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G20 (Group of 20)

The G20 summit in the northern German city of Hamburg was held from July 7-8. The Group of 20 leading economic nations accounts for roughly two-thirds of the world population and 80 percent of world trade.

The G20 came to replace the G8 group of wealthiest countries in 2009. Member states: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. This page is a collection of DW's latest content on the G20.

Deutschland CEO Condor Teckentrup und LOT Milczarski in Frakfurt

Thomas Cook airline Condor sold to Poland's LOT 24.01.2020

The two airlines have confirmed the deal, which will allow the combined entity to serve 20 million passengers a year. LOT's owner has insisted a €380 million German government bridging loan will be repaid.
Schulbusunfall in Thüringen

Germany: Two children killed in school bus crash 23.01.2020

A school bus carrying more than 20 children slid off an icy road in eastern Germany. The state premier of Thuringia said he "mourns with the parents and relatives" of the students who were killed.

Iran's cyberattack capabilities 'among top 20' 07.01.2020

As Iran is reportedly assessing 13 scenarios to respond to the US killing of high-ranking general Qassem Soleimani, cybersecurity expert Sven Herbig says the Mullah regime is a force to reckon with in cyberwarfare.

Croatia slow to bring in euro 02.01.2020

Croatia has been sluggish about introducing the euro even as tourist numbers surpass 20 million for the first time.
Panamakanal

Water shortages dog Panama Canal, 20 years after its transfer 31.12.2019

The Panama Canal's handover from the United States 20 years ago has been marked in Panama amid water supply worries. Managers say less rainfall due to climate change has depleted the inter-ocean conduit's Gatun Lake.
Tate Modern Gebäude London

Man charged over damaged Picasso in London gallery 31.12.2019

The 20-year-old suspect is in custody after allegedly ripping the painting worth 20 million pounds. The incident occurred at London's famous Tate Modern gallery.
Russland Moskau - Vladimir Putin

Putin's promises, 20 years on: A fact check 29.12.2019

Vladimir Putin assumed the Russian presidency in an interim capacity in 2000. He made a lot of promises. Two decades later, the spy-turned-strongman is still at the helm of Kremlin politics.
Unwetter in Portugal

Storms Elsa and Fabian leave nine dead across southern Europe 22.12.2019

Seven of the deaths from two severe storms were reported in Spain and two in Portugal. Corsica was cut off from mainland Europe and a mini-tornado destroyed 20 homes in southern France.

Der Grüffelo – Die Ausstellung

The Gruffalo: A monster turns 20 20.12.2019

A German museum celebrates the 20th birthday of a book about a hungry monster and a clever mouse, a story beloved by children all over the world.
SS-20 Rakete

NATO thwarted the Soviets with its Cold War Double-Track 12.12.2019

The Cold War escalated when the Soviet Union stationed nuclear-armed SS-20 Saber missile systems in the Eastern bloc in 1977. NATO responded with the Double-Track Decision, which restored the strategic balance of power.
Fussball Champions League Gruppe G l Zenit St. Petersburg vs RB Leipzig l Nagelsmann

Champions League: RB Leipzig, Julian Nagelsmann and the next step 10.12.2019

A point away at Lyon on Tuesday ensured RB Leipzig top spot in Group G. For both the club and coach Julian Nagelsmann, the Champions League knockout stages are unchartered territory. It's time to take the next step.
Bangladesch Überschwemmung

Climate change forces 20 million people to flee each year, says Oxfam 02.12.2019

Climate-related catastrophes like floods and forest fires are driving millions of people from their homes every year, said anti-poverty NGO Oxfam. While no one is immune, people in poor countries are most at risk.
Suriname Präsident Desi Bouterse

Suriname court convicts president of murder 30.11.2019

Suriname President Desi Bouterse has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 1982 murder of 15 political opponents. The South American country is now on edge over what happens next.

Öl Industrie

When will 'peak oil' hit global energy markets? 25.11.2019

In its IPO prospectus, oil giant Saudi Aramco acknowledged for the first time that oil demand could peak within the next 20 years. But experts suggest mankind will cut its addiction to crude sooner rather than later.
Japan Maas spricht bei G20-Treffen mit Cavusoglu

Germany's Heiko Maas protests Turkish lawyer's arrest 23.11.2019

The arrest of a lawyer working for Germany's embassy in Turkey has prompted a protest from Foreign Minister Heiko Maas to his Turkish counterpart. They're both attending a G20 meeting in Nagoya.

Deutschland Stadtansicht Stuttgart

Stuttgart unseats Munich as Germany's most expensive city for renters 22.11.2019

After 20 years on top, Munich has lost its title as the most expensive city for German renters. A new study also shows that the suburbs are no longer a cheap alternative.

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