Berlinale future hangs in the balance amidst polarized Gaza debate
After an emergency meeting, the fate of the film festival head Tricia Tuttle remains uncertain. A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that …
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Is sustainable travel possible in times of mass tourism?
Travel can drive overtourism, contribute to climate change and support problematic political systems. Yet the industry also creates livelihoods and …
When someone stole credit — and won prizes — for an animated movie made by two German students, the duo found a unique way to fight back
"Butty" became "T-130": An American submitted a movie by two German film students to film festivals under his own name …
Iranians and Israelis united through music
The Berlin-based music ensemble Sistanagila brings together musicians from Iran and Israel who offer a message of hope for a …
Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later
Some 30,000 people were "disappeared" under the brutal military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983. Victims are still …
It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly
It's hard to imagine now, but Iran and Germany were once surprisingly close. A master poet, a German "Lawrence of …
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions
Donald Trump is not the first US president to have expansionist ambitions for Cuba. The US has a long history …
At 40, Lady Gaga isn't done revolutionizing pop music
As iconic as undefinable, Lady Gaga has left quite a mark on the world of music. Here's how she reinvented …
'Looksmaxxing' — the manosphere beauty cult
The online trend with roots in misogyny encourages socially isolated young men to undertake painful practices to gain beauty and …
Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?
What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the …
UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat
From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, many of the world's most iconic cultural heritage sites are under …
One in five young Germans plan to leave the country
A recent study shows that as many as one in five Germans between the ages of 14 and 29 are …
Should Western travel influencers be promoting Afghanistan?
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel influencers are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring the …
60 years after the Indonesian mass killings: Is the Cold War back?
Six decades after helping the Indonesian army crush one of the biggest communist parties in the world, the US is …
Should Western influencers promote Taliban‑run Afghanistan?
In the race for clicks, likes and followers, some travel content creators are being criticized for promoting Afghanistan while ignoring …
Has Coachella festival sold out?
One of the world's biggest open-air music and art festivals has been hit by controversies and declining credibility — yet …
Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies aged 95
Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and …
Inside Israel's expansionist ambitions
Israel has never officially defined its borders, but Israeli settlers and ministers are flirting with the biblical idea of extending …
Berlin's wild 1920s queer history
Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture, with research institutes, a flourishing …
Teen discovers first ancient Greek artifact found in Berlin
A 13-year-old stumbled upon a coin from ancient Troy — an extremely rare find in Germany. Experts say it may …