It was a symbol of the German Empire. The Nazis moved it to the Tiergarten. Decades later, it would become an icon of the Love Parade. The Victory Column in Berlin turns 150.https://ouo.io/8E65p6

Stars are selling out venues around the world and fans are paying big bucks amid soaring hospitality costs. That’s a boon for economies, but what about inflation?https://ouo.io/EnRaU6

70 concerts, 30 venues and an orchestra foundation: The Beethovenfest 2023 starts in Bonn with the motto “Music about life.”https://ouo.io/OXl9K6

The Russian Saint Petersburg Hermitage Museum once operated a branch in Amsterdam. Russia’s war on Ukraine saw that partnership end and the museum renamed.https://ouo.io/OePbQBj

The German film festival sheds a light on the oppressive or hopeful realities of people living Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine.https://ouo.io/t52CYE

Musicians from Afghanistan, Iran and Germany are working together on Bonn’s Beethovenfest Campus Project 2023. The result can be heard on September 14.https://ouo.io/N42V96

As Kenya grapples with high costs of living, young entrepreneurs are struggling to find their footing in the business world. From moving, to having to dig deeper to keep their businesses afloat,https://ouo.io/hdJ1DmW

The Ghanaian-Moroccan surrealist artist, now on show in the group exhibition “Surreal Futures,” discusses his vision of the Afrofuturist’s role in society.https://ouo.io/GXhQxc

Rammstein’s Till Lindemann faced serious allegations of sexual misconduct during concerts. Berlin’s state prosecutor’s office, however, found no evidence to back the claims.https://ouo.io/P6wr7X

Many actors aren’t allowed to celebrate their films at the festival, but stars such as Priscilla Presley or Adam Driver are expected on the red carpet. Roman Polanksi and Woody Allen selections have stirred controversy.https://ouo.io/YoPJ4rY