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Former President Rau dies
Former German President Johannes Rau has died. A statement released by his office said he passed away at his Berlin residence at the age of 75 after being ill for some time. Throughout his political career, Rau sought to promote deeper ties with Israel. In 2000 he used a speech to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, to ask Israel and the Jewish people for forgiveness for the Holocaust. Rau was premier of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia for two decades and was the Social Democrats' candidate for chancellor in the 1986 federal election.
Angela Merkel elected Chancellor
The German parliament elected Angela Merkel to the office of Chancellor. Gerhard Schröder's successor is the first woman ever to head a German government. Angela Merkel received 397 out of a possible 612 votes, obtaining the absolute majority needed to be elected Chancellor on the first ballot.
FIFA Soccer World Cup 2006 in Germany - "A time to make friends"
Passionate about football and open to the world – Germany is eagerly anticipating the FIFA World Cup 2006
The fascination of football has many facets: superb moves, amazing goals, top-class players, exciting tackles and passionate fans. Football rouses emotions worldwide, it brings people of different cultures together and encourages fundamental virtues such as fairness, team spirit and tolerance. And we will be experiencing all this with particular intensity next summer – at the FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany.
United Nations Climate Change Conference Montréal
15 years of German Unity
On people and places, on initiatives and ideas - Germany 15 years after reunification
Germany's contribution to the fight against global terrorism
Germany's Cabinet has decided to extend by one year the deployment of troops in Afghanistan as part of a NATO-led peacekeeping force.
Germany's contribution to the fight against poverty
News from Germany - A service compiled and edited by Deutsche Welle: Top Stories
- 1/29/06 6:53 PM
EU Foreign Ministers Mull Future Middle East PolicyOn Monday, EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss Europe's political and financial role in the Middle East following the Hamas victory in Palestinian elections last week.
- 1/29/06 6:51 PM
Working to Live or Living to Work?After decades of reducing the work week, the trend seems to be reversing as employers demand more of workers to compete globally. But some say there could be negative side effects.
- 1/29/06 4:14 PM
Iran Sends Blair Invitation to Holocaust ConferenceIran on Sunday invited British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Tehran to participate in a planned conference on the Holocaust, which Presiden Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has branded a "myth."
- 1/29/06 1:44 PM
Exhibition Hall Collapses in PolandRescuers have pulled several dozen bodies from under the collapsed roof of an exhibition hall in Poland. The death toll is expected to rise as hopes fade of finding survivors in the rubble.
- 1/29/06 12:21 PM
Churches Profit From Foundation BoomA surge in charities has swept across Germany in the past few years -- despite the less than rosy economic situation. The nation's financially strapped churches are benefiting from the commitment of these benefactors.
Current information by the World Health Organisation about Avian Influenza
Bird Flu: Current Prohibitions and Restrictions
Importing birds or bird products into the EU from countries where avian
influenza has occurred is strictly prohibited! This includes birds and bird
products that were obtained in Canada but were originally from one of the
affected countries.
Current travel restrictions from all other non-EU countries: No more than
five (5) birds may be imported into the EU. These animals must be
accompanied by a veterinary certificate and a statement by the owner!
For further details, please download the following information leaflet (updated January 20th, 2006)
Latest news from Germany
Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues.
The Berlinale – International Film Festival
The 56th Berlin International Film Festival is to be held from 9 to 19 February 2006. Berlin’s largest cultural extravaganza attracts 16,000 expert visitors every year for one of the key events in the international film scene. But the public don’t lose out! With more than 150,000 tickets usually sold, the Berlinale is the world’s largest public film festival.
Calendar of Events
What's On? a listing of current events in Canada and Germany
"Signandsight"
Network to Germany
Young Germany is an initiative of Germany's Federal Foreign Office and its partners. Its aim is to inform young high potentials about their opportunities in Germany, provide a communication platform and turn their stay in Germany into a rewarding experience.
EWC III - Third International Conference on Early Warning, 27-29 March 2006 in Bonn, Germany
"Facts about Germany" - Up-to-date information about Germany
This handbook includes an overview of German history and profiles of the 16 states as well as sections on politics, the economy, social institutions and cultural life.
A manual for Germany
A newly published "Manual for Germany" provides immigrants with initial information on the country and people.
It provides a description of life in Germany for immigrants considering settling there, including general information on the country, the people, the government, the legal system, work, social security, practical matters in everyday life, as well as rights and requirements under the new immigration laws.
