as-Suwaida under siege: "We can't survive here"
Following the announced ceasefire, the conflict in Syria's as-Suwaida has fallen out of sight. In contrast, Druze speak of a siege by government militias. A visit to two families in Bremen.
Federal Admission Program Afghanistan before the end: Last chance for endangered Afghans
The Federal Admission Program offers particularly vulnerable Afghans a legal escape route to Germany. Now it is about to be discontinued.
Daring more integration: Spinelli Group in the EU Parliament presents "Project 27"
National solo efforts repeatedly hinder a united European Union. With its "Project 27", the Spinelli Group in the EU Parliament is working on an ambitious reform for deeper European integration.
Donald Trump and the three tongues of the EU
Donald Trump rages against the European Union as the new US President. While the Council and Commission react in a moderate manner, MEPs are much more self-confident.
Political scientist explains what opportunities Trump brings for Ukraine
Donald Trump's electoral success is unsettling the USA's allies. However, political scientist Olekandr Kraiev sees opportunities for Ukraine under Trump's presidency.
Ten years after the genocide: How Yazidi people are faring in Germany
Germany has recognized a genocide. How important it is to be allowed to use this term is currently becoming clear in the context of Gaza. But what impact does such recognition have on the people affected?
A taste of home: Ukrainian charity sends borscht to the trenches
Businesswoman Olga Belenko started a charity to send healthy meals to Ukrainian soldiers. By drones it even gets into the trenches.
Will Kupyansk become a new Avdiivka?
Russia has amassed tens of thousands of soldiers near Kupyansk and is trying to breakthrough. Meanwhile battle-weary Ukrainian troops on the other side await reinforcement and rotation. Sergey Panashchuk reports from a frontline village.
Chemnitz gets an NSU documentation center - temporarily
The German government is supporting a documentation center on the right-wing terrorism of the National Socialist Underground (NSU). Initiatives and relatives of the victims have been fighting for this for years.
The lessons of living with war
Reporter Sergey Panashchuk lives in Odesa. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in Ukraine he risks his life to cover Russian war crimes, tells people's stories and reports from the frontline. Here he is sharing his thoughts.
Meet the man who set up the biggest Humanitarian NGO in Zaporizhzhia
When Russia started its full-scale invasion in Ukraine, Oleksandr Beluga decided to help his people. He stayed in Zaporizhzhia and set up the biggest Humanitarian NGO's in the city.
Reflection of a life: How Jamila left Afghanistan in search for safety
Jamila faced all the hardships in Afghanistan since the Soviet occupation. Being a mother herself, she decided to start a new life in Germany.
Peace for Ukraine: An unconventional approach to a solution
After two years of war in Ukraine, it is clear that arms deliveries alone are not enough. Why the allies need to step up their commitment - and why a military intervention could lead to peace. A comment.
A door opens: Kamela’s start into a new life in Germany
Kamela went through many hardships in Afghanistan. Now that she lives in Germany, she hopes some of her childhood dreams may come true - and for a better future for her kids.
Haunted by war: Ukrainian Jews in Israel face missile attacks - again
Numerous Jewish Ukrainians left their war-torn homes for Israel after Russia’s full-scale invasion. With Hamas attacking Israel now, they are reliving a trauma.
"I was sure they were going to kill me."
Zainab Entezar is one of the first Afghans to come to Germany through the Federal Admission Program. Here she tells her story.
Ineffective confirmation of admission promises: lawyers in the dock
Germany has assured visas to Afghans at risk. That's what the coalition agreement says. While the federal admissions program is off to a slow start, one group of endangered people is facing entirely different problems.
From a Village in Afghanistan to Germany
Karima's story is one of hope, determination, and perseverance. Despite all the obstacles she faced back in Afghanistan, she never gave up on her dreams.
Earthquake in Hatay: "Not even to get help, there was media freedom"
In Defne, Hatay, post-earthquake reconstruction is progressing slowly. Residents live in tents and feel abandoned by the government.
Social policy specialist on elections in Türkiye: "Society has become highly polarized"
Türkiye is having its second round of presidential elections. A social policy specialist gives her view on the process.
Journalism in Turkey: Facts vs. Propaganda and AI
Journalists in Turkey work in difficult conditions. Despite the repression, the daily newspaper "BirGün" strives for independent reporting.
Contrast to Türkiye: Greeks do not expect much from elections
In the weekend between the two presidential election rounds in Türkiye, the Greek neighbours are voting for their new government. They don’t have many expectations but hope for the best for them and Turks. A visit to the border region.
Flight to freedom: Afghan women share their stories
The struggle of some female refugees is not over when they reach to a safe country. We are documenting the stories of those who don't have the ability to spread their word themselves - in a series on illiterate women from Afghanistan.
Fighting Windmills: Anas al Mustafa and the Turkish State
Arrested, deported, returned: Syrian Anas al Mustafa is taking legal action against what the Turkish state did to him. But the Turkish judiciary is another obstacle.
700 refugees occupy building in Brussels
Because the Belgian government does not provide sleeping places, around 700 refugees have occupied a building - the authorities want to have it vacated.