New York celebrates Polke New York’s Museum of Modern Art pays tribute to the German artist Sigmar Polke. More
First private virgin forest A 350-hectare managed forest in private ownership in North Rhine-Westphalia is to be left to return to wilderness. More
Easter and eggs In the run-up to Easter, the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has compiled some interesting facts about eggs. More
2014 – year of remembrance Three important anniversaries give grounds for remembrance and commemoration in 2014. More
Europe’s second chance A dossier marking the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. In part 3, Germany expert and book author Frederick Taylor explains why today it’s imperative that we learn our lessons from the events in the run-up to and immediately following the Wall coming down. More
Is a change in culture imminent? The elections to the European Parliament at the end of May 2014 could determine the future direction of Europe. More
Play video Still have questions ahead of the European elections? Young people explain Europe Europe is a continent full of history, wonder, common values and diversity. And for some people it's the most important ongoing project for its inhabitants especially when the going gets tough. European elections are approaching on the 25thof May 2014. So here's an example from Germany: young people explain what the EU is all about. More
“I’m also a role model” Hafize Sucu is the daughter of Turkish labour migrants and head of a primary school in Offenbach. More
“Entdecke DE”: Mainau in Bloom The “Entdecke DE” series takes you on a tour through Germany. This spring, our destination is Mainau in Lake Constance. More
Land of rocks The bizarre, primeval landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains simply overwhelms visitors. More
Completing the energy transition Deputy Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel wants to exploit the opportunities of the energy transition to build an economic success story. More
Electromobility gains momentum Germany wants to use innovative vehicles and intelligent concepts to become the lead market. More
Cultivating quality Something is happening in German winegrowing – and often these innovations involve a return to time-tested products. More
Asparagus mania No sooner is spring in the air than the Germans succumb to their favourite vegetable – asparagus. A culinary investigation. More
The renaturation of the Emscher The renaturation of the Emscher river landscape is one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Europe. More
Young people preserve old buildings Young people are helping to protect historical monuments as part of a Voluntary Social Year. More
German engagement in the OSCE The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has come into focus again with the Ukraine crisis. More
Living fairy tales Competitions, exhibitions and festivals bring Germany’s world of fairy tales to life – a roundup. More
Play video More Democracy – World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd Democracy cannot work without a free press – which is why this principle is laid down in article 5 of Germany's constitution, the Grundgesetz. Press freedom is worth fighting for – in Germany and internationally. More
Play video Hanover Messe 2014 showcases cutting edge technology The Hanover Messe is the world’s largest industrial trade fair. Some 5000 exhibitors are taking part this year, and there’s a lot of interest in how fast the networking of industrial processes is proceeding. They call the phenomenon industry 4.0. More
Cinematic art at Art Cologne The 48th edition of Art Cologne is presenting works from 50 years of art history for the first time with Film Cologne. More
Play video Germany - new horizons (English subtitle) "Germany -- new horizons" is a short film about six students from around the world who are studying in Germany. More
Education “made in Germany” A worldwide network, linking German schools abroad and partner schools with a special focus on Germany, enables education “made in Germany”. More
Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe The road to the “intelligent factory” takes you to Hannover Messe. More
