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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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Saving South Africa's cormorant population
An NGO is working to save the Cape cormorant population from Robben Island by rescuing and hand rearing them.
The rebirth of a Zanzibarian island
A group of volunteers is helping locals on the tiny island of Kokota replant trees and revive its unique river system.
Sylt – A stunning island in the North Sea
Biking, swimming, surfing – Sylt has plenty to offer nature lovers and active vacationers. And did you know that Germany’s only migrating sand dunes can be found there?
Canada finds more unmarked graves
Indigenous tribal chief Joan Brown said the Penelakut tribe had to "face the trauma because of these acts of genocide."
Islands and pandemic strategies
After initial success, Taiwan has struggled with COVID. DW looks at where it failed.
Seaweed specialties for discerning chefs
Norwegian seaweed is a coveted delicacy among the world’s top chefs. One even tastes like truffle.
Shepherd’s leap on the Canary Islands
The Shepherd’s Leap is a tradition still practiced today on the Canary Islands.
Australia releases 'Biloela family' from island detention
The asylum-seeking family can temporarily live in Perth and not be deported amid growing support for their case.
Russia releases detained Japanese trawler crew
All 14 crew aboard the "Eiho Maru No. 172" have been released after the boat was seized by Russia last month.
The whistled language of La Gomera
Find out why a whistled language is still preserved on La Gomera today in Part 14 of our series "Extreme Places".
Madeira: Remote working in vacationland
A village for digital nomads has been developed on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
Canary Islands migrant crisis
A court has overturned a policy stopping migrants travelling from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain.
Court overturns Canary Islands migration policy
A court has overturned a policy stopping migrants from traveling from the Canary Islands to mainland Spain.
Darwin's Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses
The rock formation, named after the British naturalist Charles Darwin, was often compared to France's Arc de Triomphe.
Lawsuit against windpark on Greek island Amorgos
Within a decade more than 70 power plants will be built on the Greek island Amorgos. Locals say that’s too many.
Coffee from the Canary Islands
Coffee plantations in Europe? They exist – on the island of Gran Canaria. Our part ten of the series "Extreme Places".
French boats stage protest off Jersey
Crews said they were angered by the "restrictive measures" that have been imposed since Brexit.
World in Progress: COVID pandemic rages on
As some countries made strides in vaccinating their populations, the situation in India is looking grimmer by the day.
World in Progress: Migrants on Canary Islands
So many migrants arrived on the Canary Islands that camps and shelters were bursting at the seams.
Arts.21 - Farewell to a Cultural Ambassador
He was one of Germany's most accomplished cultural leaders: Klaus-Dieter Lehmann. He shaped the German cultural landscape for decades. Arts 21 followed him in the last year of his career.
Farewell to a Cultural Ambassador
Cultural leader Klaus-Dieter Lehmann’s final year at the Goethe Institute.
Malta – A new gourmet destination
Michelin publishes its first gourmet guide for Malta.
17 migrants found dead off Canary Islands
The migrants were all sub-Saharan Africans, rescue officials say. Three survivors have been transferred to a hospital.
What it's like to travel during the pandemic
DW reporter Sarah Hucal went to the Canary Islands to report on what it's like to be a tourist in COVID times.
Thailand's plans to manage tourism at Maya Bay
The iconic cove from "The Beach" had to be sealed off to the public after almost all its coral was destroyed.
An airport on the beach
If you fly to the Scottish island of Barra, you land right by the sea. Part 7 of our series "Extreme Places".
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Arctic Surfing. A 106-year-old pianist from Paris and Stephen West gets men keen on knitting.
Görlach Global: Who will hold Beijing in check?
The Japanese leader's US visit is likely to be dominated by efforts to secure the future of Taiwan and global trade.
Thick ash covers St. Vincent after volcanic eruption
The eruption of La Soufriere, after decades of inactivity, threw massive dark clouds of ash into the air.
Volcanic eruption rocks Caribbean island of St. Vincent
Local people are being relocated to other parts of St. Vincent or other islands in the eastern Caribbean.
Creating new islands in the Wadden Sea
An artificial archipelago near Amsterdam has been turned into a habitat for plants and birds.
Lonesome lessons on Greek island
The school on the Greek island of Arki is only attended by one student.
What keeps climate scientists up at night?
DW spoke to researchers who study climate change about what concerns them most as our planet heats up.
Caribbean islands battle water shortages
In parts of the Caribbean, it is not unusual for faucets to run dry — the region is facing drought linked to climate change. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that means many people lack the water they need to wash their hands. Aging infrastructure that wastes this precious resource is among the main problems. But locals in Trinidad are seeking solutions.
The Baltic Sea island of Rügen
Germany's largest island is shaped by natural countryside, chalk cliffs and sandy beaches.
Tackling overfishing in the Philippines
Communities in the Philippines want to tackle the effects of climate change and overfishing.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Irish dance goes viral, replicas of famous movie cars, and traditional cuisine from the Canary Islands.
Traditional dishes from the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands cuisine scores with simple but tasty specialties.
Tensions rise on the Canary Islands
The population of the Canary Islands feels overwhelmed by high numbers of newly arrived refugees.
Sylt – Vacationing on a North Sea island
An encounter with sea and sand, luxury and Frisian comforts
China dredges sand off Taiwan
One of China's latest tactics in its ongoing pressure campaign against Taiwan is dredging up sand.
A brief portrait of the island of Sylt
The sights on the North Sea island between the mudflats and the west beach.
Living on super islands
The ways we get around are changing – and that's especially true in big cities. Vehicle and bike-sharing services are booming, making it easier to leave cars at home or forego car ownership altogether. Barcelona has the highest vehicle density of any city in Europe. But it's now breaking ground on a transport and urban planning initiative that will grow its innovative public spaces for residents.
Charles Darwin's legacy
February 24 marks the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's "The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex."
Philippines: Climate change and fishing
Communities in the Philippines are trying to counter the effects of climate change and overfishing.
Urban ventilation: When cities become heat islands
Big cities are great at trapping heat. Now a researcher shows us how to ventilate a city.
Pacific alliance – how China is using rifts to its advantage
Disagreement over leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum could allow China to increase its presence in the region.
Denmark to build island as a wind energy hub
The massive project will link hundreds of wind turbines to deliver enough electricity for millions of households.
Magical landscapes shot from the air
Stefan Forster is patient. He can wait weeks until the light is right for his nature photographs.
Swedish nurse wins ticket to isolated island cinema
A frontline worker who loves films has won a week of private screenings at a former lighthouse on an isolated island.
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