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German FM makes unannounced visit to Kyiv
German FM makes unannounced visit to Kyiv
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany's constitution and its 75-year history
Germany's constitution and its 75-year history
Adopted by West Germany in 1949, the constitution has been amended many times, with some controversial additions.
75 years of Germany's Basic Law: Cornerstone of democracy
75 years of Germany's Basic Law: Cornerstone of democracy
DW's Hannah Hummel visits the Reichstag, the seat of the German parliament, where the country's laws are made.
Germany: Lightning strike in Dresden injures 10
Germany: Lightning strike in Dresden injures 10
Three women and seven men were injured and were taken to nearby hospitals after lightning hit the banks of the Elbe.
EU-Mercosur: No agreement before European elections
EU-Mercosur: No agreement before European elections
What's holding up the world's biggest free-trade zone? Will the agreement ever be finalized — and, if so, when?
Munich airport disrupted by climate protesters
Munich airport disrupted by climate protesters
Several climate activists were arrested for breaching the grounds of Munich airport and gluing themselves to the tarmac.
Ukraine war: The trillion-dollar cost to the West
Ukraine war: The trillion-dollar cost to the West
Governments face more borrowing, taxes and public sector cuts to finance defense spending — a tough sell to the public.
Germany: Scholz visits Saarland amid flooding
Germany: Scholz visits Saarland amid flooding
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged federal "solidarity" after the western state of Saarland was hit by flooding.
Germany: Floods hit large parts of Saarland
Germany: Floods hit large parts of Saarland
Much of the German state of Saarland is struggling with flash flooding caused by heavy rains.
Germany's Bundesrat passes gender self-identification law
Germany's Bundesrat passes gender self-identification law
Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has passed the country's Self Determination Act.
Germany: AfD politician struck with ashtray in pub argument
Germany: AfD politician struck with ashtray in pub argument
A politician from Germany's far-right AfD party was injured after an alterncation in a pub in Schwerin.
Germany: Police say gasoline caused deadly Düsseldorf blast
Germany: Police say gasoline caused deadly Düsseldorf blast
Three men were killed in the incident and two people were hospitalized.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Jenny Erpenbeck: Germany's least-known famous author
Jenny Erpenbeck: Germany's least-known famous author
Short-listed for the International Booker Prize and tipped for a Nobel, Jenny Erpenbeck is relatively unknown at home.
Women and heavy metal
Women and heavy metal
Heavy metal is hard, aggressive, and female! Let's rock with pioneering metal women in Wacken!
Star hype, #MeToo at Cannes 2024 film festival
Star hype, #MeToo at Cannes 2024 film festival
The 77th edition of the festival isn't just about films. #MeToo and the Israel-Hamas war are also on the agenda.
What are the must-have items Germans have at home?
What are the must-have items Germans have at home?
From mustard to slippers, the DW series "Meet the Germans" reveals what makes a home truly "German."
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.
Skip next section Business
Business
US: Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama remain union-free
US: Mercedes-Benz plants in Alabama remain union-free
Workers at two Mercedes-Benz plants in the US state of Alabama voted against joining the United Auto Workers.
Have the Germans become lazy at work?
Have the Germans become lazy at work?
Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability and productivity. Is this just a myth?
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.
Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Extreme weather is battering the world. What's the cause?
Extreme weather is battering the world. What's the cause?
Climate change is fueling a surge in extreme weather events across the planet, a troubling preview of the future.
Germany: New online atlas compares 1,700 hospitals' services
Germany: New online atlas compares 1,700 hospitals' services
An online atlas now provides German residents with information on hospital services and their quality.
How Car Tires Drive Deforestation
How Car Tires Drive Deforestation
Rainforests are sacrificed to provide the rubber used in tires, even though alternatives exist.
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.
Tesla: Court win for German protesters amid expansion vote
Tesla: Court win for German protesters amid expansion vote
Police may not remove a forest encampment erected by environmentalists opposing Elon Musk's planned factory expansion.
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.
Skip next section Travel
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
Germany's Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024
Germany's Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024
Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has announced his retirement after this summer's European Championship.
St. Pauli back in the Bundesliga and set to grab attention
St. Pauli back in the Bundesliga and set to grab attention
The Hamburg side sealed its return to the Bundesliga after 13 years. This is what they will add to Germany's top flight.
Bundesliga: Cologne relegated on last matchday of season
Bundesliga: Cologne relegated on last matchday of season
Cologne collapsed early in Heidenheim, losing 4-1 and sealing their fate in the process.
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.
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.
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.
Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Wilhelm Busch Museum
#DailyDrone: Wilhelm Busch Museum
Hanover from above: The #DailyDrone takes you to the Georgengarten park, where the Wilhelm Busch Museum is located.
#DailyDrone: Goethe’s Garden House
#DailyDrone: Goethe’s Garden House
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s small cottage is located on the Ilm. It is our daily drone destination in Weimar today.
The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz
The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz
The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz was the first landscape garden on the European mainland based on the English style.
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