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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.

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.

"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.

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.