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Germany: Olaf Scholz to be nominated as SPD candidate
Germany: Olaf Scholz to be nominated as SPD candidate
Chancellor Olaf Scholz will run for a second term as the SPD's lead candidate after Boris Pistorius withdraws.
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Politics
Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector
Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector
Germany is forging ahead with a plan to slash the number of hospitals and digitalize bureaucracy.
Germany's largest refugee shelter
Germany's largest refugee shelter
A growing number of complaints at a refugee center in Tegel—including poor hygiene and bad food.
Germany: SPD's Pistorius says he will not run for chancellor
Germany: SPD's Pistorius says he will not run for chancellor
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said he has no desire to run for chancellor, and would be supporting Olaf Scholz.
Germany: How three old men hope to save the Left Party
Germany: How three old men hope to save the Left Party
The Left Party is banking on a trio of old men to get it reelected to parliament in February.
EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver's seat
EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver's seat
The path looks clear for the new top brass of the EU executive branch, with the center-right EPP poised to dominate.
Russia arrests German citizen on sabotage charges
Russia arrests German citizen on sabotage charges
Russia's Federal Security Service arrested a German man it claims was involved in organizing "acts of sabotage."
Russia denies cutting Baltic Sea cables as tensions rise
Russia denies cutting Baltic Sea cables as tensions rise
Over the weekend two cables in the Baltic Sea were cut, with European governments suspecting foul play.
Germany warns of sabotage after cables cut
Germany warns of sabotage after cables cut
The severing of two communications cables in the Baltic Sea may be a case of hybrid warfare, the defense minister says.
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Culture and Society
German films that made it to the Oscars
German films that made it to the Oscars
Several German films have been nominated for a best international film Oscar — but only four have won.
Activists meet to reflect on 1884 Berlin Conference
Activists meet to reflect on 1884 Berlin Conference
"Colonialism has not entered the memory culture in Europe or in Germany," the Dekoloniale Festival director told DW.
Must-have German household items
Must-have German household items
Some basic and perhaps quirky domestic items are essential for a good start to a new home in Germany.
Merkel recalls childhood, Putin, and Trump in new memoir
Merkel recalls childhood, Putin, and Trump in new memoir
Excerpts from Merkel's soon-to-be-published autobiography cover everything from growing up in a dictatorship to Ukraine.
Germany: Inveterate Holocaust denier Haverbeck dies at 96
Germany: Inveterate Holocaust denier Haverbeck dies at 96
Ursula Haverbeck, who was repeatedly convicted for denying the facts of the Holocaust, has died.
A brief history of the toilet
A brief history of the toilet
World Toilet Day on November 19 aims to raise awareness on the importance of safe sanitation.
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Business
German economy grows slower than expected in third quarter
German economy grows slower than expected in third quarter
According to preliminary data from the federal statistics office, the economy grew only 0.1%
VW talks: German union demands deal before Christmas
VW talks: German union demands deal before Christmas
Volkswagen has threatened plant closures and layoffs in a bid to reduce labor costs.
Ford looking to cut thousands of jobs in Europe
Ford looking to cut thousands of jobs in Europe
Most of the jobs Ford intends to cut will be in Germany with some 2,900 layoffs expected amid a slump in sales.
Pioneering e-tractors for farms
Pioneering e-tractors for farms
Tadus, company in Bavaria, has started making quiet, clean, efficient e-tractors for farms.
VW workers offer pay cut, threaten strike over crisis
VW workers offer pay cut, threaten strike over crisis
German auto giant Volkswagen has said it aims to cut billions from its budget amidst a financial crisis at the company.
Is Germany still importing Russian gas?
Is Germany still importing Russian gas?
Germany reportedly ordered an LNG terminal operator to reject a Russian LNG shipment. But that's not the whole story.
Germany: Police remove Tesla protesters from forest camp
Germany: Police remove Tesla protesters from forest camp
Authorities say those protesting the US carmaker's expansion can return after the area is combed for WWII bombs.
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Science and Environment
How do we know other planetary systems are out there?
How do we know other planetary systems are out there?
How do we detect exoplanetary systems? A viewer question sent in by Wayne K. in the US.
Fat cell memories: Why it's hard to maintain healthy weight
Fat cell memories: Why it's hard to maintain healthy weight
Research suggests that fat cells "remember" past obesity. That may explain the weight loss and weight gain yo-yo effect.
Renewables boom, but countries cling to fossil fuels
Renewables boom, but countries cling to fossil fuels
A renewables boom means CO2 emissions might soon peak. But countries are doing too little to move away from oil and gas.
Facts on fluoride in water, salt and toothpaste
Facts on fluoride in water, salt and toothpaste
Should fluoride be removed from tap water and toothpaste? Believe it or not, this is a hot topic in US politics.
Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues
Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues
Paleontologists say the well-preserved fossil offers important information about now-extinct flying reptiles.
COP29: What is holding back negotiations so far?
COP29: What is holding back negotiations so far?
As the UN climate summit enters its second week, concern is mounting over slow progress.
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Travel
11 crazy Carnival events held between November 11 and Lent
11 crazy Carnival events held between November 11 and Lent
Worldwide Carnival celebrations are in February, but German Carnival strongholds start the party on November 11.
Traveling across Germany: Most beautiful sights in photos
Traveling across Germany: Most beautiful sights in photos
Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, tourists can travel freely in Germany.
Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55
Happy Birthday: Berlin's iconic TV tower turns 55
DW soars high above the hustle and bustle of Germany's capital Berlin to explore the iconic TV Tower.
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
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.
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Sports
Sexism in football: Calls for punitive sanctions grow
Sexism in football: Calls for punitive sanctions grow
Women play a big role in men's football, but misogyny remains. Governing bodies and clubs are being asked to do more.
Supporting Germany away produces 'priceless emotions'
Supporting Germany away produces 'priceless emotions'
Germany's national football team ended 2024 on a high. Beyond wins, its best work has been rebuilding fan trust.
Julian Nagelsmann key to Germany's strong 2024
Julian Nagelsmann key to Germany's strong 2024
Germany finished 2024 with a draw against Hungary. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has breathed new life into the team.
Wirtz and Musiala make Germany compulsory viewing
Wirtz and Musiala make Germany compulsory viewing
As winter looms, with players' fitness fading and Germany facing political instability, the national team is delivering.
Bayern Munich's Mala Grohs diagnosed with malignant tumor
Bayern Munich's Mala Grohs diagnosed with malignant tumor
The 23-year-old goalkeeper announced her diagnosis in a video to fans, with Bayern reacting by extending her contract.
Is Bayern's break the answer to players' workload nightmare?
Is Bayern's break the answer to players' workload nightmare?
Bayern Munich have given their non-international players a week off, but experts are split on the break's effectiveness.
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DAILY DRONE
#DailyDrone: Obelisk
#DailyDrone: Obelisk
A New Testament quotation in four languages adorns this Documenta exhibit on Königsplatz square in Kassel.
Zollverein Coal Mine, as seen from above
Zollverein Coal Mine, as seen from above
The Zollverein Coal Mine in Essen (North Rhine-Westphalia) has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.
#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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