Deutsche Welle - Germany (11 hours ago)

First-time claims for asylum in Germany fell by a fifth in the first six months of the year. The chancellor said border checks will continue, to further limit the number of migrants entering through the land borders.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (12 hours ago)

Judoka Anna-Maria Wagner will carry the German flag at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. She's been on a difficult journey since the last Games in Tokyo.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (12 hours ago)

Adeline Abimnwi Awemo, who was born in Cameroon, is a candidate at the upcoming Brandenburg state election. She was treated in hospital after she was attacked and racially abused in Cottbus.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (14 hours ago)

Germany's Federal Statistical Office said deaths and injuries involving the electronic vehicles rose in 2023. Police recorded 9,425 e-scooter accidents, up 14.1% on 2022's figures.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (18 hours ago)

Judoka Anna-Maria Wagner will carry the German flag at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. She's been on a difficult journey since the last Games in Tokyo.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (20 hours ago)

Climate activists from the Last Generation group have brought Germany's busiest airport to a standstill. By delaying air travel and planning other disruptions, the environmentalists want to give the cause new momentum.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A day ago)

A German citizen who was sentenced to death in Belarus has asked Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for mercy in a video broadcast on state television.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

Last week, the German Ministry of the Interior banned the right-wing extremist magazine Compact and its network. The magazine is now defending itself in court.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The German rail company Deutsche Bahn saw heavy losses in the first part of 2024, with significantly fewer passengers catching long-distance trains. Some 30,000 jobs are set to be cut.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

A protest at Germany's largest airport against fossil fuels resulted in the cancellation of more than 100 flights. The Last Generation direct action group has promised a full week of protests.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

"A sniveling gnome with exceptional talent" — or so the composer was once described. Yet with his Bayreuth Festival, Richard Wagner managed to create a mythic idea of himself that has obscured who he really was as a man.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 days ago)

The protest at Germany's largest airport against fossil fuels resulted in the cancellation of several flights. The group Last Generation has promised a full week of protests.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Two centuries ago, there was widespread poverty in Germany. An irresistible offer by the Brazilian emperor back then attracted thousands of German emigrants.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

In June, a Belarusian court charged Rico Krieger with terrorism, espionage and mercenary activity, and sentenced him to death. Human rights organizations have said the German citizen must not be executed.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Two centuries ago, there was widespread poverty in Germany. An irresistible offer by the Brazilian emperor back then attracted thousands of German emigrants.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Berlin and London signed a defense declaration to cooperate and coordinate more closely on defense development and procurement. The new UK government said it aims to "reset" security ties with the EU.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has answered questions about an array of domestic and foreign policy challenges facing his government. He said he intends to run for a second term as chancellor in September 2025.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The climate group Last Generation broke on to the runway and glued themselves to the ground. An airport spokesperson said the demonstrators had been arrested.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

The Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) was under investigation for several months over its alleged support for Lebanon's Hezbollah group which is backed by Iran. Hezbollah is classified as a terrorist group by Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 days ago)

Several authoritarian governments are trying to curb the clout of their countries' supreme courts. As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the government is also working to protect this bastion of democracy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

A court in Russia has extended the pre-trial detention of a dual nationality lawyer charged with treason. Little is known about the case, with treason proceedings being classified.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, German Health Minister Jens Spahn offered to pay high prices for protective masks. He later tried to backtrack, but a court has now ruled the government will have to foot the bill.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, German Health Minister Jens Spahn offered to pay high prices for protective masks. He later tried to backtrack, but a court has now ruled the government will have to foot the bill.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, German Health Minister Jens Spahn offered high prices for protective masks. He later tried to backtrack, but a court now ruled that the government has to foot the bill.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

A German court has mandated that the federal government enhance its air quality standards to meet European pollution targets. The ruling found in favor of an environmental NGO that had sued the Scholz government.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 days ago)

Ole Braunschweig will compete at the Olympics in Paris, and his brother Malte at the Paralympics a few weeks later. The pair have supported each other through tough times and hope to make a real impact in Paris.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

In emergencies, the chances of survival in Germany vary hugely from state to state, though the country spends a fortune on its health care system. The Health Ministry has now put forward reforms for emergency care.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

In emergencies, the chances of survival in Germany vary hugely from state to state, though the country spends a fortune on its healthcare system. The Health Ministry has now put forward reforms for emergency care.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (5 days ago)

The German Foreign Office has advised citizens against travel to Bangladesh amid nationwide protests. The US had already issued a travel advisory for the country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

A nursing home resident in the central German town of Apolda activated church bells to sound the alarm after finding himself locked inside the church building.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

The foreign minister said Islamabad had lodged a "strong protest" with Germany's government after a small group of protesters stole the Pakistani flag from the diplomatic mission.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

While "Operation Valkyrie" failed to kill Adolf Hitler in July 1944, the plotters showed a better Germany was possible, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He urged people not to be "resigned" to the forces of history.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 days ago)

No other act of resistance against Adolf Hitler had such a long-term impact as the assassination attempt by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg. Nevertheless, his plans remain controversial to this day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry said it proposed "concrete solutions" to Germany over the fate of Rico K., who is on death row in Minsk after being convicted of "terrorism" and "mercenary activity."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Swimmer Alaa Maso fled Syria in 2015. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, he discusses the challenges faced by immigrants in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

In Germany, 14- to 16-year-olds are allowed to drink beer and wine in their parents' presence. But German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach wants to amend the Youth Protection Act to make that illegal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

No other act of resistance against Adolf Hitler had such a long-term impact as the assassination attempt by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg. Nevertheless, his plans remain controversial to this day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

At 43, Timo Boll's seventh Olympic Games will definitely be his last. A team table tennis gold medal with Germany would be a "perfect" ending to a long and successful international career.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German leaders are hoping US President Joe Biden will be re-elected. But they are preparing for a Donald Trump victory — which some say they failed to do the first time round.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A court in Minsk ordered the execution of Rico K. after he was found guilty of terrorism and mercenary activities, a Belarusian rights group said. Belarus is the last country in Europe to apply the death penalty.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Faced with rape threats, forced conversion therapy, and the necessity to flee their homeland, four queer individuals share their experiences with DW.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Desperate to fill thousands of vacancies in various sectors, the German government plans to offer tax rebates to foreign workers if they take up jobs in Germany. The policy is controversial, but not new within the EU.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The deal comes amid a global race to secure access to lithium, a key material for batteries. Serbia is expecting major investments in its controversial mining project.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A court in Bavaria has issued a warning to former international footballer Jerome Boateng for intentional bodily harm and issued him a €200,000 suspended fine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

A court in Bavaria has convicted former international footballer Jerome Boateng of intentional bodily harm and ordered him to pay a €300,000 fine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As farmers age, a critical question looms over German farms. Who will grow the food? While seasoned farmers face retirement, the youth is turning away from agriculture, citing bad wages and a lack of work-life balance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The superstar's Eras Tour has arrived in Germany, a country that warmed rather slowly to the US singer. But as the tens of thousands of Swifties in "Swiftkirchen" show, the hype has arrived in the Ruhr Valley.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Hamburg puzzle maker Stefan Heine secured the national rights to the name "Wordle" on the same day the US newspaper publisher purchased the online puzzle of the same name from its original inventor.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

After offering free tickets for three games last season, German football club Fortuna Düsseldorf is expanding its "Fortuna for All" project. The club has drawn positive conclusions from its novel approach to ticketing.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

As farmers age, a critical question looms over German farms. Who will grow the food? While seasoned farmers face retirement, the youth is turning away from agriculture, citing bad wages and a lack of work-life balance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany enters the women's football tournament at the Paris Olympics with a new look. Sjoeke Nüsken's role as the emerging leader has taken on even greater importance in light of Lena Oberdorf's injury.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Many cities get unbearably hot in summer due to dense development, concrete, a lack of greenery and rising temperatures. Could cold air corridors help cool them down?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Police blamed the ban on criminal groups planning to "infiltrate" the demonstrations. This comes after weeks of violence that left scores of people dead in anti-government protests.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

German police arrested a suspected Taylor Swift stalker ahead of the US singer's concert in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday evening. On stage, the 34-year-old superstar delighted fans by greeting them in German.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's Cabinet has agreed on a draft budget for 2025, including policies intended to counter recent weak growth. It is the result of weeks of tense negotiations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The far-right Compact magazine has been banned by the German government, which says it propagated hatred against Jews and people of immigrant background. Critics say the move is a violation of press freedom.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Even as the German government moves to bar components made by China's Huawei and ZTE from core parts of the country's 5G networks, some German companies are looking to work with Chinese firms in other critical areas.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Russia's war in Ukraine has complicated the preparations of many Ukrainian athletes heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. DW met up with gymnast Igor Radivilov, who has been training in Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is reaping praise and criticism on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Most Germans say the country is worse off today than when she was in office.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel is celebrating a special birthday away from the public eye. Tributes were paid from those within her own Christian Democratic Union party, as well as political opponents.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Germany's center-right parties want to extend the special border controls introduced for the recent European Championship. But the Interior Ministry and some police argue this would not be as effective as other methods.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

The opulence of the reign of Ramses II, Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, is on display at a touring exhibition currently in Cologne, Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (A week ago)

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock held talks with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and visited a German-supported military academy on the second day of her trip to West Africa.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The Interior Ministry said the magazine worked against constitutional order. Authorities searched properties related to the popular magazine in four states.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Many cities get unbearably hot in summer due to dense development, concrete, a lack of greenery and rising temperatures. Could cold air corridors help cool them down?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The opulence of the reign of Ramses II, Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, is on display at a touring exhibition currently in Cologne, Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The teenagers participating in the Internationale Deutscholympiade — or IDO — have diverse backgrounds but a common passion: the German language.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Spain were both the winners of Euro 2024 and its exception, a team that managed to play at a high level throughout. Elsewhere, other memorable moments stood out despite many big names struggling to deliver.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

He died 3,000 years ago, but the world still knows his name. Many of Ramses II's treasures and his coffin can now be admired in Cologne.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German prosecutors said a Lebanese man was suspected of procuring drone parts for attacks on Israel. The Hezbollah militant group has regularly traded fire with Israel since the start of the war with Hamas in Gaza.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With Germany's Euro 2024 over, Thomas Müller has retired from international football. Could Manuel Neuer and captain Ilkay Gündogan soon follow? Their departures, along with Toni Kroos's, would mark the end of an era.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany was bracing for terror risk, but officials have now hailed a "fantastic football festival" as the UEFA Euro championship wrapped up mostly peacefully.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Deutsche Bahn traffic between Frankfurt and Mannheim is halted until mid-December, as the German rail operator carries out a modernization project. Over 75,000 people are estimated to be affected daily.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In Germany, buying, possessing and using guns is strictly regulated. DW looks at the details of gun ownership laws.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With Germany's Euro 2024 over, Thomas Müller has retired from international football. Could Manuel Neuer and captain Ilkay Gündogan soon follow? Their departures, along with Toni Kroos's, would mark the end of an era.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Spain have won the Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 after a frenetic second half and a late winner from Mikel Oyarzabal. Spain claim a record fourth European Championship, their third in five attempts since 2008.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

In Germany, buying, possessing and using guns is strictly regulated. In fact, a license to carry a gun is only granted in rare cases. DW looks at the details of gun ownership laws.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany swept itself off its feet during the 2006 World Cup. The Euro 2024 tournament has at least lifted the national mood a bit in a country that, having faced numerous crises, isn't as lighthearted as it used to be.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Police said three people lost their lives following a shooting in the German town of Albstadt-Lautlingen, with the suspected perpetrator also among the dead.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Three people were killed in the southern German town of Albstadt-Lautlingen, with the suspected perpetrator also among the dead. Strong police forces and emergency responders were deployed at the scene.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Some of the many banks that operate in Germany belong to churches of different denominations. Customers are not, however, required to make a profession of faith.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Police are scouring Herrsching am Ammersee near Munich after finding a pensioner's dead body and signs of homicide. Helicopters, canine units and divers were mobilized but no arrest followed on the first day.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Berlin has renamed part of a street for Audre Lorde. The other half still honors an anti-democratic Prussian statesman. Lorde inspired the Black German movement, which has recently lobbied against German colonialism.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A German Muslim woman has been barred from working as a lay judge because she wears a headscarf which was alleged to be in violation of the requirement of neutrality. The matter is now before the constitutional court.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

A storm brought wintry conditions to roads in parts of southern Germany. Hail and heavy rain caused hundreds of calls for service in Bavarian cities within hours. The north of Germany was also hit by heavy rains.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

With the match being sold out, tens of thousands of fans will travel to the German capital to try to secure a last-minute ticket. While flight prices are soaring, Berlin's hotels and public transport promise to deliver.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Unnamed sources have stated that Russia planned to assassinate a German arms manufacturing executive. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has been criticized for profiting from arms deliveries to Ukraine.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

An unlikely crime series depicting German former Chancellor Angela Merkel as a small-town amateur detective premiered Friday in Italy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Opposing the Nazis was dangerous, but that did not stop some brave and committed women, whose actions offer timeless lessons on defiance against tyranny.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Bundesliga club Mainz sacked Anwar El Ghazi after the player issued a pair of social media posts on the war in Gaza. A German labor court has sided with the player, ordering the club to reimburse his lost income.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German train operator Deutsche Bahn has failed to live up to expectations, according to the country's transport minister. Fans and players arrived behind schedule because of railway delays ahead of matches.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

When Berlin hosts the Euro 2024 final in the capital's iconic Olympic Stadium, it will end Germany's seven-year process of hosting Europe's biggest international football event. How well did Germany stage the tournament?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

An unlikely crime series depicting German former Chancellor Angela Merkel as a small-town amateur detective is set to air in Italy.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

German politicians have voiced horror over a report that Russia planned to murder a German arms company boss. US intelligence is said to have uncovered the plot against Rheinmetall chief Armin Papperger.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany has been unable to impose a travel ban on Austrian right-wing extremist Martin Sellner. He is set to talk about about his "remigration" idea at a meeting for affiliates of the AfD.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The announcement that the United States will station long-range weapons in Germany has split opinions in Berlin. Criticism comes not only from the far left and right but also within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The alleged plot targeted the CEO of Rheinmetall, a major German arms manufacturer that provides artillery shells and tanks to Ukraine, according to US media reports.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany has been unable to impose a travel ban on Austrian right-wing extremist Martin Sellner. He is set to speak about his "remigration" idea at a meeting for affiliates of the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The decision affects components produced by the Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE. Berlin cited security concerns in justifying its decision.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The cups were one of many contentious items on the agenda at a recent staff meeting as some workers and management faced off against the IG Metall union.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany may not have won Euro 2024, but head coach Julian Nagelsmann, his team and their fans have every reason to be excited about the future.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The cups were one of many contentious items on the agenda at a recent staff meeting as some workers and management faced off against the IG Metall union.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany may not have won Euro 2024, but Julian Nagelsmann, his team and their fans have every reason to be excited about the future.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Germany's health minister is considering an end to "supervised drinking" in bars for minors between the ages of 14 and 16.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Annalena Baerbock said she would not represent her Green Party as its top candidate in federal elections next year. The Greens saw their support tumble during a recent European Parliament vote.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

Eight years after winning gold in Rio, Germany's women head to the Olympics in Paris with a new look. Only Alexandra Popp survives from the 2016 team, with Sjoeke Nüsken among those hoping to push a young team forward.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

NATO was created to act as a bulwark against the Soviet Union. In it, the West German army trained for defense against attacks from the east. Three decades later, the threat is once again coming from Moscow.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (2 weeks ago)

The German government wants to grant skilled foreign workers tax relief if they take up employment in Germany. But some critics have described the idea as "socially explosive."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A young Ethiopian man died in Monday's explosion at a refugee accommodation close to Hamburg. Police believe he was behind the blast.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Employees have brought Germany's two biggest container hubs to a standstill, with workers at a third port set to join them. The union Verdi hopes to put pressure on port operators in collective bargaining over wages.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German government wants to grant skilled foreign workers a tax rebate if they take up employment in Germany. But the idea has been met with resistance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German government wants to grant skilled foreign workers a tax rebate if they take up employment in Germany. But the idea has been met with resistance.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Compact, comprehensive, multimedia: This travel guide, published in collaboration with DW, presents Berlin in a new way.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German police have reported a significant rise in cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents. The increase in cases related to the sharing of images of abuse was particularly striking.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German police have reported an explosion and fire at a facility housing asylum seekers. The blast took place as police were investigating reports of a fire hazard. Two officers were injured, and one dead body was found.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Germany's defense minister has voiced irritation after his ministry received less funding than he had hoped.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A German official says what's usually a two-week process is currently often taking two months. He told the Sunday papers that the national printing service was to blame, but his department was copping the public's anger.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A new OECD study has found Germany is successfully integrating migrants despite obstacles such as migrants often having little education.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Overcrowded, delayed, canceled: Deutsche Bahn trains are notoriously unpunctual. And the situation will worsen before it improves.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

England are through to the Euro 2024 semifinals after a penalty shootout in Düsseldorf. Swiss defender Manuel Akanji again endured the misery of missing a key penalty in a shootout for his country.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German head coach Julian Nagelsmann struggled to hold back tears after his team's exit from the European Championship, saying: "We would have liked to have given the fans more. We would have liked to have won the title."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

SPD politician Karamba Diaby became the first black African-born politician to enter the Bundestag. Since then, he has been the target of repeated racist attacks.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Even those with little money can be home owners in Sweden and Italy, where some houses sell for next to nothing. Still, if a deal seems too good to be true, that is because there is often a catch.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Turkish player Merih Demiral was barred from two games for making a gesture associated with Turkey's far-right. Turkish ultras have called for fans to use the sign amid a Turkey-Netherlands match in Berlin, Germany.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Tanzania's government is expanding its nature preserves, but in doing so, it is displacing Maasai herders from their ancestral lands. The plan is to attract more luxury tourism — and Berlin is a major backer.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

France are through to the Euro 2024 semifinals, thanks to a penalty shootout win against Portugal. They will face Spain in the next round, after Germany's exit.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

He is one of German football's most successful players, but Toni Kroos missed a last chance to win the only trophy to elude him. After feeling under-appreciated at home, he succeeded abroad before bowing out at the top.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Nadya Tolokonnikova was in Berlin for a performance and is getting her first European solo exhibition as an artist. She remains as defiant as ever against Putin's regime.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Spain have ejected Germany from Euro 2024, winning 2-1 after extra time in a tight game in Stuttgart. Mikel Merino bagged the late goal to dash the hosts' hopes.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

A draft budget presented by leaders from Germany's ruling coalition includes higher benefits for families. All three parties have indicated their satisfaction after tough negotiations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Is democracy in danger in the US, France, and Germany? Yes, the majority of German voters say, according to the ARD Deutschlandtrend poll. They are also concerned about relations between Germany and France.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The Alternative for Germany must now look for a new banking provider, as Grannies against the Right stir up trouble for the far-right party.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Poems set to music by Jewish women who survived the Holocaust feature in the album "Silent Tears." The Yiddish-language album is now receiving an award.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German authorities have granted Elon Musk's Tesla permission to expand its Gigafactory just outside Berlin. The original plans sparked resistance from locals worried about the environmental impacts.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

As the European football championships reach the final stages, it's not only the winner that's undecided but whether the event has lived up to the claim of being the most sustainable in the tournament's history.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Erdogan has canceled a visit to Azerbaijan to attend the weekend game following controversy over a Turkish footballer's gesture. Demiral's wolf salute has prompted Berlin and Ankara to summon each others' ambassadors.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The fifth consecutive decline in factory orders and a fall in demand from abroad point to "subdued" industrial activity in the coming months.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Euros reach their crunch point with just eight teams remaining in the hunt for being named the best team in Europe. Deutsche Welle looks at how the sides have reached the quarterfinals and who could stand out.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Second-hand retailer Vinted has been fined over €2 million after European customers accused it of data privacy shortcomings. The company had denied the charges.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Stage two of cannabis freedom has begun in Germany: cannabis clubs are now legal. The possession and use of small quantities of the drug has been permitted since early April, but the issue remains controversial.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

Potsdam is the last of Germany's 16 state capitals to open a synagogue. The lengthy construction process has ended with a much-anticipated event and involves a unique ownership model.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The German chancellor has given a personal guarantee that the country will not become directly involved in the Ukraine war. He also spoke about Germany's 2025 domestic budget plans but gave little away.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

The EU's competition watchdog said it was satisfied that a "sufficient level of competitive pressure remains."

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

German authorities have said the men are suspected of killing civilians during Syria's civil war. Swedish officials have also made arrests over suspected crimes against humanity committed in Syria.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (3 weeks ago)

When a truck loaded with cheddar cheese overturned in a traffic accident in Germany, the police officer assigned to secure the scene scooped up the cargo. He has lost a court appeal against his subsequent dismissal.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomed a German proposal to compensate living Polish victims of Nazi Germany during a visit by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He also called for German security leadership in the EU.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

After the first round of elections in France, German leaders are worried that the rise of far-right National Rally party may severely damage Franco-German relations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German cities are calling for new bunkers to be built, to protect the population in the event of war. But critics argue there's no point.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

In a post-game interview, German defender Antonio Rüdiger said one criticism was that his side did not 'kill' Denmark earlier in the match. Germany's far right has attacked Rüdiger for his choice of words.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

After the first round of elections, German leaders fear that the rise of France's far-right National Rally party may severely damage Franco-German relations.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, Europe's largest economy is falling behind. A trade deficit and low number of patent applications are raising concerns about Germany's competitiveness.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

After his MOTM performance, the Real Madrid defender said one criticism was that Germany didn't 'kill' Denmark earlier in the match. The German far right saw it as a new opportunity to attack Rüdiger.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A recently discovered 1,600-year-old papyrus is the earliest known manuscript of the Infancy Gospel. The apocryphal stories about Jesus' childhood fascinate the world, but they aren't new.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A court has fined the far-right Alternative for Germany politician Björn Höcke — for a second time in two months — over his use of a Nazi slogan at a political rally.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

German cities are calling for new bunkers to be built, to protect the population in the event of war. But critics argue there's no point.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A new French miniseries celebrates German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, with Daniel Brühl in the lead role. Besides haute couture, it's about a passionate love affair.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A court in Bavaria has dismissed an objection to the monitoring of the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the southern state.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Major brands like Adidas and Nike spend hundreds of millions of euros each year to outfit football teams with jerseys. Is it worth it? And has a jersey giveaway by German online company Check24 hurt their business?

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

Police shot the attacker at a train station near Nuremberg in southern Germany. The man, who died at the scene, had targeted a police car and officers once they exited the vehicle.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (4 weeks ago)

A 21-year-old was spotted on the rafters below the roof of the Dortmund stadium while Germany played Denmark and detained mid-game. The man later told police he simply wanted to take "good photos" of the match.

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