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May 17, 2012 12:15 AM

Merkel and Hollande in Berlin: Strong Signal for German-French Relations

The first meeting between the Chancellor and the new French president was more than a getting-to-know you session. They talked about the central topics on the European and international agenda. At the center of their talks were the developments in the eurozone and especially in Greece.

May 16, 2012 11:36 PM

Partnership with Afghanistan

During a visit to Berlin by President Karzai, Germany and Afghanistan have concluded an Agreement on future cooperation between the two countries.

May 16, 2012 9:16 PM

Reading Habits of Merkel and Other World Leaders Featured in Online Exhibit

Angela Merkel spent her youth immersed in the books of her parents’ extensive library, according to a new online exhibit that looks at the reading habits of world leaders, many of whom the US is hosting this spring for the G8 and NATO summits.

May 16, 2012 9:11 PM

Chancellor Merkel: Debt Reduction, Growth and Shared Values

All efforts to overcome the crisis in Europe must build on debt reduction and growth, Merkel said in the run-up to the G8 summit. Looking ahead to the NATO summit she summed up the results of the engagement of Germany and its partners in Afghanistan.

May 16, 2012 4:21 PM

Author Felicitas Hoppe Wins Top German Literary Award

Berlin-based author Felicitas Hoppe will receive the renowned Georg Büchner Prize, Germany's highest literary award. Her novels and stories depict "the world of adventurers and con artists, of explorers and good-for-nothings," the jury announced on May 15.

May 16, 2012 1:45 AM

Word of the Week: Blümchenkaffee

Although it sounds at first like a pleasant springtime beverage, a "Blümchenkaffee" (flower coffee) would generally be frowned upon in Germany. In fact, it is a far cry from the tasty, yet fattening, "Kaffee Kuchen" (coffee and cake) afternoon tradition.

May 15, 2012 5:47 PM

Exhibit in Residence Focuses on German Jewish Scientists, Their Contributions and Their Fates

A new exhibit, “Faith in Reason: Breakthroughs in Scientific Inquiry,” at the residence of Ambassador Ammon highlights the extraordinary contributions of German Jews in science and mathematics in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.

May 14, 2012 6:45 PM

Books By Herta Mueller in English Translation

Make sure you are prepared to join the conversation about the 2009 Nobel Laureate in literature. Germany.info helps you do your homework with these annotated links to works by Herta Müller in English translation.

May 11, 2012 9:50 PM

Westerwelle Lays Out Six-Point European Growth Pact

Foreign Minister Westerwelle emphasized the Government’s equally strong focus on both budgetary discipline and growth policy as means of overcoming the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. "Our efforts are both pragmatic and far-sighted."

May 11, 2012 9:29 PM

Opposites Fight: The 2011/12 DFB Pokal

When Dortmund and Bayern play for the German league cup on Saturday, May 12, two clubs that only having winning in common will vie for the shiny prize that will likely determine which had the more illustrious of two very good seasons.

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