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Valentine's Day

Each year on February 14th, many people around the world exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special "valentine."

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Valentine's Day: Where do Germans look for love?

On Valentine's Day, DW takes a look at how Germans meet and fall in love with potential partners.
SocietyFebruary 14, 202404:30 min
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AfricaLink on Air - 14 February 2023

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Bollywood romances: More than sarees, songs and Switzerland

Netflix's "The Romantics" explores the legacy of love in the Bollywood films of legendary Hindi director Yash Chopra.
FilmFebruary 14, 2023
Pinky-red blossoms on a branch

Slow flowers: Climate friendly Valentine's Day blooms

Cut flowers are often full of pesticides and have a big carbon footprint, say "I love you" with slow flowers instead.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 14, 2023
A couple sitting at a table in the surf of a deserted beach lines with palm trees, at Aitutaki lagoon in the Cook Islands.

Travel tips for lovers

It's Valentine's Day — high time to start planning your next romantic getaway. Here are our best suggestions.
TravelFebruary 14, 202310 images
Two women looking at bouquets of roses on sale at a flower shop in Nairobi, Kenya

Experts say falling in love is great but watch your heart

Experts say that falling in love enhances your well-being. But, they say, it's also important to watch your heart.
CultureFebruary 14, 2022
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8 sustainable gift ideas for Valentine's Day

Looking for an original and sustainable present for your loved ones on Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 14, 20228 images
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Pet names around the world for loved ones  

Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are some nicknames people around the world call their sweethearts.
CultureFebruary 13, 2022

Who do you say "Thank you!" to?

We asked you to tell us whom to thank on this Valentine’s Day. Thank you for your participation.
April 7, 20216 images
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Belgian seniors mark Valentine's

A couple in a Belgian care home celebrate Valentine's Day after 58 years of marriage and a COVID jab.
February 25, 202102:06 min
Young supporters of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny shine phone flashlights

Navalny supporters hold Valentine's Day protests

Protesters across Russia tried a new tactic to support the Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny without being arrested.
PoliticsFebruary 14, 2021
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Belgian hotels' Valentine to pandemic partners

Escaping from one's own four walls for a night is an enticing prospect — especially during the pandemic.
SocietyFebruary 14, 2021
Naked activist pair in bed with banner that reads 'Make Love Not Canal'

Naked couple protests in bed against canal project

Putting a bed in the path of a construction project raised awareness of the planned canal's environmental impact.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 15, 2020
Women protesting at citizenship law

India's Modi gets invite for Valentine’s Day from protesters

Protesters in Delhi invited Modi to celebrate Valentine's Day with them. The invitation also featured a "surprise gift."
SocietyFebruary 14, 2020
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Valentine's Day

Children around the world reveal what fills their hearts and minds with happiness.
February 14, 202002:03 min
Lebkuchenherzen mit der Aufschrift "Ich liebe Dich"

German idioms: All you need is love

What blinds but does not rust? What makes its way through the digestive track but also falls down? In German, it's love.
CultureFebruary 14, 2020
Deutschland Rote Rosen zum Valentinstag

Valentine's Day sales set to rise in Germany

As Valentine's Day approaches, German retailers hope that more customers here will discover their romantic side.
BusinessFebruary 13, 2020
A gingerbread heart with the words 'Ich liebe Dich' ('I Love You') written on it in sugar

German idioms: All you need is love

Does love fall? Does it rust? Or does it wind its way down the digestive track? German has many idioms about love.
CultureFebruary 12, 20206 images
Still from film 'Lady and the Tramp'

15 unforgettable kisses for Valentine's Day

To celebrate Valentine's Day, here are some of the most famous kisses in history.
CultureFebruary 14, 2019
Parrots

Wild kissing

Kissing seems to be a uniquely human activity but some behavior in the animal kingdom comes pretty close.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 13, 20199 images
Love locks are seen around a metal heart in the city center of Budapest

Thinking out loud

Political protest in Hungary, the story of the last US slave trade survivor and the struggles and celebrations of love.
SocietyFebruary 9, 201958:59 min
A red apple with a heart shape cut into its side

Love around the world

From a penis parade in Japan to an Austrian apple armpit dance, German author Michaela Vieser is an expert on love.
SocietyFebruary 9, 201916:14 min
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5 weird courtship traditions you've probably never heard of

From love letters to May trees, here are a few age-old ways of expressing love.
CultureMay 22, 2018
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A picture from a Kenyan flower market to symbolise the environmental allegations against the flower industry on Lake Naivasha

The dark side of Valentine's Day in Kenya

Andrew Wasike reports from Lake Naivasha in Kenya on the potential environmental cost of Valentine's flowers.
SocietyFebruary 14, 201805:13 min
Paarung und Balzverhalten bei Tieren Mandarinfische

Valentine's Day tips from the animal world

DW presents some of the most amazing master plans to get a date.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 14, 201810 images
Indonesien Willkommensdenkmal in Jakarta

Indonesian cities ban Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day was banned in some Indonesian cities Wednesday as police rounded up amorous couples.
TravelFebruary 14, 2018
Meet the Germans with Kate - Nicknames (DW)

Cute German nicknames for your sweetheart

From "mouse-bear" to "Schnucki," Kate Müser discovers lots of cute and funny nicknames Germans use for their loved ones.
CultureFebruary 14, 2018
Paar am Strand bei Sonnenuntergang

Keeping the holiday romantic

It’s good to realize the cellphone is one of the worst romance killers among vacationing couples.
TravelFebruary 14, 2018
Flowers in Kenya

Kenya's cut flower industry in focus

Kenya's cut-flower industry is under siege from competitors in Ethiopia.
BusinessFebruary 14, 201802:28 min
Deutschland Maibaum mit Flatterbändern

High Five: 5 love traditions you've probably never heard of

Valentine's Day has its typical rituals — but here are a few unexpected ways of expressing love.
CultureFebruary 13, 20185 images
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Sieren's China: All for love

China's millennials are happy to go on dates but for the men it's an expensive affair, says DW's Frank Sieren.
SocietyMay 25, 2017
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@dwnews - Love it or hate it, Valentine's lights up social media

SocietyFebruary 14, 201703:45 min
Ghana Verkauf von Karten u.A. zum Valentinstag

Valentine's cards lose appeal in Ghana

Valentine card sellers are going out of business as more and more Ghanaians use social media for their messages of love.
CultureFebruary 14, 2017
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Looking for Mr. Right and Lady Perfect

A new book looks at the history of dating and says that finding love used to be easier.
LifestyleFebruary 14, 2017
Pakistan Anschlag in Lahore

Pakistan's misplaced priorities

While Pakistani authorities were busy cracking down on Valentine's Day celebrations, a suicide bomber killed 13 people.
SocietyFebruary 14, 2017
Japan Insektenspezialitäten zum Valentinstag

Valentine's Day in Japan: Butterflies in your stomach

A bar in Tokyo has put together a special menu for Valentine's Day - with insects.
SocietyFebruary 14, 20175 images
Global Ideas - Kenya Flower Council

From Africa with love

The long and perhaps not-so-green journey of a Valentine's Day red rose.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 14, 2017
Indonesien Protest gegen Valentinstag

Valentine's Day condom crackdown in Indonesia

The restrictions on Valentine's Day come as some have warned of the growing influence of religious hard-liners.
PoliticsFebruary 14, 2017
Vivien Leigh kissing Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind,' Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa

15 unforgettable kisses for Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, here are 15 unforgettable schmooches and a few of fun facts about the romantic pastime.
CultureFebruary 14, 2017
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Japan: Insects for Valentine’s Day

Japanese bar celebrates Valentine's Day with insects to eat.
CultureFebruary 13, 201700:41 min
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Pakistan bans Valentine's Day

Politicians and private citizens alike have voiced wariness over adopting holidays from other cultures.
LifestyleFebruary 13, 2017
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Love is in the air

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CultureFebruary 13, 2017
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7 things you need to know about Valentine's Day

From Saint Valentine's death to giant diamond discoveries, here are some unusual facts tied to the celebration of love.
CultureFebruary 13, 2017
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Lifestyle Europe | 11.02.2017

Stars at the Berlinale, Germany’s choice for the Eurovision Song Contest, and declarations of love.
CultureFebruary 11, 2017
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A historic love story

She was a Jew from Freiburg in southwest Germany. He was a Catholic Frenchman from Mulhouse, across the Rhine River.
SocietyFebruary 10, 201709:04 min
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5 declarations of love that'll move you to tears

Grab the tissues. Even those who've written off Valentine's Day will need one for these moving declarations of love.
CultureFebruary 10, 2017
Brigitte Bardot and Gunter Sachs

5 declarations of love that'll move you to tears

Grab the tissues. Even those who've written off Valentine's Day will need one for these moving declarations of love.
CultureFebruary 10, 20175 images
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Valentine's Day under fire in Pakistan

Couples in Pakistan are urged by officials to ignore the romantic traditions of Valentine's Day.
February 14, 2016
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Valentine's Day: Romantic secrets of the animal kingdom

Romantic secrets of the animal kingdom
February 13, 20167 images