You need to enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to content
Skip to main menu
Skip to more DW sites
Latest videos
Latest audio
Regions
Africa
Asia
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North America
Germany
Topics
Climate
Equality
Health
Human Rights
Migration
Technology
Categories
Business
Science
Environment
Culture
Sports
In focus
Los Angeles wildfires
Climate change
German election 2025
Latest audio
Latest videos
Live TV
Advertisement
Bambi
German Media Award
Skip next section All Content on this topic
All Content on this topic
Birkenstock: How the German sandal gained cult status
The German shoemaker is fighting in court to protect its iconic design as a work of art.
A selection of German 'non-words of the year'
Each January, a jury of linguists chooses a derogatory buzzword popularized in public discourse. Here are some examples.
Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors over 'Rust' trial
In his lawsuit, Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin has alleged that the prosecutors intentionally mishandled evidence.
LA wildfires threaten German cultural sites
As wildfires rip through the LA area, historic sites such as the Thomas Mann House and Villa Aurora are under threat.
Elvis at 90: King forever?
On what would have been his 90th birthday, DW looks at highlights of the career of Elvis Presley, king of rock and roll.
Charlie Hebdo's anniversary edition: A playful jab at God
Magazine Charlie Hebdo called for God-mocking submissions to mark 10 years since the terror attacks in its Paris office.
Golden Globes 2025: 'Emilia Pérez,' 'The Brutalist' dominate
Hollywood's award season kicked off with the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. "Emilia Pérez" and "The Brutalist" won big.
How the 'three wise men from the east' ended up in Cologne
Cologne Cathedral is the home of the Shrine of the Three Kings. But how did the remains of the Magi get there?
From division to unity: European Capitals of Culture 2025
What is Karl Marx's statue doing in Chemnitz? And why is Nova Gorica/Gorizia considered a divided city?
Do passports make us free?
It's a travel document that defines our nationality. But what's the story behind their creation about a century ago?
Holocaust survivor and Olympic champion Agnes Keleti dies
Until her death, Agnes Keleti, who survived the Holocaust in her native Hungary, was the oldest living Olympic champion.
What do Ben Kingsley, Donna Summer and Henri Matisse have in common?
They are all New Year's Eve babies, along with other luminaries who've each made their mark in history and pop culture.
'Dinner for One': A bizarre German New Year's Eve tradition
Many Germans watch the same black-and-white comedy every New Year's Eve. Find out more in our Meet the Germans remake.
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement
Hollywood actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt agreed on a divorce settlement after an 8-year-long legal battle.
A new home in Brazil: 200 years of German immigration
A search for traces between dreams and traumas: part two.
How the 'Frankfurt kitchen' triggered a domestic revolution
In the 1920s, a Viennese architect had a groundbreaking idea that has endured to this day: the fitted kitchen.
Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC
From roller-skating to church or festive greetings from Donald Duck, Christmas can be more than tinsel and turkey.
The human voice is German instrument of the year 2025
Our voice can be used for more than just speaking or singing. It is also inherently democratic.
Sexless relationships: How much sex is enough?
Is sexual dissatisfaction in long-term relationships inevitable? How can you rekindle passion and keep the spark alive?
Can Syria's devastated cultural heritage be rebuilt?
As Syria's brutal almost 14-year civil war ends, heritage experts are working to protect its battered cultural riches.
'All We Imagine as Light': Indian women at the crossroads
DW spoke to director Payal Kapadia about the social issues behind her award-winning film, now released internationally.
Iranian exile Mohammad Rasoulof is Germany's Oscar entry
Among the 15 international films in the 2024 Oscar race, "The Seed of the Sacred Fig" will represent Germany.
Syrian culture ready for a new start
After the fall of the Assad regime, artists and intellectuals want to help drive change in Syria.
How Tokio Hotel went from German teen band to global icon
Tokio Hotel on tour. Joining up with fans in Mexico.
Therapy horses give hope in Greece
Miniature horses in Athens: therapy, comfort and hope for children and adults
What makes a good Christmas gift from Germany?
Expats in Germany heading home for the holidays have plenty of options. Here are some of the most popular items.
X: Holocaust remembrance organizations quit platform
Various Holocaust remembrance groups are leaving X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
'Planet Africa' travels through the archaeology of humankind
Africa is where we all come from: An exhibition revisits the continent's contributions to human evolution and culture.
Einstein: Letters reveal legendary scientist's love of women
Albert Einstein loved life — and women. Letters that are now being auctioned at Christie's bear witness to this.
What drives Nobel Prize winner Han Kang to write?
The author of "The Vegetarian" explores in her Nobel Prize lecture how violence and love inspire her work.
Germany returns ritual items to Colombia's Kogi
Three sacred items held in Berlin collections are going home. A look at the collaboration behind restitution.
Notre Dame reopening — in pictures
After a sprint to meet the five-year deadline, Notre Dame is renovated and the cathedral is ready to dazzle anew.
Can Germany still pay for arts funding?
Germany has long been admired for its generous subsidies for arts and culture. But budget cuts could end that largesse.
Who pays the bill? Exploring gender, money & relationships
Leeza Mangaldas and Nikhil Taneja discuss finances in partnerships and embracing equality in love.
Hypnotic digital data sculptures
Refik Anadol turns data into immersive and ever-changing works of art.
Immersive exhibitions: Repackaging famous works
Classics by Van Gogh, Monet, and Kahlo are transformed into huge immersive video installations.
Love unplugged: How Amish date in Pennsylvania
Two DW reporters look into the dating life of Amish youth, who don't have access to the apps.
From 'Ampel-Aus' to 'Flüchtlinge': Germany's 10 past words of the year
"Traffic light shutdown," or Germany's coalition collapse, is the word of the year. A look at more political buzzwords.
Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same
How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create Santa Claus.
Turner Prize goes to Jasleen Kaur
The Glasgow-born artist refers to her Sikh roots in her work. She also calls on Tate museums to cut ties with Israel.
Notre Dame: Is it too early to reopen the Paris cathedral?
After five years of work, Notre Dame will soon reopen. But one German cathedral expert believes this could be premature.
Prisons: Why can’t we break free?
When did we start locking people up and who are modern prisons actually serving?
German island to end ritual of spanking women with cow horn
The North Sea island of Borkum will stop a holiday tradition, in which men hit women on the buttocks with a cow horn.
Where are the video games from Africa?
Afrobeat is globally successful, and Africa's film industry is booming. So why is the video game industry struggling?
Cat cafes: The purrfect therapy for many
A growing number of cat cafes is providing many with calming company outside the home.
Why people love (and hate) 'Last Christmas'
At the core of the Wham! pop classic, which turns 40 this year, lies melancholy, a broken heart and ... Easter?!
Two decades of Tokio Hotel, who are back on tour
As a boy band in the 2000s they became one of Germany's top pop exports. Their fans are ready to celebrate them again.
Puccini: Opera composer, ladies' man and master of drama
Even 100 years after his death, Puccini's operas remain staple repertoire — and politically relevant today.
Why Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' resonates 100 years later
A divided society, existential fears and the specter of war: Thomas Mann's masterpiece remains frighteningly relevant.
Why are Germany's Christmas markets so special?
Germany's Christmas markets are once again providing a little warmth and space for contemplation in the dark season.
Previous page
Page 1 of 200
Next page