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7 months ago

Musical solidarity: Odessa Classics survives in Bonn -- The Odessa Classics summer festival was one of the most popular in Ukraine. This year, the festival has been another victim of the Russian invasion but has found new life across Europe.

14 hours ago

Cinema icon Gina Lollobrigida turns 95 -- Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, who is now 95, rivaled Sophia Loren for the title of Europe's most erotic film icon. Known as a major star of Italian cinema, she also found success abroad.

13 hours ago

'Africa Fashion' in the spotlight at V&A exhibition -- The V&A Museum opens its first African fashion exhibition. Photographs, textiles, music and art showcase the creative power and global influence of the continent's designs.

15 hours ago

Germany returns Benin Bronzes to Nigeria -- After a century of restitution claims, Germany is transferring ownership of 1,130 bronzes to Nigeria. A groundbreaking step in the return of looted art.

3 days ago

Germany's 9-euro travel pass: Success or failure? -- The phenomenally cheap 9-euro public transport travel pass has been available for a month. Should the scheme continue?

12 hours ago

DW web series - Meet the Germans with Rachel - 02.11.2018 - From beer to nudity and ridiculous grammar — we uncover the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the German culture.

7 months ago

Reading Matter? 100 German Must-Reads! -- DW's list of German-language novels published since 1900 that have been translated into English is the first of its kind.

2 years ago

Why language needs to be decolonized -- Where did racist words come from and how can we replace hurtful expressions with more politically acceptable terminology? A new book offers some answers.

1 day ago

Africa celebrates the return of Benin Bronzes, but questions remain -- Across Africa, many are excited about Germany's decision to return more than 1,000 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. But there are calls for monetary compensation, too.

1 day ago

European flights canceled and delayed amid ongoing strikes -- Airlines hoping to cash in on renewed demand are facing labor agitation after firing swathes of workers during the pandemic.

2 days ago

Restored masterpiece: The Isenheim Altarpiece -- Matthias Grünewald's paintings are masterpieces of the late Gothic era. After four years of work, experts have restored the painter's famous Isenheim Altarpiece to its former glory.

2 days ago

Italy: Venice to charge day-tourists to visit city -- People who don't plan on staying overnight in the Italian lagoon city will have to pay a fee starting in January. City officials insist that the city is still open to tourists.

3 days ago

Question: Where do you head when the sun's out? -- Many people in Europe look forward to the summer season and finer weather. Sunshine and warmer temperatures draw us out of our homes and into parks and gardens - for a picnic, perhaps.

3 days ago

Documenta panel discusses antisemitism, but without curators -- Following the controversy surrounding an Indonesian artwork featuring antisemitic imagery that was removed from the international art show, experts came together to discuss antisemitism and art.

4 days ago

Fischer v. Spassky: The Cold War on a chessboard -- The 1972 World Chess Championship saw Bobby Fischer of the US challenge the Soviet Union's Boris Spassky. Fifty years later, the "Match of the Century" lives on.

3 days ago

Cities where cycling is a joy -- This year's Tour de France kicks off in Copenhagen on July 1st. The Danish capital is famous for its fantastic cycling infrastructure. Here are a few more bike-friendly cities in Europe.

3 days ago

Rodin's 'The Thinker' sells at auction -- Worldwide, about 40 casts exist of Auguste Rodin's world-famous bronze sculpture of a man lost in thought. Christie's auction house has just sold one of them for $11 million.

3 days ago

Hong Kong: How tourism has changed since return to China -- It was 25 years ago that Great Britain handed rule of Hong Kong over to China after the city had been a crown colony for 155 years. Since then, much has changed in the metropolis — including tourism.

3 days ago

What are the COVID entry rules for travelers to European countries? -- Most European countries have lifted travel restrictions — despite ongoing high infection numbers. DW Travel has compiled this overview of EU rules.

2 months ago

Meet the Germans: Bloopers! -- Things don't always run completely smoothly on a "Meet the Germans" shoot. Rachel Stewart brings you some of the best outtakes.

5 days ago

Germany to return looted artifacts to Africa -- Germany has agreed to return trove of looted African colonial artifacts, including over 1,000 Benin Bronzes that will be repatriated to Nigeria.

5 days ago

Depeche Mode discloses Andy Fletcher's cause of death -- The keyboardist, a founding member of the British electronic band Depeche Mode, died at the age of 60 following an aortic dissection.

5 days ago

Samantha Smith: How a 10-year-old became a Cold War icon of peace -- She wrote an urgent letter at age 10 to then Soviet Union leader, Yuri Andropov, that made headlines in the 1980s. Her message remains relevant on what would have been her 50th birthday.

6 days ago

9 YOUNG ACTIVISTS WHO TACKLED GLOBAL ISSUES -- From Greta Thunberg to Malala Yousafzai, children have spoken out against climate change, child slavery or nuclear war. Whether the adults who wield power are willing to listen and act is another matter.

6 days ago

Arrest warrant issued for author Tsitsi Dangarembga -- A grueling trial is underway against the award-winning author and filmmaker in her home country of Zimbabwe. A decision is pending on a possible acquittal, but she did not show up in court.

6 days ago

Cook and subscribe! -- Stuck at home and unsure what to cook? Check out our YouTube channel "DW Food"!

10 months ago

Typically German? A cartoonist's perspective -- Razor-sharp and funny to boot: That's the cartoonist's mission. But could those adjectives describes Germans as well? Artist Miguel Fernandez pokes fun at the stereotypes and personality traits attributed to the Germans.

2 years ago

Germany's 16 states: Hesse -- Frankfurt is home to Germany's only skyscraper skyline. Darmstadt and Kassel boast UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Goethe was born in this region, as well as the Brothers Grimm. Welcome to Hesse!

1 month ago

Berlin's Treasure Trove -- The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation runs Berlin museums - and one of the world's largest collection of exhibits.

7 months ago

Multimedia feature: After the Escape -- DW's web documentary shows how artists built a new life after fleeing their home country.

10 months ago

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2 years ago

Kent Nagano: A life in music -- Conductor Kent Nagano looks back on his life and work and reflects on some formative encounters.

2 days ago

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe -- A costume picnic in France, a portrait of horn player Felix Klieser, and a visit to Luxembourg.

2 days ago

Boost for West African film market -- Streaming giants invest in the West African Film Market.

3 days ago

A short trip to Lithuania - Check-in -- What is the atmosphere like in a country that lies between Russia and Belarus?

2 days ago

Bachfest 2022 -- Under the motto "Bach — We Are Family," choirs from all over the world will be guests in Leipzig from June 9-19, 2022.

1 month ago