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Why businesses are offering 'quiet hours'

More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launching similar campaigns.

When can residents deduct the cost of German courses from taxes?

For many foreign residents, learning German is essential for work – but the tax office doesn’t always see it that way. As a result, language lessons often fall into a confusing grey area when it comes to claiming deductions.

India news: Delhi orders fire safety crackdown after deadly hotel fire

Hours after a fire at a New Delhi hotel killed 21 people, the establishment's owner has been arrested. Delhi is also launching a fire safety inspection. DW has the latest.

Spain's Princess Leonor makes history with parachute training, reports say

Princess Leonor of Spain becomes the first Spanish royal to complete a parachuting course as part of her military training, according to Spanish media.

Germany's Merz backs Hungary's new pro-EU course

After talks with Hungary's new prime minister, Peter Magyar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a positive reset in EU relations. Meanwhile, Budapest has signaled only a partial shift so far on support for Ukraine.

Radsport: Alle Grand Tours gewonnen: Vingegaard bejubelt Giro-Sieg

Malta votes in snap parliamentary election

Voting is underway in Malta's parliamentary election. Opinion polls show PM Robert Abela on course for a reelection in the shadow of the Middle East crisis.

Chancellor swap? Rumours swirl about German leader Merz's future

The German government Friday dismissed rumours that Chancellor Friedrich Merz's rivals were laying the groundwork to oust him as his popularity craters, reforms stall and the far right gains in strength.

Romania's political crisis deepens

After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.

'Regime change': Hungary's Magyar exposes Orban's decadence

Prime Minister Peter Magyar has taken power and laid bare his predecessor's luxurious lifestyle. Many Hungarians are keen to see Magyar chart a new political course.

Sawe smashes 2-hour mark setting record at London Marathon

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has made history in London as the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He beat the world record by more than a minute.