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Germany: Far-right leader Höcke suffers defeat in court
Germany: Far-right leader Höcke suffers defeat in court
One of Germany's most radical politicians, Björn Höcke, was found guilty of intentionally using a banned Nazi slogan.
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Politics
Germany: Court fines AfD politician Höcke over Nazi slogan
Germany: Court fines AfD politician Höcke over Nazi slogan
Far-right politician Björn Höcke, a former history teacher, denied during the trial knowing the origin of the slogan.
Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure
Germany's far-right AfD under mounting pressure
Pressure is now mounting for the party to be banned.
Afghan children receive medical treatment in Germany
Afghan children receive medical treatment in Germany
Even with the Taliban ruling in Kabul, this charity is still helping children from Afghanistan to be treated in Germany.
EU gives final approval to migration and asylum reform plan
EU gives final approval to migration and asylum reform plan
After years of debate, the EU is introducing new rules including tougher borders and shared responsibility.
Grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble desecrated
Grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble desecrated
Someone dug a meter-deep hole at the grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble, but didn't reach the coffin.
Germany: Cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023
Germany: Cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023
Hacking attempts by China and Russia increased significantly in the last two years, a new report said.
At the Ready with NATO
At the Ready with NATO
Keeping the war in eastern Europe away from NATO borders is one of the German Bundeswehr’s jobs.
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Culture and Society
Riefenstahl documentary explores Nazis' filmmaker's estate
Riefenstahl documentary explores Nazis' filmmaker's estate
Filmmaker Andres Veiel had unprecedented access to the Nazi propagandist's 700-box personal archive.
Berlin imam and rabbi building bridges after Hamas attacks
Berlin imam and rabbi building bridges after Hamas attacks
Can an unexpected friendship between an imam and a rabbi help to ease community tensions in Berlin's Neukölln district?
Germany: Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in November
Germany: Angela Merkel's memoirs to be published in November
The memoirs of the ex-German chancellor, titled "Freedom," will be available in over 30 countries.
Eurovision: Switzerland wins 2024 song contest
Eurovision: Switzerland wins 2024 song contest
Switzerland has won the 2024 contest following political protest, disqualifications and withdrawals.
Taylor Swift service fills German church
Taylor Swift service fills German church
Some 1,200 people attended the unexpectedly emotional gathering in Heidelberg's 600-year-old Church of teh Holy Spirit.
Berlin museum pokes fun at German bureaucracy
Berlin museum pokes fun at German bureaucracy
German bureaucracy is the butt of the joke in a new exhibition in the capital, Berlin. But is anyone laughing?
DW film receives prize at Human Rights Press Awards
DW film receives prize at Human Rights Press Awards
A DW film released last year has been awarded the prize for best documentary at the Human Rights Press Awards in Taipei.
German suicide prevention plan aims to help more men
German suicide prevention plan aims to help more men
Some 10,000 people take their lives each year in Germany — three-quarters of them are male.
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Business
Carbon capture: How to turn air into clean fuel
Carbon capture: How to turn air into clean fuel
"Green methanol" has many uses. Could it help propel the transition to renewables by replacing gasoline?
Will copper unleash a new commodities 'supercycle'?
Will copper unleash a new commodities 'supercycle'?
Are recently spiking copper prices a harbinger of a new supercycle for commodities, and what’s fueling the current boom?
Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?
Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?
Public health in Europe is dependent on Asian supplies. As the EU attempts to reshore production, does this make sense?
Warding Off Scammers
Warding Off Scammers
An expert reveals how to spoil scamming schemes and shield yourself from fraud.
German exports rise unexpectedly high in March
German exports rise unexpectedly high in March
A high demand for German products in the US and China has resulted in a surprisingly high export rate in March.
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.
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Science and Environment
Is the ‘rainbow diet’ really healthy?
Is the ‘rainbow diet’ really healthy?
Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.
Robot avatar helps German student attend class
Robot avatar helps German student attend class
Linus is unable to attend school due to illness but can participate in lessons with the use of a robot.
EU Farmer's Protest
EU Farmer's Protest
Farmers are protesting across Europe, India, seemingly globally. What do they want – and do they have a point?
Strong solar storm brings spectacular auroras
Strong solar storm brings spectacular auroras
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight.
Get your brain in sync with exercise
Get your brain in sync with exercise
Fitness coach Tim Bertko demonstrates an exercise based on a traditional Bavarian dance.
AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing low demand
AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing low demand
The company says the decision is due to commercial reasons and not related to any rare side effects it may have caused.
Why do bacteria glow?
Why do bacteria glow?
Bacteria are the oldest life forms on earth. Some of them can even glow. But why?
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Travel
Top 10: Germany's most visited castles and palaces
Top 10: Germany's most visited castles and palaces
Tourists love Germany's historic buildings. But which are the most popular? Find out in this ranking.
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.
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.
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Sports
Who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup?
Who will host the 2027 Women's World Cup?
The chances of a German-Belgian-Dutch bid getting the nod now appear negligible.
Michael Schumacher's watches fetch millions at auction
Michael Schumacher's watches fetch millions at auction
The sale had eight watches belonging to the F1 legend, who has not been seen in public since a skiing accident in 2013.
St. Pauli follow Holstein Kiel in promotion to Bundesliga
St. Pauli follow Holstein Kiel in promotion to Bundesliga
Soccer side St. Pauli have joined rivals Holstein Kiel in winning a place in the Bundesliga top flight.
Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final
Champions League: Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach BVB final
Real Madrid scored twice late on to stun Bayern Munich and reach the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Wolfsburg win 10th straight German Cup, deny Bayern double
Wolfsburg win 10th straight German Cup, deny Bayern double
Bayern Munich may have wrestled the Bundesliga title away, but Wolfsburg would not give up the German Cup so easily.
Thomas Müller - Bayern Munich's record man
Thomas Müller - Bayern Munich's record man
A look at the numerous records Thomas Müller has set at Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.
Borussia Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund beat PSG to reach Champions League final
Dortmund are heading back to the Champions League final after the Bundesliga side overcame Kylian Mbappe and PSG.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Burgk Castle
#DailyDrone: Burgk Castle
Back to the Middle Ages - #DailyDrone over Burgk Castle in Thuringia.
#DailyDrone: Göltzschtal Viaduct
#DailyDrone: Göltzschtal Viaduct
A viaduct with 29 arches - the #DailyDrone flies over a gigantic railway bridge in the Vogtland region.
#DailyDrone: Lake Constance
#DailyDrone: Lake Constance
Germany from above: today the #DailyDrone flies over Lake Constance.
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