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The two German vaccine competitors are heading to court over a legal dispute concerning BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine. CureVac has called for "fair compensation."
As the social affairs, youth, family, seniors and equality minister of Schleswig-Holstein, Aminata Toure has pledged to fight for more diversity in politics. She's the first Black member of a German state government.
Authorities in Oberhausen have been combing the scene of an explosion at regional offices of the socialist Left Party. Police have not confirmed a political motive but say they can't rule out the possibility.
Europol says nearly 130 human trafficking suspects have been arrested following a joint operation aimed at criminal networks allegedly planning to smuggle migrants to Britain on small boats.
Since the introduction of "marriage for all" in Germany, some 65,000 marriages have taken place between people of the same sex. The figures showed a rush to tie the knot once it became possible late in 2017.
The proposal to label natural gas and nuclear energy as "green" as a guide for private investors was met with resistance along the way. But EU lawmakers have given it the green light.
Berlin's Fête de la Musique took place this time without coronavirus restrictions for the first time in two years. The outdoor concerts are free for all. But while many are celebrating the end of the pandemic, infection numbers are rising again.
The Odessa Classics summer festival was one of the most popular in Ukraine. This year, the festival has been another victim of the Russian invasion but has found new life across Europe.
Matthias Grünewald's paintings are masterpieces of the late Gothic era. After four years of work, experts have restored the painter's famous Isenheim Altarpiece to its former glory.
The South Asian spring festival of colors is celebrated during summer in Germany, with little of the feast's original religiosity. DW's Shabnam Surita explores how.
Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer has received the Walther Rathenau Prize for her life's work in foreign policy. "We cannot change what happened, but it must never be allowed to happen again," the 100-year-old said.
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Sunlight had damaged the composer's historical statue. The Bonn landmark, unveiled in 1845, has returned to its location after six months of restoration.
After a five-year break, the Californian band is back on tour, with a stop in Cologne on July 5. We look back on their turbulent band history.
Most European countries have lifted travel restrictions — despite ongoing high infection numbers. DW Travel has compiled this overview of EU rules.
Travel in Europe is subject to COVID-19 restrictions. The omicron variant has led to higher numbers of infections, which are often less severe. This is how Germany is responding to the current situation.
The phenomenally cheap 9-euro public transport travel pass has been available for a month. Should the scheme continue?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to ease spiraling inflation. His plan is to come up with measures at a meeting of business leaders, trade unions and politicians. But they have very different ideas.
We're fortunate to live in a world free from smallpox. But how was the disease eradicated? A look at the remarkable story.
Ever wondered why so many people believe in horoscopes? Have you ever believed them yourself? Turns out, the better we understand our attraction to quack science, the better we can avoid falling victim to it.
New research links belief in fake news about COVID-19 with anxiety and depression. Could better mental health care reduce the spread of false information?
Many women's football teams have taken on the fight for equal pay, but Germany's stars want to take a different approach. Their focus is on equal conditions and avoiding the pitfalls of the men's game.
