TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 20.02.2026

What role do traditions play in women's lives? Is it important to move away from one's roots to lead an independent, self-determined life? Or is it more that the roots themselves provide a secure basis to move ahead? Three women from different Asian countries share their stories on what roots and tradition mean to them. HER sheds a light on how traditions and roots can have such different meanings

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There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They're fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

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While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it's changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

Are you approaching 35 - or already there? This episode of Don't Hold Back is your grown-woman playbook! Host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba chats with powerhouse Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp - TV and radio presenter, author, leadership coach, and speaker - about the five essential lessons every woman needs before 35.

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Each year, Asia contributes to emissions by constructing towers from concrete, timber, and steel, exacerbating the planet's decline and the increasing unpredictability of our climate. However, on the tropical island of Bali, a collective of designers, craftsmen, and social entrepreneurs is working with indigenous communities in what is known as a restorative economy.

Military pressure while negotiations are still underway: Is this the United States' master strategy for dealing with Iran, or a dangerous gamble? Are we really talking about nuclear containment, or is a push for regime change hiding in plain sight? Our guests: Hans-Jakob Schindler (ICCT); Mahtab Gholizadeh (Iranian Journalist); Daniel Gerlach (Middle-East analyst)

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What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

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In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way.

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While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it's changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen Ishtiaq Naqvi in Pakistan leads the life of a man in order to provide for her daughter.

In Tamil Nadu, cattle herders power regenerative farming and clean energy. Plus: Coconut farmers seek climate solutions and saving snakes to help humans

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In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

Military pressure while negotiations are still underway: Is this the United States' master strategy for dealing with Iran, or a dangerous gamble? Are we really talking about nuclear containment, or is a push for regime change hiding in plain sight? Our guests: Hans-Jakob Schindler (ICCT); Mahtab Gholizadeh (Iranian Journalist); Daniel Gerlach (Middle-East analyst)

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There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They're fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

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In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

In this episode, host Cynthia Zonde Zulu welcomes you from Lilongwe, Malawi. Plus, how Kigali became the cleanest city in Africa, the African Beethoven and how Paul Siguqa is paving the way for equality with grapevines.

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Are you approaching 35 - or already there? This episode of Don't Hold Back is your grown-woman playbook! Host Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba chats with powerhouse Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp - TV and radio presenter, author, leadership coach, and speaker - about the five essential lessons every woman needs before 35.

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Ten thousand people in Denmark protest Trump after he accused the NATO partner of avoiding frontline combat in a joint Afghanistan mission. +++ A neighborhood in Marseille suffered from drug dealing and neglect, until residents fought back.

A vertical farm in Kenya allows fish production in dry areas. Plus: Uganda's Environment Parliament for the people and building a sustainable business in Mali.

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In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They're fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.

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In Tamil Nadu, cattle herders power regenerative farming and clean energy. Plus: Coconut farmers seek climate solutions and saving snakes to help humans

In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

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New York City's congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India.

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PolyMarket is the new hottest platform for betting on real world events. Olympic sports? Bet on it! Whether Fed Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will lower rates? Bet on it! Whether the US will strike Iran by the end of the week? Bet on it! Real money is on the line, and there are serious security and corruption risks with this level of anonymized betting.

AI analyses MRI-body scans to determine biological age. Strength training boosts longevity. Neanderthal genes block athletic performance. And: What's epigenetics?

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What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death - and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.

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In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DW's Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insider tips to make the most of your visit to Crete outside of the peak summer season.

Military pressure while negotiations are still underway: Is this the United States' master strategy for dealing with Iran, or a dangerous gamble? Are we really talking about nuclear containment, or is a push for regime change hiding in plain sight? Our guests: Hans-Jakob Schindler (ICCT); Mahtab Gholizadeh (Iranian Journalist); Daniel Gerlach (Middle-East analyst)