Welcome to Germany!
In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience. Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni visits Germany
On her first visit to Germany Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni met her German counterpart Foreign Minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle on 1 September 2010. She also held talks with the German Minister for Development and Economic Cooperation, Mr. Dirk Niebel. The meetings covered bilateral as well as international issues and focused on economic relations, climate change, health care and energy.
The German Federal Home Ministry donated five police vehicles, which are equipped to meet Bangladesh requirements and which will support the police officers' mobility. The German Ambassador H.E. Mr. H...
Germany presents five police vehicles to Bangladesh
European champion in economic growth rates: German industry is currently making a name for itself with top growth figures in Europe and is looking very healthy again following the international turbulence of the economic and financial crisis. In the second quarter the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) is expecting an increase in growth of 1.1 per cent against the previous quarter. “This is a leading rate in the euro area,” writes the monthly DIW Economic Barometer which was published in Berlin at the end of July 2010.
Upswing in the German Economy
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s Climate Protection Fellowship programme promotes prospective leaders from threshold and developing countries who are engaged in climate protection and resource conservation in academia or business, government or non-governmental organisations. The closing date for applications is 15 December 2010. The fellowship commences 1 September 2011.
International Climate Protection Fellowships
It was the decisive step on Germany's path towards unification: 20 years ago, on July 1, 1990, the agreement reached between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic on "Economic, Currency and Social Union" went into effect. The event had been preceded by the fall of The Wall on November 9, 1989 and then the first-ever free elections in the GDR on March 18, 1990.
German-German currency union 20 years ago
Germany - Candidate for the United Nations Security Council 2011/2012
Primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security lies with the Security Council.
Germany has always actively supported the Council in its endeavour to make today’s world more secure. In order to contribute even more to meeting the challenges the Council is facing at the beginning of the 21st century, Germany has put forward its candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the term 2011/2012. Elections will be held during the 65th General Assembly in autumn 2010.
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Economy and Innovation
It’s among the top five in the world economy, strong in exports, attractive for investors and highly competitive: Germany is one of the leading industrial nations. The current edition of “.de – Magazin Deutschland” provides an overview of what makes Germany a strong location in the global market. The focus on “Economy and Innovation” introduces Germany’s new founder generation, describes the success story of the chocolate producer Ritter Sport and shows how feminine the German economy is with an ever increasing number of women in top leadership positions. This edition also includes interviews with German and international experts on the topic of “innovation” and the question “Made in Germany: What’s so special about products from Germany?”
The modern working world
Today’s working world is constantly evolving. Technology is not just changing the shape of our workplace, but the core of professional life itself. What is the shape of your modern working world? This month at Young Germany we’ll be looking at the modern working world with articles about flexibility, mobility, and networking. We’ll also offer tips for dealing with stress and profiles of young professionals and their experiences.
