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.
Olympic Biathlete Kati Wilhelm to End Career
Mar 10, 2010
| dpa
Kati Wilhelm, the most successful Olympic women's biathlete, has announced that she will end her career at the end of this World Cup season.
Hirshhorn Exhibition Showcases Works of Artist Josef Albers
Mar 10, 2010
| Germany.info
The exhibition, entitled "Josef Albers: Innovation and Inspiration," showcases not only Josef Albers’ legacy, through his own works as well as his teachings, but also the legacy of the Bauhaus, which was transmitted by Bauhaus alumni and teachers such as Josef Albers to locations across the globe.
German Literary Prize Goes to Cultural Mediator
Mar 9, 2010
| Young Germany
Second-time Adelbert-von-Chamisso-Prize winner Terezia Mora takes has been awarded 15,000 euros for her literary achievement and work as a translator and mediator between the Hungarian and German cultures.
Iraqi Voters Demonstrate Courage to Choose Democracy
Mar 8, 2010
| Press and Information Office of the Federal Government
"The parliamentary elections are an expression of the courage and the unwavering belief of Iraqi voters in democracy in their country, and of their intention to take their future into their own hands,” the Federal Government spokesman said.
Westerwelle Begins South America Trip in Chile
Mar 8, 2010
| Federal Foreign Office
At the start of his trip to South America, Foreign Minister Westerwelle arrived in Santiago, Chile. He was able to gain an impression of the situation in the earthquake zone near the city of Concepción. The Minister brought experts and aid supplies from Germany for the affected population.
