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Hiking, which ranges from leisurely strolls to extreme hikes, is a global phenomenon and big business.

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A shot of mount Fuji with a pink hue

Japan: Mount Fuji plans to limit climbing this summer

Japan: Mount Fuji plans to limit climbing this summer

Japan's iconic mountain has seen trash problems and more injuries among inexperienced and poorly equipped climbers.
SocietyJanuary 20, 2024
Two people walking under a tree in autumnal Germany

Germany's finest autumn hikes

Germany's finest autumn hikes

The colors of fall foliage draw many people to explore Germany's great outdoors. There are plenty of options to enjoy.
TravelOctober 31, 202310 images
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Is Spain's minimum wage hike a success?

Is Spain's minimum wage hike a success?

Spain has raised its minimum wage and put a cap on energy prices. But is it enough?
BusinessSeptember 6, 202303:56 min
Flowers blooming with a mountain in the background in Tirol, Austria.

Crossing the Alps: An adventure report

Crossing the Alps: An adventure report

DW travel reporter Benjamin Restle crossed the Alps. In the mountains, the consequences of climate change are tangible.
TravelAugust 4, 2023
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German discounter hikes prices to reflect environmental cost

German discounter hikes prices to reflect environmental cost

German discount chain Penny is raising prices of some products to factor in environmental and climate change impact.
BusinessAugust 4, 202302:43 min
Hiker overlooking Lake Gjende in Norway

Europe's most beautiful natural landscapes

Europe's most beautiful natural landscapes

Craving a holiday in the great outdoors? We've picked out some of the best spots in Europe to explore and unwind.
TravelJuly 28, 202310 images
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A plain clothes police officer attempts to detain an activist, amid teargas, during a protest

Kenya's planned tax hikes spark anger

Kenyans squeezed by a cost-of-living crisis are enraged by the government's plans to raise taxes.
PoliticsJune 9, 2023
Somali journalists wear body armor and helmets

Africa sees hike in detentions, arrests of journalists

Press freedom in Africa has suffered in 2021 due to growing authoritarianism and insecurity, especially in East Africa.
Human RightsDecember 21, 2021
Protesters' flags flying at the power station in Grafenrheinfeld

Will Germans change their minds about nuclear power?

Energy prices are rising, and Germany's neighbors are building new nuclear reactors.
SocietyOctober 25, 2021
Two hikers with rucksacks on a forest path, seen from the back

Tips for a nature-safe vacation

How to hike, camp or stroll along the beach without spoiling the view.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 20, 2021
Eifel | Flooding |A split photo of a building before and after the flooding

Germany flood cripples tourism

Villages in Germany's Eifel region are still reeling in the aftermath of the floods.
TravelAugust 6, 2021