Pioneering gay rights director Rosa von Praunheim dies at 83 – DW – 12/18/2025

He was rarely silent. For over five decades, he transformed German cinema, directed more than 150 short and feature films, and influenced the LGBTQ+ movement. His work was often uncomfortable, colorful, angry,... Read more »

The return of a German cultural icon – DW – 12/17/2025

On December 16, the Beethovenhalle Bonn reopened after nearly 10 years of renovation. The concert hall welcomed audiences back with a “Beethoven Night” concert lasting nearly four hours. In front of approximately 1,600 guests,... Read more »

The return of a cultural icon – DW – 12/17/2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Beethovenhalle Bonn reopened after nearly 10 years of renovation. The concert hall welcomed audiences back with a “Beethoven Night” concert lasting almost four hours. In front of approximately... Read more »

Parliament set to OK major defense package – DW – 12/17/2025

Skip next section Some in Germany curbing winter travel and leisure in 2025 — study 12/17/2025December 17, 2025 Some in Germany curbing winter travel and leisure in 2025 — study Winter travel... Read more »

How Australia’s tightening laws compare globally – DW – 12/16/2025

Australia is poised to overhaul its gun laws in the wake of the terror attack on Jewish festivalgoers at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday tabled changes... Read more »

German politicians decry Russia labeling DW ‘undesirable’ – DW – 12/16/2025

German politicians specializing in culture in the Bundestag criticized Russia on Tuesday as its Justice Ministry formally added public broadcaster Deutsche Welle to its growing list of outlawed “undesirable organizations.”  Culture and Media... Read more »

Why Germany’s auto capitals face financial crisis – DW – 12/16/2025

Their worldwide exports transformed them into some of the most prosperous regions in Europe, but now Germany’s auto capitals are veering toward harder times. Cities like Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt and Stuttgart — home to... Read more »

Weihnachten allein?

Online-Portal gibt Orientierung Unter www.dresden.de/einsam hat die Stadtverwaltung regionale Angebote und Tipps gebündelt, die Menschen auf ihrem Weg aus der Einsamkeit helfen. Die Informationen richten sich sowohl an Menschen, die akut von... Read more »

Russia labels DW an ‘undesirable organization’ – DW – 12/14/2025

The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office is classifying Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany’s international broadcaster, as an “undesirable organization,” according to Russian media reports.  The classification had been requested by the Russian parliament, the... Read more »

How the world’s first global trader, Jakob Fugger, got rich – DW – 12/14/2025

For Greg Steinmetz, the Augsburg, Germany-born Jakob Fugger was “the first person to conduct trade on a truly global scale.” Steinmetz, a former correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, profiled Fugger in the 2015... Read more »