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Formula One Ace Vettel Victorious in Abu Dhabi

Nov 6, 2009 | Young Germany
German Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing rides at dusk at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 1, 2009, when the maiden Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was held. (c) dpa - International

Sebastian Vettel won the season finale of the Formula One circuit in Abu Dhabi, and  claimed the Race of Champions title in Beijing with Michael Schumacher shortly thereafter. 

The 1989 Generation: Born When the Wall Came Down

Nov 6, 2009 | Young Germany
Jamila Al-Yousef © Jamila Al-Yousef

The 1989 generation, totaling 880,459, all grew up in a re-united Germany. They have never personally known the border that cut through their country for four decades.  What do they make of the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall.

Friedrich von Schiller and the Ideal of Freedom

Oct 30, 2009 | Germany.info
This portrait of Schiller © picture-alliance / akg-images

Just four years after Schiller Year 2005, which marked the 200th anniversary of the death of Friedrich von Schiller, yet another important Schiller anniversary will be celebrated on November 10: the 250th anniversary of the birth of the poet. 

First Woman Elected to Lead the Protestant Church in Germany

Oct 29, 2009 | Young Germany
Bishop Margot Käßmann inspects a poster for an anti-violence youth campaign called "Respekt! - Youth for peace" in Hannover in 2007. (c) dpa - Bildfunk

The Hannover-based Bishop Margo Käßmann has been elected the first female leader of the Protestant Church in Germany (EKD), Germany's biggest religious community, with her work cut out for her but a faithful flock of followers cheering her on.

Bronze Age Skeletons Found in Eastern Germany

Oct 29, 2009 | Young Germany
An aerial view of the Querfurter ledge (Querfurter Platte) region where the discovery was made. (c) dpa - Bildfunk

Researchers have revealed a remarkable find uncovered at a high-speed railway line construction site in eastern Germany. The graves are believed to contain skeletons dating as far back as the Bronze Age.

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