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Cultural characteristics in Germany

What are the customs and cultural characteristics that are typical for Germany? Our little infographics illuminate - with a wink of the eye - the peculiarities and preferences of the Germans.

2021 German federal election

Germany is voting! Find out which issues German voters care about prior to the 2021 federal election, who may become the next federal chancellor and other key facts about the election.

World Refugee Day: Scholarships for refugees

How our partner organisations support refugees in Germany

The theme of this year's UNHCR World Refugee Day is: "Together we heal, learn and shine". We present an overview of selected funding programmes with which our member organisations support refugees in Germany.

“Germany, what goes?”

Bonus episode: Carnival in Bonn

Alaaf and Helau! For today's Shrove Monday, there is a bonus episode of Germany, what goes? about carnival in Bonn, or more precisely: about the Beueler Weiberfastnachtskomitee. Find out here what carnival has to do with laundries.

Infographics

Superstar Beethoven

He is considered one of the most widely performed composers in the world, wrote nine symphonies and continued to compose and conduct music despite being completely deaf: Ludwig van Beethoven. Our infographic provides facts and reveals curiosities about the musical genius.

Germany at a glance

Facts and figures at a glance on the Germany Portal:

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Brush up your German

Would you like to improve your German vocabulary with short, simple texts? Here we will provide you with new articles on various subjects at regular intervals.

Brush up your German

Community discussion

In the Community registered users refresh their German skills and discuss various topics in all linguistic levels. Become a member of this group and join in the discussions!

German as a foreign language