The 63rd International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) in Frankfurt proves a success despite the surrounding financial crisis. With a total of 100 world premiers, the car industry took the opportunity to show off their new innovations on the world stage, focusing especially on electric and hybrid vehicles.

The employees of car manufacturer Opel have been suffering uncertainty about the future of their jobs ever since General Motors decided they may be selling Opel. To motivate the discouraged Opel staff, rock singer Liza adapted her song “Gebt nicht auf” (“Don’t Give Up”).

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]

Check out DJ Jey as he enjoys the candy trade show in Cologne. He's trying out all kinds of German sweets, from Christmas stollen to lollipops to gingerbread...

The International Green Week in Berlin is the world's most famous agricultural trade fair. This year the farmers are very pleased with the results and with the increased consumer interest in agricultural products and renewable production processes.
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For owners of Apple computers, the honeymoon is now over! In comparison to PCs, the more expensive Apple computer was long considered safe from viruses and Trojan horses. Now one of the first Trojan horses has shown up in their devices. Copyright DPA

As of last week, it's confirmed: Frankfurt will be the commercial center for the Chinese yuan currency, also called the renminbi. The city of Frankfurt hopes to expand its role in the finance world even more with this currency coup!

Berlin's reigning mayor Klaus Wowereit is the longest reigning head of government in Germany. In this exclusive interview, he discusses the construction debacle of the new Berlin Airport and his plans for introducing social housing to Tempelhof Field. (video copyright dpa)

The security personnel at Frankfurt Airport had already gone on strike in February 2014 and brought the airport to a standstill. Now it is the second round, as the ground crew unions go into negotiations with the airlines. Luckily the airlines were better prepared for this latest spate of cancellations.

Frankfurt Airport: whether it's Claudia handing you your boarding pass, Max repairing the air conditioning, or Wolfgang importing medical technology from around the globe, this short video clip gives you a glimpse into the worldwide impact of Frankfurt Airport.

The world population continues to grow and time is running out for a solution to the energy question. The Rhein-Main-Neckar Region is working on some concrete answers with the Green Region Initiative.

Somewhere between 150,000 (according to police) and 250,000 (according to event organizers) took to the streets of Berlin to protest the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Read more here about the international Stop TTIP initiative.

A representative of the worldwide company Schaeffler Group talks about what the company looks for in new employees.

New technology championed by auto insurance companies in Germany has made it possible for cars to automatically notify emergency services in the event of an accident. Find out how it works in this video.
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In Hesse, employment is up. Survey results show that even small companies are thriving in many different industries. Furthermore, the arrival of workers from other countries is benefiting the region.

The online trade broker xtb hosted a contest based on virtual investments. The prize? A brand new Mercedes SL convertible worth 85,000 euros.

The type of car you drive has an effect on how much you pay for auto insurance in Germany. This video explains a bit about how the rates are determined.
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Eva explains the various steps for submitting a job application in Germany and some of the related vocabulary. Enjoy!

Cettina and Jenny demonstrate how to call a company regarding an open job position and make an appointment for an interview.

Melanie goes to her interview and is asked about her education and skills in marketing.

Waiting for the phone to ring is nerve-wracking, but luckily there's good news!

Do you remember when Barack Obama visited Berlin? Chancellor Angela Merkel talks about the values shared by Germany and the United States, and the political relationship between the countries.

After accepting the job, Melanie goes to her first day of work at her new company.

Eva talks about job interviews, and provides an example of some of the questions that might come up.