60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties: towards a stronger EU and strengthened cooperation with Egypt
In unpredictable times, the anniversary is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the values and objectives on which the European project is founded
Report: More dubious payments uncovered in German World Cup scandal
German news magazine 'Der Spiegel' has reported further revelations in the alleged bribes-for-votes scandal surrounding Germany’s hosting of the 2006 World Cup. A consultancy contract has raised several questions.Just 13…
European zoos take drastic steps to protect rhinos
Zoos In Czech Republic and Belgium are sawing off their rhinos' horns protect the animals, after poachers shot dead a white rhino in a French zoo. Other zoos may follow…
Deutsche Bank picks news London headquarters
Germany's biggest lender, Deutsche Bank, has chosen a new office for its London headquarters. Policymakers viewed the move as a vote of confidence in Britain's capital despite the country's decision…
BMW third-largest electric car manufacturer
The market for electric cars and hybrids grew by 37 percent in 2016. BMW has made e-car production a priority, and now enjoys a market share of 7 percent, behind…
Mubarak moves to his residence following recent acquittal
Recently Egypt's prosecutor general approved the release of Mubarak after he had been acquitted from charges of killing protestors
Youm7’s attacks against German DW are ‘vulgar’: ambassador
The German embassy in Cairo released a statement, criticising Youm7's recent campaign against DW
Earth Hour: Famous landmarks plunge into darkness – but why?
Landmarks across the world are set to go dark for an hour on Saturday to shed light on climate change. The annual Earth Hour event has grown into a global…
Rodin’s lover, sculptor Camille Claudel, gets museum in Paris
French sculptor Camille Claudel was Auguste Rodin's lover - and spent her art career in his shadow. Nearly 75 years after her death, France is finally recognizing Claudel with a…
Germany seeks EU help in steel row with the US
Germany has called on the European Commission to back its steelmakers by insisting on global trade rules in a dispute with US competitors over alleged German price dumping on the…