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DW reports on a daily basis on political, economic, cultural and sporting news out of Germany; this page collates all recent coverage with "Germany" as a keyword.

PKW-Maut in Deutschland

Will Germany use autobahn speed limits to cut carbon emissions? 22.01.2019

A national commission has laid out a number of steps to help Germany meet EU emissions targets. Though desperately needed, they will face resistance from citizens and the country's influential auto industry.
Jüdisches Leben - Synagoge

How safe are Jews living in Germany? 21.01.2019

For the first time in 18 years, international Jewish service organization B'nai B'rith has held its European congress in Berlin. On the agenda: the renewed threat to Jews in Germany.
Deutschland - Symbolbild Minderjährige Flüchtlinge

Germany looks into ultrasound age tests on unaccompanied minor refugees 21.01.2019

Calls for mandatory X-ray age tests on unaccompanied minor refugees were rejected last year by German doctors. As an alternative, the Health Ministry is now launching a €1-million study into ultrasound testing.
Deutschland Landgericht Köln

84-year-old German on trial over wife's 'mercy killing' 21.01.2019

The octogenarian has been charged with manslaughter after killing his wife, who had dementia. He told the court that she said she wanted to die "almost daily."
Kontrollstelle Schwarzbach an der Autobahn Salzburg-München

Bavaria shows off new border police 21.01.2019

The Bavarian state government has claimed that its new special border police forces makes Germany safer. The stats show successes in catching drug dealers – but that it has made little difference for illegal immigration.
DW-Reportage Flensburg

Strong drink in the far north: How rum came to Flensburg 21.01.2019

Flensburg, in northern Germany, near the border to Denmark, is known for its Scandinavian flair. It's less well known for the rum that has been produced here for centuries. What a pity — it's very good indeed.

Jemen Luftangriff auf dem Flughafen in Sanaa

Germany sanctions Iranian airline over spying claims 21.01.2019

For months now, European countries have called for concrete action against entities linked to Iranian intelligence. Mahan Air reportedly maintains close ties to an elite group of Iran's security services.
Deutschland Elbmündung

Germany: Chemicals-carrying tanker runs aground on Elbe River 21.01.2019

Authorities have refloated the cargo ship without harming the vessel. With dangerous chemicals on board, some were concerned that the incident could harm humans or the environment.
Deutschland - Asylantenheim - Migration

Germany deports record number of refugees to other EU states 21.01.2019

Most of the asylum-seekers that were deported were sent to Italy. The deportations follow the EU's Dublin III rule, which states that applications must be processed in the first country of arrival.
Eiswettfest des Vereins Eiswette von 1829

German mayor slams all-male charity event for refusing to invite her 21.01.2019

Bremen's Eiswette charity event refused to invite Bremen's substitute mayor because she is a woman. The president of the men's club said "even the pope wouldn't have been invited if he were a woman."
Arif Sagdic Überlebender des NSU-Bombenanschlags Köln 2004

Neo-Nazi attack survivor: 'I won't stay silent' 20.01.2019

Arif Sagdic survived a nail bomb attack perpetrated by NSU right-wing extremist terrorists in 2004, but what he went through in the aftermath was far worse. Now he is spreading awareness so that things will change.
München Bayern Stadtansicht Menschen

Facebook funds AI ethics center in Munich 20.01.2019

For years, scientists have raised concerns about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Facebook said it chose Germany because of its position "at the forefront of the conversation."
Afghanistan Bundeswehrsoldaten im Feldlager Camp Shaheen

Iran denies German army translator spied for Tehran 20.01.2019

Tehran has rejected claims that a Bundeswehr employee arrested last week was passing information to the Islamic Republic. Media reports have suggested the suspect worked for Iranian intelligence for many years.
Berlin Demonstration für Agrarwende

In Berlin 35,000 call for eco-sustainable harvests during Green Week 19.01.2019

Tens of thousands of critics of industrialized farming have converged on Berlin to renew calls for shifts to eco-sustainable harvests. Visiting Berlin for its annual Green Week expo are 70 agriculture ministers.
CSU Parteitag München

Markus Söder officially takes the reins of Bavaria's CSU party 19.01.2019

After over 10 years of leadership under Horst Seehofer, the CSU has elected long-time rival Markus Söder to replace him. It's the end of an era, but Angela Merkel's CDU hopes it will also mark a turnaround in tensions.
Berlin: Museumsinsel an der Spree mit Bodemuseum und Fernsehturm

'Berlin, I Love You' movie trailer scorned in capital city 19.01.2019

A trailer for a new English-language romantic film set in the German capital has caused quite a stir among some critics. Berlin, say the film's protagonists, is a place where people come to "dream" and "fall in love."
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