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Germany's Iran war lessons after 100 days
Germany's Iran war lessons after 100 days
After the first 100 days of the Iran war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has changed his stance drastically.
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Politics
Iran war piles pressure on Germany
Iran war piles pressure on Germany
Germans reflect on the economic impact of the Iran war, and the rise of the far-right.
German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules
German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules
The ECJ has said rejected asylum-seekers must be given more than just the bare minimum. But will relief be short-lived?
Germany's UN defeat: What went wrong?
Germany's UN defeat: What went wrong?
The loss of a seat on the UN Security Council is the most severe foreign policy defeat yet for the coalition government.
How Germany's law protects rapists
How Germany's law protects rapists
A new sexual assault case has once again brought Germany’s statute of limitations for rape into the public debate.
Germany: Lufthansa plane suffers nose gear collapse
Germany: Lufthansa plane suffers nose gear collapse
Several Lufthansa crew members were injured after the front wheel of a parked jumbo jet collapsed at Frankfurt Airport.
Germany news: Number of millionaires is growing, study shows
Germany news: Number of millionaires is growing, study shows
Around 1.78 million people in Germany were classified as high-net-worth individuals in 2025. DW has the latest.
Germany news: Naturalizations reach record high in 2025
Germany news: Naturalizations reach record high in 2025
Naturalizations hit a new record. And Germany's trying for a UN Security Council seat. DW has all the news from Germany.
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
Fifteen of the 193 UN member states sit on the UN Security Council.
Germany news: Poverty rises to new high, charity group says
Germany news: Poverty rises to new high, charity group says
Poverty in Germany appears to be rising, with one charity group warning of a "crisis-like situation." DW has more.
Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey
Most new German citizens keep original nationality: survey
Applications for German citizenship grew in 2024 after the government changed the rules to allow dual citizenship.
Skip next section Culture and Society
Culture and Society
Why businesses are offering 'Quiet Hour'
Why businesses are offering 'Quiet Hour'
More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities.
Germany sees record number of discrimination claims in 2025
Germany sees record number of discrimination claims in 2025
The anti-discrimination commissioner has said government resources and funding are severely lacking to tackle the issue.
Why Yad Vashem is coming to Germany
Why Yad Vashem is coming to Germany
Never forget the Holocaust: Yad Vashem wants people beyond Israel to remember too.
Wim Wenders withdraws film with disputed child nude scene
Wim Wenders withdraws film with disputed child nude scene
Nastassja Kinski asked the director to remove a scene from "The Wrong Move," in which she appeared topless at age 13.
German hotel apologizes for 'no Jews allowed' message
German hotel apologizes for 'no Jews allowed' message
A Bavarian hotel has apologized after rejecting a booking by an Israeli telling them that "there are no Jews allowed."
€10M gift for social housing
€10M gift for social housing
In Munich, an 89-year-old has donated land worth €10m for affordable housing.
Hindu life in Germany: Inside Berlin's newest Hindu temple
Hindu life in Germany: Inside Berlin's newest Hindu temple
Follow a student living in Berlin as she helps open Germany's largest Hindu temple.
The Fuggers: Money, power and intrigue in the Middle Ages
The Fuggers: Money, power and intrigue in the Middle Ages
Jakob Fugger influenced world politics and was a brilliant networker — 500 years ago in Augsburg, Bavaria.
Baden-Württemberg restricts smoking in public spaces
Baden-Württemberg restricts smoking in public spaces
Baden-Württemberg expands restrictions on smoking in public spaces like outdoor swimming pools, theme parks and zoos.
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Business
Securing the future of German entrepreneurship
Securing the future of German entrepreneurship
Germany is good at developing cutting-edge technologies, but how can it keep creative startups from leaving the country?
Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
Who owns the billions in Germany's dormant bank accounts?
With heirs unaware and no central register, banks and politicians are debating who should ultimately control the money.
When using power pays money
When using power pays money
Europe is regularly dealing with negative electricity costs. It could mean you get paid when you charge your car.
Germany signs Canadian LNG deal to cut energy risks
Germany signs Canadian LNG deal to cut energy risks
Germany and Canada move toward a major LNG deal as both seek stronger ties amid uncertainty in Washington.
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
Germany eyes heat pumps as Iran war drives energy costs up
The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany.
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Science and Environment
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn't get the memo
DNA had one rule. Bacteria didn't get the memo
Every cell in the body copies DNA the same way. A bacterial protein just did something scientists had never seen before.
German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
German town prints its own cash to cut CO2 emissions
It started as a school project in a remote Bavarian region. Now, the "Chiemgauer" currency helps cut local emissions.
Protests temporarily close one of Europe's key Alpine routes
Protests temporarily close one of Europe's key Alpine routes
Locals say traffic on the Brenner route is out of control and is severely impacting quality of life.
Experts: Germany's progress on climate goals insufficient
Experts: Germany's progress on climate goals insufficient
The Council of Experts on Climate Change says Germany has both accomplished and failed to meet its climate goals.
Pigeons navigate using magnetic sensors in livers — study
Pigeons navigate using magnetic sensors in livers — study
A research team in Germany thinks it has identified how pigeons use magnetic fields to navigate with reduced visibility.
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been found in waterways almost everywhere in the world, fueling antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
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Travel
Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry
Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry
Cologne Cathedral has laid out its plans to charge tourist visitors, starting next month. They will be asked to pay €12.
Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?
Is Dresden as impressive as social media makes it out to be?
Is the German city of Dresden really as beautiful as Instagram makes it out to be? We check it out.
Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need
Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need
Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept led to commitment.
Tips for women traveling alone in Germany
Tips for women traveling alone in Germany
Our reporter explores safe, stress-free solutions for female travelers in Germany.
US-Israel war on Iran could end Middle East tourism boom
US-Israel war on Iran could end Middle East tourism boom
The US-Israeli war and Iran's retaliatory strikes could reverse the tourism growth on the Arabian Peninsula.
Cologne Cathedral to start charging admission fee
Cologne Cathedral to start charging admission fee
The cathedral attracts some 6.6 million visitors annually.
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Sports
Germany won't win World Cup, fans think
Germany won't win World Cup, fans think
Most Germans do not believe that the national team will become world champions. DW has more.
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Young German talents impress in World Cup tune-up vs Finland
Deniz Undav and Lennart Karl delivered strong performances in Germany's last home game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Is 'nation-hopping' ruining German youth football?
Is 'nation-hopping' ruining German youth football?
Many young German footballers are choosing other countries over Germany. DFB Director Andreas Rettig wants change.
The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
The German gym fighting the far right with MMA
The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. A gym in eastern Germany is fighting back.
Enhanced Games: Gkolomeev 'breaks' record in 50m freestyle
Enhanced Games: Gkolomeev 'breaks' record in 50m freestyle
The global swimming body has condemned the event as a "circus, built on short-cuts."
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: St. Michael's Church, Hamburg
#DailyDrone: St. Michael's Church, Hamburg
Hamburg from above: Off to the "Michel!" The #DailyDrone flies to the best known church in the Hanseatic City.
#DailyDrone: Binnenalster
#DailyDrone: Binnenalster
A bird's eye view of Hamburg: The #DailyDrone flies along the "Binnenalster!"
#DailyDrone: Chilehaus
#DailyDrone: Chilehaus
A bird's eye view of Hamburg: Fly with the #DailyDrone to the "Chilehaus", a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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