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650,000 visit Cairo International Book Fair in its first two days
Haytham El Hag Ali, head of the General Egyptian Book Organisation, announced that the number of people who visited the Cairo International Book Fair in its 49th edition reached 650,000 in its first two days. The 49th Cairo International Book Fair was inaugurated on 26 January and will continue until 10 February under the theme …
Remains of oldest human outside Africa discovered
This is an exciting discovery that confirms other suggestions of an earlier migration out of Africa; says researcher
Berlin 24/7: Berlin’s forgotten victims of communism
Berlin was not only East Germany’s capital, but also the center of the Stasi’s persecution. Many victims of that period feel forgotten. A memorial could help change that, believes DW columnist Gero Schliess.”Mauergleiche” (literally, wall equal): It’s a word that even I, as a German, needed to Google to decipher its meaning. Or do you …
Ramses II colossus to finally settle at Grand Egyptian Museum
400-metre journey cost EGP 13.6m, has been prepared for 3 months
49th Cairo International Book Fair opens its doors
For 15 days, 27 countries take part in book fair
Carnival 2018: A peek at Rose Monday floats
Carnival is fast approaching in Germany’s Rhineland. Huge parades on Rose Monday — which falls on February 12 this year — are a highlight. Some of the elaborate float designs have already been unveiled.Young and old in many parts of Germany — in the Rhineland region in particular — are gearing up for the beginning …
Director Dieter Wedel faces new sexual assault allegations
More women have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment and rape by German film director Dieter Wedel. One actress said she first spoke up almost 40 years ago, but no one wanted to listen at the time.Esther Gemsch, the female protagonist of “Bretter, die die Welt bedeuten” (“Boards that Mean the World”), has said …
‘Fack Ju Göthe’ as trademark or insult?
The German film franchise “Fack Ju Göthe” wants to trademark their name – but European courts won’t allow them, saying the phrase can be taken as an insult. DW asked expert Emma Byrne about the impact of swear words.”Fack Ju Göthe” (known as “Suck Me Shakespeer” in English) is one of Germany’s most successful film …
Brexit Big Band: a musical dialogue on European tour
As negotiations continue, British musician Matthew Herbert and his Brexit Big Band seek their own ways to deal with Brexit. They literally are writing the soundtrack to the biggest political event in recent history.The ongoing drama with Brexit is currently the main subject of British musician Matthew Herbert’s latest project. Together with his Brexit Big …
Saudi Arabia seeks place on tourism map
Saudi Arabia will soon begin issuing tourist visas and opening up one of the last frontiers of global tourism — a sector touted as the desert kingdom’s “white oil”.Gazing at a shimmering salt pan below, a group of first-time Saudi hikers descended craggy slopes into a volcanic crater, part of a hidden trove of natural …
10 of the most memorable German film debuts
While many debut films have marked the start of a successful career for some directors, others were quickly forgotten.Here are some of the best debut films by German directors.It’s not easy to win and Oscar, and certainly not for a director’s debut film. In fact, Hollywood’s highest award rarely goes to a debut film – …
Facing lack of donations, NGOs turn towards self-sufficiency in 2018
“I knew I needed a source of stable income, to guarantee at least the payment of rent, flyers, and treating some cases, and this could not have happened without a sort of a project investment,” explains Heba Rashed
Project to document rare inscriptions at archaeological sites
Inscriptions will be saved in database that will include high-definition pictures for each, along with their coordinates
Paris Haute Couture Week kicks off
Highlights of the first day of the high profile Parisian Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2018 week include collections by Schiaparelli and Iris van Herpen.A day after the end of Men’s Fashion Week, Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2018 week kicked off on Monday with a presentation by fashion label Schiaparelli. Its latest offering featured intricately embroidered pieces and …
Director Dieter Wedel steps down from theater festival after sex assault claims
An initial investigation has been opened against German director Dieter Wedel, after several sexual assault allegations. Reports suggest the TV and theatre legend has been hospitalized following a heart attack.Munich’s public prosecutor on Monday confirmed it had launched a preliminary investigation into German television director Dieter Wedel following repeated allegations of sexual assault from several …
Daily News Egypt former editor wins journalistic excellence award
Daily News Egypt’s former editor, Emad El-Sayed and sister news organisation Al-Borsa’s bussiness reporter Moustafa Fahmy, won the journalistic excellence award, organised by Egypt’s Press Syndicate. The award was given for their unique feature coverage. El-Sayed was awarded for his feature titled “Refugees in Germany: tales of diaspora and dreams”, through which he tackled the …
Zahi Hawas heads archaeological mission for tomb of Tutankhamun’s family
The Ministry of Antiquities announced starting excavation work in the Valley of the Monkeys on the West bank of the Nile in Luxor, looking to uncover a tomb dating back to the 18th Dynasty, at the hands of an Egyptian archaeological mission headed by Zahi Hawas. Through a statement the ministry published on its official …
Women’s March marches on, one year later
A quickly-organized demonstration against US President Donald Trump grew to be the largest protest of its kind in American history, overshadowing his inauguration. A look at its continued relevance, one year on.On November 9, 2016, a young woman in Hawaii created a Facebook event that would circulate around the world and inspire millions of people …
Berlin 24/7: #MeToo went unnoticed at the Berlin Fashion Week
With an eye on the German capital’s creative potential, the Berlin Fashion Week seeks to position itself in the world of fashion. This year, it should have reacted to the #MeToo debate, says DW’s columnist Gero Schliess.”Me too? Excuse me?” The board member of the German Fashion Council gave me a blank look. That’s not …
One year as president: Donald Trump as coverboy
He has inspired more than a few cartoons: During Donald Trump’s first year in office, editors and illustrators let their creativity run wild. Here’s a selection of the best magazine covers depicting him.Much to the surprise of most political observers, the real estate magnate, loudmouth and all-around posturer Trump had won the election for the …
The queen of rock’n’roll: Remembering Janis Joplin
Texan girl, blues queen and music pioneer: The iconic figure of the hippie and women’s liberation movement in the late 1960s was born 75 years ago, on January 19, 1943.June 25, 1970: Wearing a purple suit, countless bracelets and a pink feather boa in her hair, Janis Joplin had a chat with TV show host …
Global air traffic at new record: UN agency
Scheduled air services carried “a new record” of 4.1 billion passengers in 2017, an increase of 7.1 percent over the previous year, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said, citing preliminary data.Budget carriers continued to push global air traffic to new record levels last year, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said on Wednesday. The …
Egyptians revive Al-Hussein’s memory
Thousands of Egyptians gathered on Tuesday from Egypt’s different governorates at Al-Hussein square in Al-Azhar area to celebrate Mouled (the birth of) Al-Hussein ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. Al-Hussein has a significant role for Shiite and Sufi Muslims. His birth is an annual Islamic celebration with its own rituals which last …
‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle’: the long history of racism in advertising
A half-naked Asian woman is sprawled across a pizza box. A black man is whitewashed in the washing machine. H&M is not the only company to attract attention with racist ads.The campaign clearly backfired: When the Swedish fashion company H&M brought out an ad with a dark-skinned boy wearing a green hooded sweatshirt that said …
Museums gain visibility through #MuseumSelfie day
On January 17, museums around the world are embracing the selfie as the #MuseumSelfie trend takes over social media.Years ago, concerns about the damage to priceless works of art led museums to forbid visitors from taking photographs. While most still have a ban in place on using cameras with flash, the world’s turn toward documenting …
2 previously unknown van Gogh drawings discovered
Two new works added to Vincent van Gogh’s official oeuvre. Discovery of unknown drawing by Dutch painter allowed authentication of second sketch
Egyptian singer interview stirs gender role controversies among educated classes
Between women supporting male control and others fighting it, disturbed definition of relationships disclosed
German Cultural Council warns against AfD in culture committee
As the opposition, the Alternative for Germany is set to lead several parliamentary committees. But the German Cultural Council has warned allowing the far-right party to control culture would send a “fatal signal.”Last week’s preliminary agreement between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) makes the perspective of a …
‘Oh Happy Day’ singer Edwin Hawkins dies at 74
Edwin Hawkins, best known for the hit “Oh Happy Day,” has died in California. He was credited with being one of the founders of modern gospel music.Edwin Hawkins, who helped launch the gospel and inspirational music scene during the turbulent era of the late 1960s and went on to win four Grammys, has died from …
High Five: 5 materials you probably didn’t know are used to make clothes
From glasses made of vinyl to hats formed with chocolate — the fashion industry doesn’t always settle for glass and cotton. Some designers prefer to work with material that isn’t usually associated with the catwalk.It can be hard to come up with revolutionary new styles these days — we’ve already seen practically everything. That’s why …