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Scotland has been part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland since 1707.
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Scotland to be first country to provide free period products
Starting Monday, Scotland will make period products available — free of charge — to anyone who needs them.
UK PM favorite Truss sparks ire with dig at Scottish leader
The favorite to become next UK PM said the best thing to do with the Scottish first minister was to "ignore her."
Scotland's natural wonders buckling under tourism numbers
On the Isle of Skye, famed for its rugged mountains, medieval castles and charming fishing villages, skyrocketing tourist numbers are degrading the sites of "must-see" hotspots. Ever-larger car parks have been built to accommodate all the tourists' vehicles. And now, a 1.1€ million scheme to build new walking paths is underway. But is that the best way to protect this ecosystem and others like it?
Sturgeon unveils road map for independence vote
The leader of Scotland's government outlined a route to Scottish independence, including a referendum in late 2023.
Ukraine one step away from World Cup
Despite the war at home and months without competitive preparation, Ukraine are one step away from the World Cup.
Europa League glory for Frankfurt
Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp was the hero of the match, with vital saves in extra time and in the shootout.
Scotch whisky, climate aid & the 'green Bitcoin' wave
As the climate heats up, we hear about the dry future predicted for one of Scotland's best known exports. We travel to East Africa, where Somalians — desperate for climate aid — are taking the salt out of seawater to solve worrisome water shortages. We also ask how — indeed, if — clean Bitcoin could fix the currency's carbon footprint, and learn how to zap the methane out of cow dung.
How climate change could end Scotch whisky production
Over the next 60 years, extreme changes to its mild, maritime climate are predicted to threaten Scotland's water supply. And as recent research has confirmed, that could dry up one of the industries Scotland is best known for: Scotch whisky.
World's biggest mid-Jurassic pterosaur discovered
The biggest animal to have flown during the Middle Jurassic was discovered in Scotland.
Deaths reported as Storm Malik pounds Northern Europe
Strong winds have struck the United Kingdom, Denmark, Poland and Germany, leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
Meet the snow hunters tracking melt in Scotland
Each year, a small group of volunteers survey Scotland's mountains to measure the UK's last patches of snow.
2 dead after Storm Arwen batters northern UK
Storm Arwen brought with it snow, ice and wind gusts of almost 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour.
'Moment of truth' as climate talks go into overtime
As COP26 talks run into overtime, carbon credits, money for poorer states and the future of the planet are all at stake.
Climate activists rally outside COP26 in Glasgow
It was but one of many global events planned to coincide with the UN climate conference.
Archbishop sorry for comparing climate change to Holocaust
Justin Welby apologized for having compared the impact of climate change to the Holocaust.
COP26: Greta Thunberg joins boisterous London protest
The Swedish teen joined protesters ahead of the COP26 climate conference to rail against environmental destruction.
Great expectations, gripes in Glasgow ahead of COP26
For the planet, the UN climate summit is a make-or-break moment. For locals, it's a time of excitement and exasperation.
Joe Biden's meeting with Pope Francis goes into overtime
The devout Catholic president had an audience with the pope ahead of the G20 and COP26 meetings.
No-take zone boosts marine life off coast of Scotland
Dredging had devastated the waters off the Scottish isle of Arran. But a no-take zone has seen marine life flourish.
From postal worker to shanty star: Nathan Evans
We met Nathan Evans, the creator of hit "Wellerman." It was Germany's most successful song in the first half of 2021.
Scotland dig deep to deny second-rate England
Scotland’s European Championship got off the ground with a gritty point against arch-rivals England in London.
Aussie frogs, Scottish seabeds & the Ugandan avocado boom
We hear how the once decimated rocky reefs off the coast of Scotland have been replenished, travel to East Africa where farmers are cashing in on the Global North's avocado obsession without destroying the environment, and a professional frog nerd takes us through the bizarre and bountiful world of frog sounds.
Patrik Schick scores from the halfway line to down Scotland
The Bayer Leverkusen striker may just have scored the goal of the tournament for the Czech Republic against Scotland
Opinion: Scotland's road to independence is far from clear
Elliot Douglas
The Scottish nationalists' success does not necessarily mean there is support for independence among Scots.
Johnson calls for UK talks after Scottish Nationalists win
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK was "best served when we work together.''
Scotland's SNP wins 4th term, lacks majority
The result sets the stage for a second independence referendum — UK PM Boris Johnson has vowed to block any attempt.
Hopes of second Scottish independence vote on 'knife-edge'
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's SNP looks set to miss out on an overall majority, according to early election results.
UK votes in array of elections, including key Scotland vote
Voters across Britain have cast ballots in various polls — with Scotland of paramount interest
Scotch whisky producers worried about leaving UK
Whisky producers fear more problems for the industry as Scottish nationalists pledge to leave the UK and rejoin the EU.
Scotland: Paving the way to independence?
Seven years after Scots voted to remain a part of the UK, the question of independence is front and center once again.
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".
Scotland's drug crisis spirals out of control
In Scotland, Europe’s drug death capital, progress is painfully slow on setting up drug consumption rooms.
Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon faces calls to resign
She is under fire over her handling of an inquiry into harrasment complaints against her political rival, Alex Salmond.
Will the UK tunnel from N. Ireland to Scotland?
Many have rejected the idea of a tunnel linking Britain with Northern Ireland as a fantasy, but the idea is still alive.
Raptors become targets of poaching in Scotland
Eagles and hawks have found themselves a new competitor for their prey: Well-to-do hunters on the Scottish moors. A threat to human hunters of red grouse, these raptors have become targets themselves. The problem has gotten so bad that new laws are being brought in to restrict hunting, while new technology is helping pinpoint where those protected predatory birds are being illegally killed.
The birds
Whether you consider yourself a birder or find the avian kind tend rather to ruffle your feathers, there's no denying birds are a critical part of the natural world. But in too many cases, birds are under threat. We visit the moors of Scotland, where eagles get illegally killed; and Kenya, where vultures and the African crane are in decline. Plus: Storks in Spain addicted to junk food.
Ocean energy about to ride a wave
A greatly underutilized renewable power source could be the missing link to a carbon-free future.
Restoring forests to preserve Scotland's salmon
Wild salmon, the so-called king of fish, is fighting for survival across much of the Northern Hemisphere. Many salmon populations are in steep decline in the face of dams, fish farming and climate change. And in Scotland, one project is focusing on forests to ensure survival of wild salmon at a crisis point. As it turns out, forests feed salmon just as salmon feed the forests.
UK leader heads to Scotland amid independence calls
Scotland's leader, Nicola Sturgeon, questioned whether the trip was "really essential" during a lockdown.
Brexit: Can the UK really go it alone?
For the first time, a member nation has left the European Union. But can the UK really go it alone?
Coronavirus digest: Scotland to enter full lockdown
Scotland's leader says she is more concerned about the coronavirus situation now that at any other point since March.
Ancient Egyptian artifact found in cigar box
A long-lost artifact from the Queen's Chamber of the Great Pyramid in Giza has been rediscovered in Aberdeen.
Brexit: Spotlight turns to Scottish independence
As the UK inches closer to a no-deal Brexit, the arguments around independence in pro-EU Scotland are gathering pace.
Why Scottish salmon need forests to survive
Why forest restoration could be key to the survival of Scotland's wild salmon.
Scotland: Sturgeon hints at legal move to force 'indyref2'
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has refused to rule out going through the courts to force a Scottish independence referendum.
Free tampons and the fight against period poverty
Lack of affordable menstrual hygiene products continues to have a negative impact on women and girls around the world.
When will India give women the right to bleed?
Isha Bhatia
It's about time India gave millions of women in the country the right to menstrual hygiene, says DW's Isha Bhatia.
Scotland votes for free access to period products
Scotland's parliament has voted unanimously to offer free universal access to sanitary products.
Inside Europe 23.10.2020
A crackdown on radical extremism in France - Increasing support for Scottish independence - Polish academics say they’ll boycott the new education minister - An Italian restaurant cooks up a new scheme to stay in business - Are economic issues fuelling the war in Nagorno-Karabakh? - The ballot blues facing US expat voters - And in Madrid, golf provides relief from the coronavirus crisis.
Second time lucky for Scottish independence?
Unsettled by Brexit and London's handling of the COVID-19 crisis, Scots appear ready to part company with the UK.
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