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Germany reckons with another recession in 2024: Report
The German government expects the economy to shrink for a second year running and has slashed its forecasts, a leading daily says. An industrial slowdown, lower exports and rising energy costs are seen as the culprits.
Jews in Germany face antisemitism surge since Oct. 7 attacks
Antisemitic incidents reported in Germany have multiplied in the year following the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. From stones thrown to faltering friendships, DW examines the impact on Jewish people and communities.
Protests in Berlin and many major cities as October 7 nears
People in Berlin rallied in support of both Israelis as well as Palestinians and Lebanese in rival demonstrations almost a year after Hamas' October 7 attack. Protesters mobilized in many other cities the world over.
How Europe's creating the moon on Earth
Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet. Next step: a moon gravity simulator.
Germany: Cologne explosions 'key figure' arrested
Investigators believe the 22-year-old is a “key figure” in a suspected drug deal, which is said to have been behind the series of explosions that have rocked Cologne and other places in recent months.
'German voice from Gaza' adjusts to new reality in Berlin
Unable to leave the Gaza Strip at the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war, Abed Hassan became the "German voice from Gaza," documenting the war on social media. Now in Berlin, he wonders if the war will ever end.
Can the German government survive its 'ultimatum autumn'?
Whether it's pensions, the economy or migration, the German government is at odds over most issues. But now the FDP has issued an ultimatum: the coalition must come to terms or face the end.