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The European Union's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has warned member states against falling into a Russian "trap" in future negotiations on Ukraine as the bloc's foreign ministers meet in Cyprus. DW has

Medical staff in Germany are protesting proposed cuts that ministers say are necessary to stop spiraling costs. Meanwhile, a World War II bomb meant thousands were evacuated from their homes. DW has

The war in Iran has dashed hopes for economic growth. Germany's pension and healthcare systems are also feeling the strain.

Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks

The war in the Middle East is threatening fossil fuel supplies and causing energy prices to rise in Germany. Could that drive a surge in demand for heat pumps?

Germany's economy minister is in China and has called for the two countries to become more trusting partners. Meanwhile, a former chancellor has warned against any cooperation with the far-right AfD.

Daniela Klette, one of the last remaining members of the left-wing terrorist group Red Army Faction, has been found guilty for her part in a series of robberies — but more serious

The Nazis denounced jazz music as "degenerate art," despite its widespread popularity in Germany. Amid crackdowns on freedom of expression, groups of jazz-loving teenagers formed the Swing Youth in rebellion.

When Red Army troops entered Berlin's Jewish Hospital in 1945, they were astonished to discover hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.

A new draft bill from the Health Ministy would see taxes raised for adults without children to support Germany's flagging elderly care system.