Leaders, Experts Meeting at Munich Security Conference
The annual Munich Security Conference is considered the most important security policy conference in the world. Each year it brings together heads of state, government ministers and policy experts from around the globe to engage in intensive debate on security challenges. This year, in addition to the Asia-Pacific region, the escalation of violence in Syria will be a key topic of discussion. US Secretary of State Clinton and Defense Secretary Panetta, as will Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, are among the participants. German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and Defense Minister Thomas de Maizière will speak.
Economic issues will be one main focus of the Chancellor’s talks in China. The Chancellor’s delegation includes business representatives, and she will visit the city of Canton on Friday, where 441 German companies are active.
Chancellor Merkel in China
The key objective of Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle’s trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories was to encourage both sides to continue direct talks.
Middle East Peace Process
The type of dual-track training that mixes equal parts education and work, which essentially cast the skilled-labor standard in Germany many years ago, is catching on among certain community colleges and firms in America. And thus far the import is faring well.
Vocational Training
Sebastian Vollmer, a third-year offensive tackle for the New England Patriots, will become the first German to ever take hold of football's highest prize should his Patriots beat the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5.
Vollmer in Super Bowl XLVI
With the 200th anniversary of the Grimm Brothers' "Children's and Household Tales" in mind, the German Agency for Schools Abroad, supported by the German Government, organized a national theater competition using the popular platform YouTube.
Grimm Fairy Tale Competition
Berlin's 30th Long Night of Museums was held at some 70 venues on January 28 with a focus on Frederick the Great's (1712-1786) 300th birthday.
Lange Nacht der Museen
Wim Wenders' visually arresting tribute to German dance legend Pina Bausch has been nominated for an Academy Award.
German Film
Although it may at first sound like it could be a tasty treat, a "Zimtzicke" is wholly unrelated to the many cinnamon-based baked goods Germans enjoy during the winter months.
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