Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) will discontinue its Greek-language service, merge parts of its German output and eliminate around 160 full-time positions after the federal government reduced its 2026 […]
Declared ‘undesirable’ in Russia, DW launches Russian-language TikTok Channel
Germany international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) has launched a new Russian-language TikTok channel, expanding its outreach shortly after Russian authorities designated the organisation as “undesirable.”
Russia labels Deutsche Welle “undesirable organisation”
The Russian public prosecutor’s office has classified the German international service Deutsche Welle (DW) as an “undesirable organisation,” according to Russian media reports referred to by the broadcaster.
France Médias Monde and Deutsche Welle condemn US decision to cut funding for international services
France Médias Monde (FMM) and Deutsche Welle (DW) have voiced deep concerns over the United States’ decision to halt funding for its international public media services.
DW calls for Venezuela to reinstate cable distribution
German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) condemns the removal of its Spanish-language TV channel from cable networks in Venezuela as an “infringement on press freedom” and calls for the distribution […]
Deutsche Welle to shut down German TV channel
German international service Deutsche Welle (DW) plans to close its linear German-language TV channel. A DW spokesman confirmed this to Broadband TV News.
Deutsche Welle combats internet censorship with Proton VPN
German international service Deutsche Welle (DW) partners with Swiss virtual private network (VPN) provider Proton to offer its audience a secure way to access its content and the free, open […]
Turkey blocks Deutsche Welle and VoA
The internet services of the German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) in all 32 programme languages have been blocked in Turkey.
Deutsche Welle leaves German TV platforms
Deutsche Welle (DW) will no longer distribute its TV channel via domestic German TV platforms.
Russia declares Deutsche Welle foreign agent
Russia’s Ministry of Justice has added Deutsche Welle (DW) to the list of foreign mass media acting as a foreign agent.