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Literature

Orhan Pamuk: Winning the Nobel Prize Made Everything Political

Orhan Pamuk

Ahead of the 2008 Frankfurt Book Fair in October with Turkey as the guest country, Nobel Prize winning author Orhan Pamuk spoke to Deutsche Welle about unwanted political attention and his latest book. »

 

Food and Drink

German Wine Producers Discover the Art of PR

Riesling grapes growing on the slopes of the Moselle Valley

After years of being thought of as cheap and sugary, German wine is enjoying huge international success. It owes its success to producers who are adapting to accommodate a new generation of consumers. »

 

Film

New German Film Breaks Senior Sex Taboo

A scene from Andreas Dresen's film Wolke 9

In his provocative new film, German director Andreas Dresen depicts the sexual escapades of an elderly love triangle -- wrinkles and all. The nation's media is captivated by the combination of lovemaking and liver spots. »

 

Entertainment

Science Sets its Sights on Computer Games

Gamers play World of Warcraft at the Gaming Convention with several screens all going at once.

Many people claim that computer games are addictive and can lead to aggression. But it isn't as cut and dry as all that. A new long term study has shown that it isn't the games themselves that are the problem. »

 

Music

Bayreuth Board Selects Wagner's Successors

Photo of Katharina and Eva Wagner.

After 57 years at the helm, Wolfgang Wagner has stepped down as head of the Bayreuth festival. The competition was fierce, but after a long debate, board members have finally selected his replacement. »

 

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