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‘Dead fish everywhere’ in German-Polish river after feared chemical waste dump

ENVIRONMENT

‘Dead fish everywhere’ in German-Polish river after feared chemical waste dump

German word of the day: Belastung

GERMAN WORD OF THE DAY

German word of the day: Belastung

Sometimes things can be too hard to carry - but keep this German word to hand and you may be able to lighten the load.

Germany to turn thermostat down as gas shortage looms

ENERGY

Germany to turn thermostat down as gas shortage looms

The surprising ways time abroad can improve mind, body and bank balance

PARTNER CONTENT

The surprising ways time abroad can improve mind, body and bank balance

COVID-19 VACCINES

Omicron vaccines to arrive in Germany in September, says Health Minister

Omicron vaccines to arrive in Germany in September, says Health Minister

CLIMATE CRISIS

IN PICTURES: German summer heatwave causes River Rhine to dry up

IN PICTURES: German summer heatwave causes River Rhine to dry up

ASK A GERMAN

Ask an expert: Why is cash still so popular in Germany – and is it changing?

Ask an expert: Why is cash still so popular in Germany – and is it changing?

ENERGY

German Chancellor Scholz wants gas pipeline linking south and central Europe

German Chancellor Scholz wants gas pipeline linking south and central Europe

Ex-chancellor Schröder sues German Bundestag for removing perks

POLITICS

Ex-chancellor Schröder sues German Bundestag for removing perks

Germany has passed peak of summer Covid wave, says RKI

COVID-19 STATS

Germany has passed peak of summer Covid wave, says RKI

TEST: Could you pass the German citizenship exam?

GERMAN CITIZENSHIP

TEST: Could you pass the German citizenship exam?

FOOD&DRINK

Five German drinks to try this summer

Five German drinks to try this summer