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What is everyday life like in a convent? — Euromaxx

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June 27, 2025

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Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Europe in all its diversity and fascination – that's what Euromaxx brings to the screen. Once a week, DW's magazine offers its international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle.

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