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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 and DW Indonesia, The Scene combines local storytelling expertise with DW's international journalism. The series is available on Vidio platform following a distribution agreement secured by DW Distribution Asia. 🎬 Get a first impression in the trailer. Find out more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/d88Pkm-R

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.

Sunday night's extensive attacks on Kyiv also affected DW: the shock waves damaged windows and ceilings of the DW bureau. DW journalists were not harmed. "Even though Kyiv is increasingly exposed to Russian aerial attacks, the motivation of DW journalists on the ground remains undiminished. They know that their work is more important than ever, especially in times like these," said Mykola Berdnyk, Head of the DW bureau in Kyiv. More in our press release ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSmSinSZ

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." ℹ️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/drS-WDG7

💬 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 #rp26. 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. #DWAmbassador

Come join us at DW 👋 Every role at DW has a story behind it—and often that story begins long before anyone sets foot in the newsroom. At DW headquarters in Berlin, we spoke with some of our colleagues about their career paths: what they studied, how they got started, and where that journey has taken them today. Some studied media-related subjects; others have gained practical experience through apprenticeships – but each brings a unique perspective and experience to the table. This is a glimpse into the people behind the work and how different paths come together at DW 🌍

Bigger, bolder and more urgent: JaafarTalk is back for Season Two! ✨ One year after DW's Arabic-language multimedia show JaafarTalk with host Jaafar Abdul Karim introduced its three sub-formats "Step by Step", "Open Up" and "It's My Secret", the show continues to actively drive innovation and spark dialogue with its growing community. The first season clearly struck a chord: With a global following of more than nine million followers across social media platforms, JaafarTalk engages Arabic-speaking audiences in interactive conversations, even in times where polarization and division continue to rise globally and in the target region. ➡️ Following a successful first run and award-winning recognition at the 2025 AIB Awards in London, the three flagship formats are now returning for a new season — sharper in focus and more relevant than ever. ℹ️ Find out more about the show and where to watch it in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dE4dJavA

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://lnkd.in/dBm4KNjc #FreedomOfSpeechAward #JimmyLai #GMF26 #JournalismOutLoud