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Sängerin, Guitarrist und Bassist der Band Linkin Park auf der Bühne des Open-Air-Festivals Rock im Park 2026 Music
Culture
Beer, beats and big stages: Germany’s best music festivals
Germany has a reputation for spectucular festivals that attract masses of fans from around the world. Here is a list of ten top events.
Jimmy Lai Award
Freedom of the press
Jimmy Lai receives DW Freedom of Speech Award 2026
Deutsche Welle (DW) has honoured the imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai for his steadfast commitment to press freedom and democracy.
Seit 75 Jahren lehrt das Goethe-Institut die deutsche Sprache, hier im Sprachlabor in München, 1984 DW German News Service
Culture
75 years of Germany's Goethe-Institut
For 75 years, the Goethe-Institut has stood for cultural exchange, education and partnerships around the globe — even under challenging political conditions.
August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben (1798–1874), Dichter und Verfasser des „Lieds der Deutschen“.
German National Anthem
Before Germany's national team takes to the pitch, millions hear the national anthem. Only the third verse of the "Deutschlandlied" is sung.
Ein Mann und eine Frau diskutieren an einem Tisch mit Mikrofonen. Media use
Influencers
“We’re in an information war”
Two influencers share insights from their fight against disinformation. Both are participants in a project run by the Aspen Institute Germany.
Faktenchecks gewinnen für Medienhäuser an Bedeutung. Media use
Fact checking
What is true, what is false?
The German Press Agency (dpa) established its fact-checking team in 2019. Teresa Dapp, its leader, told us about its work.
deutschland.de Media use
Communication
How to keep an eye on Germany
To satisfy your curiosity about Germany, you don’t have to speak German. Some German and European outlets publish stories in English.
Eine junge Frau liegt mit geschlossenen Augen und Kopfhörern auf einem Sofa Media use
Analysis
What kind of media do Germans prefer?
Internet use is on the rise, radio and TV continue to be popular, while the printed press is in decline. We have assessed recent trends.
Junge Frau steht in Nachrichtestudio
Public service broadcasting
Diversity is its mandate
High quality and a very varied remit: how public service broadcasting functions in Germany.
Deutsche Rock-Legende: Udo Lindenberg A portrait
Culture
The man in the hat who made Germany laid-back
Udo Lindenberg is a musician, cult figure and political voice. He made rock music with German lyrics popular and has been a defining influence for decades. He now turns 80.
Menschenturmbauer aus Barcelona feiern im Jahr 2022 in Köln die Verbindung zwischen der spanischen und der deutschen Stadt. Twinned cities
Global cooperation
What you should know about city twinning agreements
Via its towns and cities, Germany cultivates ties all over the world. One city is particularly active in this area.
Zwei Personen schauen sich ein Kinderbuch an. Literature
Europe
Leipzig Book Fair 2026: the River Danube meets manga
54 countries, one city: Leipzig takes centre stage in the world of literature. In focus: the Danube through the ages. The Manga Comic Con is opening at the same time.

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