The Week in Germany
August 25, 2006
Headlines
Second Suspect in German Train Bomb Attempt Apprehended in Lebanon Two men accused of planting bombs discovered aboard trains have been arrested by German police.
Merkel: Germany will take on responsibility in the Middle East The German Chancellor said that Germany is prepared to send ships to secure the Lebanese coast.
Schäuble Calls for Cooperation from Muslims in Combating Terror The German Interior Minister's appeal came as the government is planning a conference on Islam next month in Berlin.
Current Affairs
Steinmeier Visits Afghanistan The German Foreign Minister promised Afghani partners that Germany will continue to be a reliable partner in reconstruction and reform
Germany Supports Environmental Protection Measures in Eastern Europe The DBU, a German environmental foundation, is beefing up its activities in eastern and central europe and partnering with the German Marshall Fund of the US.
Business and Technology
Siemens AG Announces Plans to Build Wind Turbines in Iowa The German electrical and electronics giant will invest $17 million in a production facility to keep up with expected demand in the growing US wind power industry.
Handcrafted in Saxony: Yes Roadster Trades Luxury for Speed The second generation of this spartan roadster handbuilt in an aircraft hangar near Dresden includes some new features: doors and a roof.
Culture and Zeitgeist
Industrial Culture: David Byrne Opens Ruhrtriennale Accompanied by the Duisburg Philharmonic, Talking Head David Byrne performed in a century-old steel factory in Bochum to open the annual festival.
Germany has Become as Rich in Dance as France is in Cheeses Dancers from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America are strutting their stuff this month at a Berlin Festival that exemplifies Germany's recent obsession with dance.
Beethovenfest in Bonn Celebrates Russian and Young South African Talent This year's Beethoven Festival will feature Russia with over sixty musical performances.
Darkroom Dreams: Three Photo Exhibits in Berlin Current photography exhibits in Berlin are showcasing the work of Martin Munkasci, Laszlo Moholy Nagy, and Roland Horn.
Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki Leads Germany’s Basketball Team to the Final Sixteen in a Triple Overtime Victory against Angola With 45 points, the NBA star brought the German team to second place in Group B.
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