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In his state of the Union speech, US President, Trump called for Unity across party lines and to compromise, in order to overcome the division of the country. We should not fall for it, says Michael Knigge. Donald Trump has kept this manuscript – just like in his first state of the Union speech a…

This year’s Oscar ceremony is to be held without the Moderator: After the cancellation of the US Comedian Kevin Hart want to try the organizers now have a new Format. And the Show should be shorter. Everything is as always at the Oscars? Not this year: Just three weeks before the presentation of the 91.…

In his speech to the Nation, US President, Trump stated that he would meet North Korea’s leader Kim at the end of February in Vietnam. There are good reasons for Vietnam. At first glance, Vietnam may be an unusual choice, but on second glance, clear might, why the Communist country, the ideal place for the…

The EU’s competition authorities have rejected a merger of the Zugsparten of the ICE-manufacturer, Siemens, and the TGV producer Alstom. The governments in Berlin and Paris are likely to the annoy. To further separate the French TGV and the German ICE The large-scale project of the “Airbus of the Rail” is from the table: The…

Parents always want the Best for your child, a good education is no exception. But it is not so easy to find in Germany the right school, our American DW-reporter Louisa Schaefer. The ABCs of the German school system From toddlers to Teenagers Up to the sixth year of life the Little ones attend the…

The term Dikephobie comes from the ancient Greek and referred to a morbidly exaggerated fear of justice. There are growing signs that the Romanian Minister could suffer from the anxiety disorder. Laura with this: Soon, the EU state lawyer? The Romanian Minister of justice Tudorel Toader does not give up his fight against an independent…

Spoiled food cause in Africa huge health and economic damage. While laws ensure safe products for export, needs to be improved consumer protection in African countries. Small flies are markets everywhere. They buzz around, put on food. You are not only a nuisance, but also dangerous. Because flying disease can cause transfer of pathogens such…

The profit of the auto group has shrunk in the past year, under the dash by nearly a third. In the future everything will be better, announces the outgoing chief Executive, Dieter Zetsche – but how? Dieter Zetsche is a lame duck (lame duck)? At least, that believes the auto analyst Frank Schwope of NordLB.…

Pope Francis has for the first time, acknowledged sexual abuse of nuns in the Catholic Church. He knew that the clergy have done this. “And I think it is still done,” said the Pontiff. On the return flight from Abu Dhabi to Rome, Pope Francis has a question station a fellow passenger commented to journalists…

In 2019, the Berlin film festival on the themes of family, Childhood, gender equality and nutrition. The outgoing festival Director Dieter Kosslick on the Festival for the last Time the stamp. 69. Berlin Film Festival Danish Opening A Director from Denmark, and an international actor Ensemble, and the wintry New York as the scene of…

Nowhere is Russia, Europe is as close as in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Making the Baltic States nervous. The presence of NATO encouraged the Baltic members – and gives the Bundeswehr a new self-awareness. From the Cry of the shrill siren to the depths of thunder hall, the two Eurofighter stand out in succession, it…

With a weak performance, the factory adopted self when 1. FC Heidenheim in the DFB-Pokal. Bayer 04’s a time of the “second face” and nullify an often repeated promise once more. Blank looks, hanging shoulders, total helplessness – a bigger difference to the cheers of the pictures from this past Saturday could not have been.…

In the second round of the DFB Cup against FC Bayern, Hertha BSC hoping for a Coup. Berlin’s want to finally end their trophy curse. The balance sheet of the past years against the Munich gives you courage. Imagine, you give once-a-year to house a giant Party, but remain standing even in front of the…

Bad news – not only for tourists: The Berlin-based airline Germania, has filed for bankruptcy. The flight operation was immediately set. It had been initiated already. On Monday evening, the German holiday airline Germania, had filed for bankruptcy and on Tuesday night the flight of a set operation. It looked in January, so could cope…

For a long time Venice is trying to regulate the tourists flows better. This should now also contribute an entrance fee for day visitors. Also other cities in Italy to see this measure as a useful one. Starting in may, tourists are invited in Venice to the checkout. Moderate three Euro per Person to be…

The “fairy tale king” Ludwig II built Neuschwanstein castle remains the biggest tourist attraction in Bavaria. Popular with visitors destinations in Bayreuth and Munich. With around 1.5 million guests in the year 2018, the fairy tale was the castle in the Allgäu once again the most popular destination in Bavaria. The Ministry of Finance announced…

The Berlin film festival, which is set in 2019 on the themes of family, Childhood, gender equality and nutrition. The outgoing festival Director Dieter Kosslick on the Festival for the last Time the stamp. 69. Berlin Film Festival Danish Opening A Director from Denmark, and an international actor Ensemble, and the wintry New York as…

After the eight-hour shift waiting tables or on the weekend due to work? For many people the heard of in this country everyday life. The reasons are various: money, variety and the strong favoring of mini-jobs. If Kerstin Schmidt (Name changed), 43, on Friday afternoon of a 40-hour week, coming home from work, cook them…

Germany’s economy is doing well. Really? Minister Altmaier has his doubts. He sees failures and wants to intervene to control the system. In any case where it “goes around the sausage”. From Berlin, Sabine Kinkartz. For almost ten years, the German economic barometer knows only one direction: upward. The order books are full, the stores…

The German economy Minister wants to strengthen Germany as a business location and to protect. It’s his Job. However, his most recent Initiative, shoots clear over the goal, says Henrik Böhme. Peter Altmaier is a friendly person. And apparently also has a very caring side. Currently, he’s a very German industry. Because of the threatening…

The ICE-Bauer Siemens and French TGV manufacturer Alstom wanted to be close together. The EU Commission has Concerns about the competition, and will Veto it, report it to several agencies. A ICE and TGV in train station Gare de l’est in Paris (archive image) The EU’s competition authorities will be the proposed rail merger of…

Bad news – not only for tourists: The Berlin-based airline Germania, has filed for bankruptcy. The flight operation was immediately set. Founded in 1986, Germania flew to last more than 60 destinations, mainly in the Mediterranean The bankruptcy petition had been filed on Monday at the local court of Berlin-Charlottenburg, shared with the airline Germania…

The Pope to visit in the United Arab Emirates, which are considered to be religiously tolerant. However, against dissidents of the state hard, says Wenzel Michalski of Human Rights Watch in the DW-Interview. DW: Mr. Michalski, the United Arab Emirates have a reputation of just-in religious terms a very tolerant state. The religions are coming…

A world without Facebook? For some difficult to imagine. 15 years ago, the social network went online – but it can keep? A conversation about the beginning, the future and the criticism of Facebook. It is undeniable: social media have changed the way we communicate and live together. How exactly – so many scientists, including…