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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony: 200 years on

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French bakers recapture world's longest baguette title

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Different colors of cotton used to create the tapestries are pictured on a unfinished tapestry

Different colors of cotton used to create the tapestries are pictured on a unfinished tapestry

Senegal revives interest in traditional tapestries

Senegal revives interest in traditional tapestries

Thanks to new activities and partnerships, the 1960s art of tapestry production has been rekindled in Thies.

Madonna performs in the final show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana Beach

Madonna performs in the final show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana Beach

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

The US pop idol gave it her all during a free show at Brazil's famous Copacabana beach.

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DW Euromaxx | Sendung vom 04.05.2024 | Adelaide Damoah

Embodying Art

Embodying Art

Illness made Adelaide Damoah quit her job and devote herself completely to painting.

A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline "United by Music."

A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline "United by Music."

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Though Eurovision insists it's a purely cultural event, it has witnessed its share of politically charged moments.

Looted artefacts returned by British and American museums are displayed to the public for the first time at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana.

Looted artefacts returned by British and American museums are displayed to the public for the first time at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana.

Ghana's Asante king displays return of looted treasures

Ghana's Asante king displays return of looted treasures

In Ghana, precious artefacts looted by the British during their colonial rule have been restored to the Ashanti people.

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Veranstaltungsplakat des Dok.fest München; ein junge hält seinen Zeigefinger zwischen seinen Lippen

Highlights of the DOK.fest Munich

Highlights of the DOK.fest Munich

Germany's largest documentary film festival features political and personal stories, documenting a world in transition.

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Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Arab Film Festival in Berlin spotlights Palestinian voices

As the Israel-Hamas war impacts Germany's cultural sector, the ALFILM festival fear for the future of their event.

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Video-Still | DW-Sendung Shift | Money

Nollywood: behind the red carpet and glamour

Nigeria's booming film industry has a dark side.

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DW Sendung afrimaxx

Bringing the kora into the concert hall: Seckou Keita

Music for kora and orchestra: Seckou Keita combines the sounds of Africa and Europe.

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Haruki Murakami sitting on an ornate wooden bench in Oviedo, Spain, on October 18, 2023.

Haruki Murakami sitting on an ornate wooden bench in Oviedo, Spain, on October 18, 2023.

Haruki Murakami: Japan's best-selling living novelist at 75

Haruki Murakami's often surrealistic novels have made him one of the most successful writers in the world.

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The 1933 book burnings under Nazi rule also destroyed the vibrant culture of the Weimar Republic.

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A demonstrator holds an anti-AFD placard

A demonstrator holds an anti-AFD placard

German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party

With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."

Portrait of Immanuel Kant, 1724 - 1804

Portrait of Immanuel Kant, 1724 - 1804

Why Kant's philosophy is still relevant amid today's wars

April 22 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who wrote "Perpetual Peace."

People stand in front of the closed Israeli national pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art fair in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The sign announces that the artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale won't open the Israeli pavilion until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages taken Oct. 7.

People stand in front of the closed Israeli national pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art fair in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The sign announces that the artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale won't open the Israeli pavilion until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages taken Oct. 7.

Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale

Israeli artist Ruth Patir won't open her Venice Biennale show until a cease-fire and hostage release deal is reached.

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DW "Meet the Germans" Sendungslogo (Composite)

Meet the Germans: Explore the series

From beer to nudity and ridiculous grammar — we uncover the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the German culture.

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Purple and white tulips are seen from below

Purple and white tulips are seen from below

Climate change, Brexit threaten Dutch tulips

Tulips are a national treasure in the Netherlands. But climate change and Brexit are threatening the flower business.

Georgia Stanway celebrates a goal for Bayern Munich

Georgia Stanway celebrates a goal for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich win Bundesliga as Stanway eyes double

Georgia Stanway's return to form has Bayern on the verge of club history. But she told DW there have been tough times.

A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland adds mini Monaco

Complete with yachts and Formula One cars racing through the model landscape, it's much like the real thing.

Tourists are seen gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Tourists are seen gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Visiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?

Whether you're into culture, beer festivals or football — Germany is a great destination. But who needs a visa to visit?

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DW Sendung | 77 Percent

Benin: A tourism destination like no other

From the vibrant city of Cotonou to the water village of Ganvie, there's a lot to discover in Benin.

A woman costumed as a witch holds a broom in front of a bonfire.

A woman costumed as a witch holds a broom in front of a bonfire.

Witching and demonstrating: May traditions in Germany

May is a very special month in Germany, with many celebrations. People ring it in with the so-called Walpurgis Night.

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