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19/06/2026

Reconstructing a disappearance: New DW investigation into the disappearance of Anatol Kotau

Based on documents, satellite imagery and database analysis, the report outlines evidence suggesting he may have been taken in the Black Sea, with possible connections to Russian forces and Belarusian actors.

A joint investigation by DW, the Belarusian Investigative Center and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project examines the case of Belarusian dissident Anatol Kotau, who went missing in Turkey in August 2025.

👉 Read the full report: https://p.dw.com/p/5FWHY

03/06/2026

A fresh take on Southeast Asia 🌏

DW officially launches The Scene, a new OTT lifestyle magazine that explores the ideas, trends and voices shaping everyday life across the region. From culture and creativity to social change, the format offers a vibrant look at what moves Southeast Asia's youth today.

ℹ️ Each episode combines on‑the‑ground reporting with visually driven storytelling, featuring a dynamic mix of both short and immersive segments on food, music, fashion and more. Designed for digital and streaming, the format is bold, fast paced and close to everyday life.

Produced by DW Culture, DW Indonesia and DW Distribution Desk, The Scene brings together local storytelling expertise and DW's international journalism. Catch it now on Indonesia's leading platform, Vidio.

🎬 Get a first impression in the trailer.

Find out more in our press release: https://www.dw.com/p/5ECaT

27/05/2026

What do you like best about working at DW? 👋

We asked some of our colleagues at DW headquarters in Berlin this very question.

From creative freedom and the diversity of working with people from all over the world to the feeling of being challenged every day: each perspective offers a little more insight into life at DW.

🎥 Come along and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what's it like to work here.

26/05/2026

New docuseries alert! 🌍

As democratic values face growing pressure worldwide, DW launches "Democracy Under Attack" — a powerful new series hosted and co-directed by investigative journalist Can Dündar.

The first episode dives into the United States, exploring polarization, press freedom and the resilience of democratic institutions.

🎬 Watch now on YouTube:

Nations once considered beacons of democracy are under attack. Many countries around the world are moving toward authoritarianism and jeopardizing once staun...

21/05/2026

Turkey: DW journalist Alican Uludağ to be released from pre-trial detention

A court in Ankara has made the decision to release DW journalist Alican Uludağ after three months in pre-trial detention.

Charges, including insulting the president and spreading misleading information, remain in place. The trial is set to continue on September 18.

DW Director General Barbara Massing: "I am very relieved that our colleague Alican Uludağ is finally being released after three months and can return to his family in Ankara. He spent 92 days in detention without justification, mostly in solitary confinement in the high-security Silivri prison in Istanbul, far from home. It is troubling that the trial will continue, and we call for the charges to be dropped immediately."

ℹ Read more: https://www.dw.com/p/5E8XX

20/05/2026

💬 Raum für Dialog schaffen: Die DW auf der re:publica 2026

"Reden wir noch oder canceln wir schon?"

Mit genau dieser Frage ging die DW in ihre gleichnamige Session auf der . Auf der Bühne: Stimmen aus Politik, Kultur, Medien und Zivilgesellschaft – für einen offenen Austausch über eines der drängendsten Themen unserer Zeit.

Co-moderiert von DW-Journalist Jaafar Abdul Karim und Jennifer Wilton (WELT) drehte sich das Gespräch darum, wie wir im Dialog bleiben können, auch wenn die Unterschiede groß sind. Am Beispiel des Nahostkonflikts wurde deutlich, wie sehr sich der öffentliche Diskurs verengt hat, und wie herausfordernd es geworden ist, über gegensätzliche Positionen hinweg im Gespräch zu bleiben.

Die wichtigste Erkenntnis? 👉 Räume für respektvollen Austausch sind wichtiger denn je!

🎥 Hier ein paar Eindrücke von unserem Panel.

Vielen Dank an Igor Levit, Jouanna Hassoun, Johannes Volkmann, Jennifer Wilton und Jaafar Abdul Karim für dieses wichtige Gespräch.

03/05/2026

Access to reliable, verified information is fundamental to peaceful, just and resilient societies. Independent information builds trust, accountability and dialogue.
On , UNESCO & campaign partners call for protecting press freedom.

02/05/2026

To mark , global media including DW unite as Coalition to publish the "10 Most Urgent," spotlighting journalists at risk for reporting the truth. This year's list features FoSA laureate Jimmy Lai.

More about the coalition and the "10 Most Urgent" ➡️ https://www.onefreepresscoalition.com/

30/04/2026

DW awards the Freedom of Speech Award 2026 to Jimmy Lai.

For decades, the Hong Kong media entrepreneur has stood up for press freedom and democracy, even as space for independent journalism became increasingly limited. As the founder of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai gave journalists a platform for free reporting and a voice to Hong Kong's democracy movement.

Since 2020, Jimmy Lai has been detained, much of the time in solitary confinement. In early 2026, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison under Hong Kong's national security law. His case has come to symbolize a broader crackdown on media freedom and dissent.

💬 "Jimmy Lai has stood unwaveringly for press freedom in Hong Kong at great personal risk. His commitment reminds us that press freedom is never a given – it must be constantly defended," says DW Director General Barbara Massing.

The DW Freedom of Speech Award will be presented on June 23, 2026, at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn.

💬 "People who fight for freedom are never alone," says Jimmy Lai's son Sebastien, a message this award seeks to underline.

ℹ️ Our press release: https://www.dw.com/p/5Cwtx

29/04/2026