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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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Görlach Global: A new world order in the Asia-Pacific region
Alexander Görlach
Japan and South Korea are devising new strategies to combat potential threats in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mallorca property boom stirs sellout fears among islanders
Mallorca's inhabitants have had enough of losing out in the property price wars and discuss banning sales to foreigners.
Looking for new ways of living together
On this week's show, we take a closer look at how the Canary Islands have been dealing with a large influx of refugees.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again
This comes less than one month after Kilauea stopped erupting.
Philippines responds to South China Sea 'encroachment'
The Philippines will boost its military presence in the South China Sea after reports China developed uninhabited reefs.
Fiji votes for change in government after 16 years
Prime Minister Bainimarama's opposition reached a deal to form a new coalition government.
Hammerhead shark nursery discovered off Galapagos Islands
Researchers say the find will play an important role in ongoing conservation efforts.
UK: Jersey explosion kills at least 3
The explosion on the British island off northern France also left several residents missing.
Spain: 3 migrants arrive after traveling on ship rudder
The migrants from Lagos, Nigeria, must now return home under stowaway laws, a police spokesperson has said.
Greek island gunning for carbon-neutrality
The Greek island test lab for Volkswagen's future mobility plans including EVs and autonomous cars.
REV - The Global Auto- and Mobility Show
40 years of the Opel Corsa, a carpooling app in Kampala, and a Greek EV island paradise
Philippines: Harris visits island near China-claimed waters
On a rare visit to Palawan island, the vice president pledged millions of dollars to assist in maritime law enforcement.
An island where women rule
Women are head of the family in the Bijago tribe. They also build houses and own property.
La Gomera's whistled language
Inhabitants of the Spanish island of La Gomera don't need a phone to get in touch over large distances.
Why Germany's Hallig islands are unique
In Germany, there are 10 islands that flood during storms — leaving the houses high and dry.
North Korea missile launch forces island dwellers to shelter
Residents on the island of Ulleung were told to shelter underground after ballistic missile launches from North Korea.
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
How can we prevent desertification? And how can we protect biodiversity in the Galapagos Islands?
Cleaning up after tourists
Inhabitants of Gorée Island off the coast of Dakar are composting organic waste left behind by tourists.
Fragile Galapagos Islands ecosystem under threat
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the world's most unspoiled nature. But even here biodiversity is under threat.
World Stories – The week in reports
Ukraine: Optimism on front line near Kherson +++ Indonesia: From terrorist to farmer
In Croatia, jackals raid Kornati islands
Wild jackals are swimming to some Croatian islands, threatening the fragile ecosystem there.
Easter Island wildfire chars famous moai statues
A fire tore through an area on Easter Island where hundreds of the stone figures known as moai are located.
4 dead as migrant boat sinks off Canary Islands
The boat set off from the Western Sahara some nine days ago, reportedly carrying 34 migrants.
US vows commitment to Pacific Islands amid China threat
At the summit with Pacific Island nations, the US announced plans to expand in the region.
La Palma struggles to recover post volcano
The volcanic eruption on La Palma is over, but starting anew is proving to be difficult.
Mallorca’s white gold
In the salt flats of Mallorca, fine sea salt, called Flor de Sal, is harvested by hand.
Hurricane Ian heading for Cuba, Florida
Evacuations are underway in parts of Cuba, while authorities in Florida urged residents to prepare for wild weather.
Reunion Island turns to biomass to power itself
Reunion, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, wants to switch completely to green energy production by next year.
Tomorrow Today - The Science Program
Many people live in dangerous places, like in extremely hot cities and by large rivers. How can they be saved?
Going back to building basics
A mud-based plaster derived from ancient Indian traditions offers benefits for the modern home.
Makoko vs Banana Island: Social inequality in Africa
DW is in Lagos to find out how growing income inequality is tearing Nigeria's social fabric apart.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Strange sculptures by Bruno Catallano, modern Icelandic cuisine and Bulgaria's Golden Sands.
Modern — and remote — Icelandic cuisine
Gisli Matt runs a gourmet restaurant on a remote island — which poses a real challenge.
Solomon Islands rejects Australian offer to pay for election
Australia offered to pay for the island country's election, which will likely be delayed.
Taiwan's top diplomat: China revealing invasion plan
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told DW that China's military aggression reflects a playbook to invade the island.
Solomon Islands to ban foreign navy ships after China pact
PM Sogavare has said all foreign navy vessels will be temporarily blocked from docking at the Pacific Island nation
Social Inequality in Africa
DW is in Lagos to find out how growing income inequality is tearing Nigeria's social fabric apart.
Ile du Levant: nudist resort and military zone
A French Mediterranean island is home to unlikely neighbors — one without clothing, the other in military uniform.
Greece sees record-breaking tourist season
Greece is expecting more visitors than in 2019 — the year before the COVID pandemic paralyzed the world.
New Zealand: Flooded city might 'take years' to recover
Heavy rains have hit swathes of New Zealand. The hard-hit city of Nelson expects a long way to go toward recovery.
Simple ways to fend off coastal erosion
Clusters of wooden stakes are helping residents of Diogue win back stretches of sandy beach from Atlantic swells.
Tidal fishing in France
Combing the beaches of the Atlantic for mussels and oysters has become a national pastime in France.
Global 3000 - The Globalization Program
Counselors help farmers in Canada, and rangers protect an untouched island in Seychelles.
Fiji's sinking islands
Rising sea levels have forced several hundred villages in the South Pacific archipelago to relocate to higher ground.
Solomons PM moves to delay election
The Solomons prime minister says he wants to postpone the 2023 vote until after his country hosts the Pacific Games.
Turkish-Greek island spat flares up again
The Ukraine war is having an impact on a long-running territorial dispute and Turkey is taking a more aggressive stance.
Turkish opposition cheers Baerbock's tough talk
While in Turkey, Germany's foreign minister spoke out over several thorny issues, including the Aegean islands dispute.
Baerbock's Aegean islands remarks anger Turkey
During a visit to Athens, Germany's foreign minister insisted that the "islands are Greek territory."
Taiwan fears China could take over islands
Kinmen is politically part of Taiwan, but close to China's coast. And many residents are pro-Chinese.
US touts Pacific push as China gains influence
The United States wants to triple funding to the region over the next decade and establish two new embassies.
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