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The 77 Percent
The 77 Percent exposes how illegal gold mining in Ghana is poisoning the land and people. Fertile cocoa farms are being ruined as mercury and other toxins contaminate soil and water, threatening food safety. Experts warn that eating crops from this land could cause serious health issues, including birth defects and chronic illness.
Arts Unveiled
With the invasion of neighboring Poland by the German Wehrmacht in the fall of 1939, Germany sparked the Second World War. Six years of murder, destruction, expulsion and hunger shaped the fate of people in many parts of the world. In May 1945, the guns fell silent in Europe. Germany was defeated.
DocFilm
The "Central de Abasto" in Mexico City is one of the largest markets in the world. A place where trade and criminality merge, on a site covering 327 hectares.
Made in Germany
Program teaser: How is Portugal tackling its brain drain? Is life in Taiwan becoming as expensive as in Silicon Valley? How does an IT expert from Indonesia make a career in Germany? And what are the benefits of free public transportation?
Arts Unveiled
With the invasion of neighboring Poland by the German Wehrmacht in the fall of 1939, Germany sparked the Second World War. Six years of murder, destruction, expulsion and hunger shaped the fate of people in many parts of the world. In May 1945, the guns fell silent in Europe. Germany was defeated.
Focus on Europe
A new draft law in Britain prohibits anyone born in 2009 or later from buying cigarettes legally. +++ What do Las Vegas and Denmark have in common? They are both hot spots for on-the-fly weddings.
Arts Unveiled
Eighty years ago, on May 8, 1945, Germany’s Wehrmacht surrendered. For Europe, it marked the end of World War II. But what happened next? Was there really a "Zero Hour"? And what traces of 12 years of Nazi rule remain today?
DocFilm
The year 1945 left its mark on the 20th century. The liberation of the Nazi concentration camps, the Pacific War, the atomic bombs dropped on Japan: these 12 months changed the world forever.
Made in Germany
Program teaser: How is Portugal tackling its brain drain? Is life in Taiwan becoming as expensive as in Silicon Valley? How does an IT expert from Indonesia make a career in Germany? And what are the benefits of free public transportation?
Arts Unveiled
With the invasion of neighboring Poland by the German Wehrmacht in the fall of 1939, Germany sparked the Second World War. Six years of murder, destruction, expulsion and hunger shaped the fate of people in many parts of the world. In May 1945, the guns fell silent in Europe. Germany was defeated.
Eco India
Could Chennai become a green city by 2050? We look at efforts underway in the city. Plus: How officials in Kerala are working with locals to protect biodiversity and the young woman mobilizing others by rapping about the environment.
DocFilm
The year 1945 left its mark on the 20th century. The liberation of the Nazi concentration camps, the Pacific War, the atomic bombs dropped on Japan: these 12 months changed the world forever.
Focus on Europe
A new draft law in Britain prohibits anyone born in 2009 or later from buying cigarettes legally. +++ What do Las Vegas and Denmark have in common? They are both hot spots for on-the-fly weddings.
Arts Unveiled
With the invasion of neighboring Poland by the German Wehrmacht in the fall of 1939, Germany sparked the Second World War. Six years of murder, destruction, expulsion and hunger shaped the fate of people in many parts of the world. In May 1945, the guns fell silent in Europe. Germany was defeated.
Made in Germany
Program teaser: How is Portugal tackling its brain drain? Is life in Taiwan becoming as expensive as in Silicon Valley? How does an IT expert from Indonesia make a career in Germany? And what are the benefits of free public transportation?
Focus on Europe
A new draft law in Britain prohibits anyone born in 2009 or later from buying cigarettes legally. +++ What do Las Vegas and Denmark have in common? They are both hot spots for on-the-fly weddings.
Tomorrow Today
Vegan egg substitutes that look and taste almost like the real thing. Renewable fuels based on biowaste. How farmland soils can absorb and store carbon dioxide. The tricky business of recycling solar panels. And: What is plasma, and how is it made?
DocFilm
It’s the smallest and most mysterious army in the world: the Pontifical Swiss Guard. The film accompanies these men of faith and combat, from their recruitment in Switzerland to their military training in the heart of the Vatican.
Focus on Europe
A new draft law in Britain prohibits anyone born in 2009 or later from buying cigarettes legally. +++ What do Las Vegas and Denmark have in common? They are both hot spots for on-the-fly weddings.
DocFilm
The "Central de Abasto" in Mexico City is one of the largest markets in the world. A place where trade and criminality merge, on a site covering 327 hectares.
Travel
World War II ended on May 8, 1945. Its traces are still visible in large parts of Germany. Not only because of the memorials, but also because of the material damage that still remains.
REV
Is the Audi RS 6 GT worth its price of €220,000? We find out. Think getting your driver's license is tough? Germany’s test is one of the toughest. And solo traveler Pelumi Nubi drives 10,000 km from London to Lagos.
Focus on Europe
A new draft law in Britain prohibits anyone born in 2009 or later from buying cigarettes legally. +++ What do Las Vegas and Denmark have in common? They are both hot spots for on-the-fly weddings.
In Good Shape
Excessive skincare and hair styling is ineffective and potentially counterproductive - leaving lackluster hair and pimples. Over-brushing can also be a source of harm. In Good Shape with top tips to ensure you stay looking good.
DocFilm
Vladimir Putin wants to extend Moscow's influence within Europe. His strategy: getting influential personalities on his side and infiltrating political institutions. Is he succeeding?
Travel
World War II ended on May 8, 1945. Its traces are still visible in large parts of Germany. Not only because of the memorials, but also because of the material damage that still remains.
Global Us
Women in Rajasthan, India are falling ill from working in quarries without protection; the EU wants to see more old electrical devices being repaired; and in Malaysia we visit an eerily empty residential complex.
Made in Germany
Program teaser: How is Portugal tackling its brain drain? Is life in Taiwan becoming as expensive as in Silicon Valley? How does an IT expert from Indonesia make a career in Germany? And what are the benefits of free public transportation?
DocFilm
A special veterinary clinic in the northern German town of Lüsche is a global destination for horse owners. They flock here, thanks to head surgeon Dr. Jan Hein Swagemakers’ minimally invasive surgery - a technique he learned operating on humans.
Travel
World War II ended on May 8, 1945. Its traces are still visible in large parts of Germany. Not only because of the memorials, but also because of the material damage that still remains.
DocFilm
Covering less than half a square kilometer, Vatican City may be small. But it’s still a place that exudes power and magnificence. The seat of the Pope, Vatican City is the focal point for 1.3 billion Catholics around the world. And it is a place shrouded in secrets.
DocFilm
A special veterinary clinic in the northern German town of Lüsche is a global destination for horse owners. They flock here, thanks to head surgeon Dr. Jan Hein Swagemakers’ minimally invasive surgery - a technique he learned operating on humans.
Travel
World War II ended on May 8, 1945. Its traces are still visible in large parts of Germany. Not only because of the memorials, but also because of the material damage that still remains.
Best of DW Podcasts
Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
DocFilm
A special veterinary clinic in the northern German town of Lüsche is a global destination for horse owners. They flock here, thanks to head surgeon Dr. Jan Hein Swagemakers’ minimally invasive surgery - a technique he learned operating on humans.
DocFilm
The Mennonites are members of the oldest Protestant free church. In Argentina, their followers lead an exceptionally strict and unworldly life. They’re fighting a battle against modernity, which threatens the very foundations of their existence.
Focus on Europe
A new draft law in Britain prohibits anyone born in 2009 or later from buying cigarettes legally. +++ What do Las Vegas and Denmark have in common? They are both hot spots for on-the-fly weddings.
Travel
World War II ended on May 8, 1945. Its traces are still visible in large parts of Germany. Not only because of the memorials, but also because of the material damage that still remains.
Made in Germany
Program teaser: How is Portugal tackling its brain drain? Is life in Taiwan becoming as expensive as in Silicon Valley? How does an IT expert from Indonesia make a career in Germany? And what are the benefits of free public transportation?