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Rare earths found in Sweden: a game-changer?

Rare earths found in Sweden: a game-changer?

Sweden has huge deposits of rare earths. Could the discovery reduce Europe’s dependence on China?
BusinessApril 17, 202405:59 min
Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Economy Minister Robert Habeck, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left to right)

Germany: What's holding Olaf Scholz's coalition together?

Germany: What's holding Olaf Scholz's coalition together?

The German government coalition parties are arguing about everything, including Ukraine, but above all about money.
PoliticsApril 3, 2024
Bietigheim-Bissingen's Syrian Orthodox church seen from inside

Germany's Aramaic Christians seek support in their church

Germany's Aramaic Christians seek support in their church

Some 120,000 Christians in Germany speak Aramaic, thought to be the language spoken by Jesus Christ.
ReligionMarch 29, 2024
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How human-like are some robots?

How human-like are some robots?

Robots are becoming increasingly like humans. Will AI soon make them superior?
InnovationMarch 20, 202405:48 min
Christian Streich waves goodbye to fans

Bundesliga: Christian Streich to leave SC Freiburg

Bundesliga: Christian Streich to leave SC Freiburg

One of German football's most iconic figures has announced he will leave his position as Freiburg head coach.
SportsMarch 18, 2024
A wooden cross lies on a Bible while a wooden crescent lies on a Quran

Religion in Africa: High tolerance for other faiths

Religion in Africa: High tolerance for other faiths

Muslims and Christians in sub-Saharan Africa have a long history of religious tolerance, particularly in Sierra Leone.
ReligionMarch 12, 2024
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Arturs Aukons starts swimming in a lake amidst pieces of ice.

Latvia: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

DW has met with a family from the Latvian capital, Riga, that likes to spend Christmas out of town.
ReligionJanuary 6, 202402:19 min
Different euro notes lie scattered on a table

Germany grapples with its 'debt brake'

The German government's choice: Declare an emergency and borrow more money, or cut spending until something breaks?
PoliticsNovember 25, 2023
Pope Francis during the final mass at the synod in St Peter's Basilica

World Synod: Catholic Church identifies areas for reform

After four weeks, an assembly of the world's bishops has come to an end at the Vatican.
ReligionOctober 30, 2023
CSU flags flying against a cloudy sky

Bavaria's Christian Social Union: What you need to know

Bavarians are known for their local pride. The political expression of this is their own conservative party: the CSU.
PoliticsOctober 2, 2023
A crowd of people by the Brandenburg Gate holding up banners reading "peace" in different languages, a flag with a dove and the word "Egidio"

Religions from around the world gather together in Berlin

A large peace rally organized by the Catholic Sant'Egidio community has brought together people from dozens of faiths.
ReligionSeptember 13, 2023
A Christian man checks a home vandalized by an angry mob in Jaranwala near Faisalabad

Pakistan: Eyewitnesses recount anti-Christian mob attacks

DW spoke to people left shocked by the mob violence, which included torching and vandalizing of houses and churches.
ReligionAugust 17, 202302:37 min