Deutsche Welle: DW.com - Germany https://www.dw.com/s-1441?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2026-08-28T00:34:03Z https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-1441?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages https://www.dw.com/en/japanese-artist-yayoi-kusama-dies-at-97/a-78518473?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf From works of "self-obliteration" to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come. 2026-08-27T02:58:00Z Culture en 78518473 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-merz-courts-frugals-to-trim-eu-budget/live-78519551?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting leaders from several European Union net contributor countries as Berlin pushes for a smaller bloc budget. DW has more. 2026-08-27T07:51:00Z News en 78519551 https://www.dw.com/en/tim-curry-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-dies-at-80/a-78514945?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf The gender-bending role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter put Curry on the map in 1975. He then went on to play a number of villainous roles like Gomez Addams, Pennywise and Bill Sikes, but also Mozart and William Shakespeare. 2026-08-26T16:40:00Z News en 78514945 https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-sugar-tax-plan-leaves-sour-taste/live-78504011?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf Germany's plans for a sugar tax are facing growing opposition amid claims that it's more about raising revenue than health. DW has the latest. 2026-08-26T08:45:00Z News en 78504011 https://www.dw.com/en/dutch-pull-out-of-no-longer-neutral-eurovision/a-78482430?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf The Netherlands will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, the state broadcaster has said, citing divisions over the situation in Gaza. It's the second time the country is boycotting the event. 2026-08-24T08:43:00Z News en 78482430 https://www.dw.com/en/this-extremely-successful-author-polarizes-german-readers/a-78500452?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf She's young and she says what she thinks: Caroline Wahl is topping Germany's bestseller lists with her novels. But she has also faced public backlash. 2026-08-26T15:18:00Z Culture en 78500452 https://www.dw.com/en/bauhaus-manifesto-broad-alliance-promoting-artistic-freedom/a-78456460?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf Weeks before Saxony-Anhalt's state election, representatives from German cultural, crafts, architecture, design and church sectors unite to promote freedom, openness and creativity. 2026-08-21T10:39:00Z Culture en 78456460 https://www.dw.com/en/hunger-stones-the-history-behind-if-you-see-me-weep/a-78345729?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf Centuries-old hunger stones are emerging as Europe's rivers recede. Among the most famous is the Decin hunger stone in the Elbe River with its cryptic message. 2026-08-14T07:34:00Z Culture en 78345729 https://www.dw.com/en/remembering-dolly-parton-8-facts-about-the-icon/a-75503168?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf Dolly Parton was one of the world's most successful artists. On Tuesday, her family announced that she passed away at 80. Here are some important and extraordinary facts about the country music superstar. 2026-08-25T18:42:00Z Culture en 75503168 https://www.dw.com/en/can-the-cool-north-handle-a-surge-in-climate-tourism/a-78362462?maca=en-rss-en-cul-2090-rdf With heat records continually being broken and southern summers getting hotter, travelers are heading north. Fragile ecosystems are paying the price. 2026-08-17T11:03:00Z Environment en 78362462