Oktoberfest kicks off on the Theresienwiese in central Munich. One of the world's largest beer festivals is visited annually by about six million people, and among them are many of our compatriots…
Successful integration of refugees into German society should become one of the priorities for Germany, where only this year, according to various estimates, between 800,000 and 1 million people may…
Germany's population is migrating to megacities: large cities are steadily growing, year after year increasing in population. Rural areas, on the other hand, suffer from regular and large-scale…
Everyone knows that Germany is famous for its beer. But before you down a mug or two of this foamy beverage in a German pub, Deutsche Welle suggests learning some little-known details.
Not a single summer evening, not a single day off, unless it's pouring rain, passes in Germany without meat and sausages cooked on a grill. Of course, out in nature, even if it's limited to the view…
We recently told you about typical German souvenirs like cuckoo clocks, leaving for later the gifts that can be eaten or drunk. Now it's their turn. The editorial selection is based on a list of…
Surely, while in Germany, you will think about what to bring as a gift for family and friends. Deutsche Welle suggests paying attention to German regional delicacies. Have you heard of Höri Bülle…
What is considered 'typically German'? Sociologists regularly seek the answer to this question, sometimes confirming, sometimes debunking common stereotypes. 'How We Germans Tick' (Wie wir Deutschen…
Against the backdrop of a massive influx of people hoping for a new life in Germany, politicians in Berlin are feverishly seeking ways to resolve this humanitarian crisis. Probably that is why the…
Recently my wife and I returned from a friendly picnic, to which we drove, of course, by car. In the hallway I suddenly see my wallet on the nightstand, where together with my bank card and other…
German interior authorities registered more than 94,000 asylum seekers from the Balkans as of the beginning of August. According to Manfred Schmidt, president of the Federal Office for Migration and…
German politicians are feverishly looking for ways to quickly solve the problems associated with the massive influx of asylum seekers into the country. After all, according to the most conservative…