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Roman Lob is representing Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Standing Still." Hear what Roman has to say about participating in this worldwide media event. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]
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Even after the mild winter, people in Frankfurt are happy about the warm, summer-like temperatures already in March. Here are some comments from some people soaking up the sun on the on the banks of the Main River. A video from rheinmaintv.
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With temperatures of 20° Celsius (68° Fahrenheit) or more, the sun is shining brightly, the birds are chirping, and the trees are sprouting leaves. No doubt, spring is finally here! This is the time of year when even animals seem to be in a good mood. A video from rheinmaintv. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!
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In the new year there will be many changes in store for drivers, including improvements in bus lane usage and parking for electric car and car sharing drivers.
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The new planes from Condor Airlines are especially noticeable for the bright children's book characters painted on them, part of a campaign to raise money for "A Heart for Children." A report from rheinmaintv.
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Despite several top 10 albums over the last four or five years, things have felt relatively calm around Austrian pop-singer Christina Stürmer. Since her last hit single "Millions of Lights", though, she's back full-bore with her new release I'm Listening to My Heart. Der Hammer auf voller Lautstärke!
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The Frankfurt Music Trade Fair has everything for the musician that the music industry has to offer, from tiny bells to the world's largest loudspeaker. For classic metal fans, Scorpions guitarist Rudolf Schenker is interviewed too! A video from rheinmaintv.
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The basement underneath the new location of the European Central Bank was a central collection point for the deportation of 10,000 Frankfurt Jews in the Holocaust. The architects describe how they conceived this new memorial. A video from rheinmaintv.
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For the third time, the Day of Sustainability took place through the German state of Hesse. It is intended to inform people about sustainable lifestyles, with this year's motto: Regional, conscientious and fair — sustainable consumption in Hesse. A report from rheinmaintv.
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Oktoberfest is now opened! During the next two weeks, millions of people from all over the world will flock to the world's largest folk festival. Viel Spaß beim anschauen!
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From spareribs to chicken wings: At the German Grill-Master Championship, it is not only about the sausage. Who will be crowned as "Barbecue King?" Guten Appetit!
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What questions would you have for Holocaust victim Anne Frank if you could interview her today? What kind of artwork would you make to memorialize her life? These are the kinds of questions that pupils are asking at the Anne Frank Educational Institute in Frankfurt, and inside its roving exhibit on nationwide tour.
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Germany, ever a leader in automotive technology, will have to wait until 2025 before fully-automated vehicles are allowed on the autobahn. Continental may be ahead of the curve in Europe, but unless the EU makes a new law, the Google driverless car will stay hot on their heels. (video copyright dpa)
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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.
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This video may seem to be directed purely at meat eaters, Kopps Restaurant and Grill takes it all the way to vegan! Secret tip: even Hamburger Heaven on Graefestr. in Berlin-Kreuzberg has delicious veggie burgers in addition to their free-range and organic beef. Guten Appetit! (video copyright dpa)
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