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What happens to lost or stolen art?

In light of the arrests related to jewelry stolen from a Dresden museum, experts discuss what might have happened to the jewels — and why museums often lack insurance.  

How 100-year-old Ben Ferencz spent a lifetime making legal history

After securing evidence of Nazi atrocities in concentration camps and serving as the youngest prosecutor in the Nuremberg Trials, the US lawyer helped found the ICC in the Hague.  

How do you decorate your walls at home?

We wanted you to tell us what kind of adornments you use to decorate the walls of your home. You can check here to see if you will receive a DW-Design backpack.  

Germany's pandemic hoarders: 'Hamstern' isn't a new phenomenon

"Hoarding like a hamster"? You bet the Germans do! At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the world learned the quirky German verb "hamstern." A look at two world wars shows such hoarding has been done before.  

Testing photo editing apps: "Mixgram"

If you want to take pictures with your smartphone and quickly share beautiful results, you need effective image editing tools. DW Digital tests the most popular apps. This week: "Mixgram".  

Germany's 16 states: Berlin

Berlin is many things: the German capital, seat of government and cultural metropolis. But above all Berlin is fascinating, a city that is constantly changing. Maybe that's why it's such a tourist hotspot.  

Take a tour through Germany and win!

Take an online tour of Germany in our web special, "Germany's 16 states." From the Alps to the Baltic Sea coast, from the Brandenburg Gate to Cologne Cathedral. Take a look around and take part in our competition.  

Skiing in Ischgl — despite the coronavirus pandemic

Last spring, Ischgl, in western Austria, became a coronavirus hot spot. With a strong hygiene concept, things are expected to run better this season. But lockdown and travel warnings are dampening expectations.  

Philosopher Susan Neiman says US democracy is in danger

The philosopher and author of "Learning from the Germans" talks about what she calls Donald Trump's "fascist tactics" and how large social movements, like Black Lives Matter, provide hope.  

Germany: Police arrest suspects in Dresden museum heist

Prosecutors say three suspects have been detained in connection with last year's theft of priceless sets of 18th-century jewelry. Police conducted a massive raid in Berlin and launched a manhunt for two twin brothers.  

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.  

Germany's 16 states: Hesse

Hesse is "country and western" — the modern Frankfurt skyline and the tales of the Brothers Grimm.  

Planet Berlin

The global tourist guide for Germany's booming capital  

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Rolandseck Festival

In this and the coming Concert Hours, we welcome you to the Rhineland and to the Rolandseck Festival.