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Tourist hunting Pokemon in army base
Indonesian police say they detained a Frenchman who trespassed on a military base while playing the augmented reality game “Pokemon Go.” The governor of Jakarta has said the game could be used to boost tourism.
How the Vespa became so iconic
This scooter has managed to remain trendy over 70 years. The post-war spirit of Italy, women’s power and Hollywood stars have contributed to the success of the Vespa, a symbol of Italian style.
Summer Santa Claus convention brings Christmas cheer to Denmark
Christmas is still six months away, but Santa Clauses around the world are already combing their beards and pulling on their boots.
Calm atmosphere in Turkish coastal resorts
Some 200,000 Germans are said to be holidaying in Turkey at the moment. The German Foreign Office warns tourists in Istanbul and Ankara to be extremely vigilant.
‘Eshtebak’ to be released at Egyptian theatres by end of July
Only two weeks remain until the highly anticipated film Eshtebak (Clash) is released in Egyptian theatres. The film, which was first released at the Cannes Film Festival to an international audience, will be released in Egyptian theatres on 27 July. Eshtebak tells the story of a group of people belonging to different social classes and …
Attempted coup in Turkey ‘will lead to a witch hunt’
The Turkish composer Tolga Yayalar, who lives in Istanbul, tells DW how he experienced the attempted military coup on Friday night. He fears for freedom of art and the press.
Ministry of Antiquities launches first permanent exhibition for replicas
International exhibitions will be held showing original antiquities to attract more tourists, says Abdel Baseer
Nice and the Cote d’Azur in painting
The south of France has inspired artists for centuries. After the tragic events of July 14 in Nice, here are some images seen through the eyes of artists who have captured the region’s beauty and joie de vivre.
UNESCO names new World Heritage sites
An ancient university in India and rock art in China are among the four new additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. More additions are expected to come this week.
5 buildings you probably didn’t know took more than 500 years to build
Perfectionism, disinterest, extensions: There are many reasons why some buildings take longer than planned to get completed – sometimes even centuries. Here are five impressive ones.
New revelations on Van Gogh’s insanity featured in exhibition
Amsterdam’s renowned Van Gogh Museum has a new exhibition which focuses on the artist’s final 18 months before he shot himself in 1890, including the suspected gun he used to commit suicide.
Italian Panzanella Bread Salad
Italian Panzanella Bread Salad
Valuable Bach manuscript goes under the hammer
Christie’s auction house in London auctioned the rare original score at a final price of $3.3 million. That would be comparable to the price of a precious work of art – which some say this is.
Architecture of consumption: What’s the future of the shopping mall?
Invented 60 years ago, the mall has shaped and reflected consumer culture ever since. Discover these controversial, innovative or failed architectural experiments, currently featured in an exhibition in Munich.
Sleeping with the lions: a night in Tanzania
It sounds crazy, but it happened. I have slept in a tent that was only a few metres away from a pack of lions. I was in the middle of the savannah of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. If I knew that this would be my fate, I may have thought twice before travelling …
In support of Egypt’s Syrian community, an NGO holds an Eid celebration
We aim to help people overcoming their everyday struggles, says organiser
Pikachu at the Pyramids: Pokémon Go redefines virtual reality
Pokémon Go is a new mobile game that morphs reality with imaginary characters from the popular Pokémon franchise
Does drama reflect reality or reshape it?
In a society where more than a quarter of the population lives below the poverty line, and more than 16m residents are illiterate, drama plays a crucial role in shaping society’s customs, traditions, lifestyle, and in introducing new trends. This raises two important questions: is TV drama responsible for improving the quality of people’s lives …
The lives of those who inherited the legacy of World War II
A photojournalist features the lives of citizens injured by past bombings living in El Alamein
Crisis-hit Rio drastically cuts Olympic culture program
Expect flashmobs during the Olympic Games, but possibly not much more. Amidst government turmoil in Brazil, Rio’s schedule of Olympic culture events has been drastically slashed, reports Donna Bowater.
Tourist urged to leave over Buddha insult
A Spanish tourist was escorted out of the ancient Myanmar city of Bagan for having an exposed tattoo of Buddha on his leg in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to local officials.
How a location can become a UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO’s international committee is currently meeting in Istanbul to consider the nomination of new World Heritage Sites. Discover some of the candidates – and how this selection process takes place.
World Heritage: videos from our viewers
The UNESCO World Heritage Conference is being held from July, 10 to 17, 2016 in Istanbul. Every day we’ll be showing a new video of a World Heritage Site sent in by our viewers.
Egyptian immigrants open stained-glass museum in Chicago
A few decades ago, Hoda and Cameel Halim left Egypt and headed for Chicago in the United States, with only $900 in their pockets, dreaming of a better life and a prosperous future. Even though they had initially studied pharmacy and structural engineering, it was not long before they developed a real passion for an …
One year has passed without Omar Al-Sharif
Although it only seems like a few weeks ago, one whole year has passed since the death of Egypt’s handsome mesmerising ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Omar Al-Sharif. On a Friday morning, people woke up to the news of their beloved award-winning super star’s death, due to a heart attack at the age of 83. Between disbelief …
Four books for your brain this summer
Looking for a good book this summer? DW’s Jochen Kürten suggests a few from a variety of epochs that are certainly not light summer reading – but will get you to think.
Egyptian Model UN’s suggestions to solve refugee and water crises are accepted
We wanted to show the world that Egypt is not the violent, war-ridden place the media makes it out to be, says member of MUN delegation
‘Leila Men Alf Leila’ revives artistic heritage of Arabic theatre
The play takes the audience on a journey back in time to tell the story of a beggar whose wife was kidnapped and killed by an evil man
Egyptian graffiti artists launch ‘Gedary’ initiative in Damietta
More than 25 murals were painted to beautify the rural grey village, says founder
UNESCO meets to expand World Heritage
UN cultural agency UNESCO will gather in Istanbul on Sunday to review candidates to join its prestigious World Heritage List, ranging from 350-million-year old fossils to works by Franco-Swiss architect Le Corbusier.