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Volksaufstand in Ost-Berlin am 17. Juni 1953

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Germany marks 70 years since anti-communist uprising

70 years ago, an uprising of 1 million people in communist East Germany (GDR) was crushed by Soviet tanks. Today, Ukraine is fighting for its independence. DW's Marcel Fürstenau sees parallels.

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70th anniversary of anti-Communist uprising in East Germany

People throwing stones at a tank in the middle of an East Berlin street

On June 17, 1953, workers in East Berlin went on strike. Their protest against higher production quotas triggered an uprising against the regime and spread across East Germany. Soviet tanks eventually put down the revolt.

German police arrest US tourist over Neuschwanstein death

A view of Neuschwanstein castle with forest and cliffs in the foreground

Police have arrested an American man over the death of a female US tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle, a major tourist attraction in southern Germany. An investigation is underway, and police have called for any witnesses to come forward.

Germany gets first comprehensive national security strategy

DW's Philipp Falkenstein is seen reporting from Berlin's government district.

The German government is presenting the country's first full-fledged national security strategy. The governing three-way coalition promised to work on a strategy before Russia invaded Ukraine, but the war has given new urgency to the endeavor.

Zelenskyy rules out peace talks for now

From left to right, Egypt's Prime Minister Mustafa Madbuly, Senegal's President Macky Sall, President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema walk to attend a joint press conference

President Zelenskyy has rejected calls for peace talks with Russia while meeting with a delegation of African leaders. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin said nuclear warheads are now in Belarus. DW has the latest.

Court orders Cologne Archdiocese pay €300k in abuse damages

A cross superimposed on the Cologne cathedral

It's the first court-ordered compensation payment in Germany for Catholic Church sexual abuse. Typically, as in this case, the statute of limitations has expired, but the archdiocese waived its right to avoid trial.

Good news for Germany's chickens

Germany has appointed Veterinarian Ariane Kari as its first federal animal welfare officer: She will focus on animal protection in industrial agriculture. But will she have enough clout?

German court sentences pair to jail over fake cancer cure

The practitioner during her appearance in court

A court in southern Germany has sentenced a natural health practitioner and a man who supplied her with fake remedies for fraud. The pair were accused of exploiting patients suffering from terminal illnesses.

Wolves in Germany: How public sentiment has flipped

Thousands of livestock farmers gathered in the northwestern town of Aurich as part of a "mega demo" against the strict protections on wolf populations in Germany.

Wildfires in Germany continue to rage

A fire engine drives along a forest path; the sky in the background is colored bright orange by flames.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg, Taunus, Bavaria: After weeks of drought, forests are burning in many German regions. And there's little relief in sight.

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