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A diplomatic passport issued by the Ukrainian State that existed from April 29, 1918, till December 14, 1918, is stored at the State Archive of the Lviv Region

Why Ukrainian archives must be protected

An interior view shows the Transfiguration Cathedral damaged during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa

An interior view shows the Transfiguration Cathedral damaged during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa

Odesa: Damaged cultural sites of 'universal importance'

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Reports & Analysis

The iconic Hollywood sign is seen on its 100th birthday.

The iconic Hollywood sign is seen on its 100th birthday.

Hollywood sign turns 100

Hollywood sign turns 100

The occasion was marked with a ceremony celebrating the aging icon, which once came close to being torn down.

Deutschland | Moderatorin Shabnam Surita und das Nürnberger Christkind

Deutschland | Moderatorin Shabnam Surita und das Nürnberger Christkind

Meet the Germans: Christkind

Meet the Germans: Christkind

In this episode, Shabnam travels to Nuremberg where she meets the Christkind and tours the historic Christmas market.

Why Do Dictators Fear Literature?

Why Do Dictators Fear Literature?

All over the world, writers are being threatened, arrested, tortured, and even murdered. And it’s only getting worse.

Screen shot from 'Grand Theft Auto VI': a skyline of skyscrapers along a beach.

Screen shot from 'Grand Theft Auto VI': a skyline of skyscrapers along a beach.

Why is there such a hype around 'Grand Theft Auto VI'?

Why is there such a hype around 'Grand Theft Auto VI'?

The trailer for "Grand Theft Auto VI" has already broken records, even though the game only comes out in 2025.

Bangladesch | Rikscha-Malerei

Bangladesch | Rikscha-Malerei

Bangladesh rickshaw art lands on UNESCO list

Bangladesh rickshaw art lands on UNESCO list

Dhaka's traditional colorful rickshaws are now included as part of UNESCO's "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity."

Word of the Year in German, in Scrabble letters

Word of the Year in German, in Scrabble letters

From 'Krisenmodus' to 'Lichtgrenze': Germany's 10 past words of the year

From 'Krisenmodus' to 'Lichtgrenze': Germany's 10 past words of the year

"Krisenmodus," or crisis mode, is the German word of the year 2023. Here are more political buzzwords.

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Film

Sandra Hüller waves as she poses on the red carpet.

Sandra Hüller waves as she poses on the red carpet.

German star Sandra Hüller shines at European Film Awards

At the European version of the Oscars, Sandra Hüller is nominated for best actress twice this year.

Arts

DW Afrimaxx 08.12.2023 Graffiti Girls

DW Afrimaxx 08.12.2023 Graffiti Girls

Kenya: The graffiti girls reclaiming the streets of Nairobi

A female art collective creates murals in Kenyan towns and slums, bringing attention to a variety of social issues.

Music

Euromaxx Sendung Oper

Euromaxx Sendung Oper

The first Namibian opera to play in Germany

Eslon Hindundu has written the very first Namibian Opera. It’s titled "Chief Hijangua".

Literature

Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy

India: Prize-winning author Arundhati Roy faces prosecution

Arundhati Roy, who has been invited to speak in Munich, cannot travel to Germany as she faces charges for a 2010 speech.

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Writers are being threatened, arrested, and murdered. Why are dictators so afraid of literature?

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Lit candlestick with 9 lights in front of Brandenburg Gate at night

Lit candlestick with 9 lights in front of Brandenburg Gate at night

What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?

For eight days starting December 7 this year, Jews will celebrate Hanukkah, also called the Jewish Festival of Lights.

A view of the entrance to the Jewish Community Center in Krakow, Poland, from October 10, 2023. A green banner above the gate says "Building a Jewish future in Krakow." Above it hangs a yellow and blue banner in Ukrainian. A Ukranian flag hangs to the left, and rainbow-colored umbrellas hang beyond the gate.

A view of the entrance to the Jewish Community Center in Krakow, Poland, from October 10, 2023. A green banner above the gate says "Building a Jewish future in Krakow." Above it hangs a yellow and blue banner in Ukrainian. A Ukranian flag hangs to the left, and rainbow-colored umbrellas hang beyond the gate.

Poland: How Jewish identity is revived in Krakow

In Krakow, one of the closest cities to Auschwitz, the Jewish Community Center brings Holocaust survivors together.

A still from Sonia Ben Slama's film "Machtat": A woman with a blue headscarf adjusts something on the make-up of a bride, who looks unhappy.

A still from Sonia Ben Slama's film "Machtat": A woman with a blue headscarf adjusts something on the make-up of a bride, who looks unhappy.

Arab women filmmakers' big challenge? Western preconceptions

Female filmmakers in the Middle East are more successful than ever. At the same time, they're fighting for recognition.

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Specials & Events

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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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Pillar-like rock formations are seen in Saxon Switzerland

Pillar-like rock formations are seen in Saxon Switzerland

10 reasons to love Saxony

Here are some of our favorite places to visit in Saxony.

Euromaxx Sendung Churros

Euromaxx Sendung Churros

Are Norway's fjords worth a trip?

We often hear that you have to have seen Norway’s fjords at least once in your lifetime.

St. Nicholas on a horse carriage in the snow.

St. Nicholas on a horse carriage in the snow.

Why St. Nicholas puts candy in boots

Were your boots ready for St. Nicholas Day on December 6? The saint's secret gift-giving inspired Santa Claus.

DW Afrimaxx 08.12.2023 Iron Banister

DW Afrimaxx 08.12.2023 Iron Banister

South Africa: The woman welder blending metal with elegance

Nadia Cerva from Johannesburg is a furniture maker who knows well to forge iron steel into refined home decor.

A towable passenger staircase covered with a thick blanket of snow

A towable passenger staircase covered with a thick blanket of snow

Let it snow: Happy kids and frustrated commuters in southern Germany

On Tuesday morning, icy rain meant travelers to and from southern Germanys faced considerable delays.

View of houses and the cathedral in the old town center of Cologne, Germany.

View of houses and the cathedral in the old town center of Cologne, Germany.

Europe's most beautiful churches

Europe's cathedrals and churches are masterpieces of architecture.

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