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Hungary: Orban seeks to control universities
A new law increases the government's control over the institutions, while a planned Chinese campus is causing an uproar.
Allegations of abuse of power at Berlin theater
Employees at the Maxim Gorki Theater in Berlin accuse artistic director Shermin Langhoff of bullying and abuse of power.
Travel with reservations
Germany has started experimenting with a tourism test region in North Frisia — under strict stipulations.
'COVID-19: Faces of Resilience' portrays heroes of the pandemic
In her series "Faces of Resilience," German photographer Claudia Paul portrayed the staff of the Mount Sinai Hospital.
Building like in the Middle Ages
In France, a medieval castle has been under construction for almost 25 years. Part nine of our series "Extreme Places".
Is classical music colonialist?
The University of Oxford aims to add non-European music to the curriculum. German institutions are lagging behind.
German 'gangsta rap' promotes anti-Semitism, study says
Researchers say there is evidence young fans adopt chauvinistic and anti-Semitic world views expressed in rap lyrics.
Remembering that Napoleon reinstated slavery
France marks the bicentenary of Napoleon Bonaparte's death on May 5, a legacy tainted by his reinstatement of slavery.
Chanel No. 5: the cult perfume turns 100
In 1921, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel launched a new fragrance created for women. The result: Chanel No. 5.
'Babylon Berlin' star's links to COVID skeptics polarizes
Volker Bruch's reported ties to a COVID denial party sheds new light on videos criticizing government pandemic measures.
The philosopher who rejected a €225,000 prize from the UAE
At nearly 92, German intellectual Jürgen Habermas is still advocating for a robust and transparent civil society.
Oktoberfest around the world
Munich's Oktoberfest has been cancelled for the second time due to COVID. The international versions are just copies.
Oktoberfest canceled again in 2021
Bavarian officials have canceled Germany's annual Oktoberfest due to the ongoing health risks posed by coronavirus.
Belarus regime turns on artists and journalists
Protests are more muted these days in Belarus, but cultural figures are still speaking out on World Press Freedom Day.
Cuban dissident artist hospitalized during hunger strike
Members of the San Isidro protest movement have expressed concern after artist Otero Alcantar was forcibly hospitalized.
Powerful photos highlight fight for press freedom
These pictures, many taken in dangerous circumstances, are guaranteed to pack a punch.
New Colosseum stage to give gladiator's view
A flexible, wooden slat design will give the public a view of the Roman monument not seen for hundreds of years.
Why the Empire State Building hasn't lost its popularity
The New York City building turns 90 on May 1 and has had a history unlike any other. DW looks at its legacy.
'Neustadt' revives miniature versions of lost architecture
Sculptures of buildings in the Ruhr region that have long been torn down come back to life as art objects.
Germany to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in 2022
The ancient artworks were plundered in the 19th century and are currently on display in German museums.
Magnum photographers spotlight dogs in photobook
Every dog has its character and personality. Magnum photographers captured them in images published by DuMont.
Bollywood reacts to India's COVID crisis
As India reels under a surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths, various actors are out helping those in need.
Oktoberfest in Dubai's desert?
With the pandemic putting the Munich Oktoberfest in peril, a massive alternative festival is being planned in Dubai.
Stage set for one of Europe's oldest theater fests
For its 75th anniversary, the show goes on at the Ruhrfestspiele theater festival in the midst of a pandemic.
Trabant: The East German car remains iconic
Production of the classic "Trabi" halted on April 30, 1991. Explore the history of the car that became cult.
Where Germany is most beautiful
Travel might be restricted because of the coronavirus, but it's still worth dreaming of a German holiday.
Merkel empathizes with struggling culture sector
Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised artists that cultural life will be a part of any reopening steps after lockdown.
New 'Flintstones' sequel series in the works
Fred Flintstone is about to retire, Pebbles is an adult: "Bedrock" is set 20 years after the classic series' events.
World's highest steeple: Ulm Minster
The highest church tower in the world is not in Cologne or Rome — but in Ulm. DW's "Extreme Places" takes you there.
Barcelona concert shows 'light at the end of the tunnel'
A concert in Barcelona showed that mid-sized cultural events could be held safely despite the pandemic, organizers said.
European films and their Hollywood remakes
Hit European movies often get a US remake. The original is usually better — although there are some exceptions.
Dreams of Freedom: Romanticism in Russia and Germany
The international exhibition project on Romanticism in Russia and Germany is now on show in Moscow,
China snubs Chloe Zhao's historic Oscar haul
The Chinese-born Chloe Zhao's best director and best picture Oscar wins have been literally muted in her home country.
Opera star Christa Ludwig dies at 93
The German mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig starred on the world's great stages for four decades.
The remotest place that you have ever visited
We wanted to know what was the remotest place that you have ever visited. Find out here whether you won the prize draw.
And the Oscar goes to ...
The 2021 Academy Awards had both firsts and surprises. Here are some of the highlights.
'Nomadland' wins best picture at Oscars
Chloe Zhao also took home the best director award for her story about a community of van dwellers in the American West.
Italian star singer Milva dies aged 81
The Italian singer took Europe by storm in the 1960s and '70s. Her career spanned decades.
Markus Lüpertz turns 80
"Surviving is what counts," Markus Lüpertz says.
Why men win more Oscars than women
For the first time, two women are nominated for best director. But the Oscars are still largely a male affair.
10 must-see African films and TV series
This year looks set to be another promising one for Africa's growing film sector.
The history of the 'dog ear' bookmark
Folding the corners of one's book to mark a page has a name — and has been done for centuries.
German actors' COVID videos spark controversy
German actors have launched a series of satirical videos that has been picked up by COVID deniers.
What it's like to travel during the pandemic
DW reporter Sarah Hucal went to the Canary Islands to report on what it's like to be a tourist in COVID times.
10 beautiful beer gardens in Germany
April 23 is German Beer Day, so here's a taste of the upcoming beer garden season.
Chloe Zhao, the director reinventing US cinema
The Oscar-nominated director of "Nomadland" has cast the Road Movie in a new light and will revisit the Marvel universe.
Golden Globes organization in crisis
A racist email sent by a board member caused outrage, The diversity advisor has quit after a month on the job.
Berlin State Ballet settles with dancer in racism row
A settlement has been reached: Ballerina Chloe Lopes Gomes will stay on with the Berlin State Ballet.
The reverse effect of China's 'Oscar ban'
A documentary about the Hong Kong protests is gaining visibility through Beijing's boycott of the Academy Awards.
Remembering George Floyd through street art
George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement have inspired street art around the world.
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