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Greece hopes for better times as it exits bailout program

From now on Greece will manage without an EU safety net. After eight years of aid, the financially troubled country appears to be on the road to recovery. Yannis Papadimitriou reports. Go to article

Stricken Venezuela takes drastic economic steps 1h ago

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro (picture-alliance/Photoshot/Miraflores Press)

The Venezuelan economy is in freefall, crippled by a currency crisis that has seen inflation soar to farcical levels. The country’s populist government introduces measures on Monday aimed at halting the collapse.

Uri Avnery: Death of an untiring peace activist

Uri Avnery fought for decades for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. This wish was not fulfilled in his lifetime. He has now died, aged 94.

Turkey removes journalist Tolu's travel ban 7h ago

German journalist Mesale Tolu (Reuters/O.Orsal)

Mesale Tolu is now free to leave Turkey, but the trial against her will continue. Her husband must remain in the country to face similar charges.

US Embassy in Turkey targeted by gunfire 3h ago

The United States Embassy in Ankara (picture-alliance/NurPhoto/D. Cupolo)

The US embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara has been target by gunfire. Several gunshots were reportedly fired from a vehicle, smashing a window.

SPD's Andrea Nahles says Germany may give aid to Turkey 8h ago

Ahead of Turkish President Erdogan's trip to Germany in September, the SPD's Andrea Nahles has said German aid is a possibility. It comes as tensions between the US and Turkey rise over the house arrest of a US pastor.

Italy threatens to return migrants to Libya 15h ago

The Diciotti ship of the Italian Coast Guard, (picture-alliance/AP Photo/I. Petyx)

The threat comes amid a standoff with Malta over the fate of 177 migrants rescued by Italy in Maltese waters. Returning migrants to an "unsafe" Libya could pose legal troubles for Rome.

Newborn baby found abandoned in Munich 58m ago

Hand of baby (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Burgi)

A newborn baby boy has been found in bushes in the southern German city of Munich. Police say that the child is well, considering the circumstances.

Spain: Police in Barcelona shoot knife attacker 46m ago

Catalan police officers in Barcelona (picture-alliance/AP Photo/E. Morenatti)

The Catalan Mossos force said a man was killed at a police station. The incident took place just after Barcelona had marked the first anniversary of the terrorist attack in Las Ramblas boulevard.

Paris fire severely injures five children 10h ago

Firefighters brought the blaze under control but five children were left in a life threatening condition

Less than a month after a mother and her three children died in a fire, a hundred firefighters tackled another blaze in the same Parisian suburb of Aubervilliers. The cause of the apartment fire is not yet known.

Cruise ship tourist survives 10 hours in water 9h ago

Shortly before midnight a woman fell from the Norwegian Star cruise liner into Croatian waters. But she managed to survive until rescuers found her the next morning, 10 hours later.

Australia ditches greenhouse gas target plans

Malcolm Turnbull (picture-alliance/M.Tsikas)

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's decision to drop the emissions target has been seen as an attempt to keep his job. It comes as some lawmakers are urging another minister to challenge the leadership.

Former CIA boss mulls lawsuit against Trump 15h ago

Then CIA Director John Brennan speaks during a press conference in 2014, flanked by the flags of the US and CIA.

Former CIA director John Brennan accused President Donald Trump of abusing his presidential authority. Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance last week in response to Brennan's criticism of the president.

When Warsaw Pact troops ended Prague's Spring 17h ago

Prague resident carrying a Czechoslovakian flag attempt to stop a Soviet tank in downtown Prague (AP)

In 1968, Soviet troops marched into Czechoslovakia, ending the brief, exuberant Prague Spring. The legacy of the invasion is evident in the modern-day Czech Republic — one need look no further than the prime minister.

Are we seeing the end of the You economy? 2h ago

Uber smartphone app (picture-alliance/Kyodo)

New York has tightened its regulation of ride-hailing services such as Uber and other competitors. What will that mean for the so-called You economy? DW correspondent Anne Schwedt is looking for answers.

Hunger-striking Russian activist hospitalized 20h ago

Sergei Udaltsov at a pension reform protest (picture-alliance/dpa/M. Voskresenskiy)

The far-left Kremlin critic, serving a one-month sentence for illegal protesting, has been taken to a Moscow hospital. Sergei Udaltsov spent many years in jail for his opposition towards Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Opinion: Greece's second chance 6h ago

As internationally imposed austerity ends, Tuesday marks the start of a new experiment, DW's Bernd Riegert writes.

Berlin station turns to atonal tunes to deter drug users

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Orangutan Dora's path home 17.08.2018

At jungle school, orphaned orangutan Dora is learning to climb trees and find food. But will she graduate to the wild?

Is Greece's economy strong enough?

Greece will exit its stability program on Monday. How has the Greek economy developed since austerity was imposed in 2010? And is Greece prepared to meet the budgetary targets? A data analysis provides answers.

Genoa bridge collapse: Last three bodies found

The bodies of a family of three, an Italian-Jamaican couple and their daughter, were found in their badly crushed car. The Morandi Bridge collapsed on Tuesday, killing 43 people.

A pug stands at the 9th International Pug Meeting

Berlin pug race crowns triple victor

Emma has been described as the Usain Bolt of pugs, or even the FC Bayern. All we know is this bundle of cuteness can run.

Cyclist on bike path in Münster (picture-alliance/dpa/F. Gentsch)

Cycling: What Berlin can learn from Münster

Berlin may be the biggest, hippest city in Germany, but where cycling is concerned, the much smaller university city of Münster is the real metropolis. DW's Jefferson Chase went there to pick up tips on ecomobility.

Germany lacks plan in case of alien contact

Germany has no protocol to follow in the event of contact with life from outer space. Research has shown that if aliens did show up on Earth, humans would actually be happy to meet them.

A platform of the Hermannstrasse station

Berlin station uses tunes to deter drug users

The German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has got a new plan for getting people in Berlin not to use drugs at one of its busiest stations: atonal music. But local residents are unimpressed by the experiment.