RUHR.2010 - European Capital of Culture
Smoking chimneys and mines, coal and steel: for many decades these were the symbols of the Ruhr, Germany’s largest industrial belt. With 53 cities and around 5.3 million inhabitants, the third largest conurbation in Europe will be showing its new face as European Capital of Culture in 2010.
German in Motion! "Deutschmobil" on tour across Canada!
The "Deutschmobil" is a fuel efficient Sprinter van, driven by the young language ambassadors Eva and Florian. It is traveling across Canada for 3 months covering 14 000 km, visiting 50 schools and promoting the German language and culture in a fun way! Deutschmobil is a joint project of the German Embassy in Ottawa, the German Consulate Toronto and the two Goethe-Institutes in Canada, the Center for German Schools abroad (ZfA) and the Ontario Association of Teachers of German. We thank our main sponsor, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc, for providing the Deutschmobil Sprinter van. Deutschmobil" is part of a project initiated by the German Embassy in Ottawa: innovation-germany.ca: http://www.innovation-germany.ca/
German Courses at the Goethe-Institute Ottawa
The Goethe-Institut Ottawa offers German Courses from April 6-June 28 (Spring Semester 2010). Registrations take place from March 22-31, 2010. Please make an appointment at 613-232-9000 (Mon-Thu 1 -5 p.m.) for a placement test. (only for learners who have not attended a previous Goethe-Institute course).
"Filme aus der DDR"
a film series presented by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, University of Ottawa, with the support of the Goethe-Institut. All films in German with English subtitles. Free admission. Fridays at 6 :00 p.m. University of Ottawa, Room 026, Pavillon Arts Building, 70 Laurier E. except on Feb. 26: Simard 425.
New mandate for Afghanistan engagement - focus on training and protection
With a large majority, the German Bundestag has approved the continued German involvement in the ISAF mission in Afghanistan for another year. The ceiling on troops will be raised by 850 soldiers (totalling 5.340 soldiers) so as to step up the training of the Afghan security forces in particular.
Youth Mobility Agreement
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and want to go to Germany?
Then read about the opportunities in the "Work and Travel in Germany" guide published by the Embassies of Germany and Canada.
Flash player is not installed
(© Deutsche Welle)
Environmental Issues
Follow these links to find interesting information about various environmental issues that not only concern Germany but the entire global environment. Find out details about climate change and protection and the benefits of using renewable energies such as solar and wind energy. Learn how Germany manages waste, soil and water, how it controls the air pollution and how hazardous chemicals are dealt with.
Germany-South Africa: Let's stay Friends - From 2006 to 2010 and beyond
A new special website is dedicated to showcase the support Germany gives to football projects in South Africa. Germany and South Africa have enjoyed a close partnership for many years. With this in mind, it is no surprise that Germany and South Africa, as consecutive hosts of FIFA Football World Cups, also work closely together in this area.
The site, in English and German, also offers useful information to all visitors and international football fans about the event and its host country. The FIFA Football World Cup 2010 will show the world a new, more dynamic face of Africa.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 in Germany
It has now been decided which German towns will be hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup matches. The best women players in the world can be seen in nine different cities from Augsburg to Wolfsburg. Angela Merkel, the "honorary team manager", will be leading her team of well-known female personalities in their efforts to drum up support for the tournament.
Find out more
May 7 - May 23, 2010 - IIHF Hockey World Championship 2010
During the 74th IIHF World Championship, the world's best hockey nations will crown their champion for the 6th time on German ice. Sixteen teams will play a total of 56 games between May 7 and May 23, 2010. The opening game, Germany v. USA, will take place in Gelsenkirchen, all others will be held in Cologne and Mannheim.
Germany boosts cycling - inspiration for Canada?
More and more Germans are saddling up and getting on their bikes – both in their free time and to travel to work. Cycling is definitely in. Trend researchers are already talking of a bike boom.
See how you can be a part of it - in Germany or in Canada
Stylish Appearance – Fashion in Germany
Renowned designers, stylish labels, well-known fashion schools: the fashion industry is a powerhouse of Germany’s creative economy. de Magazin Deutschland explains who is setting the trends and what makes the “Berlin style” so exciting. Also we present exclusive interviews with fashion designer Wolfgang Joop and top critic Suzy Menkes. Other topics include: “The Future of the City”, including a first tour of the German Pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, and “Change through Culture”, an overview of European Capital of Culture Ruhr 2010, one of the biggest events in Germany this year.
The future of energy: this is the motto of the Year of Science 2010, which begins on 22 January and is organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research together with the Science Initiative. The aim of the years of science, which were launched in 2000, is to stimulate greater public interest in questions surrounding science and arouse especially the young generation’s curiosity for scientific topics by collaborating with universities and research institutions.
The Year of Science 2010
13 °
