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Record number of climbers to attempt scale Everest
Nepalese Sherpa workers are fixing the final route to the summit of Mount Everest and the first climb of the season could be days away, an official said.High winds and snow near the summit on Friday were slowing down the work but the first climb could happen as early as Sunday, said government official Gyanendra …
Right-wing song lyrics put German soul singer in the spotlight
German soul singer Xavier Naidoo and his band Söhne Mannheims have released an album that has created a stir nationwide. At issue are lyrics that appear to cater to the far-right.The song “Marionette” by Xavier Naidoo and his band Söhne Mannheims is peppered with more or less veiled agressive references to high treason, the “lying …
Brad Pitt opens up about alcohol dependency and split with Angelina
In an interview with GQ Style, the celebrity revealed details about his problems with alcohol, the end of “Brangelina,” and his newfound love of therapy. He also added that acting is not important to him.In an extensive interview released Wednesday, Brad Pitt revealed details about his personal struggles. The celebrity world was shocked when Pitt’s …
Indian embassy celebrates Tagore’s 156th birthday with cultural festival
The second year in a row, the Indian embassy in Cairo commemorates the famous Indian philosopher, poet, and Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, by organising a one week cultural festival under his name as a celebration of his 156th birthday. The five-day festival starts on 8 May with a drama dance based on Tagore’s work, called …
Young painter uses food as painting colours
From ketchup to vegetables, Hany creates mouth-watering art pieces
Malta: Mini-Manhattan in the Mediterranean
Hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers are again flying to Malta. With record numbers of tourists, the economy is booming. That means a huge amount of building on the island. Some people are appalled.Jackhammers, cement mixers and diggers drown out the sound of the sea. Housing blocks and skyscrapers rise into the blue skies. For a …
Where is Europe’s best museum?
Each year, the European Museum Forum gives the European Museum of the Year Award to the most-deserving winner. This year, 46 museums were nominated, some in Germany and Switzerland. Which one has what it takes to win?The Museum of the Year Award, EMYA for short, is one of the most well-respected museum designations around. Since …
In Video: Drums Festival shines in its 5th edition
Egyptian Students Less Likely to Study in US
Data gathered by Edarabia.com shows that priorities of Egyptian students have shifted when it comes to their destinations for studying abroad. The report mentions that in the period between January and April, the US lost its first place to Canada, followed by the UK and Australia. Following are some points and key findings of the …
Life inside a shipping container
Young entrepreneurs convert steel containers into residential spaces
Goethe Film Week kicks off
The films discuss social issues, including revolution, war, migration, and political asylum
Photography project sheds light on skin-colour discrimination in Egypt
We listened to some shocking stories of girls who have been abused by their own parents because of their dark skin, says founder
Berlin 24/7: There’s more to Berlin’s art scene than Gallery Weekend
Once a year on Gallery Weekend, Berlin becomes a global center of art. But once a year is not enough, says DW’s Gero Schliess. He welcomes the announcement of Berlin finally getting its own art fair, the Art Berlin.Berlin’s commercial art scene is rather lousy, actually. Don’t get me wrong, Berlin is a great place …
PopXport: The German Music Magazine
Levina – representing Germany at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest – hosts PopXport. In the show: Adel Tawil’s new album, the international success story of Milky Chance, and singer-songwriter Max Giesenger on tour.A new album from Berlin-born pop singer Adel Tawil Adel Tawil is one of Germany’s most successful vocalists. His new album “So Schön …
How kids in Germany are using Playmobil to reenact the Protestant Reformation
From Martin Luther narrowly missing a lightning strike to his 95 theses, children in Germany have replicated scenes from the reformer’s life – using Playmobil. They are on show to mark 500 years since the Reformation.A project created by a child is something other children are bound to understand. Presumably, that’s also true for adults, …
Dresden opens a new concert hall
After Hamburg’s “Elphi”, as the Elbphilharmonie is affectionately known, Dresden opens the “Kulti”, the refurbished and re-designed Kulturpalast on April 28th. The sound is expected to be much improved.The jubilant opening celebrations have hardly ended in Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie concert hall when roughly 400 kilometers to the southeast a new sound venue is to be festively …
Is an art fair war on the horizon in Germany?
Where to best show art? The Art Cologne, Germany biggest art fair, plans to expand to Berlin, while Art Basel’s organizers are eyeing Dusseldorf. Germany could be headed for a major conflict between art fair locations.It certainly looks like the German art scene could be in for some skirmishes since the Swiss MCH Group announced …
‘Pick A Street’ supports hearing impaired children with street art
Aiming to use different kinds of arts as a tool for creating positive social impact, a group of young artists launched the “Pick A Street” initiative that roams Cairo streets, raising awareness about important societal issues and problems. The initiative plans to support different non-governmental organisations and charities by raising funds through street performances. “The …
Cairo Opera House hosts Rym Magdi’s art exhibition
Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, Cairo Opera House is hosting Rym Magdi’s art exhibition in the Etigah gallery, palace of arts at the Opera House grounds, between 9 and 25 April. The exhibition is open to the public from 10 am till 2 pm and from 5pm till 9pm on a daily …
Trump era ‘brings up pain of exclusion,’ says German photographer in US
After 100 days, Donald Trump’s presidency has brought exclusion, says US-based German photographer Reiner Leist. He tells DW how politics change the way we view art – and why both art and politics benefit from stamina.German photographer Reiner Leist, born in 1964, has lived in Manhattan since 1994. He studied art and photography in Munich, …
Germany’s Art Cologne poised to expand to Berlin
Does expanding art fairs abroad constitute a form of colonialism? The director of Germany’s largest art fair, Art Cologne, accused Art Basel of putting profit over art, while planning his own expansion to Berlin.As Germany’s biggest art fair, Art Cologne, gets underway this week, its director Daniel Hug had some strong words to say against …
Asterix creator Albert Uderzo turns 90
Asterix and Obelix are Albert Uderzo’s most famous creations. Although he no longer illustrates the comic, he still keeps an eye on the adventures of his characters. The next volume is due to be published in October.Good news from Gaul: In their 37th edition, “Asterix and the Race Through Italy,” Asterix and Obelix embark on …
First Lady of Jazz: Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th anniversary of birth
She played with her voice like an instrument. Ella Fitzgerald added her own personal touch and defined a range of jazz music styles. She would have turned 100 on April 25.It all began with her voice. Everyone who heard it was immediately entranced. Her soft, crystal-clear tones would swing through dance halls, gliding up and …
Barbra Streisand at 75: A girl from Brooklyn makes it big
She won over both Hollywood and Broadway, amassing a loyal following among fans as she did so. Even at 75, Barbra Streisand still sees herself as the girl next door.Barbra Streisand has achieved what most people can only dream of. She has celebrated worldwide success and recognition for more than 50 years – winning all …
PopXport – The German Music Magazine
Levina is to represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest and will soon be hosting PopXport. Plus: the Kelly Family comeback, actor Tom Schilling’s musical debut and new music by the Toten Hosen.Levina will represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest On May 13, Levina will be in Ukraine for the start of the Eurovision …
The tale of henna night
The bride’s celebration of the beginning of her new life dates back to an ancient Egyptian tragedy
In Video: The historical beauty behind the Giza Orman Park
Arab businesspeople in Europe: between success and political tension
“My Muslim/Arab status is not only ‘justifiable,’ but also highly beneficial in the business world, as it is stereotypically associated with wealth,” says Abouzid
Berlin 24/7: Construction is silver, speech is gold
Since construction projects are a disaster in Berlin, managers should at least apply readily available strategies to improve their image, says DW’s Gero Schliess.An opera house without an opera? That would be like a chancellery without a chancellor. Yet that appears to be a probable scenario in Berlin – for the opera, I mean. The …
Drums Festival shines in its 5th edition
In its 5th edition, the Drums Festival kicked off Friday night with several performances themed around the topic “Drums for Peace”. Attempting to promote tourism and merge musical cultures, 25 different countries took part in this year’s edition. The festival started at the Citadel’s Youssef Theatre with the performances of different drum troupes that took …