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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

German Christmas traditions, handcrafted decorations, and a trip to St. Moritz in Switzerland.

Map of the European countries Flixbus operates in

Map of the European countries Flixbus operates in

How Flixbus became a global coach travel giant

FlixBus is now the largest intercity bus travel company in the world.

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Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

A spotlight on Botswana’s LGBTQI+ community, Malawian traditional music and urban forests in South Africa.

Flixbus Verkehrsunternehmen

Flixbus Verkehrsunternehmen

FlixBus becomes world's biggest intercity bus operator

FlixBus is the biggest intercity bus travel company worldwide. But it's success isn't without challenges and criticism.

Paul and Anthony Smith-Storey stand on board of a classic narrowboat, which they live on in the UK.

Paul and Anthony Smith-Storey stand on board of a classic narrowboat, which they live on in the UK.

What's it like to live on a classic narrowboat?

Paul and Anthony Smith-Storey have swapped their house for a floating home.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, Dec 16, 2024

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, Dec 16, 2024

EU to end visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats

In what is being called a "first step," ministers agreed to restrict travel for Georgian government officials.

Cars in a long line at a border checkpoint between Germany and the Netherlands ahead of a 2024 European Championship soccer match in June.

Cars in a long line at a border checkpoint between Germany and the Netherlands ahead of a 2024 European Championship soccer match in June.

Is the rise in internal border controls ending the EU dream?

More EU countries bring in internal border checks even as Bulgaria, Romania set to become full Schengen Area members.

Euromaxx reporter Sarah Hucal looks at traditional wooden handicrafts from Germany at a Christmas market in Cologne.

Euromaxx reporter Sarah Hucal looks at traditional wooden handicrafts from Germany at a Christmas market in Cologne.

What to see at Germany's famous Cologne Christmas markets

Mulled wine, gingerbread and handicrafts: DW takes you on a tour of one of Germany's most beloved Christmas markets.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

A 12-course Christmas dinner, valuable eider down and a narrowboat as a floating home.

Digital nomads price locals out of Cape Town housing market

Concerns rise that an influx of Western remote workers is worsening the housing crisis in South Africa's Cape Town.

Nana's Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng

Nana's Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng

Will Laos tourism suffer after bootleg alcohol poisoning?

A spotlight is being put on counterfeit liquor in Southeast Asia after six people died from methanol poisoning.

A man cleaning an ancient relief, archaeological site of Musawwarat es-Sufra in Sudan.

A man cleaning an ancient relief, archaeological site of Musawwarat es-Sufra in Sudan.

'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.

Could Chennai become a green city by 2050?

Could Chennai become a green city by 2050?

India: Chennai's ambitious plan to boost its green cover

Chennai in southern India hopes to combat heat, flooding and pollution by regaining its urban forests.

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Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

A female violinist revolutionizing Taraab music, exotic desserts from Mauritius and African animations for Disney+.

A man monoskiing down a snow-covered slope in Austria.

A man monoskiing down a snow-covered slope in Austria.

How an Austrian ski village makes its slopes accessible

Find out what makes the mountains and resorts of Kaunertal in Tirol a top destination for skiiers with disabilities.

The 77 Percent show 247

The 77 Percent show 247

Street Debate: The power of Nigerian influencers

We caught up with Nigeria's leading social media influencers for a rooftop street debate on social responsibility.

A visitor poses for a photo in front of a giant full moon installation at Kwai Chai Hong, a heritage revival back alley in Chinatown on September 03, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A visitor poses for a photo in front of a giant full moon installation at Kwai Chai Hong, a heritage revival back alley in Chinatown on September 03, 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In Malaysia, digital nomads mix tourism and business travel

Remote workers are blurring the line between business travel and tourism, while supporting local businesses.

A waiter presenting a gourmet meal on a white plate in a prison restaurant in Italy.

A waiter presenting a gourmet meal on a white plate in a prison restaurant in Italy.

Gourmet dining in an Italian prison?

At the In Galera prison restaurant in Milan, felons are learning to cook and serve gourmet meals.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea bans President Yoon Suk Yeol from foreign travel

The travel ban comes after Yoon was forced to reverse a controversial martial law decree last week.

People dressed in Romanian folk attire with a basket full of red apples and a plate with Colaci, a traditional Christmas pastry.

People dressed in Romanian folk attire with a basket full of red apples and a plate with Colaci, a traditional Christmas pastry.

How well do you know these European Christmas traditions?

Discover lesser-known Christmas traditions from Hungary, Romania and Serbia.

Notre Dame with two construction cranes and a blue sky, in Paris, France.

Notre Dame with two construction cranes and a blue sky, in Paris, France.

Reopened: The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Five years after a major fire, the freshly restored Notre Dame Cathedral shines anew.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Notre Dame in Paris reopens. Unknown Christmas traditions. Dining in a prison restaurant.

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Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

The future of housing in Kenya, Ghanaian bridal couture and re-imagining the black female experience

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A gold rush in space — the business of space travel

Gernot Grömer founded the Austrian Space Forum to advance space travel and enable Mars missions in 20 to 30 years.

The 77 Percent show 247

The 77 Percent show 247

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

We explore influencer culture and ask: Where’s the line between social responsibility and just making a living?

Tourists taking a selfie in front of a scenic view on the Greek island Santorini.

Tourists taking a selfie in front of a scenic view on the Greek island Santorini.

Santorini: Greek island beauty amidst tourist droves

Many travelers come to this Greek island just for the photo op. Is it worth the trip? A reality check.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Hunting and conservation, embroidery and diversity, and exploring the island of Santorini.

An older woman dressed in colorful traditional clothing from Hungary, next to a younger woman wearing a modern version of the clothes.

An older woman dressed in colorful traditional clothing from Hungary, next to a younger woman wearing a modern version of the clothes.

Embroidering for greater tolerance

Embroidery from a village in Hungary promotes tolerance in a conservative environment.

A cat rubs its head on an empty teacup. In the background are a hand coffee grinder and some walnuts.

A cat rubs its head on an empty teacup. In the background are a hand coffee grinder and some walnuts.

Cat cafes: The purrfect therapy for many

A growing number of cat cafes is providing many with calming company outside the home.

The Sinfoniker, long known for innovation and political statements, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Robotersinfonie

The Sinfoniker, long known for innovation and political statements, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Robotersinfonie

Germany: Three-armed robot conductor makes debut in Dresden

Robots conduct an orchestra in Dresden — a first for both musicians and audience.

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Modern African Lifestyle — Afrimaxx

The cleanest city in Africa, the African Beethoven and paving the way for equality with grapevines.

Four elderly men with grey hair men sit outside a cafe playing cards. One has a walking stick.

Four elderly men with grey hair men sit outside a cafe playing cards. One has a walking stick.

Why Sardinians in Italy live so long

The mountain villages on the east coast of Sardinia are home to an unusually high number of centenarians. Why?

Children crowd round and decorate biscuits

Children crowd round and decorate biscuits

Cape Verde: 'Stories with Sweets' promotes child literacy

The project founded by a journalist blends storytelling with cooking to encourage children to read.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Sustainable building in Switzerland, a daytrip to Cambridge, and why borscht is more than just soup.

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Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle

Why snake meat is good for you, why in Ghana they dance in schools and adaptive fashion from Malawi.

Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Budapest, outdoor swimming pools

Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Budapest, outdoor swimming pools

Is Budapest on your bucket list?

Are the sights of Hungary's capital as attractive as Instagram makes them out to be?

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Happy Finns, pricey lemons from Calabria and adaptive fashion for people with disabilities.

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Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

Dancing away prejudice in South Africa, female empowerment on wheels in Kenya and Fashion from Ghana.

A young woman, smiling, on the coast

A young woman, smiling, on the coast

Solo traveler Pelumi Nubi drives from London to Lagos

Content creator Pelumi Nubi undertook a 10,000-kilometer journey from London to Lagos alone by car.

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DW Sendung Afrimaxx

Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

Celebrating African identity in Nigeria, fighting discrimination against albinism in Angola and street food in Kinshasa.

A man takes a photo of a large display at Checkpoint Charlie

A man takes a photo of a large display at Checkpoint Charlie

What was it like when the wall fell at Checkpoint Charlie?

Amateur photographer Mathias Brauner captured the atmosphere when the Berlin Wall fell at the former border crossing.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle in Europe

35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, studying at the University of Edinburgh, bold claims about Italian cuisine.

Symbolbild Flugzeug vor Sonnenuntergang, Symbol picture airplane in front of sunset

Symbolbild Flugzeug vor Sonnenuntergang, Symbol picture airplane in front of sunset

TikTok & AI: Gen Z travel hacks to plan your trip

AI and TikTok: Planning a vacation has never been easier. But are algorithms really the better travel guide?

A narrow street in Venice, crowded with people

A narrow street in Venice, crowded with people

What's it like to live in Venice?

Some 50,000 people live between narrow streets and the Grand Canal. What everyday life like for the real Venetians?

Meltem Özdem smiles as she looks out over the sky while standing in a hot air balloon that she is piloting.

Meltem Özdem smiles as she looks out over the sky while standing in a hot air balloon that she is piloting.

Turkish female hot air balloon pilot is pioneer of the skies

Meltem Özdem found her dream job soaring over Cappadocia's volcanoes and mountains as a hot air balloon pilot.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle in Europe

Life in Venice, burying beloved pets, and fascinating facts about Berlin's famous Eisbein.

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Afrimaxx — Modern African Lifestyle

Sustainable fine dining, Zanzibar’s female seaweed farmers and being a man in a women’s domain.

Tourists visit Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.

Tourists visit Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany.

Traveling across Germany: Most beautiful sights in photos

Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, tourists can travel freely in Germany.

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DW TV Sendung Tomorrow Today Zuschauerfrage Krebs

How can you reduce your cancer risk?

What can you do to cut your cancer risk? We answer a viewer question from Afghanistan.

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle in Europe

Dancing for freedom in Iran, Germans' famed wanderlust, and an organic farm against organized crime.