https://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:06:19 +0200 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:06:19 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de https://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/v12/logo/spiegelonline_400x44_amp.png https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/avicii-s-journey-the-untimely-death-of-a-superstar-a-1263687.html#ref=rss Tim Bergling, alias Avicii, produced hits that became the soundtrack of the Instagram generation. At the age of 28, he took his own life. A year later, his family and friends look back. Sat, 20 Apr 2019 08:16:16 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/avicii-s-journey-the-untimely-death-of-a-superstar-a-1263687.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-profound-lesson-of-the-notre-dame-fire-a-1263725.html#ref=rss As the flames shot out of the roof of Notre Dame de Paris on Monday evening, a global community of concern quickly formed. It shows that the idea of cultural heritage is much more than just a UNESCO list. Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:02:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-profound-lesson-of-the-notre-dame-fire-a-1263725.html As the flames shot out of the roof of Notre Dame de Paris on Monday evening, a global community of concern quickly formed. It shows that the idea of cultural heritage is much more than just a UNESCO list.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-rising-rents-are-putting-squeeze-on-germans-a-1202311.html#ref=rss Housing shortages have become a serious issue in many German cities, where there is a shortfall around 2 million affordable apartments. A new study shows that the problem is hitting low-earners hard. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:57:31 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-rising-rents-are-putting-squeeze-on-germans-a-1202311.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-grisham-i-am-not-worried-about-trump-a-1087870.html#ref=rss John Grisham's legal thrillers, filled with depravity, injustice and prejudice, are microcosms of America. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, he discusses the US election, the Trump phenomenon and why he believes Hillary Clinton will prevail. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 18:00:59 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/john-grisham-i-am-not-worried-about-trump-a-1087870.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-story-of-ballet-dancers-sergei-polunin-and-joy-womack-a-1059837.html#ref=rss Joy Womack is from California, Sergei Polunin from a poor city in Ukraine. One went East to pursue a career in ballet, the other West. For both, talent has proven to be a double-edged sword. Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:57:00 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-story-of-ballet-dancers-sergei-polunin-and-joy-womack-a-1059837.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/michael-von-hassel-takes-photos-of-empty-oktoberfest-tents-a-1053087.html#ref=rss Photographer Michael von Hassel takes haunting photographs of Oktoberfest's cavernous beer tents once all of the millions of annual visitors have gone home. Wed, 16 Sep 2015 18:57:11 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/michael-von-hassel-takes-photos-of-empty-oktoberfest-tents-a-1053087.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/indonesia-has-found-success-in-moderation-a-1047018.html#ref=rss Nowhere in the world are there more Muslims living in one place than in the Southeast Asian island nation of Indonesia, which will be a guest of honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair this fall. Can a cosmopolitan faith assert itself against Islam? A journey. Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:00:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/indonesia-has-found-success-in-moderation-a-1047018.html Nowhere in the world are there more Muslims living in one place than in the Southeast Asian island nation of Indonesia, which will be a guest of honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair this fall. Can a cosmopolitan faith assert itself against Islam? A journey.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/artist-ai-weiwei-has-left-china-for-germany-a-1047793.html#ref=rss Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was finally given his passport back and immediately left the country to join his family in Germany. But he is unsettled by his newfound freedom and he is searching for a new role. SPIEGEL caught up with him in Munich. Thu, 13 Aug 2015 12:36:48 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/artist-ai-weiwei-has-left-china-for-germany-a-1047793.html Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was finally given his passport back and immediately left the country to join his family in Germany. But he is unsettled by his newfound freedom and he is searching for a new role. SPIEGEL caught up with him in Munich.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/why-berlin-is-the-most-boring-museum-city-in-the-world-a-1043044.html#ref=rss As far as major cities go, few other places are in possession of so many treasures that are so poorly exhibited as Berlin. It's as though cultural institutions here go out of their way to keep people from visiting. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:42:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/why-berlin-is-the-most-boring-museum-city-in-the-world-a-1043044.html As far as major cities go, few other places are in possession of so many treasures that are so poorly exhibited as Berlin. It's as though cultural institutions here go out of their way to keep people from visiting.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-rem-koolhaas-about-the-fondazione-prada-a-1031551.html#ref=rss Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas talks to SPIEGEL about the new Fondazione Prada museum he designed in Milan, the danger of turning cities into historical Disneylands and his desire to raze an entire neighborhood of Paris. Mon, 04 May 2015 18:29:17 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/interview-with-rem-koolhaas-about-the-fondazione-prada-a-1031551.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/a-1028399.html#ref=rss As a writer, he helped define postwar German literature. As a political activist, he helped shape the nation's conscience. For some 60 years, Günter Grass was one of the most influential figures in Germany. Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:57:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/a-1028399.html As a writer, he helped define postwar German literature. As a political activist, he helped shape the nation's conscience. For some 60 years, Günter Grass was one of the most influential figures in Germany.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-islamic-state-strategy-to-draw-west-into-final-battle-a-1024438.html#ref=rss Islamic State is making headlines by destroying historical artifacts in Iraq. But far from being an expression of medieval nihilism, the campaign on culture is a strategy aimed at drawing the West into battle. The destruction is reminiscent of that wrought by the US. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:56:37 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-islamic-state-strategy-to-draw-west-into-final-battle-a-1024438.html Islamic State is making headlines by destroying historical artifacts in Iraq. But far from being an expression of medieval nihilism, the campaign on culture is a strategy aimed at drawing the West into battle. The destruction is reminiscent of that wrought by the US.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/climate-change-threatens-french-viticulture-a-1000113.html#ref=rss In France, climate change is no longer just an abstract problem. The culinary country's grand wine culture is threatened by rising global temperatures. Vintners are fighting to save a part of our world culture heritage that spans the last two millennia. Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:59:30 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/climate-change-threatens-french-viticulture-a-1000113.html In France, climate change is no longer just an abstract problem. The culinary country's grand wine culture is threatened by rising global temperatures. Vintners are fighting to save a part of our world culture heritage that spans the last two millennia. ]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/burgers-are-getting-better-and-more-popular-in-germany-a-1000129.html#ref=rss Hamburgers may be named after the northern German city, but only recently has it become easier to find a good one in the country. A wave of gourmet burger joints is now sweeping Germany, and fast food restaurants could soon be feeling the pinch. Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:37:57 +0100 https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/burgers-are-getting-better-and-more-popular-in-germany-a-1000129.html Hamburgers may be named after the northern German city, but only recently has it become easier to find a good one in the country. A wave of gourmet burger joints is now sweeping Germany, and fast food restaurants could soon be feeling the pinch.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/isherwood-santa-monica-legacy-lives-on-in-don-bachardy-a-997655.html#ref=rss In 1968, David Hockney completed a portrait of one of the 20th century's most vibrant pairings: author Christopher Isherwood and artist Don Bachardy. The gay couple opened their home, where the painter still lives today, to Hollywood's luminaries. Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:17:27 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/isherwood-santa-monica-legacy-lives-on-in-don-bachardy-a-997655.html In 1968, David Hockney completed a portrait of one of the 20th century's most vibrant pairings: author Christopher Isherwood and artist Don Bachardy. The gay couple opened their home, where the painter still lives today, to Hollywood's luminaries.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/vote-today-for-the-winners-of-the-spiegel-orange-design-contest-a-994919.html#ref=rss A trash can as a basketball hoop, a free ride bench for senior citizens: Over 200 proposals to improve life in our cities have been submitted for the Orange Social Design Award -- and 10 of them have made the shortlist. SPIEGEL ONLINE readers can now vote for their favorite idea. Sun, 05 Oct 2014 01:56:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/vote-today-for-the-winners-of-the-spiegel-orange-design-contest-a-994919.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/spiegel-launches-orange-social-design-award-a-983683.html#ref=rss Vegetables for all and collection bags for second-hand treasures: Smart design doesn't just look good -- it also seeks to do good. That's why we're launching the Orange Social Design Award, to be bestowed on ideas that look great and improve life in the city. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:17:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/spiegel-launches-orange-social-design-award-a-983683.html https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/murkudis-exemplifies-why-germany-is-behind-in-fashion-stakes-a-979915.html#ref=rss Berlin Fashion Week is underway, but A-listers are keeping their distance. The event has failed to put the German capital on the clothing map. A closer look at the career trajectory of designer Kostas Murkudis provides some insight into the reasons why. Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:06:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/murkudis-exemplifies-why-germany-is-behind-in-fashion-stakes-a-979915.html Berlin Fashion Week is underway, but A-listers are keeping their distance. The event has failed to put the German capital on the clothing map. A closer look at the career trajectory of designer Kostas Murkudis provides some insight into the reasons why.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/amazon-seeks-fifty-percent-of-revenues-from-ebook-sales-a-979211.html#ref=rss Amazon is delaying deliveries in Germany in a bid to raise its share of e-book earnings. A number of the country's biggest publishers say the strategy amounts to blackmail and are refusing to cave in. But their refusal to compromise could cost them their future. Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:59:00 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/amazon-seeks-fifty-percent-of-revenues-from-ebook-sales-a-979211.html Amazon is delaying deliveries in Germany in a bid to raise its share of e-book earnings. A number of the country's biggest publishers say the strategy amounts to blackmail and are refusing to cave in. But their refusal to compromise could cost them their future.]]> https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bavaria-mulls-bans-on-export-of-paintings-in-gurlitt-collection-a-969018.html#ref=rss Before his death, Munich art heir Cornelius Gurlitt willed his collection to a major art museum in Switzerland. The move will spare Germans some headaches, but numerous disputes over the paintings' future home is brewing. Mon, 12 May 2014 18:12:50 +0200 https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/bavaria-mulls-bans-on-export-of-paintings-in-gurlitt-collection-a-969018.html