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60th Anniversary of the Founding of the State of Israel

Israel is a country that "impresses us even today because of the pioneering spirit and diligence of its founding fathers, who under difficult circumstances created a nation-state and kept it alive in spite of all threats to its existence," Foreign Minister Steinmeier wrote in Yedioth Ahronoth.

Germany Remembers Authors of Books Burned by Nazis 75 Years Ago

Germany is hosting a series of lectures, exhibitions, discussions and readings to mark the 75th anniversary of the Nazi's ceremonial burning of books written by Jews, communists and others in 1933. Among the authors whose works were destroyed were Brecht, Freud and Thomas Mann.

Humanitarian Aid for Myanmar After Devastating Cyclone

To meet the most pressing needs, the Foreign Office is making available 500,000 euros to German aid organizations for shelters, drinking water, household goods and mosquito nets. The cyclone is estimated to have claimed the lives of thousands and left hundreds of thousands homeless.
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Charlemagne Prize Awarded to Chancellor Angela Merkel

Chancellor Merkel has been awarded the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen for her decisive leadership and outstanding contribution to the new momentum within the European Union. The prize is named for the Emporer Charlemagne, considered the first unifier of Europe.

Leaders Assure Afghanistan of Continued Support in Wake of Attack

In a phone call with Afghan President Karzai on Sunday, following a deadly attack on an official ceremony he was attending in Kabul, Chancellor Merkel assured him that Germany would remain committed to and continue to stand closely by Afghanistan's side.

Culture and Life

Premier Performance of Peter Schindler's "Missa in Jazz"

In two special US premier performances on May 17 and 18, the German American Chorus, together with Members or the Afro Bop Alliance and the German School Chamber Orchestra, is presenting Peter Schindler's "Missa in Jazz" at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Potomac, Maryland.

Thousands Flock to German Embassy During EU Open House

The German Embassy welcomed thousands of visitors on Saturday to celebrate the unity and diversity of the European Union as part of the popular EU Open House. "We want to be good neighbors and open our doors to the public on this special day," Ambassador Scharioth said.

Munich Troupe Brings Traditional German Political Cabaret to US

The Münchner Lach- und Schiessgesellschaft entertained more than 300 guests in two sold-out performances at the German Embassy with their satirical and political cabaret program, “Extended: The Anniversary Program – 50 Years of Müncher Lach- und Schiessgesellschaft”.

Prehistoric Behemoth Makes Its Home in Trendy Berlin

Brachiosaurus brancai has been dead for 150 million years, but he remains impressive, towering nearly 43 feet over visitors to the Berlin Museum of Natural History. Special binoculars now allow the curious to see life-like images of the dinosaur moving about its environment.

Apply for the International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS)

The International Parliamentary Scholarship combines an internship in the office of a Member of the German Bundestag with an academic program organized by Berlin’s three universities and the experience of being together with participants from 25 nations.

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Economy, Science and Environment

Fighting Climate Change Locally and Globally

Two meetings exemplified the UN’s motto for sustainable development. In Virginia, the first US-European Conference for Metropolitan Regional Councils took place, and in Berlin, an international forum addressed the creation of an international agency to promote renewable energy forms.

German Business Confidence Reports Third Monthly Increase

German business confidence rose for the third consecutive month in March, according to the Munich-based Ifo economic institute, adding to hopes that Europe's largest economy will be able to withstand the fallout from slowing global growth.

Renewable Energies Grow Strongly Again in 2007

Germany is well on the way to meeting its ambitious targets for the expansion of renewable energies. This is demonstrated by the most recent data on the development of renewable energies in 2007, published recently by the German Federal Environment Ministry.

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