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The European Union and revolutionary national flags fly after a speech by Peter Magyar

End of the Orban era: Hungary and Europe breathe again

PoliticsApril 13, 2026
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April 14, 2026

Spanish PM Sanchez' wife charged with corruption

April 13, 2026

UK finds attack on Taylor Swift-themed class 'preventable'

April 13, 2026

Hungary's Magyar outlines policy in first news conference

April 13, 2026

France: Ex-Lafarge CEO jailed for funding Syrian jihadists

April 13, 2026

Pope Leo: I am not afraid of Trump administration

April 12, 2026

Zelenskyy, Putin mark Easter amid truce breach allegations

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A closer look

Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, an escalation of a conflict that began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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What could come after a rules-based world order?

What could come after a rules-based world order?

After World War II, the West set up a rules-based order. An era that might be over. What could come next?
PoliticsApril 12, 2026
A guard stands in a passage of the notorious Butyrka Prison in Moscow, Russia, on December 4, 2013

Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons

Ukrainian civilians abducted, tortured in Russian prisons

Families have been fighting for their loved ones to be released, some for more than a decade.
PoliticsApril 11, 2026
A person walks past the bombed out remains of a home in Odesa, Ukraine, on April 11, 2026

Ukraine: Attacks continue as Orthodox Easter ceasefire nears

Ukraine: Attacks continue as Orthodox Easter ceasefire nears

Three Ukrainians were killed overnight and dozens injured in drone attacks on Odesa, Poltava and Sumy.
ConflictsApril 11, 2026
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Reports & Analysis

Celebration outside the parliament building following Orban's ouster

EU applauds Hungary’s election result

EU applauds Hungary’s election result

Brussels is watching closely as Peter Magyar prepares to take office. What can the EU expect from the new leader?
PoliticsApril 13, 2026
Peter Magyar waving a Hungarian flag

Change of guard in Hungary as Magyar ousts Orban

Change of guard in Hungary as Magyar ousts Orban

Peter Magyar's center-right opposition party Tisza won a landslide victory over longtime Prime Minister Victor Orban.
PoliticsApril 13, 202602:37 min
The Albanian flag with banknotes superimposed on top of it held by a hand

How long will cash be king in the Western Balkans?

How long will cash be king in the Western Balkans?

Cash still dominates in the Western Balkans. Albania's first online bank aims to change that.
BusinessApril 13, 202603:24 min
Peter Magyar, man in suit and tie waving Hungarian flag

Hungary: Peter Magyar's election win heralds thaw in EU ties

Hungary: Peter Magyar's election win heralds thaw in EU ties

Hungarian voters have chosen the pro-EU course of Peter Magyar, ending 16 years of rule by Russia-friendly Viktor Orban.
PoliticsApril 13, 2026
Ungarn Budapest 2026 | Parlamentswahl | Oppositionsführer Peter Magyar nach Schließung der Wahllokale

Hungary's Magyar 'optimistic but cautious' as votes counted

Hungary's Magyar 'optimistic but cautious' as votes counted

Early results suggest opposition leader Peter Magyar could unseat prime minister Viktor Orban in Hungary's election.
PoliticsApril 12, 202600:33 min
Niederlande Amsterdam 2026 | Wahlkampagne "Stem op een Vrouw" vor den Kommunalwahlen

Boosting women's role in politics, Dutch-style

Boosting women's role in politics, Dutch-style

A Dutch initiative promotes smart voting to tackle women's political underrepresentation — here's how it works.
PoliticsApril 12, 2026
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Germany

Alojzy Maciak (98) from Poland, supported by two companions

Germany's Buchenwald: Remembering Nazi atrocities

Buchenwald was one of the largest Nazi concentration camps. The commemoration of its liberation was marred by protests.
PoliticsApril 13, 2026
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Poland

A number of colored condoms in their wrappers.

Backlash against sex ed threatens Poland's health curriculum

Supporters say the subject prepares young people for life; conservatives fear that it will lead children astray.
EducationMarch 18, 2026
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Russian Federation

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Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the Memorial human rights organization as "extremist."
PoliticsApril 11, 2026
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Ukraine

A man in full combat gear holding a large gun walks across an empty street lined with trees.

Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter truce

Putin proposes a 32‑hour Easter truce in Ukraine, but last year's failed ceasefire leaves many in Kyiv doubtful.
ConflictsApril 10, 202602:00 min
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France

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How to make delightfully fluffy chocolate mousse

Despite having only a few ingredients, there's plenty that can go wrong with this delightful dessert.
LifestyleMarch 31, 202604:30 min
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Netherlands

Drone footage shows fields of blooming, colorful flower bulbs

Netherlands in grip of tulip fever

Every year, millions of visitors flock to the Keukenhof to admire the most quintessentially Dutch of all flowers.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 12, 20268 images
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Belgium

A man from the Jewish community in Antwerp speaks in an interview with DW about the increasing number of antisemitic attacks in the Belgian city of Antwerp

Belgian Jewish community decries rise in antisemitic attacks

In Antwerp, members of one of the largest Jewish communities in the Europe say tensions are affecting their daily life.
ReligionMarch 28, 202603:51 min
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Italy

A portion of cuoppo napoletano is held up in a pointed brown paper cone. In the background, a lively and colorful street in Naples can be seen.

Cuoppo Napoletano: Naples's answer to fish & chips

This popular street food from Naples combines seafood, vegetables and arancini served in a cone.
LifestyleMarch 23, 202604:18 min
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Spain

A church with several towers and a construction crane over one of them

Spain: Sagrada Familia final repairs spark housing fears

Barcelona residents living near Sagrada Familia fear plans for a park next to the iconic church could force them out.
HistoryApril 12, 202606:57 min
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United Kingdom

Several men and women wearning high-visibility vests standing at a street corner in London

How safe is London really?

Right‑wing populists depict London as violent but a nighttime tour questions if those alarmist claims reflect reality.
SocietyApril 3, 202604:58 min
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Germany’s favourite street food: The Döner

Why Germans love döner kebabs, a perfect day in Nice, and what to know about afternoon tea.
April 10, 202626:04 min
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In the spotlight

People walk through a small town market in Berehove, Ukraine, in March 2024

Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines

About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. What does the future hold for this minority?
PoliticsApril 8, 2026
A close up of a hand wearing a glove and holding a thermometer is paired with a close up of a tiger mosquito

Asian tiger mosquito fuels disease spread in Europe

As the insect moves north, health authorities warn of rising chikungunya outbreak risks.
ScienceApril 7, 202605:13 min
A cat walks in front of an empty bench in a square in Spain.

A tiny Spanish village fighting depopulation

The village of Arenillas in northwestern Spain is so desperate for a craftsperson that the job comes with free housing.
SocietyApril 7, 202602:02 min
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Specials & Events

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.
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Living

Rumänien Bukarest 2026 | Virtuelle Künstlerin Lolita Cercel im Pseudo-Interview mit DW

Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success.
SocietyApril 7, 2026
The photo shows a lively group activity in an elegant, bright room with ornate white walls and decorative columns. People are seated on red chairs arranged in rows, and many appear joyful and engaged. One person lifts both arms enthusiastically, while others laugh or smile. Several participants hold papers or folders, suggesting a workshop, group session, or interactive event. The overall atmosphere feels warm, energetic and communal.

Singing against dementia at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw

A choir in the Netherlands' premier concert hall helps people with dementia lift their spirits through song.
MusicApril 1, 202602:21 min
Three people in trekking clothes and backpacks walk along a grass-covered trail of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Making the most of Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage

DW joins pilgrims and shares useful hiking tips for walking Spain's Camino de Santiago.
LifestyleMarch 29, 202605:15 min