Four men, four voices, one sound. The canto a tenore is an art of singing with multiple voices, and its still practiced on the Italian island of Sardinia. The striking sound dates back centuries and is very much alive in mountain villages.
The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg in southern Germany has more to offer than just gingerbread and bratwurst. To kick things off, an angelic figure speaks to the crowds. Reporter Shabnam Surita went to see for herself.
A Christmas tree, family coming to visit and potato salad with sausages: these are some typical ingredients for a German Christmas. What else can you expect at German holiday celebrations?
German colonialism in Namibia is marked by immense suffering and systematic oppression. The two countries’ complicated relationship is the theme of Namibia’s first opera, sung in Otjiherero and German.
We often hear that you have to have seen Norway’s fjords at least once in your lifetime.
When it comes to sweet treats, every country has its specialties. One of Spain’s is the churro: deep-fried doughy fingers often dipped in melted chocolate. They’re a typical street food. What makes them so popular?
Does anyone actually count them? The trademark of Grünhainichen Christmas angels is their eleven white dots. Their faces are hand-painted, too. They’re especially popular as a Christmas orchestra set.
Only in the Latvian capital for a day? Euromaxx reporter Hannah Hummel finds out if its historical old town is worth a day trip and where we can get privy to exciting things about Riga’s history.
How do average Germans spend their Sundays off? In church? On the couch? Outside in the fresh air? We look at how our average Michael Müller spends his truly free day – according to statistics!
This workshop turning out hand-made glass beads for Christmas tree ornaments is the last of its kind. The little family business has been producing the delicate decorations the same way for over a century.
Belgian waffles are sweet, tasty and popular. Brussels and Liege waffles are said to be the most enticing. Join us for a sensuous look at this mouth-watering Belgian specialty.
The port city of Trieste on the Adriatic Sea is known for its many cafés and specialty coffees. Yet pork with sauerkraut and potatoes also counts among the city’s culinary classics.
Oz Ben David, an Israeli, and Jalil Dabit, a Palestinian, run the Kanaan restaurant in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district. Amid a reignited Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the restaurant represents more than a shared culinary passion.
The internationally-successful musician Esther Abrami uses social media to bring classical music to a younger audience. The Frenchwoman posts videos about her day-to-day life as a violinist and it's catching on.
Germany's regions are diverse and have their own unique characteristics. In a four-part journey through the country, Euromaxx reporter Rachel Stewart will explore them. This time, it's off to western Germany.
Monsters, witches, goose bumps: Every year, Frankenstein Castle in west Germany becomes a favorite haunt for spooky Halloween celebrations.
What is the secret of long life? If you ask the inhabitants of the Bulgarian village of Momchilovtsi, you'll say yogurt! They insist this traditional dairy product is the elixir of life. Is there any truth to the myth?
Germany's regions are diverse and have many unique quirks. Euromaxx reporter Rachel Stewart discovers them on a four-part journey through the country. This time, it's off to eastern Germany.
With so much wine on offer around the world, it can be hard to recognize what is good and what's not. DW's Euromaxx travels to the capital of Latvia to talk to wine luminary Raimonds Tomsons for some tips.
"Falling in Love" is the title of the new show at Berlin's Friedrichstadt-Palast, Europe's biggest revue theater. The glamorous look is the brainchild of French fashion legend Jean Paul Gaultier.