German Consulate General Houston
Welcome to the website of the German Consulate General in Houston. Here you will find information on Germany, the consular services we provide and German-related news and events in our area. We offer a wide spectrum of information, including travel, study, doing business in Germany and much more. Our German language website features information and news relevant to German citizens.
The Consulate General’s area of jurisdiction covers Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Feb 10, 2012
| www.young-germany.de
On February 12, Studio Babelsberg--the world's oldest large-scale film studio complex and the birthplace of German film--is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The "Happy Birthday, Studio Babelsberg" program of this year's Berlinale is shining a spotlight on its illustrious history.
Studio Babelsberg at 100
Feb 9, 2012
| www.magazin-deutschland.de
It marked the birth of the euro, when a new era in the history of European cooperation began 20 years ago with a brief ceremony in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The Treaty on European Union sealed the introduction of a single European currency and set out other new areas of cooperation.
The Maastricht Treaty at 20
Feb 8, 2012
| Federal Foreign Office
It is now vital to continue working with our partners in the Security Council and the Arab League, Foreign Minister Westerwelle said. “We owe that to the people in Syria and to the reputation of the international community.”
Spiraling Violence in Syria
Feb 8, 2012
| Germany.info
The 62nd annual Berlinale film festival, held from February 9-19, promises nearly 400 film screenings, including 18 premieres vying for the Golden and Silver Bears, as well as a vast program of film-related events and glamorous parties attended by over 19,000 professional visitors from 115 countries.
Berlinale 2012
Feb 7, 2012
| BMELV
"We will not be able to win the fight against hunger without sustainable and productive agricultural and food industries," Federal Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner said at the end of the conference in Berlin.
Fight Against Hunger
Feb 6, 2012
| Germany.info
Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy, meeting in Paris on Monday for the regular German-French government consultations, called on Greece to implement the savings requirements set by the troika.
German-French Consultations
Feb 6, 2012
| Federal Foreign Office
"The veto in the United Nations Security Council is a wrong decision and one directed against the people in Syria. Russia and China are thus assuming a heavy responsibility. It is of the utmost importance that we continue our work with all our partners in the UN Security Council and with the Arab League."
Westerwelle on Syria
Feb 5, 2012
| Germany.info
The German biathlon team came into chilly Oslo last week for a stop on the IBU World Cup tour that would last through the weekend. When they departed, six medals later, it would be fair to say that they warmed up the Norwegian city considerably.
World Cup Oslo
Feb 3, 2012
| Germany.info
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
Feb 3, 2012
| www.magazin-deutschland.de
Violence in Syria, the growing significance of the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the effects of the economic and financial crisis are among this year’s key themes at the 48th Munich Security Conference, the most important security policy conference.
Munich Security Conference
