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Coronavirus latest: Germany headed for deep recession

The German economy could shrink up to 10%, leading economic institutes have said. Healthwise, the WHO says the European situation is "very concerning." Follow DW for the latest. Go to article

EU fails to agree on coronavirus recovery deal

Dutch Minister Wopke Hoekstra spoke during a video conference with EU finance ministers in The Hague

EU leaders are torn between options to save member states' economies from the fallout of the pandemic. Eurogroup chief Mario Centeno said he is committed to a robust recovery plan.

Who is Dominic Raab, Boris Johnson's stand-in?

Dominic Raab (picture-alliance/empics/V. Jones)

Britain's hospitalized prime minister has appointed his foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, as his deputy. There is no scenario for a long-term arrangement — a political vacuum threatens.

CORONAVIRUS IN GERMANY

Germany’s coronavirus response: Separating fact from fiction

Bonn Altstadt Kirschblüten (picture-alliance/AP Photo/M. Meissner)

Germany’s low COVID-19 mortality rate has been marveled at by the foreign press. As with any news story constantly in flux, many things get lost in translation.

German courts tell Easter churchgoers, not this year

A priest in Achern holds mass with photos of people who cannot attend in person (Reuters/K. Pfaffenbach)

Legal bids by churchgoers to override Germany-wide pandemic bans on gatherings, Easter included, have been dismissed by two courts. Catholic and Protestant heads are urging congregants to stay 'responsibly' in isolation.

What are Germany's new travel restrictions?

Police checking travelers in cars at the German-French border

Germany has imposed border controls to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. But how do they affect travelers en route to Germany? DW explains who is allowed to enter the country — and who isn't.

CORONAVIRUS AROUND THE WORLD

A mask-wearing soldier carrying a gun walks down a street

Is the coronavirus killing press freedom in Africa?

As Africa remains on COVID-19 lockdown, journalists across the continent report having their rights violated by security forces. Cases of physical violence are on the rise. Is corona killing press freedom in Africa?

Self-isolate in Russia or face the consequences

A man walks down a Moscow street wearing a face mask

Almost all over Russia, public life is being restricted in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Those who break the lockdown are punished — even if they are just walking their dogs.

Bihar's healthcare system faces risk of collapse

Indien Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (DW)

The COVID-19 health crisis is putting huge pressure on the already fragile healthcare system in this Indian state. Poor planning, a lack of protective equipment and low public awareness are exacerbating the challenge.

Can Japan's 'soft lockdown' stop COVID-19?

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other cities to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Critics say the measure has come "far too late." Julian Ryall reports from Tokyo.

Is North Korea free of the coronavirus?

Nordkorea: Raketenübungen unter Leitung von Führer Kim Jong Un (Reuters/KCNA)

As the coronavirus crisis rages worldwide, North Korea’s regime has reported zero cases, and instead forges ahead with rocket launches. What is happening behind the borders?

Daily news on COVID-19

Supermarkets are getting more dangerous every day. Immunologist Achim Hörauf says they don't have to.

When using the c-word gets you blacklisted

Some of the world's biggest brands are refusing to put their ads next to content about the coronavirus pandemic. Despite seeing a huge increase in readership, news publishers say they're losing millions of dollars.

Medical students step up to fight COVID-19 in Germany

How bad can it get for the global economy?

How to protect yourself against the coronavirus

COVID-19 takes toll on Germany's health care workers

NEWS REPORTS

First trains leave Wuhan after two-month lockdown 4h ago

People wait for the train at the Hankou Railway Station in Wuhan

Thousands of people flocked into train and bus stations to leave the city. Despite the renewed freedom, schools are still closed and residents are required to keep a tracking application on their smartphones.

EU court orders Poland suspend judge disciplinary panel 3h ago

Protesters hold a EU flag on January 11, 2020 in Warsaw, Poland, during the 'March of a Thousand Robes', a protest against a bill backed by Poland's right-wing government.

Critics say the body would allow the government to investigate and punish judges for their court rulings. The chamber will be suspended until the ECJ determines whether it is sufficiently independent under EU law.

US Navy chief resigns amid captain controversy 12h ago

USA Washington Thomas B. Modly (picture-alliance/Zumapress/SMG)

Thomas Modly resigned as the acting US Navy secretary after facing criticism for firing the captain of an aircraft carrier who appealed for urgent help tackling a coronavirus outbreak.

STORIES & ANALYSIS

A German family posing for a picture from the Ischgl ski resort

Coronavirus coverup: Did Austrian politics and industry collude?

As Austria prepares to ease some lockdown restrictions, the class action lawsuit against authorities in Tyrol is gathering pace. Did officials deliberately keep lucrative ski resorts open despite the outbreak?

Fears grow for Pakistani journalist in Sweden

Fears grow for Pakistani journalist missing in Sweden

Activists and journalists worldwide have criticized the Swedish government for its failure to find Sajid Baloch. The exiled journalist, who reported on Pakistan's human rights violations, had sought asylum in Sweden.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un responds to coronavirus with missiles

Germany’s coronavirus response: Separating fact from fiction

Coronavirus latest: Germany headed for deep recession, report

Coronavirus: Trump warns India of retaliation over 'game-changer' drug

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Campaigning in the age of coronavirus

US President Trump’s approval ratings are the highest they have ever been.

Germany warms up to COVID-19 tracking app

COVID-19 tracking apps are widespread in Asia, prompting Germans to rethink their data privacy laws.

South Africa's Cape Town Stay Home if you can Coronavirus (Reuters/M. Hutchings)

Stay-at-home a major challenge for many Africans

Internet difficulties are making transition to home office a challenge across Africa.

Deutschland Fußball Bundesliga 2019 | Ordner VfB Stuttgart (picture-alliance/Pressefoto Rudel/R. Rudel)

Coronavirus and the Bundesliga’s matchday workers

Little support is being offered to those working for third-party companies during the coronavirus outbreak.

BRIGHT SPOTS AMID THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

Sunrise behind the ring monument of Pömmelte

Who lived near Pömmelte, the 'German Stonehenge'?

Starting in April, an around 4,000-year-old settlement will be excavated to provide insights into Early Bronze Age life. Settlements of this size have not yet been found at the related henges in the British Isles.

Bonn's famous cherry blossoms are here!

In our cherry blossom gallery you can enjoy the international tourist attraction on your couch — virus-free.

Pianist Igor Levit performing in Bellevue Palace (picture-alliance/dpa/Bundespresseamt/J. Denzel)

Productive Solitude – Artists in the Corona crisis

Isolation has long inspired artistic creativity: From contemporaries like Ai Weiwei and Igor Levit to nineteenth century literati like Victor Hugo and Alexander Pushkin, lockdowns have long inspired great art.