Metz once enjoyed a reputation for quality, made-in-Germany TVs. But the company was driven into the ground by cheaper imports. Successor Metz Mechatech now hopes a new electric scooter will get them on track. But it's still banned in Germany.

Patrick Jensen lived rough for ten years. Someone gave him a chance at a new start, but after just a few weeks he was back on the streets again. Maybe some people need more than one second chance.

A popular myth says that the metal rings on a trench coat belt are where you clip your hand grenades. Gerhard Elfers takes a sharp look at the overcoat originally worn by British military officers that’s now a wardrobe mainstay.

The weapons industry is comparatively small but it’s often in the headlines. German weapons manufacturers can’t sell to just anyone – the government has the final say. But why? An interview with the German weapons industry’s top lobbyist.

In Estonia, just about every sector operates online, from health to education to financial transactions. That makes the country vulnerable to cyberattack. The most effective weapon against cybercriminals is a rather offline affair – user training.

War always brings death, suffering and destruction in its wake. But it can also be a spur to economic growth. From weapons manufacturing and technological innovation to exploitation of new territory and new markets, war can be a lucrative business.

Drones can also be weapons. Loaded with explosives, they’re a bomb. Equipped with a camera, they’re a tool for espionage. German startup Dedrone has developed systems to protect against drone attacks. Buyers come from all over the world.

A German-made shotgun or a Japanese katana sword – our German-Japanese reporter Kiyo Dörrer gave both of them a try. What’s so great about shooting at clay pigeons? And why does a katana sword cost 10,000 euros?

In Zimbabwe and Gambia, there are more women in the workforce than men. In industrialized countries like Germany, it's not unusual for women with children to be housewives. Cristina Cubas wonders if German policy deliberately keeps women in the home.

The applause, the smell of greasepaint. Acting is an exciting profession. But it's not easy to make a living as an actor in Germany. There's little to no job security. MADE met actress Iris Boss to find out more.