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Yoga boom in Germany

The practice of yoga, originating in India, is gaining in popularity in Germany.

Music fair in Frankfurt

Musikmesse Frankfurt 2016 presents a new concept.

The internationally most successful German rock band is on tour in Germany.

Germany’s best chefs

Immediately after its opening Kevin Fehling’s restaurant “The Table” was awarded three Michelin stars, and Peter Maria Schnurr is the Gault-Millau chef of 2016.

The Leibnizkeks cookie celebrates its birthday

Hermann Bahlsen revolutionised the world of bakery products with his Leibnizkeks, the butter biscuit that celebrates its 125th birthday in 2016.

Demographic Congress in Berlin

The Freiburg-based architect Wolfgang Frey is to be awarded the prize of the “Germany – Land of Long Life” initiative.

Citizens’ Dialogue on “Living well in Germany”

The Federal Government would like to know what is important to Germans and is inviting people to discuss this. The results will lead to a national action programme.

Almost forgotten poet: Selma Merbaum

When the poet Selma Merbaum died in a Nazi labour camp at the age of 18, she left behind a volume of impressive texts.

The baking diploma for non-Germans

People come from every continent to learn how to make German bread or rustle up tasty cheese cake and apple strudle. Armed with their "Diploma in German Baking", most of them head home to open their own bakery.

Bielefeld – green metropolis

Mayors reveal their insider tips in the deutschland.de series “My city”. Part 15: Mayor Pit Clausen from Bielefeld.

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Children’s daycare centre at the UN campus in Bonn

Young world citizens play and learn in two languages at the UN Campus child care facility in Bonn.

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A typology of Oktoberfest beer tents

Although everyone knows the Oktoberfest in Munich, hardly anyone appreciates the fine distinctions between the different beer tents – a brief typology.

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