The brand new French President Francois Hollande had a mission on his first stormy trip to Berlin: renegotiate the EU fiscal compact. But the German chancellor was in no mood to slow her European austerity drive. [More »]
The Social Democrats and Greens have handily won the election in Germany's biggest state. Hannelore Kraft is now an obvious rival to Angela Merkel in next year's national election. [More »]
The party of Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a devastating blow in the North Rhine-Westphalia state elections. But that wasn't the only surprise of the evening. [More »]
For political scientist, Thorsten Faas, the conservative CDU's clear defeat in the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) election was the biggest surprise. But, the liberal Free Democrats (FDP) also staged an impressive comeback. [More »]
Many people had hoped for revelations, but after 35 years, the testimony of ex-RAF terrorist Verena Becker did not shed more light on the murder of former federal prosecutor Siegfried Buback.
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Nearly 500,000 people have trekked to Trier to see the robe purportedly worn by Christ before his crucifixion. The month of pilgrimage was marked by special church services, concerts and local celebrations. [More »]
"Against the Tide" at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt
Hans Rosenthal survived the Second World War hiding in a Berlin garden. The author Valentin Senger survived with fake papers. These are the fates of two Jews documented in a new exhibition in Frankfurt. [More »]
Berlin's vibrant party scene and low cost of living has made it increasingly attractive as a student destination. But limited job opportunities mean most graduates are forced to leave the city, despite wanting to stay. [More »]
Much of Berlin's rich music scene happens in dank, dark, decaying dungeons. DW's Stuart Braun discovers the cramped heart and soul of Berlin's musical underground. [More »]
