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Germany summons Russian envoy over cyberattack
Germany summons Russian envoy over cyberattack
Berlin has summoned a top Russian envoy over the cyberattack. The Czech Republic said it too was targeted.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany: Fire breaks out at Berlin metal factory
Germany: Fire breaks out at Berlin metal factory
Residents in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed to protect themselves from fumes.
For German voters, immigration is main issue in EU elections
For German voters, immigration is main issue in EU elections
Campaigning for June's European Parliament elections has begun. German voters show little interest.
In the Jaws of the Dragon - How to Deal with China?
In the Jaws of the Dragon - How to Deal with China?
For years, good relations with China guaranteed the German economy healthy profits and cheap goods.
Germany's foreign minister reaches Australia — finally
Germany's foreign minister reaches Australia — finally
Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Australia — eight and a half months later than initially planned.
Germany: Will foreign influence scandals dent AfD's support?
Germany: Will foreign influence scandals dent AfD's support?
Ahead of European elections, Germany's far-right AfD party faces scrutiny over spy- and foreign influence scandals.
Germany: Births, marriages hit lowest level since 2013
Germany: Births, marriages hit lowest level since 2013
The number of births and weddings in Germany fell to its lowest level in years in 2023, especially in the east.
German police bust Europe's 'largest' scam call center
German police bust Europe's 'largest' scam call center
Investigators teamed up with colleagues from the Balkans and Lebanon in raids set up by months of intense surveillance.
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.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
1945 - Women as Spoils of War
1945 - Women as Spoils of War
In early 1945, at least 860,000 women and girls in Germany were sexually abused by Allied soldiers.
Germany: Berlin offers up Goebbels' villa for free
Germany: Berlin offers up Goebbels' villa for free
The villa once owned by Adolf Hitler's propaganda minister will be demolished if no takers come forward to claim it.
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?
Skip next section Business
Business
Battling Tesla's Gigafactory
Battling Tesla's Gigafactory
Tesla builds its best-selling electric car in Brandenburg, Germany. Environmentalists are protesting the expansion.
AI: Why German firms are lagging behind
AI: Why German firms are lagging behind
One survey suggests 40% of German companies have no plans to implement artificial intelligence into their processes.
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.
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Science and Environment
Exercising your diaphragm to boost vitality
Exercising your diaphragm to boost vitality
Your diaphragm is vital for breathing. Fitness trainer Tim Bertko shows us how to train this powerful muscle.
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.
Skip next section Travel
Travel
Visiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?
Visiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?
Whether you're into culture, beer festivals or football — Germany is a great destination. But who needs a visa to visit?
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.
Skip next section Sports
Sports
German men's pro football gets first female coach
German men's pro football gets first female coach
While Sabrina Wittmann is in the role on an interim basis, club bosses haven't ruled out a longer-term contract.
Bayern Munich win Bundesliga as Stanway eyes double
Bayern Munich win Bundesliga as Stanway eyes double
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.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Hamburg
#DailyDrone: Hamburg
Gateway to the world: A bird's-eye view of the port city of Hamburg with the #DailyDrone.
#DailyDrone: The old harbor in Bremerhaven
#DailyDrone: The old harbor in Bremerhaven
Old meets new: a trip with the #DailyDrone over the old harbor in Bremerhaven.
#DailyDrone: Kiel harbor
#DailyDrone: Kiel harbor
Kiel harbor is the third largest port for passengers in Germany – the #DailyDrone let's you see it from above.
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