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Highlights 2024

Review of 2024: music, films and cultural events in Germany

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Hubris and Hyrox: good intentions are just around the corner

Every year, Germans are determined to do (even) more for their self-improvement – by doing more exercise, for example.

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Regional Focus

Trauernde in einem Tsunami-Memorial-Park in Thailand

20 years of the tsunami disaster

Tsunami: how Germany provides both emergency and long-term aid

20 years ago, a tsunami in the Indian Ocean killed around 230,000 people. We present three projects that were initiated as a result.

Jubel in Damaskus über den Sturz Assads

Promoting stability

Germany’s plan for peace in Syria

Following the fall of the Assad regime, Syria faces major challenges. Germany is looking to promote peaceful development in Syria based on an eight-point plan.

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Cultural heritage

Shared history, shared future

Preserving Europe’s cultural heritage and connecting people across national borders: that is the mission of Europa Nostra.

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Zeit online zu verbringen, gehört für viele Menschen zum Alltag.

When the internet becomes a trap

The internet offers us countless possibilities. But excessive consumption can lead to severe psychological stress.

Unternehmen legen Wert auf Wohlbefinden bei der Arbeit.

Reducing stress at the workplace

Innovative programmes, flexible working time models, preventive measures: mental health at the workplace is becoming an increasingly important issue in Germany.

Immer mehr Menschen in Deutschland meditieren.

Using meditation to cope with crises

More and more people are searching for ways to deal with stress and cope with crises. Self-care training is regarded as an effective method.

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Healing trauma and promoting prevention

From trauma therapy for war survivors to suicide prevention: German organisations are actively committed to improving mental health worldwide.

REFUGEEUM bietet online Informationen zu mentaler Gesundheit.

An instrument for self-help

People with mental health problems often find it difficult to cope in a new country. An online point of contact offers some orientation in Germany.

Day-to-day life in Germany

Kultur zum Essen: Deutschland ist bekannt für die Vielfalt seiner Brote.

Cultural heritage Bread culture German bread - world famous and diverse

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Getting Started in Germany

IT-Managerin Ayushi Sharma

Work, German lessons and buttered pretzels - Ayushi Sharma’s life in Germany

After completing her master’s in Munich, the young woman from India embarked on a career in Germany as an IT manager. This is how she got off to a successful start.

In sieben Schritten zum Job in Deutschland

Finding your job in Germany in seven steps

Mаríа Fernаndа Gаrcíа López is from Mexico and wants to work as IT specialists in Munich. The journey of this 28-year-old skilled worker is just one example of how you can come to Germany.

Die Erzieherin Daniela Noya wagte den Schritt nach Deutschland.

Teaching, learning, making friends – Daniela Noya’s life in Germany

The nursery school teacher from Colombia works at a nursery. She talks here about how she started out in Germany.

Das neue Digitalmagazin „Ankommen in Deutschland“

How to get off to a successful start in Germany

The new digital magazine from deutschland.de provides international skilled professionals with useful tips when they arrive in Germany.

Khaled Elbarbary

From the Red Sea to the Black Forest – Khaled Elbarbary’s life in Germany

Qualified staff from abroad are also in demand in Germany’s hotel sector. Let us introduce you to a young Egyptian who works in the Black Forest.

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As a painter and varnisher in Germany: "A secure future for my children".

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As a nursing professional in Germany: "Opportunities for further training".

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As a professional driver in Germany: "I feel I have arrived".

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As an electronics technician in Germany: "Known for good working conditions".

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Young engagement for democracy

Radikale Töchter arbeitet in Workshops mit Aktionskunst.

#UnitedAndFree Commitment Turning anger into courage

Zuversichtlich: Jugendliche in Deutschland

Shell Youth Survey Germany Young Germans have a positive outlook

Assane Badiane stand 2022 erstmals als Comedian auf der Bühne.

“I can say whatever I want”

Assane Badiane makes people laugh - without any taboos. Learn why humour means freedom to him.

Carlott Bru bezeichnet sich als Gen-Z-Journalistin.

The Gen Z journalist

Carlott Bru uses social media to give an insight into her life as a journalist. She also speaks about the challenges Generation Z is dealing with.

Fabian Grischkat nennt sich selbst „Newsfluencer des Vertrauens“.

“Freedoms are always fragile”

Fabian Grischkat is dedicated to promoting queer rights and he speaks about political topics on social media. He seeks to protect freedoms through education.

Susanne Siegert klärt auf Social Media über den Holocaust auf.

Pioneer of thought work

The freedom to learn from one's own history: Susanne Siegert shows how social media can bring history to life.

Jacob Beautemps ist Science-Youtuber und Wissenschaftsjournalist.

“There can be no science without freedom”

Jacob Beautemps is a science Youtuber. He explains the role that independent research plays for democracy.

Tamara Röske – Schauspielerin, Model, Sportlerin, Musikerin

A multitalented young woman with Down’s syndrome

Actor, model, athlete, musician: Tamara Röske is multitalented and gives other young people the courage to fulfil their dreams.

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Development and Dialogue

Die Berge Kolumbiens verfügen über viele Rohstoffe.

CONNEX: advice for partner countries

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Summit of the Future

International alliance of helpers

Alina Reize, UN-Jugenddelegierte

Summit of the Future

“We need young people to prepare us for the future”

Mobility and Travel

Leipzig bietet Räume für Ideen und Projekte.

The in-between city

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Germany's most beautiful bike paths

Kulturweit ermöglicht kulturelle Bildung und internationalen Austausch.

Worldwide experiences with the kulturweit programme

The economy in Germany

Unternehmen legen Wert auf Wohlbefinden bei der Arbeit.

Health prevention

Reducing stress at the workplace

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Artificial intelligence

Digital solutions for people and nature

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Topic of the week: Aerospace

Strong start-ups

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#BetterTogether: Global engagement

Annalena Baerbock

Humanitarian Assistance

Erneuerbare Energien

Renewable energies

Germany in the United Nations

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Working in Germany

Studieren in Deutschland

Your guide to studying in Germany

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Learning German

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Roboterhand, Menschenhand

Was Europa zusammenhält

The EU at a glance

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Migration and integration

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Famous Germans

Marlene Dietrich, Hollywood-Star aus Deutschland

Marlene Dietrich - world star, style icon, myth

The actress and singer was a phenomenon of her era and continues to inspire many people around the world today, partly because of her political stance.

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Erich Kästner: a great children’s book author – and much more besides

His children’s books have been translated into more than 70 languages and continue to sell millions of copies to this day. Erich Kästner didn’t just write for young readers, however.

Goethe ist einer der bekanntesten Dichter und Denker Deutschlands.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: a genius, even beyond literature

Goethe shaped German culture like no other. His persistent thirst for knowledge was his greatest motivation.

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Sophie Scholl: Resistance icon

Sophie Scholl is one of the most famous women in German history. As a member of the “White Rose”, she was part of the resistance to the Nazi regime.

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Caspar David Friedrich: the master of silence

Forgotten, misunderstood and celebrated: Caspar David Friedrich’s works are ready to be rediscovered again in his 250th anniversary year.

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Käthe Kollwitz – a dauntless woman and major artist

Her works are of timeless significance and exceptional artistic quality. Käthe Kollwitz campaigned against war and poverty and for the rights of women.

Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka – the eternal enigma of world literature

The world's most widely read German-language author died on 3 June 1924 – and left instructions for all his writings to be destroyed.

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