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• “Preserve the proven, shape the new” – the International Bach Academy in Stuttgart
  For more than thirty years, Helmuth Rilling shaped the international Bach Academy; now he is succeeded by Hans-Christoph Rademann.
• ‘Open Mike’ – Fireworks with the Buddha
  The Berlin ‘Open Mike’ entered this year its twentieth edition.
• On the Stage, the Spoken Word Prevails
  In January 2013 the annual meeting of the Dramaturgical Society took place in Munich; its theme: “Speaking on Stage – and about Theatre”...
• The Magician of Images – Klaus Ensikat
  With the technique of an Old Master and subtle humour, the award-winning graphic designer and illustrator Klaus Ensikat has for fifty years produced ingenious illustrations for literary classics and children’s books....
• A Picture Every Day – Philip Waechter
  Philip Waechter, son of the famous illustrator and cartoonist Friedrich Karl Waechter, is one of the best-known contemporary writers and illustrators of children’s books....

• German first feature film in Cannes
  A directorial debut from Germany makes it to the competition “Un Certain Regard” at the famous film festival on the Côte d’Azur.
• Traveling Germany: Europa-Park
  Think theme parks:Roller coasters, colorful rides, entertainment, thrills. Think Germany: Europa-Park is the largest amusement park in the country, second in Europe only to Disneyland Paris.
• Frankfurt – the digital hub
  The Internet hub in Frankfurt am Main is the largest in the world and places Germany in a leading position in the digital world.
• The European Year of Citizens
  2013 is the European Year of Citizens. They‘re invited to contribute their ideas for the EU, and to discover more about their rights as EU citizens. An example: labour mobility.
• Neuschwanstein Castle: In Photos
  Neuschwanstein is the most popular tourist attraction in Germany. And for good reason. King Ludwig II's castle looks like it fell out of a book of fairy tales.

• Theatre festival between the Saar and the Mosel
  The Festival Perspectives in the German-French region around Saarbrücken is staging European theatre, dance and music productions.
• The European Year of Citizens
  2013 is the European Year of Citizens.
• Europe Day, Robert Schuman and Class 4a
  Enthusiasm for the idea of Europe – in the 60th European Competition, schoolchildren from Germany show what this could look like.
• Relief organizations
  The portals presented here provide information on the help programs offered by different organizations.