German News Service | 03.05.2018, 17:00 UTC

German News Service 03.05.2018 | 17:00 UTC

Opinion: Why we must be robust in our defense of press freedom

	On World Press Freedom Day, DW's Director General Peter Limbourg pledges to defend press freedom, while marking the broadcaster's 65th anniversary.

Only 4 of Germany's 128 Eurofighter jets combat ready — report

	The report is the latest to cast doubt on Germany's military capabilities and readiness. It raises questions of whether Germany is really meeting its NATO commitments.

Germany's Cold War chemical weapons: Military planned to stockpile arsenal in 1960s

	West Germany planned to procure and even deploy chemical weapons in the 1960s. US and German military files, recently disclosed and evaluated by a team of journalists, run contrary to longstanding government denials.

Revisiting Germany's protest movement of 1968 in photos

	Press photographer Ludwig Binder documented the student protests and police deployments of 1968 in Berlin. Jim Rakete tagged along as an intern. Now, 50 years later, an exhibition showcases their work.

Rhine border of the Roman Empire strives for world heritage status

	The Lower German Limes between Bad Breisig in Rhineland-Palatinate and the seaside resort Katwijk in the Netherlands is to be considered for World Cultural Heritage status.

Keeping up with Germany's endangered bats

	Deforestation, light pollution, pesticides and wind turbines – German bats face threats left, right and center. To protect them, researchers need solid data on just how human activity is impacting their numbers.

Inside Bordoll, a German sex-doll brothel in Dortmund

	A brothel in Dortmund offers a dozen sex dolls that users can rent for any service. DW takes a look inside.

Bavarian myths in focus at Ettal Abbey

	Bavaria's ancient traditions are often used to illustrate German culture. Yet the Free State of Bavaria was only founded 100 years ago. To celebrate the milestone, a new exhibition explores its unique heritage.

May traditions in Germany: Colorfully decorated trees, scary witches — and protests

	Few months in the year can boast as many traditional celebrations in Germany as the merry month of May. Temperatures rise and with them, so does everybody's mood. The celebrations vary from region to region.

Quiz: 65 years of DW

	DW has reached the ripe old age of 65! Do you know why the first DW radio broadcast back in 1953 almost ended in disaster? Test your DW knowledge with our anniversary quiz.

Announcement: Call for Applications for "Research in Germany" Press Tour 2018

	The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites a delegation of 15 international science journalists on a press tour to Germany on the future of work from 21 to 26 October 2018.

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