Nueva Germania: The failed 'Aryan project' in Paraguay
A new home for the "Aryan race." That was what German emigrants envisioned when they founded Nueva Germania in Paraguay …
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The rise and fall of East Germany's Palace of the Republic
From 1976 through 1990, the building in East Berlin served as a symbol of the communist state's power. The "People's …
The silent power of memes
They are funny, provocative and sometimes tasteless. But memes are also powerful political tool, shaping our perception — usually without …
Unpacking the 2026 Venice Biennale controversies and highlights
Following the return of Russia to the Biennale, the EU said it will carry out its threat to cut its …
A booklover's dream holiday in Scotland
As UNESCO celebrates World Book Day on April 23, we visit a Scottish coastal town that was saved by books.
The gay scandal that shook the German Empire
Germany's last emperor, a gilded porcelain vase and a general who had a heart attack in a pink tutu: The …
2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients
Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo …
'Rose' and the piece of fabric that embodies gender politics
As the film starring Sandra Hüller is released in Germany, DW talked to director Markus Schleinzer about why women passing …
How widespread is global fatigue with the US?
The global image of the US has taken a blow, as many people are increasingly fed up with the constant …
Georg Baselitz, artist renowned for his upside-down paintings, dies
He was thrown out of art school at the age of 18 because of his love for Picasso. The German …
A masked rock band conquers the internet
From underground experiment to sold-out international concerts within days — as the French-Canadian band Angine de Poitrine starts touring the …
How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel
Jet fuel supply could become a problem for the aviation industry. Passengers should expect disruption beyond higher prices.
How Rosalia became a global pop force
From a small town in Spain to sold-out global arenas, Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision rather …
The traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year, following the
The traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year, following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's …
How Hitler redefined 'Aryan' for the Nazis
According to Nazi ideology, an ideal "Aryan" was blond, blue-eyed with athletic features. The term is still tied to Nazi …
Celebrated broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough turns 100
The still-sprightly centenarian has been knighted twice, nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, and is perhaps the world's most …
What the Strait of Hormuz fuel crisis means for air travel
Does travel insurance cover flight cancellations caused by the Iran war? Travelers could face major disruption as the jet fuel …
Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even …
With an oddly twisted premise
Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period …
Daniel Libeskind at 80
Famous for designing the Jewish Museum Berlin and the Ground Zero project in New York, the architect has created dozens …