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A young person with shoulder-length nrown hair sits mext to a pile of boxes with an image stuck on the sides

Sexual harassment: German jogger fights back against voyeur

GermanyAugust 29, 2025
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Reports & Analysis

A man with a beard holds a bottle of beer in one hand, a bottle of ketchup in the other, and gestures to pour them in his mouth

'Currydurst': Beer and curry ketchup in a glass

'Currydurst': Beer and curry ketchup in a glass

A new German beer with a curry ketchup flavor is set to test tastebuds as it celebrates Hamburg street food culture.
GermanyAugust 30, 2025
Dokumentation "Osman Kavala - Eine Stimme aus dem Gefängnis"

Goethe Medal 2025 for Osman Kavala

Goethe Medal 2025 for Osman Kavala

Cultural patron Osman Kavala backs the arts in Turkey – despite being imprisoned.
TurkeyAugust 29, 202507:50 min
Deutschland | Goethe-Medaille 2025 | Preisträger David van Reybrouck

Goethe Medal 2025 for David Van Reybrouck

Goethe Medal 2025 for David Van Reybrouck

The Belgian archaeologist brings fresh views on colonial history and pushes for democratic renewal.
BelgiumAugust 28, 202507:13 min
Deutschland | Goethe-Medaille 2025 | Preisträgerin Li Yuan

Goethe Medal 2025 for Li Yuan

Goethe Medal 2025 for Li Yuan

Chinese linguist helps students learn German and fosters cross-cultural ties.
ChinaAugust 28, 202506:45 min
Left: A colorized photo of the Jaffa Gate. Right: Original footage of the Jaffa Gate from 1897

Fact check: Footage of Jerusalem from 1897 sparks debate

Fact check: Footage of Jerusalem from 1897 sparks debate

A viral video shows vibrant scenes of Jerusalem in 1897 — but how much of it is real? A different fact check.
Middle EastAugust 28, 2025
Photographed in profile against a backdrop of bouquets of flowers, Travis Kelce, a well-built man with a beard, holds Taylor Swift, a young woman with long blonde hair and red lipstick. Her hands are on his cheeks. Both are smiling.

Swift's love story spotlights parasocial relationships

Swift's love story spotlights parasocial relationships

Why are so many people so ecstatic about Taylor Swift's engagement when she's a celebrity they don't even know?
United States of AmericaAugust 28, 2025
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Film

Werner Herzog poses with Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award after the opening ceremony during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival

21 films compete for Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

Kicking off with star power and world politics, the Venice Film Festival has honored German filmmaker Werner Herzog.
ItalyAugust 28, 202501:52 min

Arts

Painting of Vladimir Putin in a face mask displayed at an exhibition of Russian protest art in Amsterdam

Amsterdam exhibit highlights Russian protest artists

"Artists Against the Kremlin" raises a voice against the Russian government's propaganda and repression.
NetherlandsAugust 22, 202502:42 min

Music

A group photo shows German and Nigerian musicians posing for the camera

Campus Project brings together German and Nigerian musicians

Every year a different guest country is featured at Bonn's Beethovenfest — and this year it's Nigeria's turn.
GermanyAugust 30, 202502:44 min

Literature

Portrait of Hans Christian Andersen painted by Christian Albrecht Jensen in 1836

Hans Christian Andersen's timeless legacy

The prolific Danish writer died 150 years ago, yet his fairy tales still inspire young and old readers to this day.
Global issuesAugust 1, 2025
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Manga, myths & homeopathy — Arts Unveiled

Myths surrounding homeopathy. And Japanese manga that glorify the military and the Nazis.
August 30, 202526:04 min
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Don't Drink the Milk — The curious history of things

The podcast that takes you back in time and around the world, tracing the unexpected backstories of everyday things.
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In the spotlight

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Winners of 2025 Goethe Medal building cultural bridges

Osman Kavala, a philanthropist and activist currently imprisoned in Turkey, is among three 2025 Goethe Medal recipients.
GermanyAugust 27, 2025
Two men wearing suits sit in front of a mirror and laugh at each other

Venice Film Festival to shine with star-studded lineup

The 82nd Venice Film Festival, which kicks off August 27, is packed with must-see movies and potential Oscar picks.
August 26, 2025
The three protagonists of the film, ' The Great Patriotic Trip' pose in a destroyed gymnasium in Ukraine.

Czech film highlights Ukraine war conspiracy theories

Can you change the minds of pro-Russian conspiracy theorists? Director Robin Kvapil tried, by taking three to Ukraine.
Czech RepublicAugust 23, 2025
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DW | Euromaxx | Clara Moosmayer Daugbjerg in Kopenhagen

A young person’s guide to Copenhagen

A young local takes us on a tour of her life in Copenhagen.
DenmarkAugust 30, 202504:40 min
Griechenland Kreta 2025 | Segelboot neben geretteten Migranten im Hafen von Agia Galini

Greek Islands face challenges managing migrants and tourism

Residents on Greek islands fear that rising numbers of refugees may affect tourism.
GreeceAugust 29, 202507:10 min
Tourists visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha at the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok, Thailand

Why Thailand is giving away 200,000 free flight tickets

Dreaming of Thailand’s beaches, jungles and street markets? The country is giving away free domestic flight tickets.
ThailandAugust 29, 202502:33 min
A young woman massaging her hand

Why I tried antidepressants to treat my chronic pain

The drugs are used to treat chronic pain quite effectively for some, but researchers found sobering results overall.
Global issuesAugust 27, 2025
Dennis Schröder holds the ball away from Nikola Jokic during a game at the Paris Olympics

EuroBasket 2025: All you need to know

As the European championship of basketball tips off across the continent, here's all you need to know.
EuropeAugust 26, 2025
A man poses for a picture through the window of the small caravan where he lives in Ibiza

Party island Ibiza suffers housing shortage

Mass tourism and overpriced real estate have been disastrous for island locals, with affordable housing in short supply.
SpainAugust 26, 20258 images