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Welcome to the “Germany” section of our online magazine!

Here you will find exciting articles about Germany, .

What is typical of German society and culture? ? What traditions, customs and are there and what are currently under discussion - our articles, and offer you a deep insight into what makes Germany special.

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  • The girl is holding a delicious traditional German pretzel in the hand against the backdrop of the Victory Gate triumphal arch Siegestor in Munich.
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    Exploring German stereotypes

    What do people in other countries think about Germany? How much of this is true and which stereotypes are merely myths? We are taking a look at stereotypes associated with Germany.

  • Infographic: Artificial Intelligence in education

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    Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key technology that is increasingly being used in all areas of life. This infographic provides an overview of the current status of AI in the German education sector.

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    German cinema around the world

    Germany is a paradise for cinema! Discover award-winning films, actors and directors – and learn why German productions enjoy such global success.

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    Academic career in Germany

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    This infographic provides an overview of career paths in science and research in Germany and gives helpful tips for international researchers seeking an academic career in Germany.

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    Germany is looking forward to a summer of footballing fairy tales

    The 2024 UEFA Championship in Germany: a festival for fans and businesses with a focus on sustainability and cohesion.

  • Row of blue flags of the European Union in Brussels
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    European Election: everything you need to know

    A European Election is planned to take place in June. The European Parliament is one of the EU’s most important institutions. Read on to discover the election’s significance and how it operates.

  • Picture of a happy, dark-skinned young man greeting someone outside the university
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    German dialects – everything you need to know

    Bavarian, Saxon, Swabian: many different dialects are spoken in Germany. Here you can find out which German dialects there are and where they are spoken.

  • Teaser for the infographic "Finding your way in Germany - A guide for newcomers"
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    Finding your way in Germany: A guide for newcomers

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    Welcome to Germany! This infographic offers helpful insights for foreign students, professionals and new arrivals to find their way around orientation in Germany. From cultural characteristics to everyday practices - discover how you can settle in here and gain valuable experience.

  • A cheerful Asian woman with a German flag poses at the media harbour and television tower in Düsseldorf.
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    This is where German is spoken around the world

    Roughly 110 million people are native speakers of German. To mark International Mother Language Day, we explain where German is spoken around the world and why.

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    The frivolous fifth season

    Carnival plays an important role in many regions of Germany: we explain the regional variations that exist and the aspects you should be aware of as a newcomer to Carnival.

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    How English is flowing into German

    Work-life balance, selfie, social bot: Germanist Karin Pittner explains why Anglicisms have become firmly established in German language use – and why that’s mostly also a good thing. 

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    From PhD to Innovator

    YES workshop: DAAD alumni get to learn about tools for successful entrepreneurship. Here they describe their experiences.