Christmas Season Begins
The opening of Christmas markets, families gathering around Advent wreaths and children and the young at heart opening the first windows of their Advent calendars mark the beginning of the holiday season in Germany. Come learn more about the traditions of Christmas in Germany in our Holidays & Seasons section, and enjoy the charm of a traditional Christmas market with our Interactive Advent Calendar.
Steinmeier Calls for New Transatlantic Security Partnership
In an article published in a number of European newspaper, the Foreign Minister calls for a new transatlantic security partnership with the inclusion of Russia on the basis of a new “charter.”
Germany Signs Convention Banning Cluster Munitions
Foreign Minister Steinmeier was among the government leaders from more than 100 countries who signed the international convention banning the use of cluster munitions Wednesday in Oslo.
Free University of Berlin Celebrates 60 Years
Sixty years ago, on December 4, 1948, students and scholars crowded into the Titania-Palast movie theater – the largest hall available in the American sector of occupied Berlin – to celebrate the launch of the Free University of Berlin.
American Curator Named Artistic Director of documenta
Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev, who has been elected Artistic Director of documenta 13, will be the first American to hold the post. One of the most important exhibitions of contemporary art worldwide, documenta takes place in Kassel, Germany, every five years.
Tölzer Knabenchor on Tour in the US
The world-renowned Tölzer Knabenchor (Tölzer Boys Choir) will tour the United States from December 13 to 18. The choir, which was established in 1956 and has since performed countless concerts per year at home and abroad, will appear in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Washington, DC.
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