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Europe in all its diversity and fascination – that's what Euromaxx brings to the screen. Once a week, DW's magazine offers its international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle.

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    Age-Old Sounds from Sardinia: The Canto a Tenore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 3:55


    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.

    Germany: Visiting Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 4:33


    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.

    What makes up a typical German Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 5:13


    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?

    The first Namibian opera to play in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 5:07


    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.

    Are Norway's fjords worth a trip?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 4:21


    We often hear that you have to have seen Norway's fjords at least once in your lifetime.

    What makes Spain's churros so tasty?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 5:12


    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?

    Hand-painted Christmas angels from the Ore Mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 4:15


    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.

    One day in Riga: Insider tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 5:02


    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.

    One Sunday in the life of an average German

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 5:17


    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!

    The last hand-made Christmas ornaments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 4:08


    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.

    The magic of belgian waffles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 5:39


    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.

    Travel tips for the northern Italian port city of Trieste

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 5:35


    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.

    Berlin's Israeli-Palestinian restaurant: Make hummus, not war

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 4:34


    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.

    Esther Abrami: Successful violinist and social media star

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 4:24


    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.

    German road trip: Discovering the western side

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 4:22


    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.

    Halloween at Germany's medieval Frankenstein Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 4:18


    Monsters, witches, goose bumps: Every year, Frankenstein Castle in west Germany becomes a favorite haunt for spooky Halloween celebrations.

    Bulgarian yogurt: a fountain of youth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 5:46


    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 trip: What makes the East tick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 4:33


    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.

    The best sommelier in the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 4:35


    There is a vast range of wine on offer worldwide. But how do you recognize a good wine? Euromaxx reporter Hannah Hummel traveled to the capital of Latvia especially to find an answer.

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    Berlin's Friedrichstadt-Palast Spares no Expense

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 5:05


    "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.

    Architecture photographer Iwan Baan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 5:22


    Herzog & de Meuron, Jean Nouvel and Rem Kohlhaas are examples of three major architectural firms that value Iwan Baan's documentation of their buildings. His unique style shows how people interact within their built environment.

    Black Pudding: Yucky or Yummy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 4:59


    Black pudding deters many a diner because blood is the main ingredient in the sausage. But people in Britain and Ireland love it. We find out how black pudding is made. #dweuromaxx

    DW road trip: The great German north

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 4:48


    Germany's regions are diverse and rich in particularities of their own. Euromaxx reporter Rachel Stewart is taking a four-part trip around the country. This time, she's off to northern Germany. #dweuromaxx

    Sandro Giordano's Strange Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 5:29


    Sometimes everything goes wrong, and it all ends with a face-plant. Italian photographer Sandro Giordano is intrigued by just these moments. He has fun depicting our worst moments. #dweuromaxx

    German wine – all you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 5:04


    Beer is one German claim to fame. But its wine shouldn't be overlooked. Germany has more than 15,000 vineyards where grapes like Riesling and Pinot Noir are grown. Reporter Hannah Hummel tours Germany's wine region. #dweuromaxx

    Making classical music more diverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 4:48


    Britain's Chineke! Orchestra is made up almost exclusively of black musicians and is out to introduce more diversity into the world of classical music.

    Munich: Oktoberfest on a small budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 4:37


    Oktoberfest is a lot of fun, but fun has its price. A stein of beer will set you back at least €14 ($14.70). Euromaxx reporter Aisha Sharipzhan finds out how far €100 will go at the world's biggest beer festival.

    Foday Dumbuya and his Labrum London Fashion Label

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 5:36


    West African culture and British couture: at first glance, these two worlds seem to have precious little in common. But London-based designer Foday Dumbuya has brought them together in peace and harmony.

    Pizza: Italy's Classic Street Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 5:16


    Pizza is often eaten with knife and fork, but it was conceived as a street food. A favorite is the pizza Margherita. We traveled to its hometown of Naples in southern Italy to find out why.

    Spanish lifestyle: Cliche vs. reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 5:16


    Can a tourist really experience Madrid like an insider? If so, how? Euromaxx reporter Brant Dennis found out with a little help from a bona fide local, who gave him a crash course in Spanish lifestyle.

    The secret to a German pretzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 4:55


    Once again, it's time for the Oktoberfest in Munich, southern Germany. A soft pretzel is one of the culinary favorites to go with the mugs of beer. What makes it such a world-famous part of German culture?

    Europe‘s Largest Flea Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 4:24


    Every year on the first weekend in September, Lille, in northern France, is transformed into the world's largest flea market: the Braderie de Lille. It's a magnet for collectors, peddlers and tourists from the world over.

    Albania: You Can't Trust Books, You Have to Go There!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 4:55


    Albania in southeastern Europe is a hot tip among travelers. This little Balkan republic has lots to offer: sunny beaches, majestic mountains and a genuineness that has been swept away elsewhere by mass tourism.

    One of Germany's most spectacular car museums

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 4:15


    The little town of Dietzhölztal-Ewersbach in Hessen, north of Frankfurt, boasts a new attraction: the National Auto Museum, a unique private collection featuring some 150 valuable rarities, a real paradise for car fans.

    Exploring the Wartburg Castle World Cultural Heritage Site

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 5:52


    Thuringia's nearly 1,000-year-old Wartburg Castle has been the scene of decisive moments in German history. DW reporter Hannah Hummel embarks on a journey back through time.

    The taste of Albania: on a 24-hour food tour of Tirana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 5:38


    What's typical of Albanian cuisine? What dishes should visitors to this Balkan republic try? Our reporter spent a day sampling the epicurean delights of Albania's capital Tirana.

    Allie Sherlock: Busking her way to stardom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 5:39


    She started out as a busker in Dublin. Today, she has fans the world over: it's a dream come true for Allie Sherlock of Ireland. Her powerful voice thrills listeners by the millions.

    Performance: Giant dogs roam the streets of Antwerp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 3:15


    They're several meters high and weigh hundreds of kilos: the giant marionettes of Royal de Luxe. To the Belgian audience's delight, this French theater company let two giant dogs loose in the streets of Antwerp.

    Beautiful or Beastly? Brutalism in Prague

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 5:04


    Many people are repulsed by the concrete architecture of the 1960s and ‘70s. Even in otherwise beautiful Prague, brutalist architecture is well represented and hotly debated. What speaks for its preservation?

    Traveling Iceland's golden circle tourist route

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 5:40


    Iceland is a wonderland for lovers of nature. Some of its most spectacular phenomena can be found near the capital, Reykjavik. The tourist in a hurry can even see them all in one day.

    What's in Irish stew, Ireland's national dish?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 4:07


    Beef, lamb or mutton? What kind of meat goes into a typical Irish stew? Dublin chef Dave Power reveals his very own recipe for the universally-loved specialty from Ireland.

    This is a German's typical working day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 4:48


    How does the average German travel to work? Do they lunch in the cafeteria and is there time for romance? We've got all the answers.

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