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An ancient-Roman ceremonial carriage is discovered in a dig near the ancient Roman city of Pompeii

Ancient chariot unearthed at Pompeii

The chariot is the first of its kind to be found in its entirety. Experts at the ancient city, buried by volcanic lava in 79, have discovered similar items in the years since it was discovered.  

Sylt Abwanderung Friesenhaus

A brief portrait of the island of Sylt

Sylt is one of the most popular holiday islands in the German North Sea, not least because it has so much variety. Between the mudflats and the west beach, you can find your own personal highlight at any time of year.  

Berlinale logo with light effects

A Berlinale for the industry first

The online event taking place from March 1-5 is restricted to film professionals. Here's why some films are waiting for the red carpet in June to launch promotion.  

Niederlande Rotterdam Startsignal in Ahoi für den Eurovision Song Contest 2021

Cyprus Eurovision entry sparks backlash over 'satanic' lyrics

Cyprus is under pressure to withdraw its Eurovision song entry that has upset many Orthodox Christians in the country. The state broadcaster has blamed critics for misinterpreting the lyrics.  

UK Edinburgh airport - empty trollies at the check-in counters

European travel restrictions: Non-essential travel curbed

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, many countries worldwide continue to restrict entry and most travel remains discouraged. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU — and how to get the latest info.  

A hand holding a German passport and a certificate of a SARS CoV-2 vaccination

Coronavirus: The consequences for tourism

The COVID-19 epidemic poses a threat to the everyday life of people worldwide. Travelers are particularly affected, as are people working in tourism. Here are the latest developments.  

Web special 100 German Must-Reads: David Levitz (left) and Sabine Kieselbach (Copyright: DW)

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.  

Jeff Koons, Fait d'hiver, scuplture with pig and female torso, two sculptures of Mary and Jesus in the background

Jeff Koons and 'Fait d'hiver': When is plagiarism art?

Once again, US artist Jeff Koons has been convicted of plagiarism. When is a work of art considered a copy, and what does that mean for memes?  

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Which mountain range is most fascinating to you?

Whether it's the Alps, Andes, Rocky Mountains, Himalayas, Urals or Tian Shan: Climbers and hikers across the world are enthralled by steep mountain peaks. Which mountain range captures your imagination?  

Jendrik Sigwart

Eurovision Song Contest: Jendrik Sigwart sings for Germany

Over the past years, Germany has been landing in the last positions at the Eurovision Song Contest. With his song "I don't feel hate," Jendrik Sigwart is the country's new hope.  

Boy band BTS, pictured at a South Korean music awards ceremony.

BTS: K-pop boy band racism storm hits German radio station

A Bavarian radio station is at the center of an internet storm after a presenter upset fans of K-pop band BTS. The host has been accused of racism after comparing the South Korean boy band to the coronavirus.  

In this 2015 photo, Lady Gaga holds one of her dogs

Lady Gaga's dogs kidnapped, dog walker in critical condition

Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot and two of her French bulldogs were stolen during an armed robbery in Hollywood. The singer has offered a reward of $500,000 for the return of her two pups.  

Jan Lehmann sitting in a wooden swing on a porch

COVID: No hope for Germany's hotels?

Hairdressers, restaurants, small businesses are all mentioned in the debate about the end of lockdown in Germany. Hotels are at the bottom of the list — triggering fear among those whose livelihoods depend on them.  

A file photo of Billie Eilish at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, February 2020

Teenage prodigy: Billie Eilish up close in new documentary

"The World's a Little Blurry" contrasts Billie Eilish's everyday life as a teenager with the creation process of her record-breaking debut studio album.  

Beethovenfest 2019 | South-African a.capella band Just 6

Six Voices in Johannesburg

South Africa has been dealing with a highly contagious variant of COVID-19. Concerts, gigs and performances remain cancelled. The singers of the a cappella choir "Just 6" have been scraping by with side jobs. On singing together in Corona times.  

Andy Warhol and Tina Turner sharing a slice of watermelon, 1981

Andy Warhol: Icon of pop art

He revolutionized what art could be in an age of immense social, political and technological change: An online exhibition in Cologne revisits his work.  

Fashion designer Gisele Claudia Ntsama poses with models during the Black Lives Matter Fall/Winter 2021/22 collection collective show, presented in Milan, Italy

Africa-born 'Fab Five' designers open Milan Fashion Week

Thanks to a movement highlighting racism in the fashion industry, five designers of African origin led the "We are Made in Italy" runway show. Who are they?  

The Nationaltheater in Munich, completely empty.

New concept for cultural events during COVID pandemic

Hair salons in Germany will open again as of March 1, but what about cultural venues? Theaters, opera houses and cinemas also want the COVID lockdown in Germany to end.  

The complete first edition of Bach's works piled around a Bach bust

Bach scores owned by Gustav Mahler to be made available to researchers

The Bach archive in Leipzig has purchased the first edition of the composer's complete works. The volumes include handwritten notes by Gustav Mahler, who owned the collection.  

lemons and glass with water

From alcohol to sugar: Words with Arabic roots

While the integration of Arab migrants sparks ongoing debates, one thing is for sure: language-wise, Arabic is well rooted in Germany. Both English and German have many common words that stem from the language.  

Arts and Culture with Robin Merrill on Friday, 26 February 2021

A preview of this year's (online) Berlin International Film Festival, a portrait of 12-year-old German actress Helene Zengel who is up for a Golden Globe, and a fond farewell to, and from, Robin Merrill, on his very last show for Deutsche Welle.  

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Sachsen-Anhalt

Germany's 16 states: Saxony-Anhalt

Artistic landscaped gardens, lots of Middle Ages flair, a hot spot of modern Bauhaus architecture — for visitors, that means: UNESCO World Heritage sites wherever you look in Saxony-Anhalt.  

Ancient ruins of Pompeii and volcano Vesuvius, Italy

A fresh vision for Pompeii as new director is appointed

German archaeologist Gabriel Zuchtriegel will become the next head of the famous ruins. He told DW about his plans for Pompeii's archaeological park.  

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Results: these are the sweets most popular in your country!

We wanted to know which sweets are most popular in your country. To see if you have won the DW rucksack, filled with goodies, with an exclusive design, check here.  

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Belarussian musician Palina performs in front of troops standing guard during a rally by the opposition in Minsk last summer

Women fight for Belarus' future

For months now, women have been out on the streets in Minsk, demanding democracy. Now, an exhibition in Lithuania called "The Future of Belarus, Fueled by Women" is showcasing photographs of the protests.  

Grammy Award 2014 Los Angeles Kalifornien

Daft Punk's story in 7 songs

The iconic French duo Daft Punk has announced their breakup. We revisit the 28-year history of the house musicians hidden behind robot costumes.  

A work by Ayrson Heraclito: three men, two black and one white, holding branches in front of a red house

Exhibition revisits resistance against colonialism

Curated by activists and featuring international artists, the exhibition "RESIST! The Art of Resistance" explores colonialism from a different perspective.  

DW Euromaxx Comics von Fernandez That´s so german

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.  

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Hessen

Germany's 16 states: Hesse

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

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Planet Berlin

The global tourist guide for Germany's booming capital  

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Audio on Demand

Music for your soul: Carl Nielsen

The Danish composer wrote symphonies, concertos, chamber music, sacred music, two operas and over three hundred songs, of which you'll hear several in these two Concert Hours.  

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Jewish life in Germany — four cities, four perspectives

Past, present and future: 1,700 years of Jewish history in Germany.  

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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Ice swimming with Wim “Iceman” Hof, digital models as fashion stars and whisky from the Swiss Alps.  

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How can women defend themselves against violence online?

SHIFT vom 27.02.2021

Arzu Geybulla is an Azerbaijani journalist who’s had to fight against online hate. Now she helps other women defend themselves against online abuse. But there’s no one right way to do it.  

Sylt – What to do in winter

Biikebrennen

Sylt has more than 40 kilometers of sandy beaches and all sorts of ways to explore them: riding, jogging, surfing, just walking or taking a guided nature tour. You'll never be bored on Sylt.  

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