Culture

Why does Franz Kafka’s spell remain unbroken a hundred years after his death? Is it his exquisite letters, our affection for dramatic tales, or the sense that our contemporary world has never been more Kafkaesque? The centenary of Franz Kafka's death presents a chance to delve into innovative approaches to understanding the author and his captivating oeuvre.

From June, 14th until July, 14th, Germany will host the UEFA's EURO 2024, the European Cup in Men's Football. We take a closer look at the importance of football in Germany, historically, culturally, and of course, in terms of sports. Immerse yourself in “Fußball-Fever”. Also in our EURO-Special: Kick off for your German skills with free learning materials, exercises and an online learning community!

The TIMEZONES podcast series plunges into the world of artists and their practices, asking: What does living and working in culture and the arts involve in different countries, cities and contexts today? The artist Ali Gul Pir presents Pakistan's metropolis Karachi.

Listen to the stories of Aya Jaff, the “wunderkind” of Germany's tech-scene, Ninia LaGrande, a physically small woman with a big sensibility, or Clärenore Stinnes, the first woman to drive around the world with a car! We introduce six figures everyone should have heard of!