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Andrews Air Force Base Open House Honors Heroes of the Berlin Airlift

Silverbirds © Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation

On May 16-18, the 2008 Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift - and the enduring German-American friendship. Come meet German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth, "Candy Bomber" Gail Halvorsen and see amazing aircraft at this exciting free event.

Politics

Chancellor Merkel Visiting Latin America to Further Develop Partnership

Chancellor Angela Merkel embarked Tuesday on a one-week trip to Latin America, where she will visit Peru, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. She sees opportunities for increased cooperation, in particular in the fields of climate, the environment, energy and education.
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Foreign Minister Steinmeier to Meet with New Russian President Medvedev

Steinmeier spent the first day of his four-day visit in Russia in the major industrial city of Yekaterinburg, where cooperation in the modernization of the country was the theme of the day. He will travel on to Moscow to meet with President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin.

Condolences and Offers of Assistance After Earthquake in China

Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke with Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao on Monday to express her sympathy in light of the high number of fatalities after the earthquake centered in Sichuan province. She affirmed Germany's offer to provide assistance quickly.

60th Anniversary of the Founding of the State of Israel

Israel is a country that "impresses us even today because of the pioneering spirit and diligence of its founding fathers, who under difficult circumstances created a nation-state and kept it alive in spite of all threats to its existence," Foreign Minister Steinmeier wrote in Yedioth Ahronoth.

Germany Remembers Authors of Books Burned by Nazis 75 Years Ago

Germany is hosting a series of lectures, exhibitions, discussions and readings to mark the 75th anniversary of the Nazi's ceremonial burning of books written by Jews, communists and others in 1933. Among the authors whose works were destroyed were Brecht, Freud and Thomas Mann.

Culture and Life

Chamber Orchestra of Young German Philharmonic Performs at Embassy

A full house enjoyed the recent concert by the Chamber Orchestra of the Young German Philharmonic, presented by the Embassy and the Goethe Institut. The artists performed works by Brahms, Mozart, and a contemporary work by the American composer Charles Argersinger.

Premier Performance of Peter Schindler's "Missa in Jazz"

In two special US premier performances on May 17 and 18, the German American Chorus, together with Members or the Afro Bop Alliance and the German School Chamber Orchestra, is presenting Peter Schindler's "Missa in Jazz" at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Potomac, Maryland.

Thousands Flock to German Embassy During EU Open House

The German Embassy welcomed thousands of visitors on Saturday to celebrate the unity and diversity of the European Union as part of the popular EU Open House. "We want to be good neighbors and open our doors to the public on this special day," Ambassador Scharioth said.

Prehistoric Behemoth Makes Its Home in Trendy Berlin

Brachiosaurus brancai has been dead for 150 million years, but he remains impressive, towering nearly 43 feet over visitors to the Berlin Museum of Natural History. Special binoculars now allow the curious to see life-like images of the dinosaur moving about its environment.

Apply for the International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)

The International Parliamentary Scholarship combines an internship in the office of a Member of the German Bundestag with an academic program organized by Berlin’s three universities and the experience of being together with participants from 25 nations.

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Economy, Science and Environment

Fighting Climate Change Locally and Globally

Two meetings exemplified the UN’s motto for sustainable development. In Virginia, the first US-European Conference for Metropolitan Regional Councils took place, and in Berlin, an international forum addressed the creation of an international agency to promote renewable energy forms.

German Business Confidence Reports Third Monthly Increase

German business confidence rose for the third consecutive month in March, according to the Munich-based Ifo economic institute, adding to hopes that Europe's largest economy will be able to withstand the fallout from slowing global growth.

Renewable Energies Grow Strongly Again in 2007

Germany is well on the way to meeting its ambitious targets for the expansion of renewable energies. This is demonstrated by the most recent data on the development of renewable energies in 2007, published recently by the German Federal Environment Ministry.

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