Opinion: Politically anxious at Documenta 14
The second half of Documenta 14 opens to the public in Kassel. Yet the global art show does not live up to its possibilities as it attempts to be modern…
Demand for natural cosmetics drives snail slime boom in Italy
The ancient Greeks and Romans used snails for beauty treatments. Now 2,000 years on, snail farming is flourishing in Italy thanks to a new craze for slime-based skincare and health…
’50 Kitchens, One City’: 50 restaurants, countries and recipes in Berlin
In DW's series "50 Kitchens, One City," you can look forward to 50 exciting recipes from 50 Berlin restaurants, presented by chefs from 50 countries. The accompanying book brings the…
On their toes again: Sasha Waltz and Pina Bausch dance companies get a new start
New beginnings at two of Germany's best-known dance companies as Sasha Waltz in Berlin and Adolphe Binder at the Pina Bausch ensemble in Wuppertal present new programs.Pina Bausch is one…
Documenta art exhibition more political than ever
The international art show opens in Kassel, a month after its first part set in Athens debuted. Political works reflecting the world's current tensions grab the attention. Here's a tour…
Going green: a look at Germany’s Energiewende
"Energiewende" is Germany's energy transition policy, marking a shift from coal and nuclear towards green power sources. The project has divided voters over rising costs and negligible benefits for the…
Through the lens
Shortly after Donald Trump dropped the Paris climate agreement, the first federal state mutinied by making its own climate deals. And otherwise? Coral bleaching, old bones and creepy crawlies -…
Bayer Leverkusen install Heiko Herrlich as new coach
Heiko Herrlich is the new Bayer Leverkusen coach, joining on a two-year deal. He guided Regensburg to back-to-back promotions and will succeed Tayfun Korkut, who was in charge of the…
Willy Sagnol returns to Bayern Munich as Carlo Ancelotti’s number two
Bayern Munich have filled the vacant role of assistant coach, appointing former defender Willy Sagnol. The Frenchman joins on a two-year deal after Paul Clement departed for Premier League side…
German production on the rise again
New data show industrial output in Germany rebounded faster than expected in April from a March slump, boosted by a big increase in energy production and a buoyant jobs market.Industrial…