Among the most acclaimed contemporary Russian-language writers, Maria Stepanova has won the Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding — but not without controversy.https://ouo.io/euXxaCp

German Bundesliga 2 club Fortuna Düsseldorf is planning to allow all fans to attend games for free in a bid to boost attendances. The “Fortuna for all” initiative is to begin with a three-match pilot phase next season.https://ouo.io/GW8Va9v

Harry Belafonte, one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history and a committed human rights activist, has died at the age of 96.https://ouo.io/XTjYAp

The Loreley is a popular motif along the Rhine River, but also has sex appeal. What is her saga and how has she influenced the arts and pop culture?https://ouo.io/jp4N8k

The German army has evacuated Goethe-Institut staff from Sudan amid tense fighting. Some 21 local staff members remain in the country.https://ouo.io/TH0NX9

In this episode of DW Festival Concert, we listen to the London-based Aurora Orchestra playing elaborate compositions from memory.https://ouo.io/JDTCZ3

“Charlie’s Angels,” “Dynasty” or “BH90210”: DW’s Brenda Haas recalls how the US producer, born 100 years ago, created some of the most iconic shows in television history until his death in 2006.https://ouo.io/5oy7o2

A law in Uganda is set to impose the death penalty for homosexuality. President Museveni supports the bill in question, but wants it even harsher. The developments also impact the culture sector.https://ouo.io/t2ndd0d

Blackpink became the first Asian and all-female band to headline Coachella this year. Ahead of their second performance at the event, here’s more on the record-breaking K-pop band.https://ouo.io/wRFU4F

A dazzling spectacle of color, light and sound make great works of art by Salvador Dali or Wassily Kandinsky accessible to everyone. But are they educational?https://ouo.io/L9z5Do