Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced to prison
The Iranian Revolutionary Court has sentenced the director in absentia. Panahi won the prestigious Palme d'Or earlier this year with his highly political piece "It Was Just an Accident."
Prague expects visitor boost from new Dan Brown novel
The latest blockbuster from best-selling author Dan Brown is not only set in Prague, the Czech capital is actually one of the main characters in the novel. The city expects a surge in visits from fans of Brown's novels.
Spanking tradition ends on German island of Borkum
A centuries-old tradition in Germany's Borkum in which young men hit women on the buttocks with cattle horns during the Klaasohm festival has been discontinued and a safety plan put in place.
'Politzek' documentary denounces Russia's system of repression
Whether a 14-year-old protester or an anti-war artist, anyone deemed critical of Putin's regime can be locked up for years in Russia. A new film follows the plight of these political prisoners.
Sports clubs in Germany: Unique thanks to their coaches
The culture of German sports clubs is like no other. Thanks to volunteer work, you can participate in and train for almost any sport at a low cost. Enthusiastic coaches are crucial to this.
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