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German inflation dips to lowest in more than 3 years
German inflation dips to lowest in more than 3 years
The inflation rate for September in Germany has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
Will Zelenskyy get what he came for?
Will Zelenskyy get what he came for?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced €600 million in new military aid for Ukraine.
Germany moves to protect top court against far right
Germany moves to protect top court against far right
As far-right populists gain ground in Germany, the government is working to protect this bastion of democracy.
Eurowings cuts flights at Hamburg Airport over rising costs
Eurowings cuts flights at Hamburg Airport over rising costs
The initial flight cuts are at Hamburg Airport, but other hubs could be affected.
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy wants more weapons from Germany
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy wants more weapons from Germany
After separate visits to London, Paris and Rome, the Ukrainian president will meet with Chancellor Scholz in Berlin.
Germans divided over far-right AfD ban
Germans divided over far-right AfD ban
Two-thirds of German voters polled in October see the rise of the AfD as a threat to democracy and the rule of law.
Zelenskyy in Berlin to present Ukraine 'victory plan'
Zelenskyy in Berlin to present Ukraine 'victory plan'
On a tour of European capitals, Zelenskyy is presenting his road map to ending the war on Ukraine's terms.
Germany: Police shoot man in western city of Krefeld
Germany: Police shoot man in western city of Krefeld
The suspect was shot in a cinema foyer after reportedly leaving a trail of destruction through the city center.
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.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Robot Symphony: Dresden orchestra conducted by 3-armed robot
Robot Symphony: Dresden orchestra conducted by 3-armed robot
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Dresdner Sinfoniker a robot will take the baton for part of the "Robot Symphony."
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.
Skip next section Business
Business
Wanted in Germany: Heirs for family-owned businesses
Wanted in Germany: Heirs for family-owned businesses
As the patriarchs of family businesses retire, top positions are left vacant. The reason goes beyond a lack of interest.
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
Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem
Europe's plan to fix its massive e-waste problem
Europeans own more stuff than anyone, and the EU is tackling e-waste. Berlin even pays residents to repair items.
What causes static electric shocks?
What causes static electric shocks?
This week's viewer question comes from Zivayi B. in Zimbabwe.
Bird Mapper — finding out which species survive where
Bird Mapper — finding out which species survive where
A researcher in Darmstadt has developed technology that uses AI to reliably recognize, count and map bird species.
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.
Why is retinol being banned in the EU?
Why is retinol being banned in the EU?
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?
Skip next section Travel
Travel
Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees
Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees
Low-cost airline Ryanair is stopping all flights to three German airports and cutting its operations in Hamburg by 60%.
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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