How Germany ticks
Five facts about state and religion
Separate and yet partners: how the relationship between church and state is regulated in Germany.
What Germany believes
About two thirds of Germans believe in God, one third have no religious belief. Germany guarantees religious freedom – everyone can make their own decision for or against a faith.
German social market economy at 70
Politicians celebrate the social market economy and its "father" Ludwig Erhard.
Hackers in the museum
“Please do not touch” no longer applies! Museums let hackers loose on cultural treasures. In this way they transform historical documents into exciting apps.
Renaissance of historic city centres
Pull down or rebuild? German cities long preferred the wrecking ball. But things have changed.
Dedicated to world cultural heritage
Volunteering on a building site: young European Heritage Volunteers explain why they are so enthusiastic about their work.
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Germany at the Football World Cup
Stay on the ball with facts about the national team and group opponents, player portraits, quizzes and videos.
Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue 2018
So what brings 2,000 conference participants from over 90 countries, some 180 journalists, 30 ministers and state secretaries and over 100 high-level speakers to the German Federal Foreign Office for two days in the middle of April?
Time to grind the wheels
Amusa Victor from Vicfold Recyclers, the winner of our #youforG20 contest, about the arrival of the startup’s new machines and its success at the African Entrepreneurship Award.
How important are Documentaries at this year’s Berlinale?
Nimmt die Bedeutung von Dokumentarfilmen in Krisenzeiten zu, und wenn ja, wie macht sich das auf der Berlinale bemerkbar?
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Berlin's party mile with a history
Where did the Straße des 17. Juni get its name from? And what sights line it? We show the street in photos and a fast video!
What links us all
Germany and the world
People who are committed to international exchange and initiatives that link countries.
“A truly open building”
The historical building housing the Goethe-Institut in Myanmar was elaborately renovated and has now been officially opened.
Heroes not required
At the 10th Berlin Biennale, South African curator Gabi Ngcobo plans to tell new stories. What does that mean?
Appreciated by Canadians
A new survey shows: Germany is highly regarded among Canadians, who particularly appreciate the country’s role in the refugee crisis.
Turning trash into gold
ifa-Institut’s upcycling exhibition “Pure Gold” is going on world tour. We present the fascinating upgrading of rubbish into design.
The miracle of change
Israel is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Jewish state. To mark the occasion, seven committed people take a look at interaction between Germany and Israel.
Innovations for Africa
German Federal Minister of Research Anja Karliczek bestowed awards on four African scientists for their outstanding research achievements.
Winners on both sides
Valuable economic relationship: How German automobile manufacturers are stimulating US exports and US investments are boosting innovation in Germany.
Many views of Europe
What does Europe’s future look like – and will we see more or less solidarity? We visit experts in Frankfurt/Main.
Social start-ups work for integration
A support programme is transforming social enterprises into employment engines. They have already created over 400 jobs and traineeships for refugees.
“A good future for Israel“
Israel is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its independence. German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas deliver their congratulations and take the opportunity to look back on German-Israeli relations.
Reconstruction with state-of-the-art technology
The Citadel in the Iranian city of Bam is of inestimable historical value. It is now being earthquake-proofed in line with the latest scientific standards.
From conflict to classroom
They were experienced teachers in Syria or other crisis countries, but then they had to flee. They would like to teach again in Germany. But that isn’t easy.
The long road to inclusion
Intuition for pressure points: How the blind physiotherapist and ifa CrossCuture fellow Yassine Rihani promotes human rights in Tunisia.
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