news Germany marks 70 years since anti-communist uprising alisa June 16, 2023 2 min read If you cannot view this message correctly, please click here. 16.06.2023 | 17:00 UTC Germany marks 70 years since anti-communist uprising 70 years ago an uprising of 1 million people in communist East Germany (GDR) was crushed by Soviet tanks. Today, Ukraine is fighting for its independence. DW’s Marcel Fürstenau sees parallels. German government presents first national security strategy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz unveiled the country’s first “National Security Strategy.” The plan envisages more coherent foreign and security policies to prevent Berlin from being wrong-footed by geopolitical events. 1 in 3 German men find violence against women ‘acceptable’ — survey A survey commissioned by Plan International Germany found that 33% of male respondents thought violence against women was acceptable. Almost half of respondents also felt “disturbed” by public displays of homosexuality. China’s quantum leap — Made in Germany Germany’s oldest university hosts many scientists conducting groundbreaking work. Little did they know how they would become entangled in China’s quantum military strategy. A DW investigation with CORRECTIV. Germany draws up plan to prevent heatwave deaths German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says Germany is not properly prepared for heatwaves, which have become more severe as a result of climate change. Wolves in Germany: How public sentiment has flipped Thousands of livestock farmers gathered in the northwestern town of Aurich as part of a “mega demo” against the strict protections on wolf populations in Germany. Is it worth offseting the carbon footprint of your vacation? Many tourists make voluntary carbon offsetting payments to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint. The practice, however, is increasingly controversial. German travel accommodation sector is close to pre-COVID levels Germany’s travel and tourism sector appears to be on the rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic and despite stubborn inflation. Domestic vacationing in particular has proved to be a particular boon. Free money: Germany launches €200 culture ticket for 18-year-olds The German government is offering €200 to all young adults to spend on culture. The “KulturPass” initiative kicks off on June 14. Hidden Berlin: 10 fun facts about the German capital Berlin has become a tourist magnet since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Here are 10 facts about the German capital you may not know. Germany’s most picturesque half-timbered towns Germany boasts about two million historic half-timbered houses. Most of them can be found in these 10 towns. Germany’s finest viewing platforms Here is a selection of Germany’s top vistas — from stunning mountain landscapes, to lush forests, winding rivers and vibrant urban centers. Follow DW DW News Deutsche Welle Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3 53113 Bonn Tel. +49.228-429.0 info@dw.com Value Added Tax identification number: DE123052407 Legally represented by: Director General Peter Limbourg This legal notice extends to the social media profiles of Deutsche Welle. Follow Us On © 2023 Deutsche Welle Legal Notice (DW english) | Unsubscribe Newsletter Chat read-only to anonymous users. Chat with Anyone and Anywhere. Only registered users are allowed to send messages. Loading the chat ... 98345 Register Login Continue Reading Previous: Tennis: How are Ukrainian, Belarusian and Russian stars coping on … – EuronewsNext: Alert: Polar scientists call for more research and observation into rapid sea ice reduction Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ