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Men dressed in Jewish orthodox fashion pray by the sea

Men dressed in Jewish orthodox fashion pray by the sea

Jewish holidays: Yom Kippur, Hanukkah and Passover

Yom Kippur, Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Shabbat: Here's a brief overview of Judaism's various holy celebrations.

Marina Abramovic, portrait of a woman with a dark background, circled by luminous blocks forming a portal.

Marina Abramovic, portrait of a woman with a dark background, circled by luminous blocks forming a portal.

Nudity, blood and pain: Revisiting Marina Abramovic's work

London's Royal Academy is revisiting the cultural legacy of the Serbian artist who pushed her body and mind to extremes.

OpenAI lawsuit: US authors allege ChatGPT copyright theft

Authors like Jonathan Franzen and George R. R. Martin allege ChatGPT is fed with their copyrighted works.

US singer Anastacia singing on stage, wearing tinted glasses.

US singer Anastacia singing on stage, wearing tinted glasses.

Pop star Anastacia's new album celebrates German bands

US singer Anastacia's new album is intended as a treat for her German fans, with covers of the country's favorite songs.

Frankreich König Charles zu Besuch in Paris

Frankreich König Charles zu Besuch in Paris

France holds rich state banquet for King Charles III

President Macron welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla with full pomp at the Palace of Versailles.

People ride a giant swing during the Oktoberfest parade in Munich

People ride a giant swing during the Oktoberfest parade in Munich

Munich celebrates Oktoberfest with beer and lederhosen

Munich is running wild with visitors happily celebrating Oktoberfest.

different mobile phones placed in a circle.

different mobile phones placed in a circle.

40 years of mobile telephones

The first mobile phone was released in September 1983. In its 40-year history, it went from big to small, to big again.

Gaya Tumuli burial mounds in South Korea showing perfectly raised mounds with trees interspersed and engulfed in fog.

Gaya Tumuli burial mounds in South Korea showing perfectly raised mounds with trees interspersed and engulfed in fog.

UNESCO unveils new World Heritage Sites

The United Nations organization has added over 40 new World Heritages Sites to its protected list. Here's a selection.

a still from game 'Dimensionals': animated characters look up at the sky where a giant alien appears.

a still from game 'Dimensionals': animated characters look up at the sky where a giant alien appears.

Will AI revolutionize or ruin video games?

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in game development. What does this mean for game creators and players?

Tourists tour historical sights in the old city center in Dubrovnik

Tourists tour historical sights in the old city center in Dubrovnik

In Croatia, tourism boom has environmentalists worried

The introduction of the euro and joining the Schengen area have boosted visitor numbers. But that has its downsides.

Louis Armstrong playing the trumpet

Louis Armstrong playing the trumpet

How Louis Armstrong left his mark in East Germany

The exhibition "I've Seen the Wall" revisits the jazz icon's concerts in communist East Germany in 1965.

A foreign tourist in disguise tried to push a former sumo wrestler out of the ring at the Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka restaurant in Tokyo.

A foreign tourist in disguise tried to push a former sumo wrestler out of the ring at the Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka restaurant in Tokyo.

Japan: Restaurant sumo show attracts tourists, locals

At this Tokyo restaurant, diners can enjoy a good meal — and face off with former professional sumo wrestlers.

Black and white picture of French designer Coco Chanel lying down on a couch with a fur coverlet over her.

Black and white picture of French designer Coco Chanel lying down on a couch with a fur coverlet over her.

Coco Chanel: Fashion icon with controversial connections

A London exhibition not only looks at the 20th-century designer's iconic creations but also her dubious Nazi relations.

A passenger at Koblenz main train station looks at an information board telling him that the next train headed for Mannheim is canceled. Archive image from June 2023.

A passenger at Koblenz main train station looks at an information board telling him that the next train headed for Mannheim is canceled. Archive image from June 2023.

Tardy trains: Germany pledges major rail network upgrade

Germany's reputation for good trains that run on time has been suffering for some time now, if it endures at all.

Protesters in London hold up a sign with photo of Jina Mahsa Amini and the words "Say her name"

Protesters in London hold up a sign with photo of Jina Mahsa Amini and the words "Say her name"

Iran: Why women keep on fighting for freedom

A feminist revolution is underway in Iran. A year after it began, women are more determined than ever.

A man and a woman sing to eachother while soldiers stand behind them.

A man and a woman sing to eachother while soldiers stand behind them.

Namibia's first opera comes to Berlin

"Chief Hijangua" focuses on the difficult relationship between Germany and Namibia. It also discusses common struggles.

Women wearing different dirndls, many with pink.

Women wearing different dirndls, many with pink.

Dirndl or no? How 'Barbie' impacts Germany's Oktoberfest

Germany is famous for its beer-guzzling fest. It's highly traditional, but Louisa Schaefer has seen new fashion trends.

Women wearing traditional Bavarian costumes pull small children in a wagon

Women wearing traditional Bavarian costumes pull small children in a wagon

Dos and don'ts at Oktoberfest

It's time again for the biggest beer festival in the world — the Oktoberfest in Munich. Here's an etiquette guide.

Black and white picture of several men setting up an A-shaped wooden frame.

Black and white picture of several men setting up an A-shaped wooden frame.

What protests and architecture have in common

From German climate activists' tree houses to the gigantic tent camp in Hong Kong: Examples of protest architecture.

Image of Chinese President Xi Jinging behind a statue of late communist leader Mao Zedong.

Image of Chinese President Xi Jinging behind a statue of late communist leader Mao Zedong.

How artists transcend censorship and struggles

How artists in China are getting their messages past state censorship – Zimbabwe’s artists post-Covid messages

Damaged Kharbouch Mosque around the Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the center of Marrakech.

Damaged Kharbouch Mosque around the Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the center of Marrakech.

Morocco's deadly earthquake destroys cultural sites

UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as priceless historical landmarks were severely damaged by the recent earthquake.

Francis Kéré, wearing a suit and white shirt, no tie, stands under the roof of the Serpentine Pavilion in London, which he designed in 2017

Francis Kéré, wearing a suit and white shirt, no tie, stands under the roof of the Serpentine Pavilion in London, which he designed in 2017

Francis Kere: Pioneer of social, ecological design

After starting his career with a school in Burkina Faso, the architect has now been recognized for his life's work.

Stegreif Orchester, a music ensemble with several violins a saxophone, oboe and cello, performing on stage.

Stegreif Orchester, a music ensemble with several violins a saxophone, oboe and cello, performing on stage.

How the Beethovenfest focuses on sustainability

Bonn's Beethovenfest provides food for thought on achieving sustainability. The event's motto is "Music about Life."

Aerial view of Djerba mosque in Tunisia.

Aerial view of Djerba mosque in Tunisia.

UNESCO World Heritage Site contenders 2023

The World Heritage Committee convenes this September to add new sites to its protected list. Here is a selection.

Black and white picture of General Augusto Pinochet taken in 1973 sowing him in uniform wearing dark glasses and with his arms crossed.

Black and white picture of General Augusto Pinochet taken in 1973 sowing him in uniform wearing dark glasses and with his arms crossed.

Augusto Pinochet: Images of Chile's dictatorship

Fifty years after the military coup in Chile, historians describe how Augusto Pinochet relied on the power of images.

A young woman looks into the camera, with dark eyes and dark hair, a black and white photograph

A young woman looks into the camera, with dark eyes and dark hair, a black and white photograph

#thatgirl: Why Germans love Empress 'Sisi'

After Empress Elisabeth of Austria was stabbed and died 125 years ago, the woman of famed beauty became a legend..

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos at the 80th Venice Film Festival

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos at the 80th Venice Film Festival

Black comedy 'Poor Things' wins Golden Lion at Venice

The Venice Film Festival marks the start of the awards season.

People line up outside Berghain nightclub in Berlin

People line up outside Berghain nightclub in Berlin

Berlin club culture battles 'highway to hell'

The extension of the A100 freeway through central Berlin would destroy numerous nightlife institutions.

Architectural model of Hitler's New Reich Chancellery, a building with columns and a horse statue.

Architectural model of Hitler's New Reich Chancellery, a building with columns and a horse statue.

Hitler's bronze stallions unveiled in Berlin

The controversial sculptures created for Adolf Hitler by Josef Thorak can be seen in Berlin on Open Monument Day.

Human skulls

Human skulls

Skulls taken from colonial Africa set to return from Berlin?

Human remains taken from Africa were stored in Berlin for over a century. Living descendants have now been identified.

A woman in a black gown reaching out to her dog on the red carpet

A woman in a black gown reaching out to her dog on the red carpet

Venice film festival: The tops and the flops

Polanski's selection in the competition sparked controversy — but how was his film? Our DW reporter reveals his faves.

People standing on a film set during the 1950s, with buildings around.

People standing on a film set during the 1950s, with buildings around.

What was it like to be Jewish in East Germany?

Hoping to build "the better Germany," many Jewish artists left their mark in the former communist East Germany.

Statue of the Roman goddess Fortuna.

Statue of the Roman goddess Fortuna.

Roman gods in Cologne

When the Romans first settled in Cologne, their own beliefs contributed to a potpourri of gods and traditions.

Tourists take a gondola ride in Venice

Tourists take a gondola ride in Venice

Will Venice be listed as an endangered UNESCO site?

Venice's natural beauty is in jeopardy. The World Heritage Committee could rank it as an endangered site.

Mark Knopfler plays a replica Fender Stratocaster

Mark Knopfler plays a replica Fender Stratocaster

Lost guitars: From McCartney's bass to Eric Clapton's 'Beano'

Paul McCartney is but one of several musicians who never gave up the hunt for lost guitars.

A man with a black painted face holds a microphone on stage.

A man with a black painted face holds a microphone on stage.

Rammstein sexual assault allegations: A timeline

How sexual misconduct allegations against Rammstein singer Till Lindemann sparked an investigation that was dropped.

Black and white still photo of Ofir Raul Greizer

Black and white still photo of Ofir Raul Greizer

An Israeli filmmaker in Berlin: Ofir Raul Graizer

Israeli director Ofir Raul Graizer discusses making his new film, "America," Berlin life and his passion for cooking.

Shabnam Surita, Meet the Germans, Staffel 3, Folge 1

Shabnam Surita, Meet the Germans, Staffel 3, Folge 1

Meet the Germans is back: Shabnam takes over!

How does Shabnam feel at home in Germany? Find out on this episode of Meet the Germans.

Berlin's Victory Column shining in all its glory against the blue background of dusk.

Berlin's Victory Column shining in all its glory against the blue background of dusk.

150 years of Berlin's Victory Column: Changing symbolism

It was a symbol of the German Empire, later it became an icon of the Love Parade. Berlin's Victory Column turns 150.

A KLM flight takes off from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport

A KLM flight takes off from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport

Dutch government plans to cut Amsterdam airport's flights

Currently, the airport serves around 500,000 flights yearly, but the Dutch government wants it to be capped at 452,500.

A young woman wearing a black and white top, identified as Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina, holds a cello up in the air.

A young woman wearing a black and white top, identified as Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina, holds a cello up in the air.

Beethovenfest 2023: Bold, like Beethoven himself

70 concerts, 30 venues and an orchestra foundation: The Bonn festival runs under the motto "Music about life."

A young man smiles at the camera while holding the scroll of a cello in front of his left eye.

A young man smiles at the camera while holding the scroll of a cello in front of his left eye.

Not your granddad's classical music: Tiny House Concerts

The new series from DW focuses on young and innovative musicians from the classical world and beyond.

Dont drink the milk Teaser

Dont drink the milk Teaser

Trailer: Season 1

Discover the hidden histories of everyday things and their bumpy rides around the world

Amsterdam Hermitage Museum in the dark on the riverbank, the lights reflected in the water.

Amsterdam Hermitage Museum in the dark on the riverbank, the lights reflected in the water.

Hermitage Amsterdam cuts ties to Russia and rebrands

Amsterdam's branch of Russia's Hermitage Museum gets a new name and direction.

Fans drinking prosecco during a concert in Ischgl

Fans drinking prosecco during a concert in Ischgl

Europe's 10 best party destinations

Every week we present different ways to travel. This time, the focus is on party tourism.

Hall full of people watching a film on a big screen.

Hall full of people watching a film on a big screen.

Bad Saarow film festival: Between trauma and confidence

The German film fest sheds a light on the oppressive or hopeful realities of people living Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine.

A general view of photographers at the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice.

A general view of photographers at the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice.

80th Venice Film Festival: A less starry affair than usual

Due to the Hollywood strikes, fewer US actors and writers will be attending the festival to promote films.

A man identified as surreal artist David Alabo, dressed in dark clothes and with a cap on, stands smiling in front of a work of art.

A man identified as surreal artist David Alabo, dressed in dark clothes and with a cap on, stands smiling in front of a work of art.

David Alabo: Afrofuturism and hope

The Ghanaian-Moroccan surrealist artist discusses his vision of the Afrofuturist's role in society.

Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Venice film fest celebrates cinema despite Hollywood strikes

Fewer stars will attend, but Priscilla Presley and Adam Driver may appear. Other picks have sparked controversy.

A mural painting of a giant zipper unzipping to reveal the windows of an apartment building.

A mural painting of a giant zipper unzipping to reveal the windows of an apartment building.

Zip it up: The zipper's 130-year history

The simple everyday device has contributed to the iconic style of Marlon Brando and James Dean and flown to the moon.