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How do Germans celebrate new year‘s eve?
The end of the calendar year is approaching, and you want to celebrate “Silvester” (New Year’s Eve) like the Germans do? Traditions in Germany.
vivo international bildet auch Fachkräfte in Uganda aus. Health prevention
Mental health worldwide
Healing trauma and promoting prevention
From trauma therapy for war survivors to suicide prevention: German organisations are actively committed to improving mental health worldwide.
For many people, the Christmas goose is an absolute must. Christmas
Christmas dishes
Eating Christmas: Three Traditional German Dishes for December
Christmas season in Germany conjures many things: winding Weihnachtsmärkte, seasonally draining wallets, the good cop/bad cop judicial balance of St. Nick and terrifying (at least in Bavaria) counterpart Krampus. One thing a German Christmas should always conjure: food, and plenty of it.
2023 war das THW im Erdbebengebiet in der Türkei im Einsatz. Saving lives
Volunteering
Help for people in extreme situations
Saving lives, giving hope: Katharina Garrecht of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) provides insights into her worldwide operations.
Feuerwehrmann aus Passion: Benedikt Sulzbach Saving lives
Fire brigade
“We are ready to go into action at any time”
Voluntary fire services: Benedikt Sulzbach explains why he loves volunteering, even though it makes considerable demands on him.
Dr. Parnian Parvanta, Vorstandsvorsitzende von Ärzte ohne Grenzen Saving lives
Aid organisation
“I’m literally a doctor without borders”
Parnian Parvanta provides medical aid in crisis areas worldwide. An interview with the chair of the German section of Médecins Sans Frontières.
Vormann Patrick Morgenroth ist seit mehr als 20 Jahren Seenotretter. Saving lives
Help at sea
In wind and weather: sea rescuers in action
They’re on the scene when it matters. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Association has been ensuring safety on the North Sea and Baltic Sea for around 160 years.
Ehrenamtlich engagiert bei der DLRG: Mirjam Wennemar Saving lives
Volunteering
Rescuer in the water
“A second family”: Mirjam Wennemar of the German Life-Saving Association (DLRG) talks about her voluntary work.
Wie deutsche Weihnachten feiern: Alles was ihr über deutsche Weihnachtstraditionen wissen müsst. Christmas
Traditions
How Christmas is celebrated in Germany
Spending Christmas with the Germans: Which rituals are important and why potato salad is part of a traditional celebration.
Leichte Sprache ermöglicht leichteres Lesen. German language
Participation
Ensuring everyone can have their say: plain language
German is regarded as the language of poets and intellectuals. But rather than always being stylish and refined, language sometimes has to be easy to understand – for everyone.
„In den sauren Apfel beißen“ German language
Idioms
When do you “bite into a sour apple” in Germany?
The German language is rich in curious idioms. Here are some examples, and you can find out where they come from.
Dialekte sorgen mitunter für Missverständnisse. German language
Dialects
Dialects: when Germans don’t even understand German
The country of Germany has one language, but it is one which is incredibly varied in different regional forms. An introduction.

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