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Russian disinformation is growing in Germany
Russian disinformation is growing in Germany
Analysts say Russia's disinformation campaign is helping pro-Kremlin narratives seep into the country's politics.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants
EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants
This week's EU summit will address the thorny topic of migration.
Immigration: What is in Germany's new 'security package'?
Immigration: What is in Germany's new 'security package'?
After criticism from all quarters, the government's initial package of asylum and security measures has been revised.
Snap elections are a democratic tool in Germany
Snap elections are a democratic tool in Germany
Germany would face early elections should the government fall apart and the coalition lose its parliamentary majority.
Right-wing extremists sue opponents into silence
Right-wing extremists sue opponents into silence
Right-wing extremists in Germany are increasingly trying to silence critics through intimidation lawsuits.
Germany: Busy train derails in Saarland, hitting large rock
Germany: Busy train derails in Saarland, hitting large rock
The driver sustained cuts and bruises but police said no other injuries were reported.
EU to discuss Israel ties after 'attacks' on UN mission
EU to discuss Israel ties after 'attacks' on UN mission
EU foreign ministers will discuss Ireland and Spain's request to review in the bloc's ties with Israel next month.
Germany: Teenager crashes car into sewage treatment pool
Germany: Teenager crashes car into sewage treatment pool
A teenager's attempt to escape the police ended with him crashing his parents' car into a sewage treatment pool Bamberg.
Balkan summit: Scholz, von der Leyen talk up EU expansion
Balkan summit: Scholz, von der Leyen talk up EU expansion
Germany's Olaf Scholz and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed optimism over adding Balkan states.
Germany: Spy chiefs warn of increasing Russian threat
Germany: Spy chiefs warn of increasing Russian threat
Having noted an increase in espionage and sabotage, spy chiefs are demanding greater powers and flexibility.
German court jails former Stasi member for 1974 murder
German court jails former Stasi member for 1974 murder
A Berlin court has sentenced a former member of East Germany's notorious secret police to 10 years in prison for murder.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Martina Hefter wins 2024 German Book Prize
Martina Hefter wins 2024 German Book Prize
Hefter won with her story of a woman caring for her ill husband while chatting online with a Nigerian love scammer.
Frankfurt Book Fair: Saviano attends despite Rome snub
Frankfurt Book Fair: Saviano attends despite Rome snub
Italy is the guest of honor at the world's biggest book fair, but its guest list has already sparked a scandal.
German broadcaster WDR's orange mouse mascot 'kidnapped'
German broadcaster WDR's orange mouse mascot 'kidnapped'
The mouse, known simply as die Maus, was replaced by a sign assuring it would come to no harm.
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.
Young Germans fear war and poverty yet remain optimistic
Young Germans fear war and poverty yet remain optimistic
Young Germans fear war in Europe and rising poverty. And they are taking more of an interest in politics.
A Haydn project feted at Opus Klassik awards
A Haydn project feted at Opus Klassik awards
An album by the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen gets a classical music award. It's featured in a DW documentary.
Dresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton
Dresden: Robo-conductor takes the baton
The Dresden Symphony Orchestra revisits the relationship between man and machine — and the results are surprising.
Happy Birthday: Berlin's TV tower turns 55
Happy Birthday: Berlin's TV tower turns 55
We soar high above the hustle and bustle of Berlin to explore the iconic TV Tower.
Do immigrants have to learn German in Germany?
Do immigrants have to learn German in Germany?
There's a gap between Germany's need for skilled labor and the experiences of many immigrants trying to integrate.
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Business
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.
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.
Lufthansa CEO concerned more airlines will cut German routes
Lufthansa CEO concerned more airlines will cut German routes
After some airlines have cut back their connections in Germany, Lufthansa CEO fears a further reduction in schedules.
China: 'Major differences' remain over EU car tariffs
China: 'Major differences' remain over EU car tariffs
Beijing has been pushing against EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, but the Brussels talks ended without a breakthrough.
German inflation dips to lowest in more than 3 years
German inflation dips to lowest in more than 3 years
The inflation rate for September in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
Wanted in Germany: Heirs for family-owned businesses
Wanted in Germany: Heirs for family-owned businesses
As the patriarchs of family businesses retire, top positions are left vacant. The reason goes beyond a lack of interest.
Eurowings cuts flights at Hamburg Airport over rising costs
Eurowings cuts flights at Hamburg Airport over rising costs
The initial flight cuts are at Hamburg Airport, but other hubs could be affected.
Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Defying gravity on Oktoberfest’s Wall of Death
Defying gravity on Oktoberfest’s Wall of Death
Watch a Sri Lankan rider perform gravity-defying stunts on motorbike at Oktoberfest’s Wall of Death
Is range anxiety real? EV charging problems and advances
Is range anxiety real? EV charging problems and advances
Reducing range anxiety by improving charging infrastructure with electrified highways and e-routes
What's behind medication shortages in Germany?
What's behind medication shortages in Germany?
Europe's medicine supply has seen bottlenecks for years. These have worsened in Germany in recent months.
N. Macedonia: Europe's most endangered butterfly sold online
N. Macedonia: Europe's most endangered butterfly sold online
The poaching and sale of the Macedonian Grayling butterfly is a threat to biodiversity in North Macedonia.
Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem
Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem
Europeans own more stuff than anyone, and the EU is tackling e-waste. Berlin even pays residents to repair items.
Bird Mapper — finding out which species survive where
Bird Mapper — finding out which species survive where
A researcher in Darmstadt has developed technology that uses AI to reliably recognize, count and map bird species.
Why Germany's dying forests could be good news
Why Germany's dying forests could be good news
Germany is losing its forests because of climate change and pests. But there may be a silver lining to the losses.
What causes static electric shocks?
What causes static electric shocks?
This week's viewer question comes from Zivayi B. in Zimbabwe.
Skip next section Travel
Travel
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
Football: Tuchel reportedly to become England head coach
Football: Tuchel reportedly to become England head coach
Thomas Tuchel is reportedly set to become England's third foreign head coach — and the first German.
Germany's Leonie Fiebich going for WNBA title
Germany's Leonie Fiebich going for WNBA title
Germany's Leonie Fiebich took the long way to the top women’s league. Now, she's looking at a possible WNBA title.
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.
Leweling stars as Germany reach Nations League quarterfinals
Leweling stars as Germany reach Nations League quarterfinals
Julian Nagelsmann's Germany team made history by going further than ever before in the Nations League.
Germany national team: Goalkeeper Baumann's wait is over
Germany national team: Goalkeeper Baumann's wait is over
Oliver Baumann will become the third oldest man to make his debut for Germany at 34. It has been some time coming.
Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull
Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull
Former Liverpool and Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp is set to become head of global soccer for soft drink firm Red Bull.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Manor House Karow
#DailyDrone: Manor House Karow
Today, our #DailyDrone takes a trip to a former manor house – the Gutshaus Karow. Owners Heinrich and Birgit Baumgärtel are being awarded the German prize for the preservation of historic monuments 2022 – the Silver Hemisphere from @Kulturerbe_DNK.
#DailyDrone: Forum Glas e.V.
#DailyDrone: Forum Glas e.V.
Today, our #DailyDrone travels back in time through 400 years of glass production in Bad Münden. The association “Forum Glas e.V.“ has ensured this tradition remains a highly visible feature of the cityscape. In recognition of this effort, association Chair Hermann Wessling receives the German prize for the preservation of historic monuments 2022, the Silver Hemisphere, from @Kulturerbe_DNK.
#DailyDrone: Rundling villages in Wendland
#DailyDrone: Rundling villages in Wendland
Today our #DailyDrone introduces you to the Rundlingsdörfer villages in Wendland. The “Rundlingsverein” association is receiving an award from the German National Committee for the preservation of historic farmhouses.
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