Section: Deutsche Welle (Germany)
Deutsche Welle is the International public broadcaster that was founded in
1953. Its headquater is in Bonn (Berlin), Germany. Ukrainian editorship was
found in 2000 and cooperates with Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in
Ukraine. Deutsche Welle has the website www.dwelle.de with over 30 languages,
with Ukarainian version. The owner of Deutsche Welle is ARD that is Public
broadcasting.
The official website is Deutsche Welle
The “long goal is to weaken the EU”, expert says
The contest between Russia and Europe is about the rule of law, and Ukraine is a testing ground, a US expert says. It’s “a challenge for the European Union and its leading member states.” …read more Source: Deutsche...
Separatist rebels reject Poroshenko’s decentralization referendum proposal
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has raised the idea of holding a referendum on the decentralization of power to the country’s cities. The proposal has been immediately snubbed by pro-Russian rebels. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Separatist shelling leaves several dead in eastern Ukraine
For the second day in a row, Ukraine’s military has reported several casualties. Fighting has dwindled since a February ceasefire was implemented, but both sides continue to blame each other for violating the pact. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Eastern Ukraine leaders appeal to Merkel, Hollane to end embargo
Facing a growing humanitarian crisis, the separatist leaders of eastern Ukraine have written an open letter to German Chancellor Merkel and French President Hollande. The region is entering its second year of war. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukraine secures new three-month deal to buy Russian gas
Ukraine has signed a new agreement to buy Russian gas deliveries at a discounted price until the end of June. It’s hoped both sides will be able to find a long-term solution in the next three months. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Crimean Tatar media forced to shut down
Most of Crimea’s Tatar-language media has been shut down after a deadline for re-registration expired on April 1, Amnesty International has said. Even children’s shows face closure. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Ukrainian oligarchs’ private armies flex their muscles
The drama began with a seemingly bland piece of legislation on corporate law, then Ukraine’s parliament passed a law to strip a prominent billionaire of control of a state company. Then armed men arrived. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Passenger bus hits landmine in east Ukraine, four dead
At least four people have been killed and six injured when a bus hit a landmine in eastern Ukraine. The incident happened in the government-controlled city of Artemivsk. …read more Source: Deutsche...
US House votes to provide lethal aid to Ukraine
A resolution to provide lethal aid to Ukrainian security forces has passed the US House with broad bipartisan support. The move puts added pressure on the White House, which is also considering delivering weapons. …read more Source: Deutsche...
Steinmeier urges diplomatic solution for Ukraine at Visegrad meeting
Germany’s foreign minister has said there is no military solution to the crisis in Ukraine. Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with four of his central European counterparts in Slovakia’s capital Bratislava. …read more Source: Deutsche...
