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Benjamin Restle

Benjamin is a bilingual journalist with a focus on current affairs and sustainability.

Benjamin is half English, half German. He joined DW in 2015 and mainly covers German politics, international affairs and environmental stories. 

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Featured stories by Benjamin Restle

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The winter secrets of bees

What happens to bees in winter? Discover their survival strategies and why they’re vital for ecosystems everywhere.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 10, 202513:02 min
A Qatar Airways Boeing 777 seen from the gound

Qatar: Air traffic casts doubt on carbon neutrality claim

Qatar's environmentally friendly measures were dwarfed by a significant increase in air traffic during the World Cup.
ClimateDecember 19, 2022
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Stories by Benjamin Restle

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

The summit sent a clear message: Africa's most populous nation is open for business.
BusinessNovember 22, 2023
A view of destroyed Gaza buildings following Isreali airstrikes

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza's humanitarian situation explained

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza's humanitarian situation explained

Wedged between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea, the Gaza Strip faces a humanitarian crisis.
ConflictsOctober 21, 2023
Flowers blooming with a mountain in the background in Tirol, Austria.

Crossing the Alps: An adventure report

Crossing the Alps: An adventure report

DW travel reporter Benjamin Restle crossed the Alps. In the mountains, the consequences of climate change are tangible.
TravelAugust 4, 2023
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Germany's new €49 monthly travel pass explained

Germany's new €49 monthly travel pass explained

Here's everything you need to know about Germany's new €49 euro monthly public transport pass.
TravelApril 28, 2023
A forest in Brandenburg, Germany

Going local: Why microadventures are all the rage

Going local: Why microadventures are all the rage

You don't always need to travel far to find beautiful nature and leave your comfort zone.
TravelMarch 10, 2023
Berlin's Friedrichstrasse pictured in mid-November 2022

Berlin reopens Friedrichstrasse boulevard to cars

Berlin reopens Friedrichstrasse boulevard to cars

Berlin is allowing cars back onto a pedestrianized stretch of the Berlin shopping street. What's behind the U-turn?
SocietyNovember 21, 2022
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