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Germany inaugurates new NATO naval HQ on the Baltic Sea
Germany inaugurates new NATO naval HQ on the Baltic Sea
The Command Task Force (CTF), headquartered in Rostock, is intended to boost NATO’s defense readiness in the region.
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Politics
How to fix Germany's ailing health care system
How to fix Germany's ailing health care system
Germany's health minister has forged ahead with a plan to slash the number of hospitals and digitalize bureaucracy.
Scholz defends arms sales to Turkey after Erdogan talks
Scholz defends arms sales to Turkey after Erdogan talks
Germany has lifted curbs on military exports that were imposed after Turkey's 2016 ground offensive in northern Syria.
Scholz, Erdogan to meet amid tensions over Middle East
Scholz, Erdogan to meet amid tensions over Middle East
The two leaders are set to meet in Istanbul. Relations between Germany and Turkey have been strained for years.
Germany: Socialist Left Party elects new leaders
Germany: Socialist Left Party elects new leaders
Journalist Ines Schwerdtner and ex-lawmaker Jan van Aken were picked to lead the party into next year's election.
Libyan terror suspect arrested in Berlin suburb
Libyan terror suspect arrested in Berlin suburb
Raphael Bossong, terrorism expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, talks to DW.
German lawmakers want to ban the far-right AfD party
German lawmakers want to ban the far-right AfD party
The plan has renewed focus on the question of whether a ban would help or hinder the rise of the far-right.
Germany grapples with divisive impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Germany grapples with divisive impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Masks, lockdowns and social distancing: Rarely has government policy polarized society as it did over COVID-19.
Martin Sellner: Switzerland expels Austrian far-right figure
Martin Sellner: Switzerland expels Austrian far-right figure
Far-right activist Martin Sellner was escorted out of Switzerland after apparently defying the entry ban against him.
Bomb threat on X forces Indian plane to land in Frankfurt
Bomb threat on X forces Indian plane to land in Frankfurt
The Indian carrier Vistara was previously targeted in September by a bomb threat left in a plane toilet.
Germany's Left Party takes a stand against populists
Germany's Left Party takes a stand against populists
After several election defeats, The Left Party fears it could disappear.
Biden meets allies in Berlin
Biden meets allies in Berlin
Joe Biden has made his likely last visit to Berlin as US president, meeting the leaders of Germany, Britain and France.
German aviation sector calls for air travel taxes to be cut
German aviation sector calls for air travel taxes to be cut
Airlines like Eurowings and Ryanair have reduced flights from German airports after complaining about high fees.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
'Aura' is German youth word of the year 2024
'Aura' is German youth word of the year 2024
Selected by Germany's youth as their trendiest slang, the word "aura" has been given new meaning by quantifying cool.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Adult fiction booming
Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Adult fiction booming
This year has seen record attendance at the festival. 'Romantasy' and 'Dark College' top the list of popular genres.
German Book Prize for Martina Hefter
German Book Prize for Martina Hefter
Martina Hefter receives the German Book Prize 2024 for her novel about so-called 'love scammers'.
Never do THIS with your kids' photos!
Never do THIS with your kids' photos!
Who’s really using your kids' photos online? Here’s how to prevent abuse!
Italy's spotlight at Frankfurt Book Fair sparks controversy
Italy's spotlight at Frankfurt Book Fair sparks controversy
As guest of honor of the book fair, Italy has prompted fury by not inviting anti-Mafia author Roberto Saviano.
DW condemns attack on reporter at Dusseldorf concert
DW condemns attack on reporter at Dusseldorf concert
DW reporter Adonis Alkhaled was assaulted following an interview with Syrian musician Al Shami in western Germany.
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Business
Germany: Will city of Wolfsburg survive Volkswagen's crisis?
Germany: Will city of Wolfsburg survive Volkswagen's crisis?
Many in Wolfsburg work for VW. As the car giant considers cuts, residents worry about the northern German city's fate.
European Central Bank announces 0.25% rate cut
European Central Bank announces 0.25% rate cut
The ECB says inflation in the euro zone is increasingly under control.
Germany takes steps to attract skilled Indian workers
Germany takes steps to attract skilled Indian workers
The move comes days before Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other high-ranking officials travel to India.
Lufthansa pays $4m fine over treatment of Jewish passengers
Lufthansa pays $4m fine over treatment of Jewish passengers
Staff allegedly prohibited 128 Orthodox Jews from boarding a flight because half had been refusing to wear face masks.
German exports to US reach new high as election looms
German exports to US reach new high as election looms
Germany is exporting its highest level of goods to the US in decades, but upcoming elections could halt this trend.
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Science and Environment
UN biodiversity talks: Is the world at a tipping point?
UN biodiversity talks: Is the world at a tipping point?
Species are vanishing at an alarming rate, threatening human food supply, health and security.
Why we should care about airplane contrails
Why we should care about airplane contrails
Airplane condensation trails, or contrails, could have as big a climate impact as the aviation sector's CO2 emissions.
What does the spleen do?
What does the spleen do?
The spleen is part of the immune system and removes old blood cells, bacteria, and tumor cells out of the blood.
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
European Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 3.25%
The decision came after new figures showed eurozone inflation had fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks'
Depression remaps people's 'attention brain networks'
A brain network involved in motivation and attention is larger in people with depression.
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Travel
Europe-wide train links marred by steep costs, construction
Europe-wide train links marred by steep costs, construction
The dream of a Europe-wide high-speed rail network is far from reality.
Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55
Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55
DW soars high above the hustle and bustle of Germany's capital Berlin to explore the iconic TV Tower.
Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees
Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees
Low-cost airline Ryanair is stopping all flights to three German airports and cutting its operations in Hamburg by 60%.
Overtourism: Travel companies are turning to private islands
Overtourism: Travel companies are turning to private islands
Private islands allow companies to keep travelers away from locals while raking in all their tourist dollars.
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
This park offers more than roller coasters; it’s a dive into Swabian culture.
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
Berlins Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße brings the harrowing memories of the Wall's construction in 1961 back to life
This is how currywurst was invented
This is how currywurst was invented
Currywurst is the classic Berlin street food. And the story of its creation is at least as good as the sausage itself.
Discovering Berlin's Museum Island
Discovering Berlin's Museum Island
What the 5 outstanding museums on Museum Island have to offer.
Skip next section Sports
Sports
Expert: Busy schedule means early retirement for footballers
Expert: Busy schedule means early retirement for footballers
Players are threatening to go on strike, but their concerns seem to have fallen on deaf ears at FIFA and UEFA.
Thomas Tuchel 'proud to be the English manager'
Thomas Tuchel 'proud to be the English manager'
Thomas Tuchel to coach England from January 2025
Thomas Tuchel to coach England from January 2025
British tabloids aren't pleased: A German has been hired to coach the England men's national team.
Fiebich and Sabally win WNBA championship for New York
Fiebich and Sabally win WNBA championship for New York
German stars Leonie Fiebich and Nyara Sabally helped the New York Liberty win their first WNBA championship.
Germany's new era starts with Freigang as the big hope
Germany's new era starts with Freigang as the big hope
New coach Christian Wück has had to ring the changes in his first squad given the impending exits of three top stars.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: The Old Town Hall in Bonn
#DailyDrone: The Old Town Hall in Bonn
Our drone today flies over the Old Town Hall in Bonn
#DailyDrone: The Electoral Palace in Bonn
#DailyDrone: The Electoral Palace in Bonn
Formerly a noble residence, today a university - the Electoral Palace in Bonn.
#DailyDrone: “La Redoute” in Bonn
#DailyDrone: “La Redoute” in Bonn
Let’s get the party started in noble surroundings at “La Redoute” in Bonn!
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