German News Service | 26.04.2018, 17:00 UTC

German News Service 26.04.2018 | 17:00 UTC

Nationwide register for anti-Semitic offenses in Germany – commissioner

	Germany's incoming anti-Semitism commissioner is to establish a central register for anti-Jewish crime. Meanwhile in the Bundestag, MPs condemned anti-Semitism and stressed Germany's friendship with Israel.

Crime in Germany drops 10 percent in 2017, report shows

	Crimes of almost every nature dropped across Germany in 2017, according to police statistics. But there were a few categories in which rates increased.

German court to rule on medical age tests for refugee minors

	In Germany, a refugee's age is generally established in an interview with youth welfare officers. A court decision could soon require authorities to determine it with a medical exam, but those methods are controversial.

ILA 2018 air show takes off in Berlin

	The world's longest-running air show has opened to aerospace industry officials and an estimated 150,000 visitors, who want to see the latest in aviation technology, including 3D-printing and electric planes.

Defusing bombs – is there a safer way?

	A lot of unexploded bombs are buried in German cities, decades after WWII. And they're getting more dangerous - not less - over time. The hope is that lasers and 3D modeling will avoid another 'Munich 2012' scenario.

United in noise: How species deal with our racket

	When humans get loud, the impacts are far-reaching for fish, mammals, birds, insects and even plants. The effects are similar, and similarly bad.

Should animals be given more rights? The documentary 'Citizen Animal' tries to answer

	Originally planned as a vacation, a trip director Oliver Kyr took turned into a search for people who are committed to animal rights. That journey became documentary 'Citizen Animal.'

'Heimat 2018': What 'home' means to Munich's Hofbräuhaus regulars

	Amongst the thousands of tourists, the Hofbräuhaus in Munich hosts more than 120 regulars' gatherings — and the number is rising. DW asked what "heimat," or "home," means for them.

Beer culture - this is how Germany drinks

	The over 500-year-old German Beer Purity Law says that only hops, barley, yeast and water can be used to make Germany's favorite drink. We look at the country's beer culture.

The Spring Quiz

	Winter is over, the first leaves are budding on the trees and crocuses are breaking through the cold ground. How well do you know spring in Germany? Test your knowledge!

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