials say power has been restored in the southwest of the city after an act of "sabotage" caused a major blackout. Federal prosecutors are investigating a left-wing extremist group. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Berlin's energy supplier says power will be restored in the southwest of the city today after an act of "sabotage" caused a major blackout. Federal prosecutors are investigating a left-wing extremist group. DW has more

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Berlin's energy supplier says power will be restored in the southwest of the city today after a major blackout. The group claiming responsibility for the outage has issued another statement, media say. DW has more

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Federal prosecutors have taken over an investigation into what is the longest power outage in postwar Berlin. The group claiming responsibility has issued another statement, media say. DW has more

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Prosecutors cited sabotage and arson among the possible crimes in a suspected far-left attack on Berlin's power supply. A group claiming the attack said it was targeting "the fossil fuel economy."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Chancellor Merz has told coalition politicians the situation in several key German businesses is "very critical." He said the government must prioritize improving areas like energy and labor costs in 2026. Follow DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German government seems to have three things on its mind in regard to US capture of of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro: be cautious, wait and see and don't upset Donald Trump.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Alcohol is cheaper in Germany than many other EU countries, with consumption still relatively high. However, there has been a fall in the amount that people, particularly young people and men, are drinking.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A left‑wing extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Berlin power plant. What drives such an attack, and how serious a threat does this radical network pose?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The accordion is gaining worldwide popularity. Germany has declared it the instrument of the year for 2026. This versatile music maker is used across various genres, from tango to heavy metal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Authorities say left-wing extremists likely carried out an arson attack that has left many Berliners without power. And alcohol can be purchased more cheaply in Germany than almost anywhere else in the EU. DW has more

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Solar energy generated some 18% of Germany's electricity last year, new figures show. And alcohol can be purchased more cheaply in Germany than almost anywhere else in the EU. DW has more

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Brandenburg's antisemitism commissioner, Andreas Büttner, said a fire was set next to his property. This was the second attack on the official in the past 16 months.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Interior Ministry has attributed the drop in applications to stricter migration policies, but other factors also played a role.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Thousands of households in Berlin might have to wait several days for power, amid freezing temperatures after an outage caused by possible arson. Mayor Kai Wegner called the attack "terrorism."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The accordion is gaining worldwide popularity. Germany has declared it the instrument of the year for 2026. This all-rounder is used across various genres, from tango to heavy metal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Some 7,000 households in the German capital have electricity once more after an outage caused by possible arson. But tens of thousands more might have to wait several days for power, amid freezing temperatures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German households are holding record levels of financial assets amid economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, the number of illegal border entries in Germany has decreased by over 50% in the past two years. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Another day, another report of a robbery at a Sparkasse bank in western Germany. This time, four safe-deposit boxes were emptied in broad daylight.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Indian employees have emerged as the highest earners among foreign workers in Germany, a study shows. Elevated pay levels among Indian employees are largely driven by their concentration in technical and academic roles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Pensions, migration and conscription will continue to dominate domestic politics in Germany this year. Above all, the focus will be on how the far-right AfD fares in upcoming state elections in the former East Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Pensions, migration and conscription will continue to dominate domestic politics in Germany this year. Above all, the focus will be on how the far-right AfD fares in upcoming state elections in the former East Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Two 18-year-olds have died after suffering facial injuries in separate accidents involving homemade fireworks a western German city. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The German Police Trade Union warned of possible violence against emergency services during New Year's Eve celebrations. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In Germany, it's only permitted to sell fireworks in the three days leading up to New Year's Eve. Some line up early to buy them, while others have safety concerns and want to see them banned altogether.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched on war in Ukraine, increased defense spending, changing ties to the US, technological upheaval, industrial stagnation, sluggish reforms, migration and more in his New Year's address.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary, why does its Nazi past continue to fly under the radar?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

The secondhand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Investigators have been piecing together how burglars drilled into a secure area from outside and ransacked thousands of safe-deposit boxes. Police say the evidence points to a highly organized operation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A brand-new museum showcases the many fascinating medieval artefacts that archaeologists are finding underneath the German capital.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A brand-new museum has been established in Berlin to showcase the many fascinating Medieval artefacts that are being found underneath the German capital.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Local police said that a Berlin man bragged to guests that he kept large quantities of fireworks, which led to them receiving a tip.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Germany still leans on fax machines and paperwork for basic public services. How can a nation of tech pioneers be so slow to adopt digital government?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Berlin police said that the man told guests he kept large quantities of fireworks, which led to them receiving a tip.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The museum PETRI Berlin was founded last summer to house traces of the Middle Ages uncovered in the heart of the capital.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The secondhand smartphone market has grown significantly in recent years, but other, bulkier items like washing machines are less frequently refurbished and resold. That could soon be changing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's perennial debate over safety has flared up once again as fireworks sales resume ahead of New Year. Meanwhile, a spate of black ice has caused numerous accidents across the country. Follow our updates.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A parliamentary inquiry has been looking into the policy decisions made to contain the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. The decisions made by key leaders from the time are being questioned.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A parliamentary inquiry has been looking into the policy decisions made to contain the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. The decisions made by key leaders from the time are being questioned.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A parliamentary inquiry has been looking into the policy decisions made to contain the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. The decisions made by key leaders from the time are being questioned.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The appeal came after injuries and outbreaks of violence linked to New Year's Eve fireworks, both public and private. Meanwhile, a spate of black ice has caused numerous accidents across Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Now that they have qualified and drawn in group E, Germany head into the final part of their 2026 World Cup preparations. Here's what to know.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

As traces of the Middle Ages are uncovered in the heart of Berlin, a new museum — PETRI Berlin — has been founded to house these discoveries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Several flights were diverted after at least five drones were spotted near an airport in northern Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany, the land of tech pioneers, still relies on fax and paper for basic public services. Why is digital government stuck in the slow lane while Denmark and India race ahead?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany's labor market is losing momentum with diminishing opportunities, according to the national labor agency. Germany needs a fund to tackle loneliness, which is now hitting under-30s.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

City authorities are putting up unnecessary resistance to restoring the world-famous surf spot, the local sports association said.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Looking into age restrictions on social media is "more than justified," Germany's Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger told the dpa news agency, commenting on Australia banning the platforms for children under 16.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany enters 2026 facing a world in upheaval. Whether navigating relations with the United States, Ukraine, China or Middle Eastern governments, Germany is struggling to keep pace with rapid geopolitical shifts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The number of practicing Christians in Germany is falling. The result is surplus churches. What happens to these empty houses of worship?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) will seek power in next year's state elections. Civil society groups are alarmed, as are security services, which have found that some of its factions represent extremist threats.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In his Christmas address, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has highlighted the importance of community and togetherness — which he says are glimmers of light when the world seems dark.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German trains used to run like clockwork. Today, delays are the rule, not the exception. As public anger is boiling over, what went wrong with a system once envied worldwide, and why are the Swiss getting it right?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany has deported a convicted criminal to Syria for the first time since the civil war began. The move comes after a new arrangement with Damascus to allow regular removals of offenders and security risks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Over 30% of people who regularly need support from a food bank in Germany are children, activists say. Meanwhile, German property prices have risen for a fourth straight quarter. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany has deported a convicted criminal to Syria for the first time since the civil war began. The move comes after a new arrangement with Damascus to allow regular removals of offenders and security risks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

According to the police, the man crashed into two other vehicles at an intersection before crashing into a bus stop in Giessen. Meanwhile, A plane carrying 141 Afghan nationals landed in the city of Hanover. DW has more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Nearly half of Germans doubt the country's coalition will survive its full term, a new YouGov poll shows. Meanwhile, German officials warn over 1,000 suspicious drone flights were recorded this year. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government said hundreds of people turned away at the border later applied for asylum. Meanwhile, Berlin's mayor is warning New Year's Eve's trouble makers. DW has the latest.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Drone sightings this year have disrupted German airports, causing headaches for travelers. Germany has ordered special anti-aircraft tanks to combat the unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Germany is desperately looking for teachers. And many migrants and refugees were once teachers in their home country. A program in Cologne — and four other cities — is hoping to create a win-win situation.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German chancellor Friedrich Merz is attending a memorial service to mark one year since an attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market saw six people killed. Follow DW for more.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German engineer Michaela Benthaus, who has paraplegia, traveled to space with Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

German engineer Michaela Benthaus, who has paraplegia, traveled to space with Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

For many women, the holiday season is the most dangerous time of the year. Stress, financial worries, and cramped living conditions increase the risk of domestic violence. Women's shelters are overstretched.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Business bankruptcies have climbed to an 11-year high, with small firms hardest hit by Germany's anemic growth. Economists warn of job losses but see tentative signs that the insolvency wave may be leveling off.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

A new poll suggests consumers are returning to economic uncertainty, amid rising inflation fears and debates about the future of pensions. Meanwhile, lawmakers are discussing German-US relations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

In the eastern city of Magdeburg, people are still grieving one year after an attack on the Christmas market killed six people. But residents are also trying to carry on despite the heightened security.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Berlin says it hopes to have the screened and approved refugees in the country by year's end. Meanwhile, the German finance minister launched a €130 billion investment vehicle for start-up companies.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Bayern Munich are set to purchase a larger stadium for their women's team. The club's CEO described the move as "another milestone" for Bayern's women's program.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

His 1971 film "It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, but the Society in Which He Lives" is widely credited with triggering the modern gay rights movement in German-language countries.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

Hosting Euro 2029 is a chance for women's football in Germany to leave a legacy beyond profit and prove investment in women is smart move.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Bundestag budget committee has signed off on more than €50 billion in military purchases. The Cabinet is proposing tighter rules for welfare recipients.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Bundestag budget committee has approved the expenditure of tens of billions to purchase military equipment for the Bundeswehr. It comes as much of Europe boosts defense capabilities amid fears of Russian aggression.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

After almost 10 years of renovation, Bonn's Beethovenhalle is back to its former splendor. Opened in the late 1950s, it soon became an important symbol of democracy in the newly founded Federal Republic of Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

After almost 10 years of renovation, Bonn's Beethovenhalle is back to its former splendor. Opened in the late 1950s, it soon became an important symbol of democracy in the newly founded Federal Republic of Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The Bundestag budget committee is set to sign off on more than €50 billion in military purchases. The Cabinet is to propose tighter rules for welfare recipients. DW has the lastest headlines from Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The German government media commissioner and others tell DW that Russia is "afraid" of free expression and a free press. It follows the Justice Ministry in Moscow labeling Deutsche Welle an "undesirable organization."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A month ago)

The crisis in Germany's revered car industry is taking a toll on its wealthiest regions — and hitting the pocketbooks of residents.

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