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German Garden Gnomes Fight for Tradition

Garden gnome

They can be found all over the world these days, but garden gnomes originated in Germany. The traditional variety was first produced in 1872 and to be considered authentic, the figures have to meet certain criteria. »

 

Obama Convinces US Voters

Young woman with an Obama campaign sticker on her cheek

Barack Obama has won a landslide victory to become the first African-American president of the United States.  »

 

Fall Brings its Charm to Germany

Fall leaves

The leaves turn and temperatures drop: Fall in Germany has a special beauty. Click on the gallery below for a look at autumn across the country.  »

 

Environmentalists Sail to Barcelona to Save the Seas

Sailboats in Barcelona's harbor

Environmentalists from around the world have sailed to Barcelona to speak out for protecting the oceans.  »

 

Dreamwomen Photo Exhibit Heats Up Hamburg

Dream woman

A new exhibit called "Dreamwomen: Beauty in the 21st Century" at the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg examines the relationship between fashion photography and women. But is it art? You be the judge. »

 

German Gourmets Go for Chocolate

A woman bites into a heart-shaped piece of chocolate

Gourmet chocolate shops are the newest trend in German cities. Click on the gallery below to take a look at what's on their shelves. »

 

NEWS-Picture Galleries

Beethoven: The Silent Genius

Beethoven monument in Vienna

Follow in the footsteps of the composer who mastered the art of sound but lived in silence.  »

 

Germany Still Popular Destination for Presidents, and Hopefuls

A German flag and an American flag

As the Democratic Party's probable nominee, Senator Barak Obama is preparing to make a speech in Berlin. DW looks back at the string of US presidents' visits to the German capital as well as the rest of the country. »

 

Berlin Puts on Its Best for Fashion Week

A model presents a shoe at Berlin Fashion Week

Aiming to redefine itself and a clothes capital, Berlin prepped and primped to host its third Fashion Week. »

 

World's Largest Immendorff Exhibit Opens in Hamburg

Untitled painting by Joerg Immendorff

Some 650 works by the deceased German artist Joerg Immendorff are on display in Hamburg through Aug. 10.  »

 


 
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