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Germany: Green co-leaders Lang and Nouripour resign
Germany: Green co-leaders Lang and Nouripour resign
The co-leaders of the Germany's Greens, Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour, have announced they're stepping down.
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Politics
Concern in Greece about German border checks
Concern in Greece about German border checks
Athens is worried that Germany's reintroduction of border checks could have a knock-on effect across Europe.
Leaders of Germany's Green Party resign: DW's Nina Haase
Leaders of Germany's Green Party resign: DW's Nina Haase
The announcement comes after the Green's disastrous showing in recent regional elections. DW has the latest.
Germany: Flood warnings on Oder River in eastern Brandenburg
Germany: Flood warnings on Oder River in eastern Brandenburg
The highest flood warning level is in effect for a short stretch of the Oder River in Brandenburg on the Polish border.
Rise of Germany's far-right AfD sparks fear among refugees
Rise of Germany's far-right AfD sparks fear among refugees
Refugees and volunteers share their concerns over the AfD party's significant gains in the Brandenburg state elections.
Dutch 'Mocro mafia' sets off alarm bells in Germany
Dutch 'Mocro mafia' sets off alarm bells in Germany
German police have warned of Dutch organized crime networks moving into Germany, carrying out kidnappings and torture.
Germany: AfD adds to string of successes in Brandenburg
Germany: AfD adds to string of successes in Brandenburg
In Germany's third state elections in 2024, the anti-immigration AfD party again received close to 30% of the vote.
Germany's North Sea coast at risk from rising sea levels
Germany's North Sea coast at risk from rising sea levels
In East Frisia, a region on Germany's North Sea coast, floods and high water levels are part of everyday life.
Germany: Police raids in southwest target human traffickers
Germany: Police raids in southwest target human traffickers
Police raided more than 20 properties in southwestern Germany and arrested at least four people.
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Culture and Society
German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment
German AfD taps into young voters' fears, disillusionment
Many young Germans support the right-wing AfD party because they're pessimistic and disappointed with other parties.
German Africa Prize 2024 awarded to Sierra Leone politician
German Africa Prize 2024 awarded to Sierra Leone politician
In just six years, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyyer has introduced Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, to models of sustainability.
A howling good time: Germany's pool parties for dogs
A howling good time: Germany's pool parties for dogs
Unusual visitors: At the end of the outdoor pool season, dogs are allowed to swim at many German pools.
Germany: Charges pressed in Schumacher family blackmail case
Germany: Charges pressed in Schumacher family blackmail case
Wuppertal prosecutors have filed charges against three men accused of trying to blackmail Michael Schumacher's family.
Germany: Oktoberfest beer starts flowing amid high security
Germany: Oktoberfest beer starts flowing amid high security
This year's event saw extra security after a string of security incidents elsewhere in Germany.
German minister: Eating habit survey shows shifting tastes
German minister: Eating habit survey shows shifting tastes
A new government study points to changing tastes in food, but not a clash of cultures, the agriculture minister says.
Between the tides: Mudflat mail carrier Knud Knudsen
Between the tides: Mudflat mail carrier Knud Knudsen
Letter carrier Knud Knudsen walks across northern Germany's mudflats every few days to deliver the mail.
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Business
German carmaker VW cornered by Chinese competition
German carmaker VW cornered by Chinese competition
Volkswagen says it may have to close factories and cut jobs due to weak sales and strong competition from China.
German robot maker takes on Chinese rivals
German robot maker takes on Chinese rivals
Neura Robotics develops humanoid robots with highly complex skills.
EU divided over higher tariffs for Chinese EV imports
EU divided over higher tariffs for Chinese EV imports
Despite "constructive talks" between the EU and China, the impasse over tariffs on Chinese EVs threatens to escalate.
Far-right gains in east Germany could deal blow to economy
Far-right gains in east Germany could deal blow to economy
The far-right AfD party has again gained in a poll in eastern Germany, stirring worries about the region's economy.
Charging into the future with e-trucks
Charging into the future with e-trucks
Daimler’s new battery electric truck is clean and quiet, and has plenty of range.
Heat pumps: Why Germany's heating revolution is stalling
Heat pumps: Why Germany's heating revolution is stalling
German plans to install more environmentally friendly heating systems are failing as demand for heat pumps plummets.
Berlin considering how to support German carmaker Volkswagen
Berlin considering how to support German carmaker Volkswagen
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Berlin is looking into ways to support ailing carmaker Volkswagen.
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Science and Environment
New LUNA facility will prepare astronauts for moon landings
New LUNA facility will prepare astronauts for moon landings
A new space training facility in Germany will be used by the world's astronauts to train for missions to the moon.
Eternal life — thanks to audio AI?
Eternal life — thanks to audio AI?
Before Michael Bommer died, he worked with a US startup to train artificial intelligence in his own voice.
Beyond the grave: AI and the virtual afterlife
Beyond the grave: AI and the virtual afterlife
Digital immortality: How does a digital afterlife affect those left behind?
Starlink satellites are blinding astronomers' view of space
Starlink satellites are blinding astronomers' view of space
Astronomers say radiation leaks from Starlink satellites is interfering with their research.
Could Lenacapavir become a gamechanger in HIV prevention?
Could Lenacapavir become a gamechanger in HIV prevention?
Trials show that a drug used to treat HIV/AIDS also provides a shield against the virus that causes it.
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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 increases 'Deutschlandticket' price to €58
Germany increases 'Deutschlandticket' price to €58
The monthly travel pass allows unlimited trips on local public transport and will cost €9 more in 2025.
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
Germany’s quirkiest theme park
This park offers more than roller coasters; it’s a dive into Swabian culture.
New train to link Berlin and Paris in 8 hours
New train to link Berlin and Paris in 8 hours
The first direct high-speed train service between both cities will be running from December.
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.
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Sports
The new-look Champions League for 2024-25
The new-look Champions League for 2024-25
The Champions League has been changed for 2024-25. But what is the "Swiss Model" and will it hold off the Super League?
IOC President: Who will succeed Thomas Bach?
IOC President: Who will succeed Thomas Bach?
DW looks at the seven candidates aiming to become the next president of the International Olympic Committee.
Germany hosts its first hobby horsing championship
Germany hosts its first hobby horsing championship
In Frankfurt, hundreds of young riders are taking part in Germany's first hobby horsing championship.
Nagelsmann's Germany keep shining after Euro 2024
Nagelsmann's Germany keep shining after Euro 2024
A spirited draw against the Netherlands concluded a positive September for Germany, who kept their momentum rolling.
Germany: Football games under match-fixing investigation
Germany: Football games under match-fixing investigation
The manipulation of 17 matches is reported to have taken place in connection with online betting firms.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Abbeys in Germany
#DailyDrone: Abbeys in Germany
Today the #DailyDrone flies over some particularly beautiful abbeys in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
#DailyDrone: Sights in Germany
#DailyDrone: Sights in Germany
From Lübeck to Munich with the #DailyDrone: A bird's eye view of some special sights in Germany.
#DailyDrone: Museums in Germany
#DailyDrone: Museums in Germany
Take a look with our #DailyDrone at some fascinating museums seen from above.
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