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.
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.
Foreign Minister Steinmeier Talks to Newsweek
"Russia is aware of our uniquely close relationship with the United States. We are firmly embedded in NATO and the EU and thus we don't aspire to play the role of a middleman," Steinmeier said in the interview that covered a range of international issues.
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.
Germany Rushes Help After Mumbai Attacks
Germany set up a crisis office and sent a team of psychologists to India on November 27 to counsel victims of the terrorist attacks which have killed at least 101 people in Mumbai. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier "in the strongest possible terms" condemned the attackers.
One Million Electric Vehicles by 2020
The package of government incentives for the production of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids is designed to make Germany a market leader for electric vehicles within 10 years.
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