Culture

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Europe’s Witnesses

Europe – what is it and how many are there?

The project “Testigos de Europa – Zeugen Europas” (Europe’s Witnesses) illustrates the exchange has had an impact on the lives of six border crossers from Spain and Germany.

Your opinion is wanted: Subject "Freedom of the Press"

The German Basic Law celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Freedom of the press and freedom of reporting are secured in Article 5. This is not a given in all countries. What is your opinion? How free should the press be?

German expressions related to work

On the occasion of the Labour Day on May 1st, we would like to introduce you to some expressions related to work. Do you know when to talk about a “Feierabend”? Or from making blue (“blau machen”)? Have fun guessing – in our category “Do you understand German” (in German only).

Germany and the United States are wunderbar together.

From October 2018 until late 2019, Germany celebrates its close friendship to the U.S. through the Year of German-American Friendship or Deutschlandjahr. The theme of “Wunderbar Together” highlights the strong relationship between the two counties, which is rooted in deep historical ties and shared culture.

Leipzig Book Fair

The book fair – a piece of German history

Every year, the Leipzig Book Fair is the first major get together of the book and media sector in Germany. Backed by centuries of tradition, publishers trot out their new crop of spring books to enthusiastic readers every March.