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Interview mit der Gewinnerin des DW Freedom of Speech Award 2019: Anabel Hernández (DW/V. Tellmann)

Mexico's Hernandez receives DW Freedom of Speech Award

Anabel Hernández is the fifth person to receive the DW Freedom of Speech Award. On May 27, the ceremony will be held at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn. British journalist Misha Glenny will give the laudatory speech.  

Cannes Palme d'Or goes to Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite'

Director Bong Joon-ho, Palme d'Or award winner (Reuters/E. Gaillard)

The South Korean director dives deep into the widening gulf between rich and poor with his enthralling film "Parasite." Other Cannes winners included French director Mati Diop and British actress Emily Beecham.  

Deutschland Berlin - Deutscher Synchronpreis (Emily Manthei)

Film dubbing as high art in Germany

Last night’s German Dubbing Awards ceremony honored the star voices behind foreign films dubbed into German. But what makes a nation full of polyglots so attached to watching films in their native language?  

Film still - The name of the rose two people stand in front of a row of crosses in the dark in a cemetery (11 Marzo Film/Palomar/TMG )

'The Name of the Rose' miniseries hits the small screen

Umberto Eco’s bestselling middle ages murder mystery involving devious monks and a merciless inquisitor is set to enthrall an even bigger worldwide audience as a miniseries adaptation debuts in the US and Germany.  

Harvey Weinstein 'pays millions to settle sexual misconduct civil lawsuits'

Harvey Weinstein (picture-alliance/AP Photo/J. Carucci)

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, accused of sexual misconduct, has reportedly reached a multimillion-dollar provisional deal with alleged victims that covers all civil proceedings.  

Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (picture-alliance/A. Cooper)

Cannes film fest 2019: The tops and the flops

Jim Jarmusch and Quentin Tarantino got red carpet buzz, but who are the top contenders for the prestigious Palme d'Or award on Saturday? A look at the highlights of this year's film festival.  

britische Schriftstellerin Judith Kerr (DW/Frederick Rotkopf)

Remembering Judith Kerr, the author of 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit'

German-British author Judith Kerr, who wrote books such as "The Tiger Who Came to Tea," has died at the age of 95. DW's Susanne Spröer cherishes memories of her meeting with Kerr for the project "After the Escape."  

Author Judith Kerr dies aged 95

Judith Kerr

The children's author and illustrator Judith Kerr has died following a short illness. Her famous works included "TheTiger Who Came to Tea," and "When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit."  

Ausstellungsfotos von Barbara Dombrowski Tropic Ice ( Barbara Dombrowski)

Art connecting the Amazon rainforest and Greenland's glaciers

Storms, droughts, floods — climate change has been driving thousands of students to the streets every Friday. But how are artists addressing the subject? Photographer Barbara Dombrowski has forged her own path.  

Banksy installation Venice in Oil

Banksy: Street artist credited with fringe Venice Biennale artwork

A video posted on the Instagram account of the ever-elusive British artist Banksy documents a new installation showing a controversial huge cruise ship docking in Venice's lagoon. It appears to be the artist's own work.  

Film Aladdin mit Will Smith als Genie (picture-alliance/Everett Collection/Disney)

'Aladdin' and Disney's remakes

With Will Smith playing the Genie, "Aladdin" is just one of several animated classics that Disney is revamping as a live-action movie. Here's a look at lucrative milestones that set a trend that's not about to end.  

The German constitution, or Grundgesetz, with confetti on top of it (Imago Images/C. Ohde)

The path of German democracy in Bonn

The Federal Republic of Germany's former capital still features many landmarks that witnessed the early days of post-war democracy. As the Basic Law, Germany's constitution, turns 70, DW visits these historic sites.  

Barbara Saltman stands outside her restaurant Ya-Man in Berlin (Lena Ganssmann)

Discover Planet Berlin: DW's new multimedia special

People from 190 countries live in Berlin, bringing with them pieces of their homelands. DW presents a must-do travel guide to Berlin from its international inhabitants, who have made the city their own — and unique.  

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.  

Asparagus: Meet the Germans presenter Rachel Stewart with the famous German white asparagus

Meet the Germans

Asparagus: An ode to Germany's favorite vegetable

The Germans are never happier than when asparagus season rolls around. Rachel Stewart heads out into the fields to find out what makes this "white gold" so beloved.  

Classical music for the streaming generation

IDAGIO Telefone (IDAGIO)

Classical music fans often struggle to find what they want on Spotify and Apple, so a Berlin streaming startup is plugging the gap. The Idagio app is also seizing on the popularity of the genre in Asia.  

Germany's CDU slams YouTuber Rezo over political viral video

German YouTuber Rezo

A YouTuber has come under attack from politicians in Chancellor Angela Merkel's CDU, accusing him of spreading false information about the party. The YouTuber had accused the party of not doing enough on climate change.  

Ai Weiwei Soleil Levant Installation on the facade of the Museum Kunsthal Charlottenborg (picture-alliane/Scanpix Denmark/L. Kastrup)

Ai Weiwei sues Volkswagen for copyright infringement

The Berlin-based Chinese artist is suing Volkswagen in Denmark for an ad that shows one of his installations made of discarded life jackets used by migrants.  

Germany returns papers of Franz Kafka's friend Max Brod to Israel

The Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, and David Blumberg from the National Library of Israel look through documents belonging to Max Brod, Franz Kafka's friend (picture-alliance/dpa/B.v. Jutrczenka)

Thousands of documents from Kafka's closet confidant and publisher are headed back to Israel's National Library after a Kafka-esque survival tale. Brod defied Kafka's dying wish and turned him into a famous writer.  

Oman author Jokha Alharthi wins prestigious Booker International Prize

Jokha Alharthi, winner of Man Booker International Prize for 2019 (Getty Images/P. Summers)

Jokha Alharthi has become the first Arabic-language writer to win the Man Booker International Prize with her novel "Celestial Bodies." The book focuses on three Omani sisters and the country's history of slavery.  

A work by honey & bunny shows a woman in a red coat pushing a shopping card full of packaged food through a barn filled with cows (FOOD: Bigger than the Plate/Sponsored by BaxterStorey/S. Stummerer/M. Hablesreite/D. Akita)

Cheese from pubic bacteria and other food prototypes at the V&A

London's Victoria and Albert Museum has paired the pleasure of eating with the politics of food production. From composting in India to cheese made of human bacteria, "Food: Bigger than the Plate" covers all tastes.  

Sandra Vacca showing historical recruitment signs in Turkish for foreign workers (DW/R. Breuer)

European migration stories told one object at a time

Europe wouldn't exist without migration, says the director of a German virtual migration museum. From "guest-worker" recruitment signs to audio cassettes from Turkey, the museum's archive is a treasure trove of stories.  

Madonna's Eurovision video apparently doctored-up

Madonna bei Eurovision Song Contest 2019 - Grand Final (Getty Images/M. Campanella)

An official YouTube video has emerged with the Queen of Pop singing her song "Like a Prayer" as she appeared at the Eurovision Song Contest finale on Saturday. The soundtrack in the clip, however, is audibly different.  

Photos on the wall from an exhibition by Ai Weiwei (DW/S. Peschel)

Europe's largest Ai Weiwei show asks: 'Where is the revolution?'

For the Chinese-born, Berlin-based artist, art and politics are one and the same. A double exhibition in Dusseldorf shows off his work from the past 10 years, much of it focusing on migration and political repression.  

Alain Delon receives Cannes honorary Golden Palm prize

Alain Delon, Copyright: Imago/United Archives

The French actor is a European cinema star, famous for unforgettable roles in the 1960s. But his private life also made headlines — and Cannes Film Festival's decision to award him an honorary Palme d'Or sparked protest.  

Logo online special Planet Berlin (Copyright: DW)

Planet Berlin

The global tourist guide for Germanyʼs booming capital  

Arts and Culture, Friday May 24, 2019

"Arts and Culture" presented by David Levitz. On this edition: tops and flops of the Cannes Film Festival; director Szabolcs Hajdú talks about making movies in authoritarian Hungary; Italian painter Caravaggio and his "groupies" the Caravaggisti.  

Beach scene at the bay Cala Benirras, Ibiza (picture-alliance/dpa/K. Kreder)

We're going to Ibiza!

This 90s Vengaboys party hit is storming the charts again – an ironic comment on the Austrian political scandal. But it also makes you want to go to Ibiza. Holiday fun is always possible here, with or without a scandal.  

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Two people shake hands with one another (Fotolia/jonasginter)

How to handle German directness: An expert's guide to mastering manners

Minding one's manners is always important, but how does one adapt when manners change from culture to culture? DW spoke to an expert to learn about mastering German etiquette, from shaking hands to holding wine glasses.  

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From bread culture to extreme punctuality: 25 comics that sum up German culture

Cartoonist Miguel Fernandez has made it his mission to get to the heart of German culture — and make fun of it. Here are some of his most chuckle-provoking images.  

Deutschland Nationalpark Rostock-Warnemünde (picture-alliance/360-Berlin/J. Knappe)

Meet the Germans

Sweet talk and laughter — German sayings involving forests and trees

Germans are known for their love of forests, and celebrate Arbor Day annually. They also have a host of wonderful sayings and phrases revolving around forests and trees, with one that involves shouting into the woods.  

Report on Schengen | Road sign of the village (DW/E. Woodnorth)

Travel without borders – get to know the village of Schengen

Lots of tourists think Schengen is just the name of a visa. They don't realize it's a small border town in Luxembourg that has become a symbol of borderless travel in the EU. But the place itself is worth a visit.  

Deutschland Viergespann auf dem Brandenburger Tor und Kuppel des Reichstags (picture-alliance/blickwinkel/M. Haddenhorst)

Tracing the roots of German democracy

70 years of the German Constitution! 23 May 1949 is an important date for German democracy. Let us present places where people have campaigned for freedom and democracy - and continue to do so.  

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Bremen

Germany's 16 states: Bremen

The city-state of Bremen in northern Germany displays maritime flair and Hanseatic history.  

DW Night Grooves Moderatoren Stephanie Stumph und Wigald Boning

'Night Grooves': DW's music talk show is back for a second season

Spice Girl Melanie C, Kathy Sledge from disco icons Sister Sledge, as well as Soft Cell's Marc Almond are among the guest stars on the show. The second season of DW's "Night Grooves" launches on February 1.  

'Enjoy your meal' in 15 languages

For the majority of Christians worldwide, Lent ends at Easter. Feasting and indulging is now no longer taboo for believers. So from our DW colleagues, we wish you: "Bon appetit!"  

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Where does Germany's cultural heart beat loudest?  

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Art: Giant or dwarf?

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Nordic Pulse, part one

Germany's Usedom Music Festival highlights the music of countries on the Baltic Sea  

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Orchester Baltic Sea Philharmonic (Baltic Sea Music Education Foundation e. V.)

Nordic Pulse, part two

Programs with the Baltic Sea Philharmonic almost always expand one's musical horizon.  

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Arts.21 - Photography Beyond Selfies and Snapchat

Selfies, Snapchat, Instagram - the world is drowning in digital imagery. Some photo artists refuse to be dragged down. What motivates them? And what makes photos so magical?  

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Euromaxx - Lifestyle in Europe

How do European couples marry? In Ireland, on a 13th-century country estate. One of this year’s European capitals of culture is Plovdiv in Bulgaria. And check out our new Euromaxx series Planet Berlin.  

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3D printing: opportunities and risks

Printing your own spare parts instead of throwing things away - 3D printing is sustainable. However, weapons can also easily be made at home - a dangerous aspect of 3D printing. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?  

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Best of the Horn Challenges Part 2

Sarah's Music - Willis Horn Challenge (DW)

The Sarah’s Music Horn Challenge has been a regular - and very popular - element of Sarah’s Music. In this episode, Sarah Willis features the best of the Horn Challenges Part 2. Who is YOUR favourite?  

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Check-in host Lukas Stege explores the Upper Franconia, or Oberfranken, region in northern Bavaria.  

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