German News Service | 08.03.2018, 18:00 UTC

German News Service 08.03.2018 | 18:00 UTC

Germany to expand global military missions

	The German government wants to extend six military missions, including in Iraq, Afghanistan and Mali. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen pushed for more Bundeswehr interventions, but not everyone backs the move.

Who were the pioneers of Germany's women's movement?

	Although Germany's women rights activists weren't as radical as their sisters in Britain, they started their struggle for equal rights very early, and they persevered.

Germany sees almost 1,000 anti-Muslim crimes in 2017

	Germany's Interior Ministry says that at least 950 hate crimes were committed against Muslims or mosques in the country in 2017, a newspaper has reported. Thirty-three people were injured in attacks.

Russia World Cup: Germany warns of Islamist terror and hooligan threat

	Germany's top police authority has found evidence that Islamist terrorist groups may target the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The agency also pointed to Russia's hooligan scene as a source of violence.

Drug use research: German cities top European amphetamine use tables

	A study of wastewater across Europe has revealed two cities in eastern Germany have the highest use of methamphetamine. The study revealed the most popular stimulants in each city.

100,000 German teenagers addicted to social media, study finds

	Teenagers aged 12 to 17 years spent too much time on social media, which affects their wellbeing. A German study reveals that excessive use can even be linked to depression.

German school system is failing refugees - report

	Young refugees often land in disadvantaged schools that lack qualified teachers in deprived areas. A new study claims that for integration to succeed, educators will have to rethink their approach.

Actor Willem Dafoe: 'Germany has changed so much'

	Willem Dafoe has played a wide array of roles and has been nominated for best supporting actor at this year's Academy Awards, but the actor also has a special connection to Germany. DW spoke with him in Berlin.

Could Germany get a gender-neutral national anthem?

	Germany's equality commissioner has reportedly proposed altering Germany's national anthem to make it more gender inclusive. The revision would seek to replace the words "Fatherland" and "brotherly."

Bremen Quiz

	Why do Bremen residents' mouths water when they look at their flag? And which legendary four-legged musicians rocked the old Hanseatic city? Test your knowledge of Bremen!

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