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Germany’s cosmopolitan capital

Hindu temple opens: A slice of India in Berlin

As colourful as the German capital itself: After a construction period of 20 years, Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple has opened with a consecration ceremony.

Fußballtrainer Hassan Chebli

Football coach Chebli

“I want to give the children some guidance and make them feel secure"

Automotive engineer Hassan Chebli works as a volunteer in Berlin, coaching children from refugee families. He believes football is a good vehicle for teaching values.

Traum aller Fußballer: der Weltpokal

Football World Cup

Germany, the footballing nation: from World Cup titles to the “summer fairy tale”

Millions of people in Germany play football or support their teams. Facts and figures about German football.

Die Männernationalmannschaft hält den WM-Pokal in die Höhe.

Facts & figures

What is special about German football?

What is the “yellow wall” and who brings an eagle to the stadium? Here
are some fun facts about German football.

Die deutsche Nationalmannschaft beim Länderspiel gegen Finnland.

World Cup 2026: who are the key players in Germany’s national team?

For World Cup 2026, head coach Julian Nagelsmann is relying on a blend of experience, creativity and speed. An overview of the key players.

Bundesliga-Trainerin Marie Louise Eta

Bundesliga pioneer Eta

The woman in charge

Marie-Louise Eta is the first woman to manage a men's Bundesliga team. Her success has repercussions far beyond football.

BMX-Fahrer springt mit dem Rad an einer Wandrampe hoch; im Hintergrund moderner Bürobau unter blauem Himmel.

BMX professional Bruno Hoffmann

Any city can turn into Bruno’s ramp

Whether in Barcelona, Tokyo or Lagos, Bruno Hoffmann, a BMX professional, is always keen on finding the perfect spot. Ultimately, he says, it all boils down to six seconds.

bike

Germany's most beautiful bike trails

Discover Germany's cities and scenic landscapes by bike. The extensive network of bike paths is well-designed. We have a few tips.

Wiebke Lühmann reiste mit dem Fahrrad von Freiburg zum Kap der Guten Hoffnung.

Crossing the Sahara by bike

It took Wiebke Lühmann 430 days to cycle the 20,000 kilometers from Freiburg to Capetown. The trip through 22 countries tested her limits.

Radverkehrsprofessorin Heather Kaths

Researcher Kaths

"Someone suddenly suggested: let’s cycle to dinner"

At Wuppertal University, Professor Heather Kaths specialises in bicycles. She appreciates their appeal, but not the endless car-versus-bike debate.

Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig

Artificial intelligence

“Digital violence results in deep scars”

Pornographic deepfakes are spreading fast. Germany intends to prosecute perpetrators more consistently. Stefanie Hubig, the federal minister of justice, explains how.

Elversbergs Spieler freuen sich im Moment des Abpfiffs über den Aufstieg.

The Elversberg miracle

A village in the Saarland makes it into the 1st Bundesliga. How did that happen? Here are the key questions and answers.

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