Welcome to Germany!

Many colleagues and friends from foreign countries have asked me about the places to see when visiting Germany. So it is my pleasure to play the advocate for my country.

Germany is a pleasant country to travel. Most of Germany has a cool, temperate climate, rainfall occurs year round with a maximum during summer. Winters there are mild and summers tend to be cool, though temperatures can exceed 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) for prolonged periods.

By its central position in Europe, Germany is an important transportation hub. This is reflected in its dense and modern transportation networks.
Probably most famous is the extensive motorway (Autobahn) network that ranks worldwide third largest in its total length and lacks a blanket speed limit (although some 80% of the total network has local limits) which can be difficult to non experienced drivers.

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Germany wins battle in Nazi war crimes case The UN's highest court has upheld Germany's immunity from being sued in Italian national courts for war crimes committed by Nazi soldiers during the 1943-1945 occupation of Italy.
Merkel gets highest approval rating in two years Criticism of Angela Merkel for her tough stance on austerity in Greece appears not to have reached her own constituents. A poll gave the chancellor high approval ratings, but no relief for her scandal-ridden president.
Germany plans special court to try soldiers German soldiers are tried under civil, not military law. Now, the government plans to set up a central court for the prosecution of German soldiers, especially for cases related to military conflicts abroad.
German job creation miracle is not over yet A number of big companies in Germany have recently announced substantial layoffs. But not all industries are concerned. Experts even maintain that employment will rise further in the course of 2012.
Suspected associate of neo-Nazi group arrested Another man has been arrested in Germany, accused of having ties to the neo-Nazi terror group known as the National Socialist Underground.

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A safari in the Bavarian Forest The mountainous regions of southern Germany are an idyllic place to ski in winter. But few realize that the Bavarian Forest National Park is also home to some large and intriguing animals.
Enjoy the picture-book landscapes of Chiemgau Mountains, lakes and castles are Bavarian trademarks - and they can all be found in the area southeast of Munich. The Chiemgau covers a 50 kilometer radius around Lake Chiemsee.
Discover the cultural charm of the Black Forest The scenic Black Forest region in southern Germany is steeped in charm. It's known for its thick forests, ravines, lakes, cuckoo clocks and traditional costumes.
Travel guide: getting around Whether you want to get around Germany by train, plane, bus, tram, subway, car or bike, read on for some important tips.
Destination Germany 2012 Oktoberfest and Berlinale take place every year, but here are some events unique to 2012 that are worth checking out: a controversial King, a unique cultural triad, exciting art and a special football match.

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The Berlinale bear hunt begins Great international cinema in Berlin: at the 62nd International Film Festival (February 9-19) the German capital is once again expecting many famous actors, directors and film stars as guests from around the globe. Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson and the two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, who will be awarded the Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement, are among the film celebrities at this year’s festival.
Focus on Asia-Pacific Region at the Munich Security Conference The effects of the economic and financial crisis, the growing world-political significance of the Asia-Pacific region and the radical changes in the Arab world are among this year’s key themes at the 48th Munich Security Conference (MSC).
Berlin Chic She sports a conspicuous tooth gap, doesn’t like walking in high-heels and would thus seem rather unsuitable for an international career on the catwalk: nonetheless Lara Stone is one of the most sought-after models who is attracting many looks this week in Berlin. The 28-year-old blonde beauty from the Netherlands is the face of the tenth Berlin Fashion Week.

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70th anniversary of the Z3 – the world’s first functioning computer, made in Berlin Whenwe think of computer-producing countries today, the USA and Silicon Valley or the South-East Asian countries spring to mind. It may come as a surprise, then, that Germany was where the digital revolution began 70 years ago. It was the Berlin inventor Konrad Zuse who developed the world’s first functioning computer, the Z3, back in 1941.
Rainald Grebe – Concert in Cologne In travel guides, Germans are not particularly renowned for their sense of humour. But if you take the trouble to travel around Germany – and perhaps even learn the language – you’ll soon find that even in the land of poets and thinkers people enjoy a good laugh!
Journey Towards Immortality Overcoming death and living forever: the idea of immortality has fascinated humankind probably since the beginning of civilization. A particularly prominent cultural form of human striving for eternal life is the ancient Egyptian mummies cult. A special exhibition devoted to this subject, entitled ‘Journey Towards Immortality’, has been mounted by Frankfurt’s Archaeological Museum in cooperation with the Egyptian Museum of Florence.

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