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Why Germany was key to prisoner swap deal with Russia
Why Germany was key to prisoner swap deal with Russia
The German government's decision to release a convicted Russian murderer was crucial for the major prison swap.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
What Germany paid for the release of US prisoners in Russia
What Germany paid for the release of US prisoners in Russia
Releasing a Russian agent convicted of a brazen murder in Berlin was a difficult decision for Germany.
Russian prisoner swap: Who was released?
Russian prisoner swap: Who was released?
In a historic exchange, 26 prisoners were released in Ankara, Turkey's capital, among them journalist Evan Gershkovich
Berlin train services disrupted, vandalism suspected
Berlin train services disrupted, vandalism suspected
A fire has severely disrupted the rail service between the Berlin's main railway station and the district of Spandau.
Germany: Police stop climate protesters at Hamburg Airport
Germany: Police stop climate protesters at Hamburg Airport
A group of cyclists, who police said planned to blockade the airport over climate change, were intercepted by officers.
Germany joins multinational force monitoring Korean border
Germany joins multinational force monitoring Korean border
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin is commited to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.
Germany's Scholz: Protection of German citizens top priority
Germany's Scholz: Protection of German citizens top priority
The German Chancellor defended the release of FSB hitman Vadim Krasikov in a prisoner swap with Russia: DW's Alex Gerst.
Germany gives up convicted killer Krasikov in prisoner swap
Germany gives up convicted killer Krasikov in prisoner swap
Vadim Krasikov, who assassinated a Georgian man in Berlin in 2021, has been released to Russia. DW's Alex Gerst reports.
Germany participates in Pacific Skies military exercises
Germany participates in Pacific Skies military exercises
Pacific Skies is a training series in the Indo-Pacific held by Western and regional partners.
Germany's Pistorius talks Middle East, Indo-Pacific with DW
Germany's Pistorius talks Middle East, Indo-Pacific with DW
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius spoke to DW about the importance of de-escalation in the Middle East.
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Culture and Society
Wacken Open Air 2024: Annual general meeting of the metal world
Wacken Open Air 2024: Annual general meeting of the metal world
The largest heavy metal festival in the world is a cult event for musicians and more than 80,000 fans.
European Holocaust Remembrance Day for Sinti and Roma
European Holocaust Remembrance Day for Sinti and Roma
Christian Pfeil survived the Nazi genocide, and later experienced racist attacks. He has a warning for society.
Steinmeier begs forgiveness on Warsaw Uprising anniversary
Steinmeier begs forgiveness on Warsaw Uprising anniversary
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier traveled to Poland for commemorations 80 years after the 1944 Warsaw Uprising.
Poland commemorates 80 years since Warsaw Uprising
Poland commemorates 80 years since Warsaw Uprising
The crushed Warsaw Uprising and Nazi war crimes continue to dog Polish-German relations today.
On the Road - Long-Haul Driver Biggi
On the Road - Long-Haul Driver Biggi
Female long-haul truckers are still rare, but we hit the road with one who loves to drive her rig.
UNESCO names Germany's Schwerin Castle a World Heritage Site
UNESCO names Germany's Schwerin Castle a World Heritage Site
It is now one of over 50 places in Germany listed as a World Heritage Site.
Berlin conductor brings classical music to the masses
Berlin conductor brings classical music to the masses
Star German conductor Joana Mallwitz is on a mission to bring classical music to a wider audience.
Rave routs retirement for Germany's oldest DJ
Rave routs retirement for Germany's oldest DJ
Elly Steiner is Germany's oldest DJ. At 76, she's still being booked for techno parties.
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Business
Ugandans still waiting for coffee plantation compensation
Ugandans still waiting for coffee plantation compensation
Over 2,000 Ugandans are still in court about being evicted to make space for a German company's coffee plantation.
Germany: Beer sales down despite Euro 2024 hopes
Germany: Beer sales down despite Euro 2024 hopes
Beer sales sunk across the country in the first half of 2024, even though Germany was hosting a major soccer tournament.
Germany: Climate activists protest at Leipzig/Halle airport
Germany: Climate activists protest at Leipzig/Halle airport
The Last Generation group called on Germany to establish an international treaty to phase out oil, gas and coal.
Will a heat wave in Eastern Europe upset global food supply?
Will a heat wave in Eastern Europe upset global food supply?
In Eastern Europe, heat and water scarcity are causing crop failures and disrupting agricultural supply chains.
Germany's unemployment rises as economic growth stalls
Germany's unemployment rises as economic growth stalls
The number of jobless in Germany came in at over 2 million people in July, coming amid sluggish economic growth.
German inflation edges up to 2.3% in July
German inflation edges up to 2.3% in July
New data showed that consumer prices in Germany increased 2.3% compared to a year ago.
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Science and Environment
Should bulldozers make way for hamsters?
Should bulldozers make way for hamsters?
Germany has strict laws when construction clashes with wildlife. But should we spend millions to protect a few animals?
Earth has already exceeded 2024 annual ecological limits
Earth has already exceeded 2024 annual ecological limits
To continue living the way we do, humanity would need the resources of more than 1 1/2 planets.
Reviving Germany's river landscapes
Reviving Germany's river landscapes
A region in Germany's east has been training local forests to absorb more water.
Pollinating insects we depend on for food production
Pollinating insects we depend on for food production
Bees often get all the credit. But without pollination by other insects as well, supermarket shelves would look empty.
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Travel
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
The Berlin Wall Memorial: Understanding the city's division
Berlins Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße brings the harrowing memories of the Wall's construction in 1961 back to life
Germany shuts key train route for 5 months of renovation
Germany shuts key train route for 5 months of renovation
Deutsche Bahn traffic between Frankfurt and Mannheim is halted until mid-December due to a modernization project.
This is how currywurst was invented
This is how currywurst was invented
Currywurst is the classic Berlin street food. And the story of its creation is at least as good as the sausage itself.
Discovering Berlin's Museum Island
Discovering Berlin's Museum Island
What the 5 outstanding museums on Museum Island have to offer.
Take a tour of Berlin's iconic Olympic Stadium
Take a tour of Berlin's iconic Olympic Stadium
The final for the men's European Football Championship will be held in one of Germany's biggest stadiums. Take a look.
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Sports
German minister signs deal to bid for 2040 Olympics
German minister signs deal to bid for 2040 Olympics
Germany hopes to mark the 50th anniversary of reunification by staging the 2040 Olympic Games.
Olympics: Germany's Michael Jung wins fourth career gold
Olympics: Germany's Michael Jung wins fourth career gold
Germany has finally won its second medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, this time at an equestrian event.
Paris Olympics: Lukas Märtens wins gold, Germany's first
Paris Olympics: Lukas Märtens wins gold, Germany's first
Lukas Märtens has won the gold medal in the men's 400-meter freestyle at the 2024 Paris Summer Games.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Everything you need to know
Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Everything you need to know
Which new sports will be included? And how safe will these Games be? DW gives you the answers to key questions.
Paris 2024: Germany's Olympic flag bearers
Paris 2024: Germany's Olympic flag bearers
Most of Germany's flag bearers have been selected in large part based on their previous Olympic successes.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Modernist Berlin Housing Estates
#DailyDrone: Modernist Berlin Housing Estates
Winfried Brenne is awarded the Karl-Friedrich-Schinkel-Ring by @Kulturerbe_DNK. The architect receives this historic preservation award for the restoration of the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates as well as for his lifetime achievements. The #DailyDrone takes you to Berlin!
#DailyDrone: Former Trade Union School in Bernau
#DailyDrone: Former Trade Union School in Bernau
Another Bauhaus monument can boast UNESCO World Heritage status: the Trade Union School in Bernau!
Fagus works in Alfeld
Fagus works in Alfeld
The Fagus works in Alfeld was designed by famous architect Walter Gropius.
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