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Taylor Swift performs in 'Swiftkirchen'
Taylor Swift performs in 'Swiftkirchen'
Where's Gelsenkirchen anyway? Though Germany warmed rather slowly to the pop star, the hype has arrived here too.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany looks to expand cooperation with West Africa
Germany looks to expand cooperation with West Africa
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visited West Africa seeking to strengthen ties there.
Michael Link: 'We prepare for both scenarios'
Michael Link: 'We prepare for both scenarios'
Is it possible to work with Donald Trump? The German government's transatlantic coordinator speaks to DW.
German court rejects New York Times case over Wordle rights
German court rejects New York Times case over Wordle rights
A puzzle maker secured the national rights to the name "Wordle" on the same day the NYT purchased the online puzzle.
EU, Serbia sign key lithium deal
EU, Serbia sign key lithium deal
The deal comes amid a global race to secure access to lithium, a key material for batteries.
Serbia: Protests on the cards if lithium mining goes ahead
Serbia: Protests on the cards if lithium mining goes ahead
Activists have labeled Serbia's U-turn on lithium mining "an epic crime against people and nature."
Skepticism in Serbia amid lithium-extraction deal with EU
Skepticism in Serbia amid lithium-extraction deal with EU
The EU is keen to pivot its reliance on China for natural resources towards Europe.
Parliament reacts to von der Leyen's re-election: DW's Alexandra von Nahmen
Parliament reacts to von der Leyen's re-election: DW's Alexandra von Nahmen
Lawmakers at the EU Parliament have voted to give Ursula von der Leyen a second term as President of the bloc's executive arm, the European Commission. DW's Brussels bureau chief Alexandra von Nahmen reports from Strasbourg.
Berlin to commit personnel to tense North-South Korea border
Berlin to commit personnel to tense North-South Korea border
Officers are to join the United Nations Command, which has monitored the uneasy armistice on the peninsula since 1953.
How Germany is preparing for a Trump presidency
How Germany is preparing for a Trump presidency
German leaders are hoping US President Joe Biden will be re-elected. But they are preparing for a Donald Trump victory.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Jerome Boateng given suspended fine, warning in assault case
Jerome Boateng given suspended fine, warning in assault case
A court issued a warning and suspended fine against the former German international in a case of causing bodily harm.
German-Polish history textbook finally approved in Poland
German-Polish history textbook finally approved in Poland
After being blocked by the former Polish government for years, this unique textbook can now be used in Polish schools.
Controversial legacy of the would-be Hitler assassin
Controversial legacy of the would-be Hitler assassin
On July 20, 1944, German officer Claus von Stauffenberg and two co-conspirators attempted to kill Adolf Hitler.
German leaders congratulate Angela Merkel on 70th birthday
German leaders congratulate Angela Merkel on 70th birthday
Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel is celebrating a special birthday away from the public eye.
How do Germans view Angela Merkel's legacy?
How do Germans view Angela Merkel's legacy?
A majority of respondents to a YouGov poll say the country is worse off today than when Merkel was in office.
Skip next section Business
Business
Why Chinese technology set off alarm bells in Germany
Why Chinese technology set off alarm bells in Germany
Even as Germany seeks to restrict Huawei and ZTE, some are looking to work with Chinese firms in other critical areas.
Fehmarnbelt tunnel: the first milestone achieved
Fehmarnbelt tunnel: the first milestone achieved
The Fehmarnbelt tunnel is making progress. The first elements have been ceremoniously inaugurated.
Belgium in talks with Germany's Audi to save carmaking jobs
Belgium in talks with Germany's Audi to save carmaking jobs
The German carmaker plans to close its Brussels plant due to a global decline in demand for high-end electric cars.
Germany: More support for migrant entrepreneurs?
Germany: More support for migrant entrepreneurs?
How budding entrepreneurs with a migrant background are being helped to launch their own businesses in Germany.
Germany’s young tech entrepreneurs
Germany’s young tech entrepreneurs
Linda Büscher, 19, is one of the youngest female tech founders in Germany. She tells us how she did it.
Would a Trump presidency hurt German firms?
Would a Trump presidency hurt German firms?
The former president likes to slap massive tariffs on the foreign products that he thinks are a threat to US businesses
Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Germany: Why are young people shunning farming?
Germany: Why are young people shunning farming?
As farmers age, a critical question looms over German fields. Who will grow the food?
Inclusive math for blind students
Inclusive math for blind students
Studying math can be a challenge for people who are blind. One project is making math textbooks accessible.
Hope is Green - can algae save the world?
Hope is Green - can algae save the world?
Using algae to solve humanity’s most pressing problems – that’s the ambitious aim of researchers.
Health tips: How to prevent cancer
Health tips: How to prevent cancer
Cancer can often be avoided. Scientists know what causes it and we can all do something against the worst threats.
When a simple wasp sting becomes life-threatening
When a simple wasp sting becomes life-threatening
For those with insect venom allergies, a wasp sting can cause fatal anaphylactic shock.
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Travel
Germany shuts key train route for 5 months of renovation
Germany shuts key train route for 5 months of renovation
Deutsche Bahn traffic between Frankfurt and Mannheim is halted until mid-December due to a modernization project.
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.
Take a tour of Berlin's iconic Olympic Stadium
Take a tour of Berlin's iconic Olympic Stadium
The final for the men's European Football Championship will be held in one of Germany's biggest stadiums. Take a look.
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.
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.
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Sports
The woman leading German football's new era at Paris 2024
The woman leading German football's new era at Paris 2024
Sjoeke Nüsken's role as Germany's emerging leader has taken on greater importance in light of Lena Oberdorf's injury.
Ukraine Olympian on 'relentless stress' of war
Ukraine Olympian on 'relentless stress' of war
DW meets Igor Radivilov, whose Olympic preparations have been complicated by the war. He now trains in Germany.
Euro 2024: Tired stars, tears and tearaway teens
Euro 2024: Tired stars, tears and tearaway teens
Spain were deserving winners of Euro 2024, which otherwise saw memorable moments stand out in a sea of tired teams.
Euro 2024: Germany celebrates largely secure tournament
Euro 2024: Germany celebrates largely secure tournament
German officials have hailed a "fantastic football festival" as the UEFA Euro championship peacefully wrapped up.
How will Euro 2024 in Germany be remembered?
How will Euro 2024 in Germany be remembered?
Rain, train delays and gallons of beer will be part of the legacy of this European Championship. in Germany.
German footballer Thomas Müller retires from national team
German footballer Thomas Müller retires from national team
With Euro 2024 over, Germany's Thomas Müller has joined Toni Kroos in retiring from international football.
Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Bremen
#DailyDrone: Bremen
A bird's-eye view of Bremen: Our drone flies over Germany's smallest federal state.
#DailyDrone: Am Wall Windmill
#DailyDrone: Am Wall Windmill
A windmill in the middle of Bremen. The #DailyDrone takes a look at this historic windmill.
#DailyDrone: Blockland
#DailyDrone: Blockland
Take a stroll through Bremen's Blockland! The #DailyDrone takes you on a nature tour.
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