Wooden boats with a powerful message Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg. More
“An amazing opportunity to get to know new cultures” Dance opens new horizons. Osama Awwad performed Dance Flashmobs in Bremen as part of the ifa CrossCulture Tour. In an interview he talks about his impressions of Germany. More
Reprogrammed Not just for computer geeks: the new Code University in Berlin wants to train the creative digital class of the future. More
Fact sheet: German industry By international comparison in many regards the industrial nation of Germany scores record figures. The key data. More
Wooden boats with a powerful message Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg. More
“Greater importance” Since 2016 an exhibition has been travelling the world informing people about “The German Energiewende – Transforming Germany’s Energy System”. What subjects does it cover and how has it been received? An interview with Ernst Peter Fischer, Deputy Director General for Energy & Climate Policy and Export Control. More
Wooden boats with a powerful message Everyone wants to be treated in a fair and just manner. But how can a vision of a fair and just world be turned into reality? And how much is this our individual responsibility? These are the questions being addressed this week in Wittenberg. More
Award for “enemy of the people” The Deutsche Welle “Freedom of Speech Award” goes to the “White House Correspondents’ Association.” More
Play video The art world is focused on Germany – it’s Documenta14 in Kassel Only every five years it is time for Documenta – therefore the art exhibition is drawing even more attention. 2017 it is entitled once more to inspire, unsettle and polarise. More
Where art revolutionaries learn their trade Germany’s art universities and academies enjoy an excellent reputation around the world. We present three outstanding examples. More
Not afraid of hater posts Internet heroes: three young German bloggers and YouTubers address gender crises, young feminists and Jewish life in Germany – with much wit and humour, and firmly opposed to haters. More
“Journalism is more important than ever” Fake news, social bots, threats to press freedom – what can the established media do to counter these developments? Peter Limbourg, Director-General of the Deutsche Welle, gives some answers. More
Became a pop star on holiday A star at home, completely unknown abroad. This is the case for many German musicians. But the opposite can also be the case: these young German pop singers enjoy cult status in Asia and Africa. More
A voyage of discovery into the future of energy Germany is presenting itself as a cultural nation and an energy visionary at Expo 2017 in Astana. Dietmar Schmitz, Commissioner of the German Pavilion, explains the concept. More
Documenta exhibition Every five years, the German city of Kassel becomes the capital of the world of contemporary art. More
Hamburg – a cosmopolitan host city Cosmopolitan, foward-thinking, never standing still: the world meets in Hamburg for the G20 Summit More
What you need to know about the 14th documenta Antidote to small-mindedness: every time the international art world declares Kassel as its capital, visitors can look forward to experiments and extremes. More
An 'Energy Show' for the whole world Germany aims to generate enthusiasm for the Energy Transformation with a spectacular show at the Expo 2017 in Astana. More
Everyone wants to see what Bibi is up to Internet heroes: German Youtubers like Bibi and Julienco influence trends, fashion and brands. They also earn a lot of money. More
All amateur footballers can now appear on television Good ideas from Germany: a special camera automatically broadcasts football to your TV. More
What you should know about Diane Kruger German actress Diane Kruger has been named Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival. She received the honour for her role in Fatih Akin’s thriller In the Fade (Aus dem Nichts). More
