Germany get Curacao, Trump wins prize – DW – 12/05/2025

The 2026 World Cup draw for the tournament in the United States,  Canada and Mexico was an event very much in danger of losing sight of its true purpose. Across the 120-minute spectacle, US President... Read more »

New military service law polarizes society – DW – 12/05/2025

It is snowing, and 16-year-old Carlotta is standing on the vast military training ground in Grafenwöhr watching a howitzer 2000 fire live ammunition. It is cold and very loud when the shells... Read more »

Germany rejects US security strategy’s ‘outside advice’ – DW – 12/05/2025

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has pushed back against elements of a new US national security strategy put forward by the White House. Wadephul said Berlin did not need external lectures on... Read more »

Far-right AfD lawmakers accused of insulting women – DW – 12/04/2025

When Health Minister Nina Warken takes her seat on the government bench in the Bundestag, she finds herself in close proximity with the parliamentary group of the largest opposition party, the far-right Alternative for... Read more »

Stadtrat tagt am 11. und 12. Dezember 2025 im Plenarsaal des Neuen Rathauses

Die nächste Sitzung des Stadtrates findet am Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2025, 16 Uhr, und am Freitag, 12. Dezember 2025, 15 Uhr, im Neuen Rathaus, Plenarsaal, Rathausplatz 1, statt. Die Sitzung kann mit... Read more »

Shop bankruptcies surge across Germany – DW – 12/04/2025

Skip next section German lawmakers consider slashing restaurant taxes 12/04/2025December 4, 2025 German lawmakers consider slashing restaurant taxes The German parliament is discussing a plan to permanently lower sales tax on restaurant... Read more »

German Christmas markets face higher security costs – DW – 12/03/2025

The final barriers are being set up at Bonn’s Christmas market. Concrete blocks now seal off the streets in the western German city leading into the central square, where visitors are already enjoying... Read more »

President Steinmeier in UK for royal visit – DW – 12/03/2025

Skip next section Starmer tells Steinmeier German-British relations going from ‘from strength to strength’ 12/03/2025December 3, 2025 Starmer tells Steinmeier German-British relations going from ‘from strength to strength’ Steinmeier spoke with Starmer... Read more »

Germany’s schools failing to fight child sexual abuse – DW – 12/03/2025

At least one child in every class in Germany is affected by sexual abuse perpetrated by teachers, other school staff, or fellow students, often with serious consequences for their lives and careers. ... Read more »

Unique thanks to their coaches – DW – 12/03/2025

Imagine you do karate for fun, but are being trained by a 10-time European champion and it only costs you around €20 ($23) a month. Sound unlikely? In Germany, it is possible.... Read more »