Assad-era Law Still Threatens Syria's Civil Society
Bashar Assad may be gone from Syria, but one of the more damaging laws that existed throughout his family's rule over the country lives on. Law No.
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A decade of Albania's judicial reform: Hope without certainty
It is 3:40 p.m. on October 6, 2025. A judge at the Court of Appeal in the Albanian capital, Tirana, is reading out a verdict. Seconds later, three shots ring out in the courtroom, hitting the judge at the bench and sending people fleeing in panic. Astrit Kalaja, 62, later succumbs to his injuries.
How Far Will Tehran Go for a Deal?
The Iranian regime is hoping for a way out of its current security predicament, as its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prepares to hold direct talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in Oman on Friday.
Russia Expels German Diplomat in Reciprocal Espionage Dispute
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday said that it had summoned the German Ambassador's representative to inform them that it had declared a staff member at the German Embassy persona non grata.
Cologne Carnival Roasts Trump and Political Targets
Cologne Carnival's Rose Monday Parade, scheduled for February 16, promises to be as scandalous as usual. The procession consists of 120 floats, including "persiflage floats" — satirical, mocking floats that are the centerpiece of the event. As usual, some of the world's major politicians will be symbolically roasted.
Project Vault: US Push to Break China's Rare-Earth Grip
A flurry of announcements this week is reshaping efforts by the United States and the European Union to loosen China's grip on rare earth minerals, the building blocks of next-generation technology.
Abu Dhabi Talks Yield POW Swap; Negotiations to Resume
Skip next section Over 1,100 Kyiv apartment blocks to have no heating this winter: mayor February 5, 2026 Over 1,100 Kyiv apartment blocks to have no heating this winter: mayor Ukraine is suffering through one of its coldest winters in yearsImage: Paula Bronstein/Getty Images More than 1,100 apartment blocks in the Ukrainian capital cannot be
Young Jews in Berlin: navigating fear, identity and rising antisemitism
Tim Kurockin, a 21-year-old Jewish student from Bavaria, says he moved to Berlin shortly before October 7, 2023 — the day of Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel. Since then, he tells DW, some of his Jewish friends have been "physically assaulted simply because it was clear they were Jewish."
Germany's Business Climate Starts Year With Little Momentum
Sentiment across major German businesses held steady at 87.6 points, according to the January edition of the monthly Ifo index. Some analysts had predicted a slight rebound in the Munich-based foundation's survey of around 9,000 business leaders but the overall figure was ultimately unchanged.
Germany Offers €1 Million Reward After Berlin Grid Arson
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Germany's blood supplies running low
Blood saves lives — after accidents, during operations and in the treatment of serious illnesses such as cancer. According to the German Red Cross (DRK), up to 15,000 donations are needed every day in Germany. In order to be able to help whenever and wherever emergencies arise, supplies should cover at least four days.
Germany Balances Benefits and Risks of China’s Rise
Inside a hall stretching more than 100 meters (about 330 feet), countless robots hum as lights blink and warning signals chirp. Currently, only about a dozen people are working on the floor, with the remaining work being handled by high-performance machines.