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Germany: Survey shows every other person feels unsafe
Germany: Survey shows every other person feels unsafe
Pollsters have looked into the debate about the perception of urban space and found more people no longer feel safe.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Migration: Germany's Merz criticized for 'cityscape' remarks
Migration: Germany's Merz criticized for 'cityscape' remarks
German Chancellor Merz has been accused of pandering to the far right by linking public safety to irregular migration.
Germany news: AfD trip to Russia sparks 'treason' accusation
Germany news: AfD trip to Russia sparks 'treason' accusation
In other news, Germany's exports have rebounded, boosted by stronger US demand. DW has the latest.
German domestic intelligence agency sees cause to celebrate
German domestic intelligence agency sees cause to celebrate
Germany's domestic spy agency marks its 75th anniversary. How well does the early warning system work?
Pressure builds on German Foreign Minister Wadephul
Pressure builds on German Foreign Minister Wadephul
Johann Wadephul has repeatedly voiced opinions that have isolated him within his party.
Germany news: Police investigate swastika vandalism
Germany news: Police investigate swastika vandalism
The city of Hanau is reeling after more than 50 swastikas have appeared in recent days. DW has more.
Germany's NSU neo-Nazi trial: Accomplice faces justice
Germany's NSU neo-Nazi trial: Accomplice faces justice
Susann E. stands accused of lending her identity to convicted NSU terrorist Beate Zschäpe.
Germany cracks down on 'TikTok Islamism'
Germany cracks down on 'TikTok Islamism'
The group "Muslim Interaktiv" called for setting up a caliphate in Germany, abolishing democracy. Now it's banned.
US troops given German food bank advice amid shutdown
US troops given German food bank advice amid shutdown
The US Army Garrison Bavaria removed references to German food banks from its "shutdown guidance" web page.
Germany news: Interior Ministry bans 'Muslim Interactive'
Germany news: Interior Ministry bans 'Muslim Interactive'
The Interior Ministry has also searched the premises of other Islamist organizations in Hamburg, Berlin and Hesse.
How can Germany make immigrant nursing staff want to stay?
How can Germany make immigrant nursing staff want to stay?
Germany is recruiting nursing staff abroad, but those will only stay if they feel comfortable.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Hermann and Albert Göring: Two very different brothers
Hermann and Albert Göring: Two very different brothers
Hermann was Hitler's second-in-command, Albert saved the lives of many Jews and dissidents whom the Nazis persecuted.
'Nuremberg': Russell Crowe portrays Hitler's right-hand man
'Nuremberg': Russell Crowe portrays Hitler's right-hand man
James Vanderbilt's "Nuremberg" pairs Russell Crowe and Rami Malek in a prestige retelling of the Nazi tribunal.
Should Germany return Nefertiti bust to Egypt?
Should Germany return Nefertiti bust to Egypt?
The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum comes with renewed calls for the restitution of the famous Nefertiti bust.
Munich seeks to reactivate Eisbach freshwater surf wave
Munich seeks to reactivate Eisbach freshwater surf wave
Munich authorities are trying to recover a renowned river wave in the city center that has drawn in surfers for decades.
200 years of Johann Strauss: Vienna's first superstar
200 years of Johann Strauss: Vienna's first superstar
His waltzes were a global hit. But there was also a darker side to Johann Strauss, who is being celebrated this year.
Germany considers adding war, disaster to school curriculum
Germany considers adding war, disaster to school curriculum
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt thinks that schoolchildren should be better prepared for war and disasters.
Highland Games: Germany's strongest woman takes the title
Highland Games: Germany's strongest woman takes the title
Sandra Bradley once battled an eating disorder. Now, she competes in strength events such as Scotland's Highland Games.
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Business
Can Germany's steel industry survive its deepening crisis?
Can Germany's steel industry survive its deepening crisis?
The German government has invited steel industry leaders to seeks ways out of a deep industrial crisis.
Rheinmetall boosts NATO defenses with Baltic weapons plant
Rheinmetall boosts NATO defenses with Baltic weapons plant
German defense company Rheinmetall is building a factory for artillery shells in Lithuania,
EU investigates Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq derivatives trade
EU investigates Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq derivatives trade
The European Commission has launched an antitrust probe against German and US stock markets Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq.
BMW outpaces German rivals
BMW outpaces German rivals
BMW is bucking the industry slump with profits that have tripled to €1.7 bn in the third quarter. But there is a catch.
German bird flu outbreak sparks fear among farmers
German bird flu outbreak sparks fear among farmers
Hundreds of thousands of poultry were culled in Germany, amid a bird flu outbreak that threatens farmers' livelihoods.
Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Is Germany straying from climate goals ahead of COP30?
Is Germany straying from climate goals ahead of COP30?
Some worry that the government might seize on the stagnant economy to steer Germany from its stated climate goals.
EU struggles to agree climate targets before COP summit
EU struggles to agree climate targets before COP summit
The EU's 27 member states are debating the bloc's climate targets ahead of this month's COP conference in Brazil.
UN report: Global climate ambitions 'off target'
UN report: Global climate ambitions 'off target'
A new UN report shows that global temperatures continue to rise despite a slight slowdown in emissions.
Why do we sometimes see the Moon during the day?
Why do we sometimes see the Moon during the day?
We associate our lunar companion with nighttime. But it's also often visible during the day. Here's how it all works.
Ear cleaning: Watch out when using cotton swabs!
Ear cleaning: Watch out when using cotton swabs!
Using cotton buds incorrectly can damage your ears. So what's the best way to clean them?
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Travel
Forget planes. Meet the man who will only travel by train
Forget planes. Meet the man who will only travel by train
Trains or planes? For Mark Smith — the man from Seat 61 — there's only one way to travel. Even long-distance.
Bavarian Alps: 'Ice chapel' on Watzmann collapsed
Bavarian Alps: 'Ice chapel' on Watzmann collapsed
End of a tourist attraction: In the Berchtesgaden Alps, the so-called ice chapel has collapsed.
Green tourism: How Berlin is leading the way
Green tourism: How Berlin is leading the way
Germany's capital draws millions yearly and is easing the strain with eco-hotels, solar boats and sheep-grazed parks.
Insta vs. Reality? A look at Hamburg, Germany
Insta vs. Reality? A look at Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city: What is there to see and do?
Neuschwanstein fairytale castle named UNESCO Heritage Site
Neuschwanstein fairytale castle named UNESCO Heritage Site
The Bavarian castle, which inspired the young Walt Disney, is one of the most popular attractions in Germany.
Skip next section Sports
Sports
Eagle on the chest: Germany football kits over the years
Eagle on the chest: Germany football kits over the years
Here we look at some of the national team's jerseys since West Germany's first World Cup title in 1954.
Germany call on El Mala for World Cup qualifying showdown
Germany call on El Mala for World Cup qualifying showdown
To get the two wins his Germany team needs to qualify, head coach Julian Nagelsmann has selected his final squad.
Bayern Munich's perfect start makes football history
Bayern Munich's perfect start makes football history
Bayern Munich have made history by winning 16 straight games to start the season. How far can the German champions go?
Germany's Olympic bid wins strong public support
Germany's Olympic bid wins strong public support
Munich and the Rhine-Ruhr region topped preferences for a future bid, though two more cities are also in the running.
Harry Kane: The Bayern Munich striker's unbelievable stats
Harry Kane: The Bayern Munich striker's unbelievable stats
The English striker's brace against Cologne eased Bayern Munich into the third round of the German Cup.
Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Bode-Museum, Berlin
#DailyDrone: Bode-Museum, Berlin
We’ll show you a bird’s eye view of the Bode-Museum on the northern tip of the Museum Island.
#DailyDrone: Jewish Museum Berlin
#DailyDrone: Jewish Museum Berlin
The Jewish Museum Berlin: it consists of a new building by architect Daniel Libeskind and an old Baroque building.
#DailyDrone: The Altes Museum
#DailyDrone: The Altes Museum
The Altes Museum was the first to be built on the Museum Island. Our drone pays it a visit today.
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