'I went from one hell to another:' Former Germany youth champion details gymnastics abuse
A dozen former German gymnasts have opened up about their mistreatment in the sport and are calling for change. Two of them spoke to DW. s...Read More
Germany: President Steinmeier visits Magdeburg attack site
Steinmeier expressed his sympathy for the victims and called on the people of Magdeburg not to be "overwhelmed by anger." source...Read More
Suspected Moroccan spy in German custody
The man is suspected of spying on Moroccan opposition supporters in Germany on behalf of the Moroccan secret service. source https://www.d...Read More
German police investigate AfD mock plane ticket campaign
A local branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany has been distributing controversial fake "airplane tickets" to promote the...Read More
German parties divided over Ukraine aid
German military aid for Ukraine is stalling ahead of the Bundestag elections. A dispute within the government is preventing further funds fr...Read More
Has Volkswagen become too reliant on foreign markets?
VW produces and sells vehicles worldwide. Its Germanness is an important selling point, but the company is equally at home in China, Brazil ...Read More
Gaza conflict: Could Israeli soldiers be prosecuted for war crimes in Germany?
A Belgian non-profit is trying to prosecute Israeli soldiers, should they leave Israel, for alleged war crimes. German law would allow for t...Read More
Baltic leaders discuss undersea pipeline and cable security
Baltic Sea NATO members are meeting in Helsinki after a series of outages of power cables, telecomms links and gas pipelines. German Chancel...Read More
Pistorius in Kyiv ahead of Trump's return and German vote
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Ukraine on an unannounced visit, quite probably his last before next month's German electi...Read More
German-Iranian woman Nahid Taghavi released from prison
Amnesty International and Nahid Taghavi's family say she has been released from an Iranian prison. The women's rights activist was s...Read More
Bundesliga: Who pays to police high-risk games?
Germany's Constitutional Court is set to rule on the legality of states billing Bundesliga clubs for police costs associated with league...Read More
Germany's far-right AfD replaces 'Young Alternative' group
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has voted to replace its existing youth organization with one over which it would have more cont...Read More
CDU and CSU prioritize Ukraine and defense. Voters don't
The Christian Democrats have prioritized defense spending and supplying more arms to Ukraine. Though the party is popular in the polls, thes...Read More
Europe reports drop in asylum applications in 2024
The number of asylum applications submitted in Europe fell in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the EU asylum agency. Germany...Read More
Germany: Who are the AfD's immigrant voters?
The AfD is actively courting voters with an immigrant background while at the same time stirring up anti-immigrant sentiment. Why would any ...Read More
Germany says Russia 'shadow fleet' ship adrift in Baltic Sea
The vessel "Eventin," loaded with 100,000 tons of oil, is adrift off the northern German coast. Germany's foreign minister sai...Read More
Fact check: Do Musk and Weidel's claims hold up?
Elon Musk has picked sides in the upcoming German election and held a controversial open-mic session on X, with far-right AfD candidate for ...Read More
Elon Musk praises Alice Weidel's far-right AfD in X chat
Germany's far-right chancellor candidate was granted an audience with billionaire Elon Musk — albeit online and audio only. The meanderi...Read More
Elon Musk hosts X talk with German far-right AfD's Weidel
Elon Musk's support of Alice Weidel's party has already triggered an outcry in Germany, as the country gears for a general election....Read More
Sweden to purchase 44 German Leopard tanks
In a significant move to bolster its security, Sweden, the newest NATO member, is set to invest over €1.91 billion in acquiring new tanks an...Read More
Germany: Dresden old city evacuated for bomb disposal
A British bomb from World War II was discovered during construction work on the Carola Bridge. The bridge had partially collapsed into the E...Read More
Germany: More than half a million homeless, new report says
The Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building has presented figures showing some 531,600 people are without a permanent s...Read More
Germany: Two dead after shooting in Baden-Württemberg
A major police operation is under way after the incident in the German town of Bad Friedrichshall. The alleged perpetrator is on the run. ...Read More
German couple admit killing Ukrainian refugees for baby
A German couple have confessed to killing a Ukrainian refugee and her mother so that they could steal a newborn baby. The couple are accused...Read More
How Germany seeks to cut electricity costs
Nowhere in Europe is electricity more expensive than in Germany. That's a burden for consumers, but especially for the sluggish economy....Read More
Are strict migration proposals by Bavaria's CSU party legal?
Ahead of Germany's election in February, Bavaria's conservative CSU party has said it will only accept migrants who pay their own wa...Read More
How the 'Three Wise Men from the East' ended up in Cologne
Cologne Cathedral houses the Shrine of the Three Kings, a reliquary which tradition says holds the bones of the Biblical Magi. But how did t...Read More
Death toll from Magdeburg Christmas market attack rises to 6
A victim who was critically injured in the attack has succumbed to her injuries, prosecutors have said. Attacks on Christmas markets have re...Read More
German interior minister says some Syrians may be sent back
Almost a month after the fall of former Syrian President Assad, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has said the government might revoke p...Read More
Germany braces for extreme weather and disruptions
Forecasters warned of treacherous conditions that could cause flight and other delays. Meanwhile the UK and US are also dealing with severe ...Read More
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