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Georg Klein claims Leipzig Book Prize for look at childhood

The Leipzig Book Fair Prize recognizes the best new books on the German market and helps readers navigate through the mass of new releases. This year's award unexpectedly goes to Georg Klein for his novel on childhood.  »

 
 
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Dossier: Literature in Germany

With the Leipzig Book Fair and lit.COLOGNE, a major literature festival, March is book month in Germany. Find out more about the events, key authors, and the German book market.  »

 
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Once known for techno, Berlin now has a booming folk music scene

Think music and Berlin, and you'll think of pounding electronic beats and subsonic bass frequencies. But increasingly, alternative clubs are going unplugged. That's easy on the ears - and the neighbors. »

 
 
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Crime novelist Ian Rankin defends his genre

Ahead of a stop at Cologne literary festival LitCologne, best-selling Scottish crime novelist Ian Rankin spoke with DW about crime writing versus literary writing - and why they're not so different after all. »

 
 
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E-learning's potential is hampered by misuse, critics say

The world of 'e-learning' is growing more pervasive every day. But critics are asking whether the medium is being used to its best advantage - and some warn of a growing digital divide. »

 
 
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Culture

Former McDonald's boss ruffles feathers as Italy's head of culture

Italy used to be the world's number one tourism destination - today, it is ranked sixth. Now Italy's prime minister has brought in someone he thinks perfect to help turn things around - the former head of McDonalds. »

 
 
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Berlin's club scene shifts the focus of tourism to the city

Young people looking to party love Germany's capital city. Every weekend, thousands of tourists come to Berlin's famous nightclubs and experience a city which is unique in Europe and around the world. »

 
 

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Trendy Berlin is a magnet for tourists

Berlin may wear its history on its sleeve, but it's also in a constant state of transformation. Click through this gallery for a look at some of the German capital's trendiest corners.  »

 
 

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Book tips - auf Deutsch!

Can you read German or are you learning the language? Here you can find reading suggestions, book reviews and interviews with authors - all in German.  »

 

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A new edition of Mozart operas is changing the way they're performed.

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Jan Lisiecki plays Chopin's 'Piano Concerto No. 1' with the Sinfonietta Cracovia.

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