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The Rhein River near Cologne, Germany
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Rhine River

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The Rhine is Germany's longest river. It has been an important transportation link between the north and south of Europe for thousands of years.

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The alluring legend of the Rhine River's Loreley

The alluring legend of the Rhine River's Loreley

The Loreley is a popular motif along the Rhine River, but also has sex appeal. What is her saga?
HistoryApril 25, 2023
A person dressed in a lavish clown costume during Carnival in Brazil.

Carnival around the world: From Rio to the Rhine

Carnival around the world: From Rio to the Rhine

People are unpacking their costumes and getting ready to party — not just in Germany, but the world over.
TravelFebruary 17, 202310 images
Police in protective gear detain a man who has his head covered

German police foil suspected chemical attack

German police foil suspected chemical attack

Police and prosecutors suspect an Iranian national of preparing an "Islamist-motivated attack" using ricin and cyanide.
CrimeJanuary 8, 202301:58 min
Low water levels in the Rhine river near the Mäuseturm in Bingen

Plans to 'deepen' Rhine river hit resistance

Plans to 'deepen' Rhine river hit resistance

Water levels on the river typically drop later in fall with knock-on effects for trade and industry.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 7, 2022
Athletes cheer during Artistic Gymnastics competition during Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

The Special Olympics and the right to participate

The Special Olympics and the right to participate

The Special Olympics may not be as well-known as the Olympic Games, but they are no less important.
SportsSeptember 23, 2022
Pawnbroker Nikolaus Bode standing in his shop next to cases filled with jewelry and other items

Pawnbrokers win out amid growing crisis

Pawnbrokers win out amid growing crisis

Prices are rising in Germany. And as they do, more Germans are turning to their local pawnbroker to make ends meet.
BusinessSeptember 17, 2022
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In the spotlight

Wildflowers and trees growing outside Andernach's castle ruins

Germany's pioneer 'edible city' on the Rhine

Andernach is hoping to change the way locals think about food by creating edible gardens anyone can harvest.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 2, 2022
An overturned car lying among debris in a flood river

Germany's flood disaster management is the next tragedy

Those affected by last year's floods are still struggling with the trauma and the consequences of political failure.
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Christoph Strack
Commentary
PoliticsJuly 14, 2022
Elderly woman casting her ballot

What's behind the low voter turnout in Germany?

Are Germans fed up with politics in general? A dramatic drop in voter turnout has set off alarm bells.
PoliticsMay 25, 2022
ballpoint pens with party logos

Germany's major election year 2022

The high-flying SPD wants to consolidate their power, the conservative CDU needs to win back lost voters.
PoliticsJanuary 4, 2022