To draw attention to the difficult situation facing artists during the corona pandemic, the three musicians of the Crackerjacks gave a special concert above the town of Cloppenburg in Lower Saxony — in a hot-air balloon, at an altitude of roughly three hundred meters! Giant loudspeakers were hung from the basket, filling the skies with the acoustic cover band’s uplifting music. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

It sounds like science fiction: Researchers at the University of Augsburg are developing an app that can recognize a coronavirus infection whenever a potential carrier speaks into the phone. So far, the app has a hit rate of over 80 percent. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Brilliant — or tacky? A confectionery shop in Lower Franconia is tapping into the spirit of the times by offering a chocolate Saint Nicholas wearing a face mask. Proprietor Herbert Häcker has received orders from all over Germany for the novelty candy, and even had to bring on another employee to keep up with the demand. But on social media, not everyone is amused… Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The battle against coronavirus continues: Adults are now being vaccinated quickly in Germany, but vaccines are still being approved for teenagers and children. What are some of the key differences between adults and young people when it comes to corona and vaccines, and how are they being addressed?

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The nights are getting longer and warmer, creating the best conditions for cocktails on the patio. In Berlin, some of the world's best cocktail pros showed what it takes, other than alcohol and juices, to make a perfect cocktail. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Bartender Alexander Hauk of the Luna Bar teaches us how to make a Manhattan in seven easy steps. Don’t forget the bitters — or the taste test!

Michael Peter from the Louisen Lounge Bad Homburg shows us how to make a “Frozen Strawberry Margarita” cocktail.

Clueso, a multifaceted, authentic and surprising musician, reaches middle age and presents his newest album entitled An und für sich (In and of itself). Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The singer Clueso accompanies himself on acoustic guitar with a song by the classic GDR rock band Die Puhdys.

The lyrics of "Neuanfang" ("Fresh Start") by Erfurt pop artist Clueso deal indirectly with a period in his life that was packed with change: separating from his band and manager after almost two decades of collaboration, switching labels, and more.

At a preview concert, German singer, rapper, and songwriter Clueso talks about the making of his recent album. 

German singer and songwriter Clueso sings his song "Wenn du liebst," a duet with Australian singer-songwriter Kat Frankie.

German singer Clueso sings about making up one's own rules in life.

"Du und Ich" ("You and I") was written on a car trip to Erfurt, where Clueso is from. While he watched the forest passing by, he remembered times from his past.

The latest music video from Erfurt musician Clueso is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Dolomites in South Tyrol, with hints of other places, and shot by cinematographer Dennis Schmelz.