German News Service | 04.01.2018, 18:00 UTC

German News Service 04.01.2018 | 18:00 UTC

Germans trust police more than bankers, new survey finds

	A new survey has shed light on the levels of trust Germans have in non-political institutions. Many believe in cops, professors and physicians, but are far more skeptical of insurance companies and managers.

German jobs market hit record in 2017

	The number of people employed in Germany hit its highest-ever level in 2017. Europe's biggest economy added jobs at a pace not seen in a decade, driven by a strong upswing in business activity.

Study: Only better integration will reduce migrant crime rate

	Only better integration options will reduce the risk of increased crime rates among migrants, a study has found. The study also linked a rise in crimes Lower Saxony with an increase in migrant arrivals.

Germany implements new internet hate speech crackdown

	A new German law named NetzDG that will force social media sites to delete offensive content has come into effect with the New Year. There are plenty of critics on both the far-right and among internet activists.

Culture in 2018: Trends that will shape society

	As the #metoo movement expands and TV continues its decline, DW looks at what 2018 has in store for culture and the arts.

Anti-Semitism in Germany: Jewish life 'under threat' says Charlotte Knobloch

	The former president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany says Jewish life is only possible with police protection. She claims the threat comes from the center of German society and says the government needs to act.

Berlin 24/7: Don't come looking for those famous German virtues in Berlin

	Germans are known the world over for their virtues: efficient, reliable and always on time. But is all this actually a myth? Don't look for German virtues in Berlin, says columnist Gero Schliess.

Teenage 'plastic pirates': Citizen scientists research waste in German rivers

	More than 5,500 teenagers collected trash from German rivers, took water samples, documented their findings — and analyzed the data with scientists. The results are alarming, says teacher and scientist Katrin Kruse.

German cakes with funny names

	Germany is famous for its delicious cakes — but some of them have names that don't sound particularly appetizing. Meet the Germans host Kate Müser meets with a pastry chef for a tasty language lesson.

Germany quiz, part III

	What do Germans really like to eat? Where do they wear Lederhosen? Which landmark can be found in which city? We'll help you test your knowledge by regularly asking five questions about Germany.

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