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It's rare in the Eurovision Song Contest's history that a song is a clear favorite weeks before the grand final. The fact that Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra is participating is more than a musical contribution.
It's that time of year again: Eurovision is upon us, but it isn't all about sequins and songs. Here are 10 times that politics trumped performance in the song contest.
Held every 10 years since the 17th century, the Oberammergau Passion Play is on again, two years later than scheduled due to the pandemic. It comes with unusual rituals.
Both managed to save contemporary artworks from their gallery and transported them from Kyiv to Munich, where Ievgen Petrov's paintings are now on show.
The second Eurovision Song Contest semifinal saw 18 countries compete on Thursday evening. With few surprises, 10 qualified for the finals.
The German director is making a film about public restrooms designed by renowned architects. The high-end toilets are the symbol of "Japan's world-renowned hospitality culture."
Travel in Europe is subject to COVID-19 restrictions. The omicron variant has led to higher numbers of infections, which are often less severe. This is how Germany is responding to the current situation.
A woman bought a marble bust for $35 in a thrift shop in Texas. It turned out to be an invaluable antique that has been traced back — and will be returned — to Germany.
The Soviet Union once honored Hryhoriy Skovoroda with a museum in Ukraine — that's now been destroyed by Russian bombs. It's an attack on a freedom-loving idol, says philologist Gusan Guseynov.
Most European countries have lifted travel restrictions — despite ongoing high infection numbers. DW Travel has compiled this overview of EU rules.
From beer to nudity and ridiculous grammar — we uncover the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the German culture.
DW's list of German-language novels published since 1900 that have been translated into English is the first of its kind.
One of the band's leaders, Maria Alyokhina, managed to escape house arrest disguised as a food courier. DW met Pussy Riot as they start their European tour.
Adorable, or annoying? The tiny digital egg beeped in the pockets of millions of children all over the world. But the hype surrounding the little nuisance ended as quickly as it began.
Meet the Germans gets a glittery makeover as presenter Rachel Stewart takes a look at Germany's Eurovision past and present.
Spring is well underway in Europe, breathing new life into the natural world. The first flowers to emerge from the ground include snowdrops, tulips, primulas, narcissi, hyacinths and crocuses.
A total of 17 songs were presented during the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest. Viewers have selected 10 acts that will compete in the finals on Saturday.
Discussions on the topic of artistic freedom, which had planned to address accusations of antisemitism, were cancelled: The art show's curators, ruangrupa, have published an open letter on the accusations.
Musicians from Ukraine have founded an exile orchestra in Germany. They are now performing classical works at the Berliner Philharmonie.
The center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is dedicated to the cultural significance of the elusive songwriter, and houses over 100,000 items from the musician's archives.
The US' most prestigious journalism prizes have gone to newsrooms and individuals covering conflict, public health, and social issues.
In Turin, paticipants are busy rehearsing for the Eurovision Song Contest, which opened on Sunday evening and will culminate on May 14. Take a look!
John F. Kennedy, Watergate and the Panama Papers; Janet Cooke's fake news or Maureen Dowd's biting op-eds: Here's a look back at the rich history of the Pulitzer, the US' top awards for writing.
Radical and direct: Afghan artist Sara Nabil employs her art to denounce women's oppression in her home country. Kunsthalle Mannheim is now showing her works.
Founded more than a decade ago, the Jazzfest Bonn has grown into one of Europe's major jazz festivals, bringing the musical genre to bigger audiences in Germany.
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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.
From the skyline of Frankfurt to the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm — welcome to Hesse!
The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation runs Berlin museums - and one of the world's largest collection of exhibits.
DW's web documentary shows how artists built a new life after fleeing their home country.
In this multimedia special, DW explores how artists around the world advocate for freedom.
The digital world as a global battlefield; How artists are responding to the Ukraine war.
Urban Art at the Völklingen Ironworks, Florentine steak from Tuscany and insider tips for Amsterdam.
Digital technologies are data-driven. But who has access to the data, and who is allowed to use it? Digital sovereignty means that people can decide for themselves how their data is used.
The coronavirus pandemic hit Mallorca hard. While locals hope visitors return, they're also concerned about mass tourism. DW's Lukas Stege visits the "Ballermann" beach area and hikes in the mountains.
