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Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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Alleged migrant smugglers arrested in Greece
Greek police have arrested 15 people suspected of facilitating migrant smuggling on two Greek islands.
World in Progress: Leros — a refugee haven with a difference
It isn't easy for refugees in Greece — many end up in overcrowded camps. But on the island of Leros, it's different.
Brazil's Snake Island
Queimada Grande is densely populated by poisonous snakes. People are strictly forbidden from visiting the 'Snake Island' off the Brazilian coast. Reports that there is at least one snake per square meter on the small island may be greatly exaggerated. Nonetheless, it remains one of the world's scariest and most mysterious places.
Spectacular new entrance building opens on Museum Island
Berlin's Museum Island has a new entrance building designed by star architect David Chipperfield.
Hard times for Greek fishermen
Life in the Greek islands after austerity, and before a new PM
Santorini's donkeys suffer abuse and cruelty
Donkeys on the Greek island of Santorini are being abused by handlers and tourists.
Deadly volcanic blast on Italy's Stromboli
A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli has killed at least one tourist and released a huge plume of smoke.
Climate research on the high, warming seas
A voyage from Antarctica to northern Germany hopes to shed light on rising temperatures in the depths of the ocean.
#MeToo Cuba: Will the movement spread to the island?
An abuse accusation against one of the island's most prominent musicians raises questions over Cuba's lack of #MeToo.
10 reasons to visit the Wadden Sea
A visit to the largest mudflat area in the world. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for ten years.
German court backs tourist in holiday gone wrong
The case involved a young boy who was injured after walking into a glass door on vacation in Gran Canaria.
Greece: Migrant influx scares off tourists
The migrant camp on the island of Samos has become a sprawling settlement. Locals and asylum-seekers feel abandoned.
Documentary "Berlin's Treasure Trove" - Part 2
The second part of the documentary looks into the debates related to the Mandu Yenu throne and a Joseph Beuys work.
Documentary "Berlin's Treasure Trove" - Part 1
Berlin has a unique treasure trove: the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.
Stammtisch - Political island in the sun
Stammtisch looks ahead to summer in political Berlin before rolling out those beach towels in Germany's 17th Bundesland.
10 reasons to visit Heligoland
70 kilometers (43 mi) off the German North Sea coast you will find the tiny German high-sea island of Heligoland
Japan and Russia accuse one another of military buildup
The accusations have been leveled at a meeting between foreign and defense ministers in Tokyo.
UN orders UK to end 'colonial' rule of Chagos Islands
Britain separated the islands from Mauritius in 1965.
The island of men and snakes
Musambwa, an island on Lake Victoria in Uganda, is inhabited only by men and snakes. The beasts are revered as spirits.
The island of men and snakes
Musambwa, an island on Lake Victoria in Uganda, is inhabited only by men and snakes. The beasts are revered as spirits.
Indigenous Australians challenge government at UN
The indigenous group says the Australian government's inaction on climate change violates their human rights.
Colombian teen fighting to protect her island's waters
A young woman in Colombia is taking on macho culture to stop blast fishing and save the marine ecosystem of her island.
#DailyDrone: Schminke House, Löbau
Modern living in the 1930s: the #DailyDrone shows you the House Schminke in Löbau.
Cyclone Kenneth's destruction
Cyclone Kenneth tore over the island of Ibo in Mozambique with a fury that left little standing.
Ibo island after Cyclone Kenneth: Vacation hot spot in shambles
DW's Adrian Kriesch reports from Ibo island which has been been badly hit by Cyclone Kenneth.
Welcome to Berlin's Museum Island
With its five exhibition halls, Berlin’s Museum Island is one of the most important museum complexes in the world.
King Ludwig's refuge: Rose Island on Lake Starnberg
Where King Ludwig dreamed – in May the Rose Island will again be open to visitors.
German woman and son found dead in Tenerife cave
The German couple's youngest son, a 5-year-old boy, alerted police after reportedly escaping from the cave.
WorldLink: Changing places
On this week's show, we take a closer look at why homeless numbers are skyrocketing in San Francisco, one of the US's most important tech hubs. We'll also be taking you inside Soweto's first adult shop, find out why making eye contact with strangers in Berlin is so tricky and why Easter Island's Moai statues are at the center of a fundamentally human tragedy.
Refined cocktails, not party tourism
German tourists love Mallorca — perhaps too much. How does the Spanish island try to control this "overtourism"?
Experiencing nature on the Faroe Islands
The beautiful Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic.
Carole Ghosn questioned in Japan over yacht
Carlos Ghosn's wife has answered questions in Tokyo in the ongoing case against her husband, the former Nissan chief.
Rügen - the Baltic Treasure Island
From its chalk cliffs to its quaint seaside resorts, Germany's biggest island has many faces.
In 'Distant Islands,' young photographers explore Brexit
Eight young photographers of Berlin's Ostkreuz School capture the mood of the UK amid the swirling Brexit chaos.
The Comoros heads to the polls
Victory for incumbent President Azali Assoumani is far from certain.
A quest for happiness on a North Sea island
No cars. No work. No internet. Could an auto-free island off Germany's North Sea coast hold the key to happiness?
Deadly earthquake hits Indonesia's Lombok island
At least two people have been killed after a 'moderately strong' earthquake hit Indonesia's Lombok tourist island.
Bangladesh's 'prison camp' for Rohingya
Bangladeshi authorities say they are ready to move 100,000 Rohingya refugees to a remote islet in the Bay of Bengal.
Canvey Island reflects Brexit mentality
Canvey Island in Essex saw the UK’s third highest vote for Brexit.
Oil spill threatens Solomon Islands sanctuary
Three weeks after a cargo ship ran aground, Australia joins efforts to prevent an oil spill turning into a disaster.
UN court tells UK to end Chagos Island rule
The International Court of Justice has backed Mauritius in a territorial dispute with Britain over the Chagos Islands.
Behrouz Boochani — Voice from a refugee detention camp
Refugee Behrouz Boochani has been held in a Pacific island detention camp by the Australian government for the last six years. During that time, he has written a book, sneaked it out in installments via WhatsApp, and now won two literature awards.
Cost of conflict in South China Sea 'too high'
Speaking to DW, Singapore's defense minister dismissed concerns over a major confrontation emerging in the region.
Steinmeier visits Galapagos
During a visit to the Galapagos Islands, German President Steinmeier called for more environmental protection.
#DailyDrone: Bode-Museum
We’ll show you a bird’s eye view of the Bode-Museum on the northern tip of the Museum Island.
Australia to reopen Christmas Island refugee camp
The announcement came after parliament passed a bill to allow asylum seekers access to hospitals in mainland Australia.
Russian islands under polar bear 'invasion'
The Novaya Zemlya archipelago is experiencing an unprecedented influx of the dangerous bears.
N. Zealand bush fire forces evacuations
The country has been experiencing some of the highest temperatures on record.
The controversy over Australia Day
Celebrating January 26, best known as Australia Day, has become increasingly controversial in recent years.
Putin and Abe try to end World War II
Vladimir Putin and Shinzo Abe meet to discuss the disputed Kuril Islands, which could pave the way for a peace treaty.
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