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Bulgaria expects a super summer
Attractive beaches, booked-out hotels, endless parties: tourism is booming in Bulgaria. Vacationers feel safe. The tourism industry is hoping for an exceptional season.Receptionist Anita has her hands full. An English tour group has barely finished checking into the fashionable hotel on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, when the next coach carrying holidaymakers arrives. Anita is pleased. …
Three historical edifices restored at Al-Muez Street
All three historical places suffered from cracked walls and water leaking, something that has been focused on during the restoration process
Egyptians turn their back on foreign cuisines for sake of oriental food
Elmenus published a series of info graphs of Egyptians’ food preferences in 2016, koshary and kebda top the list
5 famous Europeans who were underestimated at first
J.K. Rowling was rejected numerous times before finding a publisher for her Harry Potter series. She’s one of five stars who hit the big time despite their talents being underestimated at first.One of the most successful children’s book authors in the world – and one of the wealthiest writers alive today – Joanne K. Rowling …
Are apes the better humans being? The ‘Planet of the Apes’ saga continues
It’s a blockbuster summer. Following a series of super hero films, now the latest of the “Planet of the Apes” series hits theaters this week. “War for the Planet of the Apes” is surprisingly dramatic and emotional.Are apes the better human beings? Or, put differently, are there good and evil members of every species? Even …
Inflated status symbols: Erwin Wurm’s provocative show opens in Germany
Fat Porsches, thick bellies, walls of knitted fabric: Austrian artist Erwin Wurm’s sculptures are surreal, philosophical and always full of wit. A double exhibition in Duisburg presents his works.It’s still cool outside as the morning sun hides behind the gray cloud cover hanging above Duisburg’s harbor. To the right of the entrance to the red …
“The Parrot” participates at Franco Arab Film Festival
The short film is the fourth collaboration between Hend Sabry and young Arab artists
Egypt holds 1st youth conference to improve cultural scene
Regaining youth’s trust and implementing their potential and abilities into solving the dominating culture problems are the conference’s main goals Under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Culture, and the Supreme Council of Culture, Egypt is set to host its first conference discussing the role of youth in improving …
Hussein Fahmy heads CIFF’s jury, Maged El-Kedwany wins Fatem Hamama Award
Prominent actor Hussein Fahmy is selected to be the head of the jury at the upcoming 38th round of the Cairo International Film Festival in November. Fahmy has been the head of the jury’s committee for four years between 1998 and 2001. With a history of more than 100 films, Fahmy was the head of …
Jewish Temple in Alexandria allocated EGP 40m for renovation
Egyptian authorities previously refused Israeli offer to fund the restoration process
Spider-Man celebrates his ‘Homecoming’
Spider-Man is turning into a gift that keeps on giving: With a brand-new installment featuring a teenage superhero at the heart of its plot, younger audiences are also becoming aware of Hollywood’s favorite superhero.Tobey Maguire was born in 1975. Andrew Garfield was born in 1983. Tom Holland was born in 1996. What do these three …
The art of tragedy: 150 years of Käthe Kollwitz
A true icon of pacifism and class struggle as well as one of the most recognized German artists of the 20th century, Käthe Kollwitz was born 150 years ago. DW takes a look at her life and art.Born July 8, 1867, Käthe Kollwitz was the fifth child of Carl Schmidt and Katharina Schmidt from Königsberg …
Beethoven’s Ninth: Peace, joy – and provocation
Classical music’s greatest hit, being performed Friday at the G20, has a political dimension. If the 20 world leaders listen closely they’ll hear the subtext – probably exactly as Chancellor Angela Merkel intended.On Friday evening, in the Great Concert Hall of Hamburg’s stunning new Elbphilharmonie, Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Turkish …
Walking in Scotland
If you’re on foot, you really get up close to the the charms of the Scottish countryside. On the West Highland Way, walkers and hikers have the best possible conditions.Scotland’s first long-distance footpath, marked with a symbol of the local thistle, opened in 1980. It runs 154 kilometers from Milngavie, on the northerwestern edge of …
“War of Shadow: The Dark Throne”: an opening gate to the beginning of creation
The novel is the first part of a fantasy trilogy that portrays the eternal battle between good and evil
5 German traditions listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Across the world, UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage list not only aims to protect monuments and buildings, but also customs and traditions. The latter end up on the so-called Intangible Cultural Heritage list.UNESCO World Heritage Site: that’s what the world’s most beautiful and impressive buildings are allowed to be called. Among them are the Tower of London …
Russian pianists whose sound couldn’t be more different
Yulianna Avdeeva is acclaimed for her perfect taste, enchanting piano sound and technical supremacy. Boris Berezovsky for a virtuosity so complete that it’s nearly incomprehensible. Both are Russian.”Yulianna Avdeeva is an artist who can truly make the piano sing,” wrote the music magazine Gramophone. After winning first prize in the International Chopin Piano Competition in …
Pianist Boris Berezovsky doesn’t stick to the script
Only a star can get away with pranks like these, and this Russian virtuoso is definitely a star. An exclusive recording of Boris Berezovsky in concert.Audiences adore – and agents dread – his spontaneity. It was on full display on one evening in September 2016 in Bonn, Germany. Just before his recital, Boris Berezovsky announced …
Mohamed Diab and Ramy Malek receive permanent Oscars jury seat
When young Egyptian writer Mohamed Diab was writing his first film “678”, which shows an unseen angle of sexual harassment in the Egyptian community, he had no idea that this film—along with his other masterpieces—“Clash” and “Al-Jazirah”, would eventually lead him to the Oscars’ 2018 jury committee. Diab announced on his personal Facebook page that …
Not all novels are meant for TV: La Totfe Al Shams
La Totfe Al Shams is one of the most discussed and talked about Egyptian TV series this Ramadan. The series is an adaptation of Ihsan Abdel Quddous’ hugely successful novel that had already been turned into a hit feature film in 1961. Although it is very intriguing to start comparing the series’ casting choices, performances, …
“AL-Aslyeen” is met with disappointment after months of waiting
Despite outstanding cinematic techniques, audiences fail to understand the movie’s main message
30 Youm: a worthy thriller, or a waste of time?
When it is estimated that there are more than 37 new Egyptian TV series released, one has to be picky when deciding which of them to give their time to. Usually, people decide which series they should watch based on the cast (an actor who they know always chooses the right scripts to play, a …
Gina Lollobrigida, grande dame of European film, turns 90
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, who turns 90 on July 4, rivaled Sophia Loren for the title of Europe’s most erotic film icon. Known as a major star of Italian film, she also found success abroad.With some actors, you only need to take one look at the names of their movies to get an idea of where …
Hamburg’s cultural scene gears up for G20 summit
The city’s cultural scene has been revving up its engines for the G20 summit – and in places one never would have expected. The Hanseatic city which is renowned for its many stages is reacting vociferously to the event.Hamburg has been under pressure now for months in preparing for the upcoming G20 summit from July …
The World Heritage Committee has to decide
The opening ceremony of the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee took place on 2 July at the Royal Palace of Wawel in Krakow, Poland. 34 sites are nominated for inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.The World Heritage Committee will assess the nomination of 34 sites for inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during …
Opinion: Trump’s tweet is repulsive, NRA video is chilling
The outrage over President Trump tweeting a mock video that shows him attacking CNN is largely misplaced. Much more troubling for the deeply divided country is another recent video.The short mock video featuring Donald Trump pinning down a man in a business suit whose head is replaced with a CNN logo outside a wrestling ring …
When Eid cookies “kahk” trace societal changes
The road from fresh home-baked kahk to red velvet ones
Berlin 24/7: It’s not all about pandas in Berlin
Panda fever has gripped Berlin. The locals can’t get enough of the two new zoo residents, “Sweet Dream” and “Darling.” Yet animal-lovers can simply walk through the city to get their kicks, says columnist Gero Schliess.They’re traveling first class; they will be officially greeted by Chancellor Merkel and have brought their own caretaker with them. …
Ravel gives the downbeat to the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival
One of the world’s largest festivals of classical music, the SHMF encompasses an entire state. In the spotlight this time are 20th century French composer Maurice Ravel and Israeli mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital.Kicking off the 32nd Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival (SHMF) on July 1-2 in Lübeck’s Music and Convention Center is conductor Thomas Hengelbrock and his …
Helmut Kohl’s funeral: a musical guide
Many words have been spoken and much ink has flowed on the subject of the former chancellor and his place in history. But where words fail, music begins. With what message?For the funeral service at Speyer Cathedral on July 1, the musical selections authorized by Helmut Kohl’s widow Maike Kohl-Richter are pan-European. Apart from German …