The German-French-Israeli film Playoff about Israel’s most famous basketball coach, Ralph Klein, was shot mostly in Wiesbaden, Germany. rheinmaintv interviews the lead actors and reveals a summary of Klein’s life.

The search for the true love: More and more singles are trying out online dating agencies and according to them, with success. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The small town of Markgröningen in Baden-Wuerttemberg is known for its fast shepherds. For over 500 years the offspring of local shepherd families race against each other as well as for a sheep. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

RheinMain Szene reporter Raudy is out and about again to find out where Frankfurt residents like to hang out on Friday nights. There is an open space called Friedberger Platz where people sit on blankets and enjoy wine and beer till late.

Relics of the GDR Worker and Farmers’ state can be found of all places in the deepest southwest of the former Federal Republic of Germany. For many years now the museum in Pforzheim has been touted as the only one in West Germany devoted to the topic of the GDR. Learn more here: Against Oblivion Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Going all out: The automotive industry presents itself at the International Autoshow in Frankfurt as a successful market. The trade show booths are large and flashy, and there is little sign of the crisis, but the manufacturers do admit that steep growth is a thing of the past. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Pope Benedict is visiting his old home country. His first stop will be Berlin. As with every official visit, he will find rest and peace at the apostolic nunciature of Germany. The Apostolic Nuncio of Germany, Jean-Claude Périsset, shows "dpa video" around.
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Paranormal phenomena have been reported at the medieval Ludwigsburg castle. Come along with members of the Lake Constance Ghosthunters Agency and learn about their findings. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

At this fashion show the models tear their clothes off. Eroticism, wit and style - that spells burlesque! The women of the female dance group the Teaserettes show a lot of skin and sexy fashion on stage as well as behind the scenes. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Are you interested in the earliest motors and cars? Send an email to the Hochhut Company, celebrating its centenary next year. Their collection of fully functioning originals is one of a kind. verkauf.service@hochhut.de

Wild beauties gallop over the fields of the stud farm. These curly-haired horses are the breed which were ridden 200 years ago by North American Indians and are bred since 2005 by Petra Wolf. A few years ago, this would have been dangerous for her — see the video to find out why!

A woman covered in dirt and engine oil — a strange combination? After meeting host Lina van de Mars you will change your mind! "dpa video" meets this drum-playing tattooed superwoman with her own Corvette. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

No emails, no texting, no internet; for many Germans this is unthinkable. The author Christoph Koch performed a self-experiment and pulled the plug for almost 6 weeks. "dpa video" met with him and asked him a couple of questions. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Being a conservator is a life's work, to which Jana Moczarski dedicates herself with commitment. The 35-year-old is enthusiastic about her work. One notices that also when she presents the old documents as though they are precious treasures. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Fascination Festival. Once again this summer, hundreds of thousands of visitors will stream to the most varied music festivals in Germany, listen to the artists, camp and get tanked up. Because one thing these large events all seem to have in common is chaos and an odd sense of humor. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]