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Frankfurt Book Fair: Spotlight on Georgia, a country of contrasts
Georgia is the guest of honor at the 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair. The small Caucasus republic presents richly diverse literature.Despite its geographic location, Tbilisi looks very much like a European capital, lively and oddly beautiful. In the 19th century, merchants, bankers and widely traveled tradesmen created wide streets and spacious mansions in the city center. …
'Africa the lab': Postcolonial scholar Achille Mbembe awarded Gerda Henkel Prize
The Cameroon-born scholar of postcolonialism, Achille Mbembe has been awarded the Gerda Henkel Prize, one of Germany’s most renowned honors for scholarly research in a move the foundation hopes inspires others."His deliberations on Africa's place in the global order are both controversial and unsettling and have made an enduring mark even far beyond fundamental debates …
Why Egyptian girl with world’s longest scuba diving record did not make it to Guinness
She published on her Facebook page, she has been preparing for 2 years for competition
Opera soprano Montserrat Caballé dies, age 85
Critics and audiences the world over viewed Caballé as one of the great opera divas. A look at her successes and triumphs across diverse genres.As announced by The Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona, Montserrat Caballé passed away early Saturday morning. The famous operatic opera star will be laid to rest …
Qalandiya International: Art shows for Palestinian solidarity
The fourth Qalandiya International exhibition opens with shows in the West Bank and Gaza, but also Lebanon and Germany, crossing borders the Palestinians themselves can’t pass.Mahdi Baraghithi has draped a shawl reminiscent of traditional Palestinian embroidery over his shoulders, black with brightly colored flowers. The motif is immediately recognizable in his collages, displayed in ornate …
Anti-Semitic lyrics: German rapper pledges 'more respect' in future
German rapper Kollegah says that after visiting Auschwitz, he saw how offensive some of his most recent lyrics are to Jews. “I will never use words like those again,” he said in an interview.German rapper Kollegah clearly distanced himself from his controversial lyrics on his latest album with Farid Bang. "I will never use words …
One year of #MeToo: A timeline of events
A year ago, several women publicly accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Here’s a look back at the aftermath of the scandal that first rocked the film world and launched a worldwide movement.On October 5, 2017, The New York Times published the article "Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment Accusers for Decades." Several …
The filmmakers driving the new Golden Age of Mexican cinema
Oscars, Golden Lions, Palms and Bears — Mexican film has made it to the top. Here’s a look at the country’s leading directors, actors and screenwriters who are behind the country’s cinema rebirth.Perhaps the most astonishing characteristic of the Mexican films that have been making it onto international screens since the turn of the century …
New cultural centre bears name of Gamal Abdel Nasser in his hometown
Nasser’s centennial anniversary will be celebrated in 2019, late president’s name endures
Egyptian cyclists set new Guinness world record by forming largest heart on GPS
Event aims to raise heart disease awareness among Egyptians, says Philips CEO of North East Africa
Sweden to close its Alexandria SwedAlex institute by end of March 2019
Dialogue between cultures, civilisations organised by Swedish institute will continue, says Mazoyer
Revolutionary inventions in laser physics win 2018 Nobel prize in physics
Donna Strickland becomes third woman to receive Nobel prize in physics
New platform on Egyptian artisanship, design to be launched: Art Jameel’s head of Heritage
Interview with George Richards on organsition history, activities, upcoming projects
A Germany Year in the US: Opening up the conversation
As the “Deutschlandjahr USA” campaign is launched on October 3, Johannes Ebert, secretary general of the Goethe-Institut, talked to DW about what unites — and separates — Germans and Americans.DW: Mr. Ebert, are transatlantic cultural relations still important today? Johannes Ebert: They are very important to us. German-American cultural relations continue to be very intense. …
What makes Germany and the Germans special?
British author Stephen Green has signed a book about German history that can be seen as a love declaration to the country’s culture. He tells DW why his “Dear Germany” serves as a role model for Europe and the world.DW: Your 2014 book, The Reluctant Meister: How Germany’s Past is Shaping its European Future, has …
Florence Kasumba: Between Germany and Hollywood
Actor Florence Kasumba is successful on both sides of the Atlantic, starring in Hollywood blockbusters and major German television shows. She spoke with DW about the differences in working in both the US and Germany.DW: How did you get to Hollywood? I get this question very often and it feels a bit strange to me. …
‘Culture Connects’: 29 artists receive German order of merit
Ahead of Germany’s national day, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented honors to 29 prominent personalities in the cultural world for their achievements.Under the motto “Culture Connects,” German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier honored 29 artists and cultural personalities with an order of merit in a ceremony held Tuesday. The 13 women and 16 men received the honor for …
Celebrating 200 years of Silent Night
Austria is showcasing a series of exhibitions to underline the 200th anniversary of the famous Christmas carol that was sung publicly for the first time on December 24, 1818.The lyrics of “Stille Nacht,” known in English as “Silent Night,” were written by assistant pastor Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) in Mariapfarr, in the Austrian state of Salzburg. Two …
Nobel prize in medicine 2018 goes to cancer researchers, Honjo, Allison
Prize winners discovered cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation
Egyptian stars to partake in international film ‘Jesus and the Others’
Award-winning Egyptian star Khaled Abul Naga and newly explored talent Mourad Makram are to participate in international film Jesus and the Others. The two stars are among 11 Egyptian talents to participate in the film, which is also written by Egyptian writer Fayez Ghali in 2009 and to be directed by Egyptian director Hisham Abdel …
‘Old Is Gold’: online project modernises cinema’s old female icons
‘I wanted to show how beautiful these idols are without tonnes of makeup colours, or plastic surgeries,’ artist says
Brandenburg Gate crowns itself with street art installation
On German Unity Day, October 3, the well-known street art artist JR will transform Berlin’s landmark with a 25-meter-high photo collage. This is intended to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall.As everywhere in the world where JR is active with his photomontages, he works with the glances of others. People mostly look from walls …
Famous Thai bay to remain closed for another month
Thailand’s popular Maya Bay will be continue to be closed to tourists until the end of October due to unfinished restoration and dangers associated with the current monsoon season.The pristine beach on the southern island of Koh Phi Phi popularized by the 2000 movie “The Beach” was closed for the first time in June after …
Egypt selected as honouree guest at 18th Amman International Book Fair
Egypt joins other 17 regional and international countries participating in the fair.
Owen Wilson roams Egypt’s ancient civilisation
Earlier in the month, American superstar and Grammy Award winner, Alicia Keys visited Egypt for several days with her husband disc jockey and rapper, Swizz Beatz, and their two children.
How Erdogan fills a political gap for German-Turks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Germany for a controversial state visit. Despite his authoritarian style, many German-Turks continue to cheer him on. Cabaret artist Fatih Çevikkollu tells DW why.DW: You like to introduce yourself to audiences as a German-Turkish artist from the Cologne district of Nippes. Why? Fatih Çevikkollu: Well, because that pretty …
Kilian Hennessy: Bringing Parisian charm to Arab world
Hennessy wanted to be able to find his own path and look in the mirror and see a reflection of someone who built himself on his own.
Ancient building discovered in Al-Demerdash
The building is located 400 meters south the museum. It was discovered by an Egyptian archaeological mission, according to a press release published by the ministry.
#ImAgainstBullying campaign hails mass interaction, triggers commitment, changes desires
The campaign’s long term plans to strengthen child protection mechanisms through child protection committees in different governorates; says UNICEF representative in Egypt
5 things you should know before going to Oktoberfest
From dress codes to beer types and even a unique language, there are a few rules to observe at the Wiesn. We explain why the Oktoberfest starts in September and why you should exercise caution when drinking the beer.The US Embassy recently published useful tips for visitors to Oktoberfest. In addition to security information and …