Life

Karnevalsprinz in Köln: An Karneval verwandelt sich Michael Gerhold in Prinz Michael II.

“Being Carnival Prince once in your life”

Carnival is fun, but a lot of work. Michael Gerhold reveals why he wanted to be a Carnival Prince anyway.

Ifa CrossCulture Programm: Yassine Rihani im Praktikum beim Nürnberger Bildungszentrum für Blinde.

The long road to inclusion

Intuition for pressure points: How the blind physiotherapist and ifa CrossCuture fellow Yassine Rihani promotes human rights in Tunisia.

Familiennachzug: Der Bundestag stimmt ab

Germany to expand refugee family reunifications

Beginning August, the scheme will allow 1,000 further migrants to temporarily settle in Germany.

„Companion2Go“: Eine besondere Fahrgemeinschaft

Travelling together

Companion2Go is a social start-up that brings together people with and without disabilities – for trips, concerts and sporting events.

Mushrooms

Mushroom Season in Germany

One of the few nice things about summer coming to an end is the beginning of mushroom season in Germany. Meals with mushrooms proliferate in restaurants giving diners a taste of autumn.

Traveling in Germany

Ten Ways to Get Paid for Traveling to Germany

Coming to Germany is on your bucket list, always has been. But the price of travel is high and getting higher. How can you afford the trip? And how can you pay for food, accommodation, and travel once you get there?

german Autobahn

Surviving the German Autobahn: Ten guidelines

All you need to know about top speed and speed limits, autobahn laws, dangers and the exit sign.

Krankenpfleger Steffen Roesel

My daily routine as a male nurse

Steffen Roesel loves being a nurse, even though it’s a demanding job. Here he talks about his daily routine.

Oma und Enkelin basteln

Demographic developments in Germany

With regard to demographic developments there are three clear trends in Germany: a low birth rate, rising life expectancy, and an aging society.

Zugspitze Deutschland höchster Berg

Geography and Climate

Germany lies at the heart of Europe. It shares its borders with nine other nations. No other European country has more neighbours.

Vornamen: Eltern haben über 500.000 Namen für ihr Baby zur Auswahl.

“Call me Emma Tiger”

What shall we call the baby? These are popular first names in Germany – with limits for the parents.

Volunteer-Programme in Deutschland: Maikely aus Nicaragua leistet Freiwilligendienst im Kindergarten.

Volunteering in Germany

Doing good and getting to know the country and its people: we introduce you to volunteer programmes for international participants.

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