TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 20.09.2026

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Iceland's ancient Viking wrestling, Glíma, faces extinction as youth participation declines. Champion Þórður Ólafsson and fellow athletes compete not just for victory, but to preserve a key part of Iceland's cultural heritage.

On September 11th, 2001, four hijacked airplanes struck the heart of America. At 8:46 am, New York time, the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Centre -- an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

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Marine pilots must make crucial decisions under extreme conditions. Transferring from a cargo ship to a small pilot boat in hurricane-force gusts can be fatal.

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Africa

Cycling through Berlin can be risky, as drivers and bikers jostle for road space. In Hamburg, a massive bridge drew crowds as it inched through the streets. And could flying ferries be the future of waterway traffic?

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Nations once considered beacons of democracy are under attack. Many countries around the world are moving toward authoritarianism and jeopardizing once staunchly protected democratic values. Among them: the USA.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

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Lifestyle Europe

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Filipino migrant workers reclaiming their power. Indonesians escaping big city hustle and bustle for slow living. The region's wealthy questioning whether luxury brings fulfillment.####This episode dives into the pressures, dreams, and realities of working - and living - in Southeast Asia.

Living in the Digital Age

25 years of the Jewish Museum Berlin: fostering dialog and understanding. Daniel Donskoy - multi-talented artist straddling global cultures. And: music as a counterpoint to war. The Youth Orchestra of Ukraine.

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Iceland's ancient Viking wrestling, Glíma, faces extinction as youth participation declines. Champion Þórður Ólafsson and fellow athletes compete not just for victory, but to preserve a key part of Iceland's cultural heritage.

"We're just like New York," they say of their city, and usually add: "Only nicer!" Toronto is a melting pot of diverse cultures. Most of its residents have immigrated, at some point.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Living in the Digital Age

In this 77 Street Debate, young South Africans in Newclare challenge old labels, push back against stereotypes and redefine identity.

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In Mumbai urban foraging is helping residents get in touch with nature, and a community kitchen in a Gujarati village has unexpected environmental benefits.

Cycling through Berlin can be risky, as drivers and bikers jostle for road space. In Hamburg, a massive bridge drew crowds as it inched through the streets. And could flying ferries be the future of waterway traffic?

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Lifestyle Europe

Marine pilots must make crucial decisions under extreme conditions. Transferring from a cargo ship to a small pilot boat in hurricane-force gusts can be fatal.

News

Filipino migrant workers reclaiming their power. Indonesians escaping big city hustle and bustle for slow living. The region's wealthy questioning whether luxury brings fulfillment.####This episode dives into the pressures, dreams, and realities of working - and living - in Southeast Asia.

On Location

25 years of the Jewish Museum Berlin: fostering dialog and understanding. Daniel Donskoy - multi-talented artist straddling global cultures. And: music as a counterpoint to war. The Youth Orchestra of Ukraine.

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An increasing number of people don't want to be cremated or buried after their death. They want their bodies to return to the earth as fertile soil. This poses both an ethical and a legal challenge.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

Living in the Digital Age

Select DW video 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.

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From the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle and Munich's Oktoberfest to breathtaking Alpine scenery, Bavaria is packed with iconic destinations. Join us on our tour of 10 of Bavaria's most spectacular highlights - from historic Bamberg to the mighty Zugspitze!

25 years of the Jewish Museum Berlin: fostering dialog and understanding. Daniel Donskoy - multi-talented artist straddling global cultures. And: music as a counterpoint to war. The Youth Orchestra of Ukraine.

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On Location

This time, Collette Prince is visiting the old planetarium in Johannesburg, which is now a full digital dome. Plus, an Angolan school for the performing arts, Swahili chicken from Mombasa and the art scene in Lagos.

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Iceland's ancient Viking wrestling, Glíma, faces extinction as youth participation declines. Champion Þórður Ólafsson and fellow athletes compete not just for victory, but to preserve a key part of Iceland's cultural heritage.

Lifestyle Europe

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Living in the Digital Age

Cycling through Berlin can be risky, as drivers and bikers jostle for road space. In Hamburg, a massive bridge drew crowds as it inched through the streets. And could flying ferries be the future of waterway traffic?

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How do we break free from a spiral of hate? This documentary follows people in Bosnia, Mexico, and Canada who have found ways to deal with hate-and to overcome it.

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Iceland's ancient Viking wrestling, Glíma, faces extinction as youth participation declines. Champion Þórður Ólafsson and fellow athletes compete not just for victory, but to preserve a key part of Iceland's cultural heritage.

Africa

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Filipino migrant workers reclaiming their power. Indonesians escaping big city hustle and bustle for slow living. The region's wealthy questioning whether luxury brings fulfillment.####This episode dives into the pressures, dreams, and realities of working - and living - in Southeast Asia.

On Location

What does the warming climate mean for wildlife? Researchers study reptiles in the Amazon. Plus: why ticks are becoming an ever-greater hazard in Germany.