The first trainloads of migrants travelling from Hungary via Austria have arrived in the German city of Munich. Bayern Munich’s Javi Martinez went to the train station to give refugees shirts and […]
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Rebecca Manley’s short “A Mountain to Climb” tackles writer’s block head-on
A man does battle with writer’s block and the empty page in director Rebecca Manley’s short film “A Mountain to Climb”. Read the full feature on NOWNESS: http://bit.ly/1NLECrD
Who are Japan’s Yakuza?
Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate have been a thorn in the side of Japanese authorities for years. But what role do they play in the country? And how big a presence are they? […]
World Heritage sites in Potsdam and Berlin
Claudia Zöbisch and Joel Ku Caamal from Mexico are the winners of our World Heritage Site photo competition. Their prize: a trip to Potsdam and Berlin.
‘Welcome United’: No ordinary football team
The refugee crisis is on everyone’s minds. And sports can help new arrivals make contacts in the country where they’re seeking help. An amateur football team in the German city of Potsdam […]
Norway won’t guarantee the safety of whistleblower Edward Snowden
Norway won’t guarantee the safety of whistleblower Edward Snowden, should he travel there to collect the ‘Freedom of Expression’ award he’s been given by a prestigious Norwegian academy.
Danish String Quartet: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
An abundance of facial hair is not restricted to the sensitive male indie-rocker set. Three of the four players in the Danish String Quartet could easily pass for hipster Brooklyn beard farmers. […]
Ping Pong Concerto
The MISA (Music In The Summer Air) Festival’s tradition continues in Shanghai with a quaint but nonetheless modern program executed by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra! Watch this surprising performance which includes a […]
Movie Trailer: Catch Me Daddy (2015)
Catch Me Daddy is a highly original portrayal of love on the run. A compelling blend of modern-day Western and visceral chase-thriller, set against a uniquely British backdrop. One of the most […]
Lettres Grandes: “Paul Hamy Reads Van Gogh” by Elsa Klughertz
French actor Paul Hamy recites a letter from the great Vincent van Gogh to his younger brother, Theo. Read the full feature on NOWNESS: http://bit.ly/1LIEmY8