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Ihre Gedanken sind bis heute aktuell: Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) A portrait
Philosophy
A life in exile: Hannah Arendt and her escape from evil
Hannah Arendt was one of the most influential political theorists. Her works reveal how important it is to stand up for democracy and human rights.
Festzug Days of Jewish Culture
Israel
A festival of diversity and commemoration
Berlin stands up for light: The Days of Jewish Culture 2024 celebrated understanding and took a stand against forgetting.
Hauptsache, es schmeckt – das zeigt der Ernährungsreport 2024. Nutrition
Eating habits in Germany
What are the nutrition trends in Germany? How many people are vegan? The 2024 Nutrition Report has the answers.
Die deutsche Exklave Büsingen in der Schweiz. German exclave
Europe
“We all have close ties with our neighbouring country”
The village of Büsingen is an german exclave surrounded by Switzerland. What is life like there? Mayor Vera Schraner reports.
Leipzig bietet Räume für Ideen und Projekte. Tavel
Saxony
The in-between city
Leipzig, an urban playground with green creative spaces. Discover what makes this city special.
Fußgänger- und Radfahrbrücke zwischen Kehl und Straßburg Germany and its neighbours
France
Where trams cross the border
The German-French border towns of Kehl and Strasbourg: examples of successful European integration.
Das soll eine Grenze sein: Straße in Kerkrade/Herzogenrath. Germany and its neighbours
The Netherlands
Like a single town: Kerkrade and Herzogenrath
From the air you can only see one town: the inhabitants have made the German-Dutch border almost invisible.
Kulturweit ermöglicht kulturelle Bildung und internationalen Austausch. Volunteering
Worldwide experiences with the kulturweit programme
Young volunteers can take part in this international UNESCO programme and contribute to an open-minded society.
Olympia in Paris – auch unter dem Eiffelturm Sport
Olympic Games
Olympic moments
These German athletes won gold in their disciplines in Paris - and reflect the diversity of competitive sport in Germany.
Der deutsche Zehnkämpfer Leo Neugebauer trainiert in Texas. Sport
Africa
Silver medallist and social media star
From young German talent to medallist in Paris. How the track and field athlete found his best form in Texas and what his plans are for the future.
JDH
Youth hostels in Germany
The youth hostel is an idea “made in Germany”. Germany’s youth hostels offer guests stays in special places.
Khaled Elbarbary vor idyllischer Schwarzwaldkulisse Travel
Weekend trips
Castles and cars: expats offer travel tips
People who are new to Germany are curious to find out more about the country. We asked three expats about their favourite places and travel recommendations.

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