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The Week in Germany

May 9, 2008

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	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.

	Take a Bow: German Goalie and Soccer Legend Oliver Kahn Says Goodbye to the Beautiful Game Ranked as a world-class golie, Oliver Kahn has always been a formidable force to be reckoned with and an ace in the hole for high-flying Bayern Munich. As his professional sports career nears its end, he shifts gears.

	Endless Europe: Thousands Flock to EU Open House in Washington 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.

Current Affairs
	Germany Remembers Authors of Books Burned by Nazis 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.
	Tempelhof Remains Symbol of German-American Friendship Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit has now made it clear Tempelhof Airport will be closed. The historic building complex will in any event remain despite the decision to discontinue flights.
	German Consul General Wolfgang Vorwerk on the United Nations International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust "In Germany, January 27 has been a day of remembrance, sorrow and reconciliation since 1996 ... Certainly, hardly any country, in its history, has always remained free from blame for war or violence. What Germans have done, however, will tarnish the history of mankind forever ... In face of this terrible history, I bow my head before the survivors, before all of you who have lost family members in the Holocaust, in mourning and deep respect." Read the full speech by General Consul Vorwerk here.
Business, Technology and the Environment
	German Scientists Help Revitalize Desert Desertification is a growing threat with major economic, social and political implications. The scientists at Geohumus International have pioneered a granulate to retain water in nutrient-poor sand. The Geohumus stops water from seeping into the earth unused by absorbing many times its weight in water.
	Robot Goalkeeper Better than the Bundesliga, its Inventors Claim A robotic goalkeeper is better than human keepers in Germany's soccer Bundesliga, its inventors boasted recently as they demonstrated the computer-controlled device, Goalias, to the media.
Culture and Zeitgeist
	FRIENDS ALWAYS: Andrews AFB - Joint Service Open House On May 16-18, the 2008 Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. Come visit the German Embassy booth and view special exhibits honoring the heroes of the Airlift and German-American friendship!
	DC Music Event: Premier Performance of 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.
	German Nun Beatified, Hailed as "19th Century Mother Teresa" In an extremely rare event in Germany, the Pope has sent his own well wishes and approval of a special Catholic Church ceremony honoring a nun who lived more than 100 years ago.
	Readings: TWIG Cannot Cover it All - But We Can Tell You Where to Find it! This week, Richter and Polke do Windows, a brave man passes away, the Ruhr valley gets a greener future, and Germans are deconstructed.
Sports
	UEFA Euro 2008: German 11 Kicks Off its Alpine Tour From June 7 to 29, the 2008 European Soccer Championships are to be held in Austria and Switzerland.
	German Sports Hall of Fame Inaugurated A Hall of Fame for German sports was inaugurated on May 6 with soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer and the late heavyweight boxing world champion Max Schmeling among the first 40 members.
	Bayern Munich Celebrates Bundesliga Title, Set to Launch New Era Under Klinsmann The Bavaria-based soccer team is still one to watch. "Bayern will be on one level with the big clubs like Real Madrid, AC Milan and Arsenal," a former coach predicts.

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