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Back from… Afghanistan

DW reporter Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi observed the elections this year in Afghanistan. Here she talks about what this special trip was like. 

Presenters in the Spotlight

Francis França | Camarote.21

Francis Franca, Redakteurin und Moderatorin in der Brasilianischen Redaktion der DW. Name des Fotographen: Elena Isayenko, das Foto wurde bei der DW gemacht. Bonn, 22.10.2013

She observes, she describes and then she explains the cultural differences between Germany and Brazil. 

Jaafar Abdul Karim | Shabab Talk

The Lebanese credo for an authentic broadcast – thorough research and doing assignments abroad. 

Journalistic Experience
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Learning by Ear 

Where We Work

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    DW headquarters in Bonn

    Since 2003 the international broadcaster of Germany has a prominent place in the government district. A multilingual team produces multimedia programming in 30 languages, with a special focus on DW's extensive online services. Bonn is also the central hub for DW Akademie's media development and training.

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    Between "Langer Eugen"...

    When the Deutsche Welle headquarters was relocated from Cologne, it received a prominent place in the government district in Bonn. The complex is made up of nine buildings on a 51,000 square meter lot. It is nestled in between turn-of-the-century houses, the UN offices in the Langer Eugen building, the Post Tower and the Rheinaue Park.

  • Bonn headquarters

    ...and DHL Post Tower

    As a global media organization, DW enriches Bonn’s profile as a city of international institutions and collaboration.

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    Clean lines

    The complex’s clean lines and connected buildings reflect the style of Bauhaus architecture.

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    Multimedia programming

    ...It offers enough room for employees from more than 60 countries to work together to create multimedia programming in 30 languages for audiences around the world.

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    Architecture

    During construction, they put emphasis on the integration and assimilation into the area’s landscape. The buildings facing the Rhine are offset to make the transition and the barriers between the urban areas and the environment more natural. The nine buildings are connected by a series of gardens, water, piers and bridges.

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    The vision of transparency

    The Schürmann-Bau was designed by architect Hans-Joachim Schürmann and was originally planned as a building for the members of the German Parliament (Bundestag). His vision was to build a democratic building: Glass, translucent facades facing the street and an open front were meant to provide a constant view of the representatives at work and give transparency to the political process.

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    A new purpose

    When the German government returned to Berlin, the building needed to be given a new purpose. In June of 1997 it was decided that it would be home to the new headquarters for Deutsche Welle. But this also presented new challenges for the architects, who had to turn office space into a technically-robust broadcasting center.

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    First studio complex

    When the building was dedicated in June of 2003, the first studio complex became operational. Since then, journalists from around the world have been producing high-quality content and programming 24 hours per day.

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    Cultural diversity

    DW’s cultural diversity and global reach is represented through a series of exhibitions from the target regions. Artwork from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin America underline DW’s mission and vision.

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    The heart of programming operations

    The studio hall is the centerpiece of the broadcasting center. Windows make the studios visible to passers-by and house all of the equipment needed for quality multimedia programming. Television and audio studios stretch across two floors and there are even two additional broadcasting areas available for live radio broadcasts.

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    Overseeing and controlling

    The operations center is on the fourth floor and is responsible for overseeing and controlling broadcast signals as well as switching to the corresponding transmission route. Employees are here 24 hours per day to ensure that DW’s programming is being transmitted properly. They also coordinate live feeds and conferences from other broadcasting centers.

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    The Rhine wing

    The most inviting wing of the building is the one facing the Rhine, with its long rows of windows, the balcony opening up to the Rhine and a view of the Rheinaue Park. Both buildings on the Rhine side are home to the international editorial teams. It is also where you will find the planning desk, which serves as a central point of coordination for the editorial teams.

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    Training center

    In the two buildings on the south side, DW provides training and education for young journalists and media professionals. This is where the DW Akademie has its offices, training studios and lecture halls. DW Akademie is responsible for the master’s program and other types of media training and project planning for international media development.

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    Media cooperation

    With decades of experience and a comprehensive range of consultation and training services, DW Akademie is a great resource for media cooperation aimed at strengthening independent and unbiased media – especially in developing countries.

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Funkhaus Berlin

DW’s main television studios have been located on Voltastraße in Berlin since 1992. Hundreds of media professionals work here to develop journalistic content for our audiences worldwide. 

Studios worldwide

DW Hauptstadtstudio Berlin

DW has four additional studios located in politically-relevant cities around the world. Our editors there work to develop background features and analysis, as well as interviews with the most interesting people. 

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DW News goes deep beneath the surface, providing the key stories from Europe and around the world.
Exciting reports and interviews from the worlds of politics, business, sports, culture and social media will be presented by our DW anchors.

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The cultural diversity of our staff ensures a continuous source of creativity. Our employees come from more than 60 countries and work together everyday to create high-quality content for audiences worldwide. Who are the people working at the cameras and microphones? Take a closer look behind the scenes and meet the faces at DW.

A Look at Production
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A new look and more indepth news for DW News 

Focus on Education
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