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US Ebola patient treated in Frankfurt makes full recovery
An American Ebola patient transferred to Germany for treatment last month has made a recovery, Frankfurt's university hospital said Tuesday.
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Has Germany's 'migration turnaround' killed its ability to attract foreign workers?
Conservative leadership has touted tighter migration policies as the answer to many of Germany's problems, but a new study by the German Economic Inst…
German business morale rises in July for third straight month
German business sentiment rose for a third consecutive month in July, especially in the struggling industrial sector, and pessimism eased despite the …
German government promises tougher laws after attack on Berlin's Pride
Germany's interior minister announced plans to toughen laws just two days after an extremist attack on Berlin's Pride parade. Within the justice syste…
'The last cool night': Germany braces for another nationwide heatwave
Meteorologists in Germany are advising residents to air out their homes on Tuesday night as temperatures are set to rise again through the rest of the…
Is Germany really the 'second worst' country in the world for foreign residents?
Those thinking of moving to Germany may have been given pause by recent headlines stating that the country has been ranked second-worst in the world b…
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
German government vows to toughen laws after fatal Pride terror attack, next intense heat spell coming and more news from Germany on Tuesday July 28th…
Germany's Merz completes chaotic cabinet reshuffle
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday named a new transport minister, completing a chaotic cabinet reshuffle sparked by a senior party member resigning …
German sports carmaker Porsche to cut 5,000 jobs by 2035
German luxury sports carmaker Porsche, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, said Monday it would cut 5,000 jobs by 2035 as part of a strategic realig…
'The fight continues': How Berlin is reacting to the deadly Pride attack
Germany is reeling after Berlin's largest Pride event, Christopher Street Day, was targeted in a terror attack that left one person dead and dozens in…
German creator of 'Body Worlds' anatomy exhibits dies at 81
The German creator of the controversial "Body Worlds" exhibitions of dissected human and animal bodies, Gunther von Hagens, has died at age 81, his fa…
LATEST: Everything we know about the deadly attack on Berlin's Pride parade
On Monday the German capital was mourning a fatal attack that occurred at the city's biggest annual Pride celebration over the weekend. Here's what we…
FACT CHECK: Will pupils at German schools be taking exams in Arabic?
An explosive claim that children in one German state will soon be able to take 'exams in Arabic' has caused a furore online. Here's a look at where it…
Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots
AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force …
Suspect in deadly Pride attack killed by Berlin police
German police said Sunday they had shot and killed the chief suspect in what officials described as a deadly Islamist attack near the Berlin Pride par…
Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?
European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler tempe…
Everything that changes in Germany in August 2026
From changes to Deutsche Bahn's loyalty points scheme to the right to all-day childcare and new labelling rules for AI-generated content, here are the…
The New Axis of Evil: DER SPIEGEL Investigation Reveals Deep Military Cooperation between Russia and China
Reporting by DER SPIEGEL and its partners provide a detailed and unprecedented look at the depth of military cooperation between Russia and China. Sec…
New Information in the Nazi Database: What You Need to Know About the SS
Your grandfather appears in the SS files? What that might mean, how you can continue your research and who was even allowed to join the Nazi organizat…
250 Years: American Democracy Has Survived 250 Years, But Can It Survive Trump?
Democracy is a tenacious beast, but it has been riven by contradictions ever since the Declaration of Independence. Nowhere are those contradictions i…
In Trump's Colony: Does the US Really Hold the Reins in Venezuela?
Shortly before the earthquakes, DER SPIEGEL traveled to Venezuela to explore the question: Who is really in charge in the country?
The Minab Attack: Did the United States Commit a War Crime in Iran?
The Feb. 28 attack on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, likely killed dozens of children and evidence suggests the US may be responsible. But was i…
Climate Change in Oceania: Tuvalu Is Tired of the Prophets of Doom
As ocean waters continue to rise, the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu became a symbol of climate change. Residents, though, are fed up with being seen…
REVEALED: The best value summer holiday destinations from Germany
With prices rising in Germany, new research shows that it's still possible to enjoy a summer break abroad without overspending. The key is to choose y…
The Mystery of Michele: A Missing Woman from Germany Reappears in the Epstein Files
A young woman from Germany vanished without a trace 11 years ago. Now, her name makes several appearances in the Epstein files. Her family wants to fi…
Our Warming Climate: A Pilot Project in Norway Raises Doubts about CCS Sustainability
Can Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) really improve the climate balance of cement production? Shortcomings in Norway have some wondering if it has a f…
When should couples file separate tax returns in Germany?
If you’re part of a couple in Germany, one of the first tax questions you’ll face is whether to file jointly or separately. In most cases, joint filin…
Hungarian Premier Péter Magyar: 'Our Country Was a Hostage State'
After 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, it looked to many as though democracy in Hungary was dead. But not to Péter Magyar. DER SPIEGEL spoke with him …
NSDAP archive: How DER SPIEGEL processed the data from the Nazi card file
Where does the data come from? What do the matches mean? What errors exist? And what does the date of joining reveal about entanglement with Hitler’s …
Interactive Research Tool: What Your Family Did Under Hitler – Find Out Here
DER SPIEGEL has cross-referenced hundreds of thousands of SS files with the millions of NSDAP membership cards. Here, you can search through the updat…
Human Rights in the US: Meet the Transgender Americans Forced to Flee GOP Persecution
Cerberus has their go-bag ready. Adrian is prepared to move at a moment's notice. Debra Guckenheimer has already fled the US with her nonbinary childr…
An Interview with Maduro's Son: "We Should Have Done More to Protect My Father"
Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of the imprisoned Venezuelan strongman, speaks to a Western media outlet for the first time about his father's mistakes and…
Forced Mercenaries: How Russia Dupes Kenyans into Fighting in Ukraine
One thought he was getting a job driving a truck in Russia. Another says he was invited to run in a race. Both ended up being forced to fight in Putin…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: "I Am Dissatisfied with the Prevailing Atmosphere in Germany"
In a wide ranging interview with DER SPIEGEL, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about his relationship with Trump, the immense challenges facing…
Ten Years after the End of the One-Child Policy: A Visit to Ground Zero of China's Aging Population
Ten years ago, China brought the one-child policy to an end. In Rudong, the city where the policy was originally tested, 40 percent of residents are o…
Terror Records in German Hands: ISIS and the Bureaucracy of Evil
DER SPIEGEL has learned that German authorities have obtained detailed membership lists kept by the terror group Islamic State. Some suspected terrori…
The War in Ukraine: As Russian Losses Mount, Signing Bonuses for Recruits Are Skyrocketing
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Russian officials to meet the recruitment quotas set by Moscow. In response, bonuses are rising and standard…