The first boatload of migrants has arrived in Turkey from the Greek island of Lesbos. It's the beginning of a controversial plan to stem the flow of refugees to Europe, one some view as illegal.
More than half of the places inside Germany's reception centers are vacant, the "Bild" newspaper reports. Sealing the Balkan route has largely cut off the flow of refugees into Western Europe.
A new investigative report has revealed that the majority of attacks on refugees or refugee homes in Germany in 2014 remain unsolved. The police said the figures are unsurprising.
The map shows locations and provides links to sources that refute stories about crimes reportedly involving refugees. Creators say the response has been overwhelmingly positive.
The German government is counting on the EU to resolve the refugee crisis. But what will happen if member states continue to stonewall? Berlin is already preparing to deport asylum seekers.
Applying for asylum can be a long, complicated process. DW tells what you need to do.
The chance of getting political asylum in Germany also depends on the country you're from.
You've arrived in Germany - now where can you live? At first you don't have much choice, since you are placed in a state home for refugees. Later, you can look for a place yourself. Here are the details.
To facilitate the hiring of refugees, businesses in Germany have developed B2B networks to assist each other. But missing qualifications or insufficient language skills remain major hurdles.
Asylum seekers can apply for a job once in Germany, but only after they have waited the right period of time and if they fulfill certain requirements.
Once you've made it to Germany, you can see a doctor - initially only for emergencies, though. Later, health insurance will cover the basics. Learn more about the German health care system here.
One thing that refugees have plenty of when they first arrive in Germany is free time. So, how do you use the time effectively and positively? We've put together a list of things to do.
If you really want to make a life in Germany, one thing is paramount: you have to speak German. That's the only way to tackle everyday tasks and get to know your neighbors. Here are some tips on how to go about that.
Emdad speaks German. He goes to school and volunteers at the Federal Agency for Technical Relief. He will also help build refugee centers. Nevertheless, it is unclear whether the Afghan refugee can remain in Germany.
Emergency summits, debates in the EU Parliament, haggling with Turkey: The EU is trying to move the refugee problem away from its borders. But humanity is falling by the wayside, says DW's Bernd Riegert.
Important topics in a nutshell. Thirty-eight tips for understanding Germany and the Germans.
Germans know that food and drink are good for the soul. They like to eat well, and they have plenty of choices. DW's Matthias von Hein sums up some important facts about food and drink in Germany.
Six million Jews were killed in a genocide during the Nazi regime. Now, more than 70 years after the end of World War II, Germany and Israel have a close and friendly relationship - a small miracle?
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DW reporter Oliver Sallet has been experiencing conditions in the refugee camp Idomeni.
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