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Does your view of Germany change by living there? Yes it does, says Nigeria’s Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar and comments on humour, elections and wasps.

Celebrating weddings is still very popular in Germany. We present an overview of traditional customs and some surprising facts.

October sees the launch of Germany Year in the USA. A first impression of the programme was presented in Berlin – with a “WanderbUS”, pop-up institutes and prominent guests.

Johannes Ebert, Goethe-Institut secretary general, talked to DW about what unites and separates Germans and Americans.

The Bundesliga begins its 56th season at the weekend. What you need to know for starters.

Two Germans are up there with the major players at this year’s biggest eSports tournament.

Germany's population is shrinking. Immigration could make up for that - right? A population researcher explains why this is not so simple.

The topic of asylum occupies Germany. The social psychologist Harald Welzer on a debate that has changed the social climate.

Nothing’s as easy as sticking your foot in it when you’re abroad. But don’t worry. Here the do's and don’ts.

Big cities are thriving and villages are dying out? The situation is not quite that simple. Here are some facts and trends about urban and rural living in Germany.

Pilsner or wheat? Germany is seen as the country of good beer. Here are the regional specialities.

Traveling through Germany one year long and replenishing the holiday fund with summer jobs: we present the Working Holiday Programme.