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  • Nutzer des Monats Emmanuel Edzie

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Emmanuel from Ghana

    "Apart from DW programs, I like DW for the cordial relations, the prompt responses to the listeners and DW Monitors and all the attention we receive."

  • Ahmed M. from Egypt

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Ahmed M. from Egypt

    "My first experience with DW: I decided to study in Germany, so I started watching DW TV 24/7.

  • Bezazel Ferhat from Algeria

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Bezazel Ferhat from Algeria

    "I use DW because to me, it is the best radio and TV broadcaster in the world and it gives to me an accurate picture about everything that happens in Germany. DW is like an open window to Germany, to Europe and of course to the whole world."

  • Ibrahime from Togo

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Ibrahime from Togo

    "My wish for the future: A special DW for Africa."

  • 60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Mostafa from Morocco

    "My first experience with DW was in the year 1987 when I was a German student in high school. I listened to DW's broadcasts at night, although I only understood two to five percent of them. But since I had fallen in love with the German language, it was great fun for me."

  • Nasyr from Nigeria

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Muhammad from Nigeria

    "With DW I associate to be connected with other countries through shortwave and the internet."

  • User of the Week: Prudence from Benin

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Prudence from Benin

    "My wish for the future is to see DW as a kind of brand which represents Germany's good knowledge; a bit like the trademark “Made in Germany”, which is well known all over the world. Since the last two decades, DW has changed my and other people’s bad views on Germans who were said to be racists."

  • RAS FRANZ from Tanzania

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Ras Franz from Tanzania

    "What I especially like about DW is the big effort DW puts in to prepare all the news and information for us, their audience."

  • 60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Sadoun from Algeria

    "I use DW because: Compared to other broadcasters or websites, DW's program offerings are really something else. I like DW more and more. DW does special work. It succeeds in using creativity and developing discussions and cooperation."

  • Sambadiouma from Guinea

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Sambadiouma from Guinea

    "What I like about DW: In contrast to other radio-stations when you listen to DW, you are aware of what is going on in the world within 30 minutes. The other stations offer certain time windows of African and European information but DW thoroughly covers all given global topics. Everything becomes clear."

  • Samuel from Ghana

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Samuel from Ghana

    "I use DW because DW provides up-to-date news and the staff is also very competent."

  • User of the Week: Shady from Egypt

    60 years of Deutsche Welle

    Shady from Egypt

    "I use DW because it is a wonderful channel that reports about everything honestly and accurately."

  • Ajuricaba, Brasilien, 25.02.2013.
Beno Kunkel aus Brasilien, Hörer des Programms Portugiesisch für Afrika, hat während seines Jahresurlaubs 2013 eine Parabol-Antenne mit dem Logo der DW bemalt. Sie steht im Ort Ajuricaba (Bundesstaat Rio Grande do Sul) und ist auf den Satellit Intelsat 21 ausgerichtet, über den er die DW empfängt.

    North and South America

    Beno from Brazil

    "My first experience with DW was during my childhood when I would listen to DW’s shortwave radio show with my parents."

  • North and South America

    Christine from Paraguay

    "Since my childhood, it's the only German channel my family has watched together."

  • Daniel from Mexico

    North and South America

    Daniel from Mexico

    "I use DW because I can stay in touch with the most recent news and articles from Germany, Europe and the world, with the DW’s particular style of information: objective, precise and reliable. I also brush up on my German language skills, which I really love and like to learn."

  • User of the Week: Heidi and her son

    North and South America

    Heidi from Mexico

    "DW gives me the possibility to see life from a different perspective, to show tolerance and to understand the “why” of things."

  • User of the Week Helga from Costa Rica/Germany having dinner with her husband

    North and South America

    Helga from Costa Rica / Germany

    "With DW, I stay in touch with Germany and the world."

  • User of the Week: Hugo from Argentina

    North and South America

    Hugo from Argentina

    "My first experience with DW was in 1990 when I listened to the Spanish program via shortwave."

  • North and South America

    Japhet from Costa Rica

    "I like DW because they offer interesting stories that provide a feeling of warmth and closeness. Despite the situation being difficult in many regions and countries, DW provides hope reminding us that not all is yet lost and that there are people out there doing good and important / interesting things for this our planet."

  • North and South America

    Jason from United States & Ireland

    "I associate DW with real news. I am of German heritage and was raised with the mentality to "look right into a person’s eyes" and give a good solid handshake while doing so. I watched your programming last night. It keeps me up to date and doesn't spin the news. Have you watched Fox News lately? It is a waste of tape and time."

  • Jesús Augustín from Mexico

    North and South America

    Jesús Augustín from Mexico

    "What I especially like about DW: I really enjoy DW’s excellent cultural content and the portraits of places from around the world. These pictures of places are like food for my eyes: Even unknown places are suddenly full of content and pictures – as if these places were embedded in my memory."

  • Jorge Alfredo from Argentina

    North and South America

    Jorge Alfredo from Argentina

    "What I especially like about DW: the great amount of respect for its global audiences."

  • Nutzer der Woche José Santos Morán

    North and South America

    José from Mexico

    "I am very interested in topics, such as ecology, alternative energy, technology and the different facets of recycling. I am also interested in culture, tourism, music, news and reports."

  • User of the Week: Karen from Ecuador

    North and South America

    Karen from Ecuador

    "My first experience with DW was with “Jojo sucht das Glück“, the soap opera for learning German. Since I started learning German myself, I have also become acquainted with DW. A teacher suggested the website to us. I was very curious and went through all of the content that DW offers for learning German. I first had problems with pronunciation, but that has gotten much better – thanks to DW! "

  • Nutzer der Woche Mario de Pian

    North and South America

    Mario from Argentina

    "With DW I associate the whole world. On DW, I can really see what’s happening all around the world – presented objectively and factually."

  • User of the Week: Mariuxi from Ecuador

    North and South America

    Mariuxi from Ecuador

    "My first experience with DW was in 1984, when I got the first mail from DW."

  • Nutzer der Woche Myriam Prieto

    North and South America

    Myriam from Colombia

    "With DW I associate the programs about health and science, as well as those for children. I watch DW online and not on regular television. The Internet gives me the opportunity to watch the shows that I like multiple times, whenever I have the time. In addition, I like the German-language content that DW offers because it gives me the chance to better my language skills."

  • North and South America

    Santiago from Cuba

    "First thing in the morning, I think about turning on my radio and finding the right frequency."

  • Savannah Nathaus from Canada

    North and South America

    Savannah from Canada

    "I use DW because my parents are from Germany and I can learn German and I like the program."

  • Sergio Mendez Nutzer der Woche

    North and South America

    Sergio from Guatemala

    "I watch DW a lot in my free time. The program is very diverse with good reporting and DW is available around the world."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    Ahlian from India

    "I use DW because first of all, I like Germany and I plan to obtain my doctorate there. Secondly, I like to get to know more about the German culture and society. Furthermore, DW provides programs like Tomorrow Today, Discover Germany, In Focus - all these programs are quite interesting."

  • Ashik from Bangladesh

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Ashik from Bangladesh

    "I use DW because it's my only way to go through Germany since my childhood. I especially like DW for it's extra-ordinary presentation, impartiality, and detailed coverage."

  • Azam Ali from Pakistan

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Azam Ali from Pakistan

    "My wish for the future: DW is better than many other broadcasters and I hope this high standard of quality will continue in the years to come." 

  • User fo the Week: Eman from Jordan

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Eman from Jordan

    "I love DW because it’s like a combination of all tastes. When I switch the dial to watch something on DW I never feel bored or "excluded"! It simply gets you in the mood for anything it shows, even if you were not interested before."

  • User of the Week Farooq Muhammad from Pakistan

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Farooq Muhammad from Pakistan

    "I use DW because DW is my most reliable, trustworthy, up-to-date and swift source of news and information. DW is my third eye to the world. DW is always with me, in my pocket and on my desktop."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    Francisco Javier from Spain

    "The first thing I think about in the morning how to plan my day and set my priorities."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    Jaisakthivel from India

    "I use DW because there's always a treat in store for us. Compared to other broadcasters, you find more human interest stories."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    Jamil from Pakistan

    "I associate DW with learning. DW gives me a lot of knowledge. I learn much more from DW."

  • Javed from Pakistan

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Javed from Pakistan

    "My first experience with DW was when I went to the Karachi EXPO Centre in December 2011 and met the gorgeous Saira Hassan Shaikh and Afsar Awan (Urdu Service Staff). They welcomed us heartily and gave ample of their precious time."

  • Jayashree from India

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Jayashree from India

    "DW is a never ending site because once you are on the DW site you keep on finding and discovering new things and information. And all unbelievable - sitting in the comfort of one's home so many miles away from that country."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    John from Australia

    "I use DW because of sensible, informative programs such as In Good Shape which I initially viewed on a local community TV station. But now that I have access to your range of programs on the web, the world's my oyster."

  • Ksenia from Russia

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Ksenia from Russia

    "My first/best experience with DW was when I traveled to Bonn and I got the chance to visit DW."

  • Litang from China

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Litang from China

    "What I especially like about DW is that DW has been very active and innovative in maintaining a high profile on the increasingly convergent media, in DRM on the conventional HF spectrum, on the Internet in various program delivery packages via mobile platforms like J2ME, Symbian, iPhone and Android apps as well as traditional mail packages."

  • User of the Week: Md. Abdus from Bangladesh

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Md. Abdus from Bangladesh

    "My first experience with DW was in 1996 when I listened to DW’s program on my 10 band radio. Subsequently I wrote a letter to DW and in return I received a pen from the Bengali editorial office."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    Md. Azizul Alam from Bangladesh

    "First thing in the morning, I think about “Es sucht der Bruder seine Brüder" from Beethoven's Fidelio."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    Mitul from India

    "With DW I associate accurate and impartial programs which are always up to date and to the point. For me the main task of DW is not to give one-sided coverage or advertise just one point of view. DW insists on representing the entire range of opinions, views and platforms. In this sense, My DW is like a mirror, reflecting the complicated and controversial processes underway in Germany."

  • User of the Week: Olena from Ukraine

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Olena from Ukraine

    "With DW I associate some special moments in my life. I'm reminded of when I met a boy who has been my best friend for the past eight years. We began our study of German literature and linguistics together but he always saw his future in Journalism. DW was always an important part of his life and after we met it became an important part of mine."

  • Rizkallah from Lebanon

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Rizkallah from Lebanon

    "I use DW because its services reach worldwide listeners and it is respected as a credible source of information."

  • User of the Week: Rocio del Pilar from Germany

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Rocío del Pilar from Germany

    "My wish for the future is to have more programming covering life’s stories."

  • User of the Week: Sein from Myanmar

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Sein from Myanmar

    "I use DW because DW is my best friend - with DW I learn German and experience everything in Germany by ear."

  • User of the Week: Sethuram from India

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Sethuram from India

    "I use DW because the various programs on DW bear the stamp of the German passion for perfection and excellence."

  • Shiuly from Bangladesh

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Shiuly from Bangladesh

    "I use DW because it provides me with all important and current news. What I especially like about DW are the Europrean news. I love to listen to European news and learn more about the German culture."

  • Solomiia from Ukraine

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Solomiia from Ukraine

    "It wakes me up every day together with a cup of coffee."

  • Asia, Europe & Australia

    Sudeshna from India

    "I visit DW’s multi-language website whenever I go to town with my husband and other relatives. I discover the charming beauties of Germany by clicking on DW Online and seeing what is going on in the world that DW thoroughly covers."

  • Nutzer der Woche: Tajinder Pal Singh

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Tajinder from India

    "I use DW because it provides me with a complete coverage and all information about Germany. It very nicely showcases the German culture and history."

  • Nutzer der Woche Umesh Regmi

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Umesh from Nepal

    "I use DW because I am very interested in Germany and like getting more information about this country."

  • User of the Week Victor from Sri Lanka

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Victor from Sri Lanka

    "My first experience with DW was when I got to know that Germans are rational people, that not all are Nazis or Neo Nazis, that they are actually really decent people. DW made me change my attitude towards Germany completely."

  • User of the Week: Zahoor Ahmed from Pakistan

    Asia, Europe & Australia

    Zahoor Ahmed Solangi from Pakistan

    “My first experience with DW was listening to Urdu. I was flying in the sky to hear - I was in ninth class back then.”

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