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Surprise/new: Sea Cucumbers are not plants but are of the same spe 22:30 Best of DW Podcasts Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos. 23:00 DW News 23:15 DocFilm What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives.
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Farheen 02:30 Best of DW Podcasts Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos. 03:00 DW News 03:15 Asia 2050 Each year, Asia contributes to emissions by constructing towers from concrete, timber, and steel, exacerbating the planet’s decline and the increasing unpredictability of our climate. However, on the tropical island of Bali, a collective of designers, cra 03:30 To the Point 04:00 DW News 04:15 DocFilm What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives. 05:00 DW News 05:15 Travel In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. Explore with DWs Sarah Hucal hidden mountain villages, taste local wines and delicacies, travel mindfully and get insi 05:30 In Good Shape Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way. 06:00 DW News 06:15 HER Women in Asia While the nuclear family of mother, father, and children, is still widespread in many Asian countries, it’s changing. More and more children are growing up with single moms. Meet three mothers from different Asian countries and hear their stories. Farheen 06:30 Eco India 07:00 DW News 07:15 Travel In spring and fall, the Greek island of Crete offers serene beaches, stunning hiking trails, and cultural treasures without the crowds. 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2026-02-22 00:00 DW News 00:15 DocFilm What does dying feel like? What is it like to stand on the threshold of death — and turn back? Three young women talk about their near-death experiences and how these moments changed their lives. 01:00 DW News 01:15 Shift 01:30 The 77 Percent 02:00 DW News 02:15 Reporter 02:30 REV New York Citys congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India. 03:00 DW News 03:15 Sports Life 03:30 DocFilm For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden. 04:00 DW News 04:15 Reporter 04:30 Arts Unveiled 05:00 DW News 05:15 DocFilm The Green Deal” is Europes recipe for economic growth and climate protection. But green technologies require critical raw materials, which often come from China. Is more mining in Europe a viable solution? 06:00 DW News 06:15 Shift 06:30 Best of DW Podcasts 07:00 DW News 07:15 Choices - Dare to dream Ketan, an e-commerce stylist, craves more than his corporate role after graduating from fashion school. With dreams of Parisian fashion shows and dressing A-list celebrities, he seeks guidance from renowned designer Payal Singhal. In this episode, Payal t 07:30 Arts Unveiled 08:00 DW News 08:15 Reporter 08:30 Afrimaxx 09:00 DW News 09:15 Sports Life 09:30 Euromaxx 10:00 DW News 10:15 Shift 10:30 REV New York Citys congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India. 11:00 DW News 11:15 DocFilm They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life. 12:00 DW News 12:15 Sports Life 12:30 DW News 13:00 DW News 13:15 Reporter 13:30 Tomorrow Today 14:00 DW News 14:02 Afrimaxx 14:30 Best of DW Podcasts 15:00 DW News 15:15 Reporter 15:30 REV New York Citys congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India. 16:00 DW News 16:02 Euromaxx 16:30 Global Us 17:00 DW News 17:15 DocFilm For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden. 17:45 Reporter 18:00 DW News 18:02 Eco India 18:30 In Good Shape Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way. 19:00 DW News 19:15 Sports Life 19:30 Euromaxx 20:00 DW News 20:15 Global Us 20:45 Reporter 21:00 DW News 21:02 DocFilm For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden. 21:30 Tomorrow Today 22:00 DW News 22:15 Shift 22:30 Eco Africa 23:00 DW News 23:15 DocFilm There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger.
2026-02-23 00:00 DW News 00:15 Choices - Dare to dream Sandys life has been a rollercoaster; he’s battled depression and overcome a brain tumor. He processes his experiences through drawings and sketches, yet remains plagued by self-doubt. Renowned illustrator Alicia Souza takes a keen interest in Sandys wo 00:30 Best of DW Podcasts 01:00 DW News 01:15 DocFilm They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life. 02:00 DW News 02:15 HER Women in Asia In the sporting arena, women have become increasingly more visible, scoring Olympic medals, dominating international tournaments, and often becoming celebrities and role models. In recent years, many women athletes have spoken against the injustices they 02:30 Eco Africa 03:00 DW News 03:15 Choices - Dare to dream Akanksha lives two lives: studying to please her father, but secretly pursuing her true passion -- rap. In this male-dominated world, Akanksha, who goes by the name D.zire, must fight to be taken seriously as a rapper. Kunal, aka Kaam Bhaari, tests D.zire 03:30 Global Us 04:00 DW News 04:15 DocFilm There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the rainforest where the plants grow is in danger. 05:00 DW News 05:15 Best of DW-online Content 05:30 The 77 Percent 06:00 DW News 06:15 DocFilm There are around 1,500 known active volcanoes worldwide. A volcano is considered active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. Around 40 to 60 volcanoes erupt every year. 07:00 DW News 07:15 Best of DW-online Content 07:30 Global Us 08:00 DW News 08:15 DocFilm They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life. 09:00 DW News 09:15 Best of DW-online Content 09:30 Arts Unveiled 10:00 DW News 10:30 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 11:00 DW News 11:02 Afrimaxx 11:30 Best of DW Podcasts 12:00 DW News 12:30 The Day 13:00 DW News 13:02 Best of DW-online Content 13:15 DocFilm They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life. 14:00 DW News 14:02 The Day 14:30 DocFilm For many single parents, everyday life can be a challenge. But a number of projects offer assistance and encouragement. Affordable housing, social networking, and childcare services are designed to ease the burden. 15:00 DW News 15:15 Best of DW-online Content 15:30 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 16:00 DW News 16:02 The Day 16:30 Eco Africa 17:00 DW News 17:15 DocFilm Sixty years ago, Europes first seawater desalination plant was built in the Canary Islands. This technology for producing fresh water was a blessing for the islands. Now, it could prove to be a curse for the ecosystem. 18:00 DW News 18:02 The Day 18:30 REV New York Citys congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India. 19:00 DW News 19:15 Best of DW-online Content 19:30 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 20:00 DW News 20:15 DocFilm Sixty years ago, Europes first seawater desalination plant was built in the Canary Islands. This technology for producing fresh water was a blessing for the islands. Now, it could prove to be a curse for the ecosystem. 21:00 DW News 21:02 The Day 21:30 Eco India 22:00 DW News 22:15 Best of DW-online Content 22:30 Arts Unveiled 23:00 DW News 23:15 DocFilm They evacuate elderly and sick people, set up medical stations and organize escape routes. New structures of protection, security and dignity are emerging in Ukraine, while war shapes everyday life.
2026-02-24 00:00 DW News 00:15 Choices - Dare to dream Akanksha lives two lives: studying to please her father, but secretly pursuing her true passion -- rap. In this male-dominated world, Akanksha, who goes by the name D.zire, must fight to be taken seriously as a rapper. Kunal, aka Kaam Bhaari, tests D.zire 00:30 Eco Africa 01:00 DW News 01:15 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 01:45 Reporter 02:00 DW News 02:15 Choices - Dare to dream Sandys life has been a rollercoaster; he’s battled depression and overcome a brain tumor. He processes his experiences through drawings and sketches, yet remains plagued by self-doubt. Renowned illustrator Alicia Souza takes a keen interest in Sandys wo 02:30 Tomorrow Today 03:00 DW News 03:15 DocFilm There are around 1,500 known active volcanoes worldwide. A volcano is considered active if it has erupted in the last 10,000 years. Around 40 to 60 volcanoes erupt every year. 04:00 DW News 04:15 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 04:45 Shift 05:00 DW News 05:15 Best of DW-online Content 05:30 Eco India 06:00 DW News 06:15 HER Women in Asia In the sporting arena, women have become increasingly more visible, scoring Olympic medals, dominating international tournaments, and often becoming celebrities and role models. In recent years, many women athletes have spoken against the injustices they 06:30 Global Us 07:00 DW News 07:15 Best of DW-online Content 07:30 Tomorrow Today 08:00 DW News 08:15 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 08:45 Reporter 09:00 DW News 09:15 Best of DW-online Content 09:30 REV New York Citys congestion pricing aims to crush gridlock and supercharge public transit. Did it deliver less traffic and faster buses to New Yorkers? Electric cars are suited to cold weather. And a woman biker in India. 10:00 DW News 10:30 Eco Africa 11:00 DW News 11:02 Eco India 11:30 Tomorrow Today 12:00 DW News 12:30 The Day 13:00 DW News 13:02 Best of DW-online Content 13:15 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 13:45 Shift 14:00 DW News 14:02 The Day 14:30 The 77 Percent 15:00 DW News 15:15 Best of DW-online Content 15:30 Global Us 16:00 DW News 16:02 The Day 16:30 Made in Germany 17:00 DW News 17:15 DocFilm Tradition, chaos, constant upheaval: This is Istanbul. Some 16 million people live in this crowded city on the Bosporus. For many, it is a center of creativity. For others, a place that swallows them up. 18:00 DW News 18:02 The Day 18:30 Global Us 19:00 DW News 19:15 Best of DW-online Content 19:30 Eco Africa 20:00 DW News 20:15 DocFilm Tradition, chaos, constant upheaval: This is Istanbul. Some 16 million people live in this crowded city on the Bosporus. For many, it is a center of creativity. For others, a place that swallows them up. 21:00 DW News 21:02 The Day 21:30 Made in Germany 22:00 DW News 22:15 Best of DW-online Content 22:30 In Good Shape Enjoying life is often associated with unhealthy things: sugar, fat, alcohol and lazing around. But pleasure plays a vital role in mental health. In Good Shape shows how to enjoy things in a more mindful way. 23:00 DW News 23:15 Close up The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close up is informative, gripping and visually powerful. 23:45 Reporter