Daily Bulletin | 03.03.2018, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 03.03.2018 | 18:30 UTC New German government: What is at stake for the EU A new grand coalition of Chancellor Merkel's CDU/CSU and the Social Democrats (SPD) depends on the approval of members of the SPD. But it's not just about forming a new government – it's about Germany's role in Europe. Germany's Social Democrats to settle coalition question As SPD members vote, public support for coalition wanes Italy 'at a crossroads' ahead of divisive elections With elections around the corner, politicians have ended campaigning with rallies across the country. Amid a divided political landscape, Italy's ex-premier warned the country could see "extremists" come to power. Ukraine: Several injured as police break up Kyiv protest camp At least 10 people have been injured in the Ukrainian capital after police began removing a protest camp near parliament. The protesters are calling for an anti-corruption court to be established. Saakashvili criticizes Ukrainian leaders Sovereign cryptocurrency: Marshall Islands to launch world-first digital legal tender As cryptocurrencies become increasingly mainstream, a small island nation will launch the first digital legal tender. Lawmakers hope the residents will use the SOV for everything from paying taxes to buying groceries. Venezuela launches cryptocurrency Getting a grasp of blockchain Germany sees almost 1,000 anti-Muslim crimes in 2017 Germany's Interior Ministry says that at least 950 crimes were committed against Muslims or mosques in the country in 2017, a newspaper has reported. Thirty-three people were injured in attacks. Winter storm unleashes deadly weather chaos in US At least five people have been killed by a powerful nor'easter that slammed into the US East Coast and Midwest, bringing snow, rain and hurricane-force winds. A flight into Dulles Airport also faced a rough landing. Spain jails another rapper for praising terror groups A court in Madrid has sentenced Spanish rapper Pablo Hasel to two years in prison for glorifying terrorism and insulting the Spanish royal family. The case has sparked a debate about free speech in Spain. DW Freedom: Promoting free speech and media Inside Europe: Rapping to rehabilitation in a Spanish jail UN warns situation in DR Congo reaching 'breaking point' The second deadly attack in a month happened where land disputes have reignited a long-dormant ethnic conflict and caused thousands to flee. The UN has warned the situation in the DRC has reached "a breaking point." DR Congo's looming humanitarian disaster Refugee stories: Fleeing from DRC Scientists discover 'supercolony' of Adelie penguins in Antarctica A team of researchers has found a massive supercolony of Adelie penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands. The surprising discovery comes after warnings of an alarming population decline among penguins. A journey to the Antarctica Video referee technology approved for 2018 football World Cup Football's law-making body, the IFAB, has given the green light for the use of VAR technology at this year's World Cup. Critics say the system could slow games down. Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak's murder sparks EU reactions The EU wants to send an inquiry committee to Slovakia to investigate journalist Jan Kuciak's murder. Though PM Robert Fico has offered a reward for clues, observers doubt the government's desire to solve the case. Slovak officials resign after journalist's death The Jan Kuciak case: Journalist Drew Sullivan speaks to DW Europe pushes back against Donald Trump's proposed steel and aluminum tariffs The European Union has said it will introduce retaliatory measures against US plans to impose steel and aluminum tariffs. The WTO and IMF have voiced their concerns over US President Donald Trump's threat of a trade war. AmCham Germany: Punitive tariffs are no good long-term US steel tariffs: A new trade war? US tariffs could spark trade war   © Deutsche Welle 2018