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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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Euroskeptic Hungary takes over EU's rotating presidency

Hungary is set to take its turn at the presidency of the EU Council. How much damage could EU skeptic Viktor Orban do?

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

As EU decides top jobs, von der Leyen faces tough choice

Ursula von der Leyen will likely need the Greens or Europe's far right to secure the EU's top job. Who will she choose?

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French voters gear up for snap election

Speaking to Paris residents, DW correspondent Sonia Phalnikar gauges the mood ahead of the first round of the vote.

Estonia's climate minister Kristen Michal.

Estonia to keep anti-Russia stance under new prime minister

With Kaja Kallas set for a top EU job, likely replacement Kristen Michal told DW Estonia's foreign policy won't change.

Emmanuel Macron outside a polling station, looking thoughtful, the blue-white-red French flag seen behind him

France set to vote in high-stakes legislative election

France goes to the polls on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election. What might happen?

Monaco added to money laundering 'gray list'

The Paris-based FATF watchdog evaluates countries' efforts to counter money laundering and terror financing.

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Germany

A crowd of fans decked out in various German soccer jerseys, flags and hats; some are drinking beer, some are waving flags

Euro 2024: Brands make big business with team jerseys

Brands like Adidas and Nike spend hundreds of millions each year to outfit soccer teams with jerseys. Is it worth it?

Poland

Polish soldiers patrol the border with Belarus along the border fence in the Bialowieza forest

In eastern Poland, locals fear border zone will kill tourism

Residents in the towns and villages in Poland's eastern buffer zone fear the impact the measures will have on tourism.

Russian Federation

An emergency worker stands before a fire-hit synagogue

Militant attacks in Dagestan: A new generation of radicals?

Public discontent and officials that lack accountability: three experts discuss what lies behind the Dagestan attacks.

Ukraine

A picture showing a soldier in full army gear stading in a trench.

War in Ukraine: Oleg Sentsov's 'accidental' documentary

The Ukrainian director takes viewers inside the trenches of the war in Ukraine with his immersive documentary "Real."

France

Two men turn to look at the camera. One is wearing tinted glasses and has his hand on the other man's lapel.

'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld': Mini-series about fashion icon

A French mini-series celebrates the German fashion star Karl Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl shines in the lead role.

Netherlands

People cast their votes for the European Parliamentary Elections at a polling station in Castricum

Netherlands kicks off European Union elections

The ballots are expected to deliver significant gains for the far right in several countries.

Belgium

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Belgium embraces homeschooling

With no compulsory school attendance in Belgium, more and more children are being educated at home.

Italy

Why are Italy's traditional cantuccini biscuits so good?

The almond Tuscan cookies, also known as biscotti di Prato, are best enjoyed with coffee or dessert wine.

Spain

How Spain's tourism industry is dealing with drought

Amid its worst drought in centuries, Barcelona's vital tourism industry is being reshaped by water-saving technology.

United Kingdom

An inflatable dinghy carrying migrants crosses the English Channel on March 06, 2024

Ahead of UK election, parties target migrants to win votes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hopes to win with the slogan "Stop the boats." Even the opposition wants to curb immigration.

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Istanbul Pride: 'They want you to be afraid'

Pride marches are banned in Turkey. Istanbul's LGBTQ+ community fears things could get even worse.

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How a Pakistani migrant suffered trying to reach Italy

Muhammad Umar Arif endured physical and emotional scars on a perilous journey from Pakistan to Italy.

New NATO chief Mark Rutte faces balancing act

As new NATO head, Mark Rutte will need all his diplomatic skills to manage the security alliance's diverging interests.

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Flipping the Script: MEPs and EU voters reverse roles

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and voters switch places in the show produced by ENTR and DW News.

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Strasbourg travel guide: Must-see sights for your itinerary

It has plenty of postcard motifs, but what's really worth seeing in the French city on the German border?

Four girls look at the Barcelona city center from the Turo de la Rovira. In the background, the Mediterranean Sea is seen.

No Airbnb in Barcelona? City to ban short-term rentals

To tackle an affordable housing shortage, the mayor of the popular Spanish city wants to ban tourist apartment rentals.

A white plate with a slice of flodni cake

Flodni: Sweet Jewish treat is a part of Hungary's history

For many, flodni is as Hungarian as goulash. But very few know that this popular treat was created by Hungarian Jews.

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