More than four-and-a-half million Germans visit the Spanish island of Mallorca every year—so many that the destination actually been nicknamed “Germany’s 17th Federal State.” But since the coronavirus outbreaks in Spain led to the Mediterranean party hotspot being declared a risk territory, the once-packed bars, strips, and beaches are now totally deserted. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The classic story of the gingerbread man who comes to life is retold in this fun animation.

When the Gingerbread Man reaches a river, he has to make a tough decision. But if you think you know how the story ends, you might be surprised by the ending of this version!

Cettina reads Part 1 of "Das Aschenputtel," known in English as "Cinderella." By the way, you'll notice that the German word for Cinderella is neuter – which means that "es/ihm" here translates to "she/her."

Cettina reads Part 2 of "Das Aschenputtel," a fairy tale known in English as "Cinderella." (By the way, you'll notice that the German word for Cinderella is neuter – which means that "es/ihm" here translates to "she/her.")

The saying, “When two fight, the third one benefits” is often used as the moral of fables. What did the wild boar and the wolf learn in this story?

German singer-songwriter Mark Forster sings about feeling at home in a relationship – and wanderlust.

Singer Mark Forster wonders: Should you get out and see the world, visiting as many countries as possible... or stay home to be close to someone you love?

Twenty-three-year-old Nevin has recently arrived in Germany and needs to visit the employment office. Here, she takes the local bus for the first time.

Nevin, who has only been in Germany for two weeks, arrives at the Employment Agency. She makes a friend right away, but will she be able to find a job?

Nevin has made it to the Employment Agency, where a caseworker helps find her a job selling vegetables. Although it doesn’t exactly match her previous work experience in İzmir, she’s happy that an opportunity is opening up.

The grocery store where Nevin works is about to open for the day, but she’s having trouble remembering the German names for all the vegetables—and her boss is getting impatient...

Yuna happens to drop in at the grocery store where Nevin is working. And she’s just in time, since Nevin needs help figuring out the names of the vegetables.

Nevin can't wait to surprise her husband with a cake, but she’s disappointed when she finds out he’s tied up at work and won’t be home until the next day. Then the afternoon brightens when Nevin meets some neighbors in the stairwell and gets invited to a party.

Nevin and her new friends are partying, chatting, and enjoying her homemade cake. Suddenly the doorbell rings—who could it be?