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Art scene

Germany, home to roughly 80 million people, has a vibrant cultural scene.

This is a collection of DW's latest content related to the art scene.

Gewinner des Europäischen Filmpreises 2018 in Sevilla -Cold War - Der Breitengrad der Liebe

Poland's "Cold War" tops European Film Awards 15.12.2018

Pawel Pawlikowski’s film about a long-running love story in Soviet-era Poland won best film and best actress. The best comedy award went to another Cold War film, the UK's 'The Death of Stalin.'
Türkei - Konzert von Shakira

Spanish prosecutors charge pop star Shakira with tax evasion 14.12.2018

Music star Shakira is the latest high-profile individual targeted by Spanish prosecutors for tax evasion. Officials allege she failed to pay €14.5 million ($16.3 million) in taxes.
DW Euromaxx Zuschaieraktion Weihnachtsbräuche

Photo competition: what is a vital element of Christmas? 14.12.2018

We wanted to know what you consider an essential element of Christmas. A decorated tree, Santa Claus, presents or something else? Send us a photo and tell us what makes that aspect so important.
Bundeskunsthalle | Ausstellung Kino der Moderne - Film in der Weimarer Republik

The Weimar Republic, a pivotal era that's more than the 'Berlin Babylon' clichés 14.12.2018

While the Weimar Republic is often summarized as a period of "dancing on a volcano" ahead of the Nazi era, cultural historian Sabina Becker tells DW why the period should be revisited for its rich cinema and culture.
Bundeskunsthalle | Ausstellung Kino der Moderne - Film in der Weimarer Republik

Modernist cinema: Film in the Weimar Republic 14.12.2018

Fringes of a taboo-breaking society, fast cars and pioneering alpine works: The exhibition "Modernist cinema" at Bonn's Bundeskunsthalle museum shines a light on one of the most fertile periods of German film.

Costa-Gavras griechisch-französischer Filmregisseur

Political thriller master Costa-Gavras honored by European Film Academy 14.12.2018

The Greek-French director released the political thriller "Z" in 1969. The story of the assassination of an anti-war activist became a global hit and reinvented the genre. Costa-Gavras has inspired directors ever since.
Costa-Gavras griechisch-französischer Filmregisseur

Costa-Gavras, the master of political thrillers 14.12.2018

In 1969, the Greek-French director released the political thriller "Z," which became a worldwide hit and reinvented the entire genre. He is receiving the Honorary Award of the European Film Academy.
Frankreich Weihnachtsmarkt Straßburg (Getty Images/AFP/P. Hertzog)

Strasbourg reopens Christmas market 14.12.2018

A relieved Strasbourg prepared to reopen its popular Christmas market on Friday after French police shot dead the gunman who killed four people there in an attack.
Frankreich Weihnachtsmarkt Straßburg

Strasbourg - at the heart of Europe 14.12.2018

The attack on the Alsatian capital's Christmas market causes worldwide concern. The "Christkindelsmärik" has existed since 1570 and is the oldest Christmas market in France. Strasbourg is worth seeing anyway.
BG Weihnachtsmärkte in Europa | Wien

Europe's most beautiful Christmas markets 14.12.2018

Traditional Christmas markets all over Europe carry on to invite visitors for a stroll and enjoy some mulled wine before the pre-Christmas shopping stress kicks in.
BG Zehn Hoteltipps für den Winter in Europa | Arctic Tree House Hotel | Rovaniemi Finnland

10 hotel tips for winter in Europe 14.12.2018

Don't be afraid of freezing temperatures. We have put together 10 hotel tips for a cool break from everyday life. From ice-frosted and windy to extravagant and rustic.
Weltreisende aus Niederlanden am Fluss Oder gestandet

Globetrotters stranded on the Oder River 14.12.2018

Paul and Marietta Kamstra from Holland are stuck on the Oder with their ship "Avontuur". The reason is the low water on the river at the German-Polish border.
Symbolbild Gesundheitsgefahr durch Hitze

Climate change pun 'Heisszeit' is German Word of the Year 2018 14.12.2018

Germany's summer was extremely hot in 2018, but the term "Heisszeit," or warm age, also reflects climate change as a whole. "Funklochrepublik" and "Ankerzentren" were other favorites this year.
Symbolbild Wort des Jahres

From 'Heisszeit' to 'Abwrackprämie': Germany's words of the year 2009-2018 14.12.2018

"Heisszeit," or warm age, is the word of the year 2018. Which terms were honored, ridiculed or lampooned in earlier times by the Association for the German Language?

Euromaxx Ambiente Griechenland

A vacation home on the Greek coast 14.12.2018

A vacation home in the Peloponnese, right on the shore. The designers wanted to use a natural color scheme -- including the blue of the sea, and the beige of the local sandstone.

Deutschland Aachen Karlsbrunnen auf dem Marktplatz am Abend

From Aachen to Maastricht 14.12.2018

A holiday-season journey from Aachen, the city of printen across the Dutch border to Maastricht, a birthplace of the European Union. DW presenter Nicole Frölich meets old emperors and kings and young Europeans.

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