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Hamburg 'caliphate' rally prompts calls for punishment
Hamburg 'caliphate' rally prompts calls for punishment
A leading Bavarian conservative said such appeals should lead to jail time and citizenship removal.
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Politics
UN court rules German military aid to Israel can continue
UN court rules German military aid to Israel can continue
Nicaragua had filed charges that German arms supplies to Israel were enabling acts of "genocide."
Confusion, anger at Ukrainian passport offices in Germany
Confusion, anger at Ukrainian passport offices in Germany
A technical failure in Ukrainian passport services abroad coincided with new Ukrainian mobilization legislation.
UN court rules in favor of Germany in Gaza 'genocide' case
UN court rules in favor of Germany in Gaza 'genocide' case
The International Court of Justice has rejected a request from Nicaragua for Germany to stop selling weapons to Israel.
UN court rules German military aid to Israel can continue
UN court rules German military aid to Israel can continue
DW talks with a human rights lawyer about the reasoning behind the judges' decision to rule in favor of Germany.
ICJ rejects bid to stop Germany from arming Israel
ICJ rejects bid to stop Germany from arming Israel
German army captain admits spying for Russia
German army captain admits spying for Russia
He said he provided information to a Russian intelligence service out of fear of an escalation amid the war in Ukraine.
Germany: Suspected 'Reichsbürger' network on trial
Germany: Suspected 'Reichsbürger' network on trial
The trial of the far-right extremist network around Prince Heinrich XIII Reuss is set to begin.
Burkina Faso blocks DW website over massacre coverage
Burkina Faso blocks DW website over massacre coverage
Deutsche Welle's management has called for the website to "be unblocked immediately."
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Berlin plans two monuments to migrants
Berlin plans two monuments to migrants
The German capital is planning to mark the achievements of migrants in former West and East Berlin.
Witching and demonstrating: May traditions in Germany
Witching and demonstrating: May traditions in Germany
May is a very special month in Germany, with many celebrations. People ring it in with the so-called Walpurgis Night.
How do Germans behave when they're ill?
How do Germans behave when they're ill?
A new episode of the "Average German": How do they behave when they are ill?
How are foreign doctors faring in Germany?
How are foreign doctors faring in Germany?
Germany is welcoming an increasing number of foreign doctors. But what challenges and opportunities await them?
Germany: One in five older women faces poverty
Germany: One in five older women faces poverty
Doing the unpaid work of caring for family members often leaves older women financially worse off than older men.
German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party
German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party
With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."
Witching and demonstrating: May traditions in Germany
Witching and demonstrating: May traditions in Germany
May is a very special month in Germany, with many celebrations. People ring it in with the so-called Walpurgis Night.
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Business
Germany's energy transition: Can a new hydrogen scheme help?
Germany's energy transition: Can a new hydrogen scheme help?
Can Germany fuel the country's ambitious push for hydrogen and avoid raising fresh debt at the same time?
BYD targets the European EV market
BYD targets the European EV market
To reduce China’s EV overproduction, domestic e-car manufacturer BYD has set its sights on Europe.
Germany's economy shows slight upturn, raising hopes
Germany's economy shows slight upturn, raising hopes
The latest figures give some hope that Germany may be escaping the economic doldrums.
Lufthansa sees 'turning point' after Q1 marred by strikes
Lufthansa sees 'turning point' after Q1 marred by strikes
Lufthansa is looking to cut costs, including in management, after repeated strikes weighed heavily on Q1 figures.
War in Ukraine: Why is the EU still buying Russian gas?
War in Ukraine: Why is the EU still buying Russian gas?
Although the EU has dramatically reduced the amount of Russian gas it imports, significant quantities are coming in.
Not enough charging points for electric cars in EU: ACEA
Not enough charging points for electric cars in EU: ACEA
Carmakers say that charging stations are rolling out too slowly and that 8.8 million are required by 2030.
Spain busts counterfeit ring behind fake euro coins
Spain busts counterfeit ring behind fake euro coins
The counterfeiters allegedly put forged coins into circulation throughout the EU. So how can you tell if a coin is real?
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Science and Environment
Germany has already exceeded its annual ecological limits
Germany has already exceeded its annual ecological limits
If the whole planet consumed like the Germans, we would need three times as many resources.
Robots as caregivers – opportunities and risks
Robots as caregivers – opportunities and risks
Can robots make up for a shortage of nursing staff in hospitals and care facilities?
COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic?
COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic?
WHO is negotiating the world's first global accord on pandemics. How well is Germany prepared to cope?
Power napping – What is it and what are the benefits?
Power napping – What is it and what are the benefits?
Power napping is a revitalizing snooze that has been proven to boost mental alertness, creativity and physical energy.
AI's role in life & death decisions
AI's role in life & death decisions
Should AI in health care make life-or-death decisions? Here are the pros and cons of so-called AI triage systems.
European farmers battling 'devastating' spring frost
European farmers battling 'devastating' spring frost
A late spring cold snap has fruit growers and winemakers in Germany and Europe worried for this year's harvest.
The exoskeleton – high tech help with lifting
The exoskeleton – high tech help with lifting
Exoskeletons are designed to make lifting easier and protect the back. Testing is already underway.
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Travel
Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg
Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg
This southern German picture-book city is famous for its well preserved medieval old town.
Are climate-neutral flights a realistic scenario?
Are climate-neutral flights a realistic scenario?
The aviation industry must drastically reduce its emissions in the coming years. But it still faces many hurdles.
Traveling from Berlin to Helsinki — without using a plane
Traveling from Berlin to Helsinki — without using a plane
How easy is it to avoid taking a plane? DW reporter Benjamin Bathke traveled 36 hours to find out.
World Heritage Site: A look at Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace
World Heritage Site: A look at Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace
The renowned summer residence of Prussian King Frederick the Great is known as a rococo masterpiece.
Iconic European cities: Berlin
Iconic European cities: Berlin
DW's travel guide to the capital city of Germany brings you insider tips and a list of what not to miss.
Full of history and mystery: Drachenburg Castle
Full of history and mystery: Drachenburg Castle
Drachenburg in western Germany looks just like a fairy-tale castle. But a dark history lurks behind its walls.
10 reasons to love Bremen
10 reasons to love Bremen
Bremen, Germany's smallest state, is all about Hanseatic traditions and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
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Sports
Georgia Stanway key to Bayern Munich's domestic double hopes
Georgia Stanway key to Bayern Munich's domestic double hopes
The Lioness' return to form has Bayern on the verge of club history, but she admits to DW there have been tough times.
The Champions League's greatest rivalry: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
The Champions League's greatest rivalry: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid has proven to be Europe's greatest rivalry. Here are its greatest moments.
Olympic flame sets sail for France
Olympic flame sets sail for France
The flame that will symbolically preside over the 2024 Olympics in Paris is underway to France — by sea.
Everest climbing season with new rules and question marks
Everest climbing season with new rules and question marks
As the 2024 Everest season starts, climate change is increasing risks and causing new and unexpected problems.
Cruciate ligament rupture: all you need to know
Cruciate ligament rupture: all you need to know
Cruciate ligament injuries are common, but how is the injury treated, how long does it last and can you return?
Franz Beckenbauer to be honored with bronze statue
Franz Beckenbauer to be honored with bronze statue
The statue of legendary German soccer player "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer will be erected in his hometown of Munich.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Heidelberg Thingstätte
#DailyDrone: Heidelberg Thingstätte
Around 40 outdoor theaters were built during the Third Reich as part of a shortlived neo-Pagan movement. Today the #DailyDrone flies over the Heidelberg Thingstätte.
#DailyDrone: Lauresham Open-air Laboratory
#DailyDrone: Lauresham Open-air Laboratory
A trip back to the Middle Ages: The #DailyDrone goes to Lauresham open-air laboratory.
#DailyDrone: Roman open-air museum Hechingen-Stein
#DailyDrone: Roman open-air museum Hechingen-Stein
The #DailyDrone today flies to the Roman Empire in southern Germany.
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