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German government plans to reform adoption law
German government plans to reform adoption law
Unmarried couples may be able to adopt a child together, and children will be able to have two mothers.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Germany to beef up security checks amid spying fears
Germany to beef up security checks amid spying fears
The move to tighten security checks for staff in sensitive areas comes after an increase in suspected espionage cases.
The Berlin Process: 10 years of hope and disillusionment
The Berlin Process: 10 years of hope and disillusionment
The Berlin Process seeks to bring the Western Balkans closer to the EU. Ten years on, many promises remain unfulfilled.
German mayor encouraging women to enter politics
German mayor encouraging women to enter politics
Ioanna Zacharaki is bringing together politically minded women and preparing them for a future in German politics.
Germany's prolonged recession makes firms takeover targets
Germany's prolonged recession makes firms takeover targets
As more and more companies struggle in the downturn, they are becoming the focus of merger and acquisition specialists.
Who is Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel?
Who is Germany's far-right AfD leader Alice Weidel?
Germany's far-right AfD party wants its provocative front woman to be its candidate for chancellor.
Ukraine summit postponed after Biden cancels Germany visit
Ukraine summit postponed after Biden cancels Germany visit
An upcoming meeting of Ukraine's allies has been pushed back after US President Joe Biden canceled his trip to Germany
Greta Thunberg says Germany silencing pro-Palestinian cause
Greta Thunberg says Germany silencing pro-Palestinian cause
Police broke up a pro-Palestinian protest camp after news that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was due to visit.
The Berlin Process for the Western Balkans explained
The Berlin Process for the Western Balkans explained
Has ten years of the Berlin Process brought the six countries of the Western Balkans closer to the EU?
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Leipzig marks the beginning of a peaceful revolution
Leipzig marks the beginning of a peaceful revolution
On October 9, 1989, East Germans in Leipzig set off a chain of events that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Holocaust victims memorial stones stolen in German town
Holocaust victims memorial stones stolen in German town
All 10 "stumbling blocks" were stolen in the eastern town of Zeitz.
East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship
East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship
Germany was divided between 1945 and 1990, but one can still feel it.
German language body enshrines 'idiot's apostrophe'
German language body enshrines 'idiot's apostrophe'
Traditionally, apostrophes have not been used to indicate possession in German-speaking countries.
Walhalla home to Germany's hall of fame
Walhalla home to Germany's hall of fame
The Walhalla resembles a Greek temple, but it honors notable German-speaking politicians, scientists and artists.
Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks
Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks
Antisemitic incidents reported in Germany have multiplied in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Skip next section Business
Business
Germans fear rising cost of living
Germans fear rising cost of living
Inflation, migration, expensive housing — these are the things that most people in Germany are worried about.
Volkswagen employees add to German carmaker's headaches
Volkswagen employees add to German carmaker's headaches
The carmaker needs to cut costs, but workers are demanding higher wages. Experts wonder how that is supposed to work.
Can Germany's economy benefit from China's stimulus plan?
Can Germany's economy benefit from China's stimulus plan?
China's economic slowdown has led to lower demand for German goods and dampened growth prospects.
Germany reckons with another recession in 2024 — report
Germany reckons with another recession in 2024 — report
The German government expects the economy to shrink again in 2024 and has slashed its forecasts, a leading daily says.
What if Russia blocks the export of its raw materials?
What if Russia blocks the export of its raw materials?
Putin is threatening to keep uranium, titanium and nickel from the West. DW explains how trade and industry would fare.
Skip next section Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Making plants more resistant to climate change and pests
Making plants more resistant to climate change and pests
Some insect pests are benefiting from climate change and pesticide bans. More resistant crops could help fight them off.
Did you hear - retinol is dead? Decoding the ban on retinol
Did you hear - retinol is dead? Decoding the ban on retinol
Retinol is powerful but complex. The new EU regulations prompt a closer look at its benefits, risks and alternatives.
Check: Testing the Opel Zafira Electric
Check: Testing the Opel Zafira Electric
REV’s tests the Opel Zafira Electric. Can it compete with more expensive vans like the VW ID. Buzz?
Climate anxiety — ways to stop feeling powerless
Climate anxiety — ways to stop feeling powerless
Climate change doesn’t just threaten the environment. It’s become a mental health issue for an entire generation.
Is the Nobel Prize still relevant today?
Is the Nobel Prize still relevant today?
The Nobel Prize faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific progress.
Skip next section Travel
Travel
Overtourism: Travel companies are turning to private islands
Overtourism: Travel companies are turning to private islands
Private islands allow companies to keep travelers away from locals while raking in all their tourist dollars.
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
This park offers more than roller coasters; it’s a dive into Swabian culture.
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
Berlins Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße brings the harrowing memories of the Wall's construction in 1961 back to life
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.
Skip next section Sports
Sports
Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull
Jürgen Klopp named head of global soccer at Red Bull
Former Liverpool and Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp is set to become head of global soccer for soft drink firm Red Bull.
After football: Living with a damaged brain
After football: Living with a damaged brain
Erich Grau, one of the pioneers of American football in Germany, suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Tim Kleindienst selected in latest Germany squad
Tim Kleindienst selected in latest Germany squad
Kleindienst, Leweling and Burkardt are the three surprise names in Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad.
Germany captain Alexandra Popp retires from national team
Germany captain Alexandra Popp retires from national team
While the Germany captain has retired from international football, Popp is still going strong with Wolfsburg.
Cyclist Muriel Furrer dies after World Championship crash
Cyclist Muriel Furrer dies after World Championship crash
Furrer suffered a head injury when she crashed in the women's junior race at the Road World Championship in Zurich.
Skip next section DAILY DRONE
DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Doberan Minster
#DailyDrone: Doberan Minster
The #DailyDrone shows you the interior of the Doberan Minster.
#DailyDrone: Hannoversch Münden
#DailyDrone: Hannoversch Münden
Where the Werra and Fulda rivers meet: the #DailyDrone takes you to the historical Hannoversch Münden.
#DailyDrone: Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony
#DailyDrone: Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony
Wolfenbüttel in twilight: the #DailyDrone shows you the town in Lower Saxony from above.
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