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Rüdiger Lentz - A Storyteller Puts Spotlight on German-American Heritage

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:36:17 GMT

Rüdiger Lentz, whose career as a journalist took him from Germany to Brussels to Washington, where he was chief of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle's DC-based US bureau, is executive director of the new German-American Heritage Museum of the USA.

New German-American Heritage Museum Opens in Downtown DC

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:34:22 GMT

The new German-American Heritage Museum of the USA highlights the history of German immigration and migration across the United States via various exhibitions and events, while at the same time introducing modern Germany to an American audience. The museum celebrates its grand opening to the public on Sunday, March 21, in Washington.

Explore Germany: It’s Time to Spot the Bus and Win

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:07:47 GMT

It’s time to Spot the Bus and win cool Germany.info gear! Beginning on Sunday, March 21, all you have to do to enter the contest is spot one of the "Explore Germany" Metrobuses in the nation's capital and take a picture or find the “virtual” bus online at Germany.info and take a screenshot.

2nd German American Energy Conference (GAE) Attracts a Transatlantic Array of Renewable Energy Experts

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:38:33 GMT

The 2nd German American Energy Conference in Berlin, March 22-23, will bring together a broad range of high-ranking renewable energy experts from both sides of the Atlantic. This year’s conference will focus on the latest developments in clean and sustainable energy.

Artist Profile: Jan Vormann Hits the Street

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:35:40 GMT

Rome, Berlin, and now New York: In each of these cities Jan Vormann has repaired cracked walls. But he isn't a mason, and he doesn't use mortar and stone.

Nobel Prize Winner Opens Lab at Cologne Research Center

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:16:12 GMT

South African biologist Sydney Brenner, a 2002 Nobel Prize winner, opens a laboratory at the Cologne Center for Genomics (CCG) on March 19.

On the Road Again: Michael Schumacher Makes a Comeback

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:10:00 GMT

The pressure is on: after a three-year break Michael Schumacher - the first German to ever win a Formula One championship - is back behind the wheel, this time with the support of Mercedes behind him.

Young Germany Reports from the Leipzig Book Fair

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:12:13 GMT

The Leipzig Book Fair is held annually in March. This year, Young Germany will present an on-the-ground report from the fair, which has become an important meeting place for the publishing and media worlds and the Leipzig Reads event is Europe's biggest festival of literature.

Merkel: Middle East Peace Process in Jeopardy

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:46:43 GMT

"The announcement of the new settlement construction in East Jerusalem is a serious setback when it comes to the question of whether there will be proximity talks between the Palestinians and Israel," the Chancellor said on Monday in Berlin.

Disarmament – A Key Issue in Germany’s Foreign Policy

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:26:18 GMT

The key foreign policy issue of the coming decade was whether it would be possible to grasp the opportunity to inject new momentum into disarmament policy, Foreign Minister Westerwelle said in his speech on the Federal Foreign Office’s budget.

Germany Chooses its Star for the Eurovision Song Contest

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:14:05 GMT

Eighteen-year-old Hannover student Lena Meyer-Landrut has been chosen to represent Germany at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest in April.

Louise – Queen of Hearts

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:22:52 GMT

Queen Louise of Prussia influenced her contemporaries and modern Germany probably more than any other woman. Germany is taking the 200th anniversary of her death as an opportunity to recognize the legacy of this remarkable woman.

World's Largest Travel Fair Opens in Berlin

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:18:13 GMT

The annual ITB travel trade show is regarded as the world's biggest vacation catalogue: From Spain to Austria to Turkey to Tajikistan, 180 countries are showcased beneath Berlin's iconic Funkturm radio tower.

Opening of the Exhibition "Türckische Cammer"

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:22:33 GMT

Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoğlu recently opened a new permanent exhibition in Dresden called Türckische Cammer (Turkish Chamber), an extensive collection of Ottoman-era objects now on display for the first time since the Second World War.

Brazil and Germany – Strategic partners

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:20:14 GMT

Germany and Brazil are linked by a strategic partnership that covers far more than just economic issues. Foreign Minister Westerwelle stressed this fact on the fourth and final leg of his week-long trip to Latin America.

Tomato Juice Irresistable at 32,000 Feet

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:52:09 GMT

Only moderately popular at sea level, tomato juice is almost irresistibly delicious at an altitude of 32,000 feet, German researchers have confirmed.

Hirshhorn Exhibition Showcases Works of Artist Josef Albers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:57:18 GMT

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.

Uruguay and Germany – Linked by Shared Values

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:49 GMT

In Uruguay, the third leg of his South American tour, Foreign Minister Westerwelle emphasized his desire to see the two countries forge closer political, cultural and academic ties.

Strengthening Relations with Argentina

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:54 GMT

Germany and Argentina have agreed to intensify their cooperation. Following political talks in Buenos Aires, Foreign Minister Westerwelle said that Germany’s relations with Argentina were “in the strategic national interest.”

German Literary Prize Goes to Cultural Mediator

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:12:51 GMT

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.