The Torture Chambers of Balakliya

Russian troops occupied the town of Balakliya for six months, before Ukrainian troops regained control earlier this month. During that period, say residents and investigators, torture and imprisonment of the locals was common. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

The Germans Have Learned Nothing from History – DER Spiegel

The European Union was created to avoid repeating the disasters of the 1930s, but Germany, of all countries, has failed to learn from history. As the euro crisis escalates, Berlin should remember how the banking crisis of 1931 contributed to the breakdown of democracy across Euro … | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Nord Stream Attacks Expose Vulnerability of EU Infrastructure

Nachts um 2.03 Uhr wurde die erste Explosion an den Pipelines registriert: Was ist das wahrscheinlichste Motiv? Und warum ist gerade Europas Gas- und Stromversorgung so verwundbar? Die SPIEGEL-Titelgeschichte. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

The Philippines: The Consequences of Reproductive Ignorance in Happyland

Abortion is illegal under any circumstance in the Philippines. For years, contraceptives were only available to women who are 18 or older. The results of those policies are quite visible in one quarter in Manila. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Germany Sees Tidal Shift in Sentiment Toward Atomic Energy

According to a new survey from DER SPIEGEL, three quarters of all Germans want to continue the operations of Germany's remaining nuclear power plants, throwing into question the country's much-touted plan to phase out nuclear energy. Is the country about to make a U-turn on the i … | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

What to Do About Population Growth (2019)

The populations in the poorest countries on earth are doubling every few decades. That necessarily leads to conflict over scarce resources such as land, food and work -- and to more migration to Europe. But there are solutions. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

A Global Shopping Tour: Where Will Germany Get Its Energy in the Future?

Germany must not only free itself from Russian gas, but from fossil fuels altogether. Where will those future energies come from? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Germany and the End of Globalization: Prosperity Under Pressure

The number of democratic countries around the world is shrinking steadily, and autocratic countries are registering more patents than the West. A new era is dawning – and it could have dramatic consequences for our work, our money and our lives. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

The Dystopia of São Paulo Holds the Key to Brazil's Transformation

São Paulo is a symbol of inequality. The wealthy enjoy incredible luxury while the poor are left huddling beneath highway overpasses. A portrait of the dystopian New York of the south. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

The First Interview with the Panama Papers Whistleblower

The revelations about offshore firms brought to light by the source behind the Panama Papers toppled government leaders and spawned thousands of investigations. Here, for the first time, "John Doe" speaks about their fears for their life and their disappointment with the German g … | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Looming Natural Gas Shortages Has the EU Scrambling for Solutions

With the threat of recession and further inflation, Vladimir Putin could deal a devastating blow to the European Union if he cuts gas supplies this winter. Should that happen, it would be a major test of solidarity for the block. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Why Uruguay's Schoolchildren Are Doing So Well in the Pandemic (2021)

Every child gets a laptop from the state, along with online teaching material and animated school books: Uruguay shows how it's done when it comes to digital education. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

How Well Are European Sanctions Against Russia Working?

The European Union spent months preparing comprehensive sanctions against Russia in the event of an invasion of Ukraine. The measures are deeper than anything ever passed before in Brussels, but are they working? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

“I'm Pretty Worried About Our Democracy”

In an interview, recently appointed New York Times Executive Editor Joe Kahn talks about how Donald Trump's disinformation campaign is gaining steam, discusses the media outlets he considers to be his newspaper's competition – and explains why he advises journalists against battl … | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Why Has Germany Been So Slow to Deliver Weapons?

Half of all Germans – not to mention numerous allied nations – believe the German chancellor could be doing more to help Ukraine. Why has Olaf Scholz's government been so hesitant? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

After Xinjiang Revelations, Germany's Ties to China Are Under the Microscope

Die Bundesrepublik ist von Peking noch viel abhängiger als von Moskau. Nach den Folter-Enthüllungen der Xinjiang Police Files muss sich die Politik fragen: Welche Verbrechen nehmen wir für unseren Wohlstand in Kauf? Die SPIEGEL-Titelstory. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

After Xinjiang Revelations, Germany's Ties to China Are Under the Microscope

Germany is even more dependent on Beijing than it is on Moscow. Following the revelations of the Xinjiang Police Files, politicians and executives are facing a difficult question: What crimes are they willing to tolerate in exchange for prosperity? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Data Leak Provides a Look into China's Brutal Camp System

In recent years, the Chinese state has allegedly locked away a million Uyghurs in internment camps. The Xinjiang Police Files now attach names and faces to this brutal system, providing an unprecedented look behind the veil of secrecy. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

What Does It Mean to Be Poor in Germany? (2016)

Poverty is measured on the basis of income, but that is often too one-dimensional for such a complex phenomenon. Researchers have developed better ways of defining who falls below the poverty line, but do those concepts stand up to the test? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Carbon bombs threaten the world's climate

Die derzeit geplante Öl- und Gasförderung für die kommenden Jahre könnte das 1,5-Grad-Ziel kippen. Konzerne wie Gazprom, Saudi Aramco oder BP investieren Milliarden Dollar in die klimaschädlichen Rohstoffe – trotz aller Warnungen. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

German car driver lobby ADAC calls for cycling

Langsamer fahren, radeln oder zu Fuß gehen: Der ADAC ruft seine Mitglieder angesichts der Energieabhängigkeit von Russland zum Spritsparen auf. Es sei auch möglich, »zum Bäcker mit dem Fahrrad anstatt mit dem SUV« zu fahren. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

German Journalist Yücel's Long Road to Freedom (2018)

Journalist Deniz Yücel was held without charges in a Turkish prison for 367 days. This is the inside story of how he survived his time in jail, tested the patience of German negotiators and ultimately forced President Erdogan to bend. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Russian soldiers shot and killed hundreds of civilians in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv. DER SPIEGEL went there to talk with survivors about their shocking experiences under the occupiers. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

BND Intercepts Radio Traffic Discussing the Murder of Civilians

The images of the murdered civilians in Bucha shocked the world. DER SPIEGEL has learned that German intelligence intercepted radio traffic from suspected perpetrators. It appears that such atrocities were part of the strategy of Putin's army. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 1 year ago

Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party

Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Putin Lives in Historic Analogies and Metaphors

Political scientist Ivan Krastev is an astute observer of Vladimir Putin. In an interview, he speaks of the Russian president's isolation, his understanding of Russian history and how he has become a prisoner of his own rhetoric. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Escaping Putin

Russia is currently experiencing the most invisible exodus in history – the mass flight of journalists, artists and programmers. They are part of a long tradition of intellectuals who have been forced to flee from Moscow's heavy hand. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Project “Icarus”: Following Birds on Their Way South (2016)

There are 1.6 billion songbirds in Europe and half of them fly south for the winter. Scientists would like to follow them -- but keeping up isn't easy. At least for now. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Open Letter It's Time to Invite Russia to Join NATO (2010)

Trans-Atlantic security needs have changed fundamentally in the last two decades. The East-West confrontation has ended, and Moscow now shares many interests with NATO. It is time for the alliance to open its doors to Russia, say German defense experts Volker Rühe, Klaus Naumann, … | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Right-Wing Extremists Tricked by Trojan Shirts (2011)

Fans at a recent right-wing extremist rock festival in Germany thought they were getting free T-shirts that reflected their nationalistic worldview. But after the garment's first wash they discovered otherwise. The original image rinsed away to reveal a hidden message from an act … | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Hopes Are High for the Technology That Is Leading Us Out of the Pandemic (2021)

The vaccine success stories at BioNTech and Moderna may only be the beginning. Doctors and researchers want to use the revolutionary mRNA technology to fight the world's worst scourges: from cancer to dementia. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Tesla’s Chip Trick

Electric car pioneer Tesla is booming despite the global chip crisis. But company chat transcripts show that Elon Musk's company simply left out components – and apparently didn't inform buyers that it had done so. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

I Keep Telling Myself That Justice Will Prevail (2021)

Carla Del Ponte prosecuted some of the worst war criminals of the 20th century at The Hague. These days, though, the international justice system seems to have lost its teeth. What went wrong? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

'We Will Win Because History Is on Our Side' (2018)

Historian Deborah Lipstadt exposed author David Irving for being a Holocaust denier in 1993. Now, she warns of the growth of what she calls "softcore" anti-Semitism. Trump and his kind, she says, are even more dangerous than those who openly agitate against Jews. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

It Will Make Scientific Sense to Offer Booster After Three Months

The latest mutations of the coronavirus call for a new vaccination strategy. In an interview, BioNTech founder Uğur Şahin explains why countries need to administer booster shots faster and argues that a fourth jab will likely also be necessary. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Why Aren't Thousands of Gigabytes of Abusive Images Removed from the Web?

An investigation into the largest site for images of sexual abuse of children shows where public officials are failing in the fight against online sexual predators. It provides a look into the most disturbing corners of the darknet. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Upcoming German Government Coalition Agrees on Legalizing Cannabis

Der Konsum von Marihuana ist in Deutschland erlaubt. Besitz und Verkauf gelten jedoch bislang als Straftaten. Das soll sich mit einer Ampelregierung ändern – doch nicht jeder wird den Stoff verkaufen dürfen. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Rainforest Rebellion: Mass Clear-Cutting in Congo

The rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s most important ecosystems. But international timber firms are logging trees there illegally. Locals are starting to fight back, with some success. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Drug made of car exhaust filters alarms Congo's capital

The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is being overrun by a dangerous new drug called bombé, made from deposits the catalytic converters of automobiles. In a country facing many problems, it helps people forget. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

“Wunderkind” Sebastian Kurz resigned amid far-reaching corruption probe

Initially celebrated as a wunderkind, Sebastian Kurz resigned as Austrian chancellor over the weekend amid a far-reaching corruption probe. Documents from that investigation hint at a mafia-like system involving political leaders and the media built up over many years. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

The Slow-Motion Collapse of Germany's Governing Party

Angela Merkel's conservatives could be facing an historical debacle at the polls in this year's election. Their candidate, Armin Laschet, has been anything but inspiring, and his stumbles could have deep consequences for the stability of German politics. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Ivermectin gegen Corona – news coverage

US-Krankenhäuser sind angeblich überlastet, weil sich viele Menschen mit einem Pferdemedikament gegen Wurmbefall vergiftet haben, das sie für ein Mittel gegen Covid-19 halten. Klingt wild, stimmt so aber nicht. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Herd Immunity Is Impossible. Now What?

Faced with declining vaccination rates and persistent skepticism, Germany is now preparing for another autumn of living with COVID-19. Politicians are looking at several measures, including air purifiers for schools, compulsory testing for travelers and a pro-vaccine ad blitz. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

Women of Venice Discover Boating

Boating has been a pastime for men for hundreds of years in Venice. But during the pandemic, the lagoon surrounding the city has grown quiet. Many women who might have been discouraged in the past are now learning to pilot boats. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

A Journey Through the Troubled Former Yugoslavia

The disintegration of the socialist multiethnic state of Yugoslavia began 30 years ago. Today, its successors still lack stability, and nationalists are increasingly setting the tone. Are the young democracies drifting away from Europe? A journey through a torn region. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

German Office for Protection of Constitution Compromised by a Russian Spy

Die Bundesanwaltschaft verdächtigt einen Mitarbeiter des Verfassungsschutzes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Geheimnisse verraten zu haben – an einen früheren V-Mann, dem die Planung eines Mords vorgeworfen wird. | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

We Have Opened the Door to a New World of Pharmaceuticals

In an interview, BioNTech CEO Uğur Şahin predicts a boom in new kinds of mRNA drugs that can be used to fight cancer and other diseases. His company chalked up a major success with its coronavirus vaccine, but will it be able to maintain its advantage over the competition? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago

The Telegram Billionaire and His Dark Empire

Telegram is one of the world's most popular chat apps – and possibly the most dangerous. There is little regulation of the platform, which is popular with criminals and terrorists. Who is the mastermind behind it? | Continue reading


@spiegel.de | 2 years ago