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Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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Colombian slum fights to change its image
Colombia's Siloé slum seeks to redefine itself. And, life on the front line of tensions between China and Taiwan.
In Senegal, migration to Canary Islands tears families apart
The navy has stopped thousands of would-be migrants. But economic hardship and a political crisis make life a challenge.
Hundreds of migrants overwhelm tiny Canary Island
El Hierro, the tiniest of the Canary Islands, has received more than 1,200 migrants in the last six days alone.
Thousands of migrants arrive on Lampedusa
DW's Christine Mhundwa recently returned from Italy, where she spoke to migrants on Lampedusa.
US recognizes two Pacific nations to counter China
The Cook Islands and Niue have been recognized by the United States as "sovereign and independent states."
Taiwan reports over 100 Chinese warplanes near island
The island's defense ministry said the number of Chinese military aircraft was a "recent high."
EU scrambles to address Italy island migrant surge
The spike in arrivals has rekindled the debate over how Europe shares responsibility for asylum-seekers.
Inside Europe - 14 September 2023
Small island nations bring a ground-breaking climate case, troop movements in the Suwalki Corridor, and Russian dissidents join Belgrade PRIDE. Also on the show: concrete problems for British schools, a Venice prize winner faces backlash in Poland, the Dutch Indiana Jones of the Art World, and the Estonian music festival where everybody speaks Russian.
Italy declares migrant emergency on island of Lampedusa
Lampedusa is under a state of emergency after more than 6,000 migrants arrived within 24 hours.
Taiwan records scores of Chinese warplanes near island
The defense ministry in Taipei reported dozens of Chinese jets and 10 naval ships near Taiwan.
Australia's Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' vote explained
Australians are set to vote on establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know.
Heavy storms strike Spanish island Mallorca
Rain and strong winds have caused several injuries, dozens of flight cancellations, and thousands of ruined vacations.
Mourning dozens who drowned on their way to Spain
Senegalese village of Fass Boye is mourning over 60 people who died on their migration journey to the Canary Islands.
Firefighters push forward against Tenerife wildfire
Improved weather conditions have helped firefighters in Tenerife make unexpected gains in taming the blaze.
Fires rage on Tenerife
The situation is critical on Tenerife. Firefighters have been working day and night to contain the out-of-control blaze.
Taiwan VP has no plans to change island's formal name
Vice President William Lai said he has no plans to change Taiwan's formal name. Beijing has slammed his foreign trip.
Inside Europe - 10 August 2023
What the Niger coup means for France, Sweden’s freedom of speech laws are tested by book burnings and Bulgaria reckons with domestic violence. Also: A new inquiry opens up old questions about the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands, why are so many people experiencing homelessness in Germany? Russian LGBTQ+ refugees share their stories and French towns compete to host nuclear power plants.
Battle for the beaches: Greek islanders fight for access
In a protest dubbed "the beach towel revolt," Greeks are pushing to halt the creeping, illegal privatization of beaches.
Senegalese fishermen: 'Barcelona, or die trying'
Fishermen embark on the perilous journey from Senegal to Spain’s Canary Islands, as native fish stocks deplete.
Philippines summons China ambassador over boat incident
Manila sent a note of protest after water cannons were used against a Filipino supply boat in the South China Sea.
Denmark: An enduring whaling tradition
Every year, spear hunters kill hundreds of pilot whales on the Faroe Islands.
Could China take Kuril Islands claimed by Japan and Russia?
The war in Ukraine has given hope to Japan that that the islands could be wrested from Russia. How does China factor in?
Macron warns against 'new imperialism' in South Pacific
France's Macron tours South French President Emmanuel Macron tours South Pacific amid growing US-China rivalry.
Cargo ship on fire off the Dutch coast
A fire on a freight ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars is burning out of control in the North Sea.
REV – The Auto & Mobility Show
Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback tested; Belle-Ile - an eco EV island; and a highly tuned VW Jetta Mk1
Wildfires force evacuation from Greek island of Corfu
Wildfires have forced the evacuation of nearly 2,500 people from a beach on the island of Corfu.
Fires force mass evacuations on Greek island Rhodes
Almost 20,000 residents and tourists have been evacuated on the Greek island of Rhodes amid unprecedented wildfires.
Wildfires rage on Greek island of Rhodes
Almost two weeks of sizzling temperatures have forced closures of tourist attractions and evacuations of resorts.
Cool cities: Global urban heat island solutions
How are cities such as Seoul in South Korea and Medellin in Colombia dealing with deadly heat waves?
New Zealand: Tourists had 'no warning' over volcano eruption
A surprise volcanic eruption on the White Island killed dozens from different countries in 2019.
Greece – An Island Goes Green
Tilos is the first island in the Mediterranean to get power from just wind and solar energy.
Inside Europe - 06 July 2023
Could Putin really face trial in the Hague over Ukraine? Will France learn from the latest burst of violent protests? And the Italian volcano close to erupting for the first time in nearly 500 years. Also: the Dutch king says sorry for the horrors of slavery, Erdogan digs in over Sweden's NATO membership, the Orkney Islands want to reunite with Norway and Hollywood comes to a Czech spa town.
Canary Island migrant route to Spain proves deadly again
Spain and Morocco attract criticism for slow sea rescues as dozens drown crossing from Africa to the Canary Islands.
Orkney Islands weigh leaving Britain to join Norway
A small British archipelago in the North Sea is floating the idea of leaving the United Kingdom.
Can trees save islands from climate change?
Climate change is threatening the Dutch Antilles. Mangrove trees can help protect the islands.
Generating power from volcanoes on Lanzarote
Engineers on Lanzarote have managed to generate electricity from volcanoes.
Celebrating David Chipperfield
David Chipperfield stands for responsible and sustainable architecture.
'Time is not on our side' — Islands urge climate action
The island nations special envoy told DW there could be 'total inundation' of the island within the century.
Tuvalu – living with the reality of climate change
'Time is not on our side', says Samuelu Laloniu, Special Envoy of the low-lying Pacific island nation of Tuvalu.
Architect David Chipperfield wins 2023 Pritzker Prize
The British architect won the prestigious prize for his timeless modern designs and focus on the climate crisis.
Pritzker Prize for Sir David Chipperfield
Sir David Chipperfield has won the Pritzker Prize, architecture's highest award. We spoke to him.
US Virgin Islands issues subpoena to Musk in Epstein lawsuit
The US Virgin Islands is seeking documents in its lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase & Co of helping enable late Epstein.
Credit Suisse buys Ecuador bonds for Galapagos conservation
Ecuador has committed to spending millions of dollars annually for 20 years to protect one of the precious ecosystem.
How to avoid the crowds on Santorini
Going to Santorini in the off season is perhaps the only time worth visiting. DW's Sarah Hucal reports.
Heligoland, islands in the North Sea
Lukas Stege went exploring in the Heligoland archipelago.
Australia: Aboriginal land rights campaigner Yunupingu dies
Yunupingu's passing comes ahead of a key referendum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Rising water levels: Kenya's 7-year-old island
Kenya's Kokwa village has been affected by Lake Baringo's rising water level.
Bornholm – The world's greenest island?
The small Danish island of Bornholm is making a big push to become carbon neutral.
Profits, peaks & climate-proofing islands
What you need to know about the green energy promises of BP & Shell. Plus, climate resilience in Palau and Dominica.
New moai statue uncovered on Easter Island
Researchers believe there could be more statues and archaeological finds nearby.
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