Tracking Coronavirus' spread in Germany

According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), 499.694 people have tested to be infected with the Covid 19 virus during the corona pandemic in Germany, at this time 143.645 people are infected (as of October 30th).

An airport for Berlin

The backstory to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) can be followed all the way back to the 1960s. Even then the idea of expanding Schönefeld Airport had been pondered. However, it was only after German reunification that renewed calls were made for the airport to be expanded and turned into a competitive and modern hub. In 1992, no fewer than seven potential sites for the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport were assessed.

'And Tomorrow the Entire World' selected for Oscar race

Munich (dpa) - Germany's entry for the 2021 International Feature Film award at the Oscars is Julia von Heinz's timely political drama "Und morgen die ganze Welt" ("And Tomorrow the Entire World"). The jury that selected the work from a group of 10 contenders described it as "a very personal film with great emotional impact." The film is about a law student named Luisa who becomes increasingly involved in left-wing and anti-fascist circles. Violence ensues after she starts confronting right-wing populists and neo-Nazis. Mala Emde, who played Luisa, won best actress (Bisato d’Oro) at the Venice Film Festival, where the movie had its premier earlier this year.

Innovative universities

Working for peace

German policy is bound by the values laid down in the Basic Law. Germany also upholds these values internationally. War and civil war do not only endanger health and life, but also the rights and dignity of people in the war zone. Here you can find out how Germany stands up for peace and security together with the UN and other international organisations.

Start virtually and then continue studying live

Studying or spending a semester abroad enables students to get to know other countries, meet interesting people and experience everyday life in a foreign environment – and for many young people it is now an integral part of their higher education. At the moment, however, the corona pandemic is making academic exchange difficult. Six questions and answers show what it is currently possible inside Europe.