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.
German Government Ready to Help Chile
Mar 1, 2010
| Germany.info
The German Government is ready to help Chile, which was struck by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake, with reconstruction aid. Speaking by telephone with Chilean President Bachelet, Chancellor Merkel promised support for Chile beyond emergency aid.
Digital Industry Looks to CeBIT for Business Boost
Mar 1, 2010
| dpa
The computer industry is hoping that the CeBIT trade show in Hannover this week will give the sector a real shot in the arm. Highlights this year include intelligent networking infrastructures for the home, mobile broadband internet along with navigation and telematic solutions for companies.
Afghanistan Mission Gains Broad Support in Bundestag
Feb 26, 2010
| Federal Foreign Office
The German Bundestag has decided by a wide majority to continue the German Bundeswehr’s participation in the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan. Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle heralded the mandate as a new chapter in Germany’s Afghanistan policy.
Artist Jeff Koons to Create BMW Art Car
Feb 26, 2010
| dpa/Germany.info
American artist Jeff Koons will create the 17th BMW art car at an event at the artist's New York studio, joining artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Frank Stella.
German Shipyard Unveils Solar Yacht to Circumnavigate the Globe
Feb 26, 2010
| Germany.info
The "PlanetSolar" is not the first sun-powered boat, but it is the largest and the fastest, capable of reaching speeds up to 14 knots. If Domjan reaches his goal, it will also become the first to circumnavigate the globe.
