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Culture

How culture shapes Germany and links people across the world. Discover inspiring stories and creative perspectives.

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.
Timo Boll (r.) mit Schauspieler Timothée Chalamet (Dritter von links) und weiteren Darstellern A portrait
North America
“Marty Supreme”: Timo plays with Timothée
In the blockbuster “Marty Supreme”, ex-pro Timo Boll takes on film star Timothée Chalamet in a table tennis match. The film was nominated for nine Oscars.
Janosch im Jahr 2010 mit seinen berühmtesten Figuren Tiger und Bär. A portrait
Culture
Janosch: the man behind Tiger Duck
Bear, Tiger and Tiger Duck: for decades, Janosch’s characters have brought smiles to the faces of young and old around the world. The artist turns 95 on 11 March.
Ein Mann mit Bart und eine blondierte Frau, beide etwa 50 Jahre alt
Netflix hit
Spy thriller "Unfamiliar": Berlin as a city of secrets
The German hit series “Unfamiliar” takes the viewer on a tour through the government district, the headquarters of the intelligence service and abandoned sites - and depicts Berlin as a political stage.
Filmkomponist Max Richter Film composer Max Richter
Europe
“I think about every tiny little atom of the sounds”
Max Richter is one of most noteworthy film composers. He was honored with the Berlinale Camera, among other awards, and was nominated for an Oscar.

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