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Barbara Massing wurde am 20. Juni vom Rundfunkrat der Deutschen Welle (DW) im ersten Wahlgang zur neuen Intendantin gewählt. Sie tritt am 1. Oktober 2025 die Nachfolge von Peter Limbourg an. ℹ️ Zur Pressemitteilung: dw.com/p/4wEJA

🎥 From Bonn to the world: The 2025 DW Global Media Forum brought together over 1,000 participants from 95 countries and nearly 170 speakers across three iconic venues. Relive the energy, insights, and unforgettable moments from the 18th edition of our conference.

Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or NOS, is often considered a harmless way of getting high and free for purchase in Germany. But consumption is, in fact, no laughing matter: It can lead to long-term health problems. Get a detailed #CloseUp: p.dw.com/p/4xljU

The 🇪🇺 EU Commission has proposed conditioning development aid for third countries on their cooperation with #migration enforcement. Aid allocation may now depend on how well a country cooperates with returns, readmissions, and border controls. infomigrants.net/en/post/65914/…

🎙️ What does it take to walk away from a top-rated radio show and build something entirely your own? Find out by joining us this Thursday, July 24, at 4:00 p.m. CEST when we sit down with media pioneer and podcast host @ADELLEO, the creator of Legally Clueless, one of Kenya’s…

Once famed for never being late, German trains almost never run on time anymore. Deutsche Bahn has launched a refurbishment program that is likely to last at least a decade, and the costs and criticism are increasing. p.dw.com/p/4xZkf

Imagine living next to something you know is toxic. DW's Planet A visits a community in Galicia, Spain, fighting the fallout of industrial farming. As pollution is rising, civil society is pushing back—with first signs of hope.

Gold. Everyone wants it, and global demand is high. But where does it come from? One source: Sudan. A new Mapped Out episode uncovers the fierce fight over Sudan's gold industry, fueling a civil war now in its second year. dw.com/en/how-gold-ke…

At #GMF25, the issue of press freedom was reflected across a wide range of panels and on-site activities. Our team walked the conference grounds to ask participants a series of questions inspired by the @RSF_inter 2025 World Press Freedom index, raising awareness of its findings.

This year's @UN #WorldYouthSkillsDay focuses on digital skills. If that isn't the best day to check out our new PodcasTraining with Youth manual for trainers, what is? It gives you many options to set up and facilitate your own PodcasTraining with young people. To learn more…

The EU's welcoming a shift in US rhetoric on Ukraine, but is pressing Washington to chip in. DW's @RosieBirchard reports it comes as the bloc failed to agree on a new round of sanctions on Russia. dw.com/en/eu-backs-tr…

Missed #GMF25 or want to relive the highlights? We've got you covered! Full recordings of panels, keynote, impulse session & the Freedom of Speech Award are now on YouTube! 🎥 Watch here: shorturl.at/Azk40

🎥 At #GMF25, host @jaafarAbdulKari moderated panels that dove into tough, sensitive topics. His goal? Not always consensus, but real, unfiltered dialogue. It's the same drive behind his talk show: creating space for honest conversations, even when they're uncomfortable.

🎉 We’ve just launched DW Balkan on TikTok. Our goal is to speak directly to young people in Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia, especially those who turn to TikTok to stay informed, to connect with the world, and to understand what’s really going on. tiktok.com/@dw_balkan/vid…

Is Superman still the all-American hero—or a global moral compass? James Gunn's new take on the Man of Steel dives into kindness, politics, and culture wars. DW's Elizabeth Grenier reviews why this Superman is sparking debate. 🦸‍♂️ p.dw.com/p/4x8p0

Donating blood may not only help a person in need, but it's actually good for you, too: Giving blood regularly helps your blood to renew more rapidly, reduces blood pressure and lowers cardiovascular disease risk. 🩸More on #InGoodShape. dw.com/en/is-donating…

Behind the scenes at #GMF25: What do @LizShoo and other attendees really carry in their bags during a busy forum day? "#WhatsInMyBag – GMF Edition" is your exclusive peek into the behind-the-scenes of a packed media event. If you were there, tell us: what was in your bag?

„Die EU-Erweiterung hat Wohlstand & Demokratie gestärkt. Diese Erfolgsgeschichte gilt es, auch und gerade unter anderen geopolitischen Vorzeichen fortzusetzen“, so Minister @n_liminski im Gespräch mit der EU-Kommissarin für Erweiterungsfragen @MartaKosEU beim @DW_GMF.