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German far-right coup plot trial to begin
German far-right coup plot trial to begin
The first of three trials dealing with a coup attempt of a far-right network of "Reichsbürger" is set to begin.
Skip next section Politics
Politics
German army captain faces Russia espionage charges
German army captain faces Russia espionage charges
He was arrested last August and is accused of seeking contact with Russian officials on his own initiative.
Germany's 'Reichsbürger' movement
Germany's 'Reichsbürger' movement
Reichsbürger denotes a loosely connected group of Germans who reject the modern German state and its structure.
Germany's Scholz calls for more Ukraine air defense
Germany's Scholz calls for more Ukraine air defense
Olaf Scholz called on European allies to "look at their stocks" provide more air defense systems to Ukraine.
Germany: Berlin police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp
Germany: Berlin police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp
Protesters outside Germany's Chancellery building had been demanding an end to German weapons shipments to Israel.
German ministers quizzed over nuclear phase out 'deception'
German ministers quizzed over nuclear phase out 'deception'
A political magazine alleged that the benefits of extending the life of Germany's nuclear power plants were played down.
Russia: Navalny-linked journalists arrested over 'extremism'
Russia: Navalny-linked journalists arrested over 'extremism'
Two Russian journalists have been accused of working for a group founded by the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
Hungary's Orban decries 'progressive world spirit' at CPAC
Hungary's Orban decries 'progressive world spirit' at CPAC
Hungary's prime minister used the Conservative Political Action Conference to reiterate his right-wing views and vision.
Germany: 1,200 rescuers search for missing 6-year-old
Germany: 1,200 rescuers search for missing 6-year-old
Police, soldiers, firefighters and volunteers are all taking part in the search for a missing boy in northern Germany.
Germany, France agree on new tank deal
Germany, France agree on new tank deal
A Franco-German armaments agreement calls for developing a new tank to replace Germany's Leopard 2 and France's Leclerc.
Germans have positive view of the state, survey finds
Germans have positive view of the state, survey finds
Germans see the role of the state more positively than in the past, but they remain wary of too much interference.
Germany's AfD party hit with spy scandal
Germany's AfD party hit with spy scandal
An aide to far-right German member of the European Parliament Maximilian Krah is accused of spying for China.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Berlin plans two monuments to migrants
Berlin plans two monuments to migrants
The German capital is planning to mark the achievements of migrants in former West and East Berlin.
How do Germans behave when they're ill?
How do Germans behave when they're ill?
A new episode of the "Average German": How do they behave when they are ill?
How are foreign doctors faring in Germany?
How are foreign doctors faring in Germany?
Germany is welcoming an increasing number of foreign doctors. But what challenges and opportunities await them?
Germany: One in five older women faces poverty
Germany: One in five older women faces poverty
Doing the unpaid work of caring for family members often leaves older women financially worse off than older men.
German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party
German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party
With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."
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Business
German industry under increasing pressure from China
German industry under increasing pressure from China
German firms are coming increasingly under pressure from Chinese rivals. Jun Yan reports from the Hannover trade fair.
Decoding China: Competing for control over digital future
Decoding China: Competing for control over digital future
At this year's Hannover Messe, it's clear that major industrial innovations are no longer possible without China.
Not enough charging points for electric cars in EU: ACEA
Not enough charging points for electric cars in EU: ACEA
Carmakers say that charging stations are rolling out too slowly and that 8.8 million are required by 2030.
Spain busts counterfeit ring behind fake euro coins
Spain busts counterfeit ring behind fake euro coins
The counterfeiters allegedly put forged coins into circulation throughout the EU. So how can you tell if a coin is real?
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Science and Environment
The exoskeleton – high tech help with lifting
The exoskeleton – high tech help with lifting
Exoskeletons are designed to make lifting easier and protect the back. Testing is already underway.
AI's role in life & death decisions
AI's role in life & death decisions
Should AI in health care make life-or-death decisions? Here are the pros and cons of so-called AI triage systems.
What is Bitcoin halving?
What is Bitcoin halving?
Artificial scarcity should make Bitcoin more valuable and more environmentally friendly.
German minister calls on 'superrich' to pay for climate
German minister calls on 'superrich' to pay for climate
Germany has joined calls by Brazil to tax the world's superrich to pay for climate protection.
Germany's Autobahn — finally time for a speed limit?
Germany's Autobahn — finally time for a speed limit?
The majority of Germans want a speed limit, as do environmental groups. Can they convince those opposed to one?
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Travel
Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg
Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg
This southern German picture-book city is famous for its well preserved medieval old town.
Are climate-neutral flights a realistic scenario?
Are climate-neutral flights a realistic scenario?
The aviation industry must drastically reduce its emissions in the coming years. But it still faces many hurdles.
Traveling from Berlin to Helsinki — without using a plane
Traveling from Berlin to Helsinki — without using a plane
How easy is it to avoid taking a plane? DW reporter Benjamin Bathke traveled 36 hours to find out.
World Heritage Site: A look at Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace
World Heritage Site: A look at Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace
The renowned summer residence of Prussian King Frederick the Great is known as a rococo masterpiece.
Iconic European cities: Berlin
Iconic European cities: Berlin
DW's travel guide to the capital city of Germany brings you insider tips and a list of what not to miss.
Full of history and mystery: Drachenburg Castle
Full of history and mystery: Drachenburg Castle
Drachenburg in western Germany looks just like a fairy-tale castle. But a dark history lurks behind its walls.
10 reasons to love Bremen
10 reasons to love Bremen
Bremen, Germany's smallest state, is all about Hanseatic traditions and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Skip next section Sports
Sports
The Champions League's greatest rivalry: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
The Champions League's greatest rivalry: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid has proven to be Europe's greatest rivalry. Here are its greatest moments.
Olympic flame sets sail for France
Olympic flame sets sail for France
The flame that will symbolically preside over the 2024 Olympics in Paris is underway to France — by sea.
Everest climbing season with new rules and question marks
Everest climbing season with new rules and question marks
As the 2024 Everest season starts, climate change is increasing risks and causing new and unexpected problems.
Cruciate ligament rupture: all you need to know
Cruciate ligament rupture: all you need to know
Cruciate ligament injuries are common, but how is the injury treated, how long does it last and can you return?
Franz Beckenbauer to be honored with bronze statue
Franz Beckenbauer to be honored with bronze statue
The statue of legendary German soccer player "Kaiser" Franz Beckenbauer will be erected in his hometown of Munich.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Wittenberge
#DailyDrone: Wittenberge
Our drone heads to Wittenberge in Brandenburg.
#DailyDrone: Jetty "Nedwighafen"
#DailyDrone: Jetty "Nedwighafen"
Brandenburg from above: A drone flight to the jetty in Wittenberge.
#DailyDrone: Old Oil Mill, Wittenberge
#DailyDrone: Old Oil Mill, Wittenberge
Delicious cuisine in an industrial monument: A bird's-eye view of the Old Oil Mill in Wittenberge.
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