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.

Planning a trip this summer? German police officers remind us of the typical ways that pickpockets attempt to steal luggage or belongings, and offer some helpful tips.

As a young capital city, Berlin is celebrated for the unique architecture of its government buildings. Enjoy this chance to see some of the features that attract ten thousand visitors every day.

Timo Uetz has dropped out of college to do an electronics apprenticeship. Now free from the stress of taking exams and writing term papers, he's earning his own money. Many young people today in Germany are trading their theoretical courses for practical apprenticeships. Sehr interessant!

Diane interviews passersby at the Christmas market in Karlsruhe to learn about their Christmas traditions.

All across the country, refugees are now receiving German instruction from volunteers because they are not officially entitled to it when they first arrive. Three educators from Bavaria have developed their own teaching materials especially for this purpose. Sehr interessant!

Up till now, hundreds of thousands of refugees have been permitted to enter Germany. Now the German government has changed course by temporarily reintroducing border controls.

In this video, misconceptions and prejudices regarding the influx of refugees in Europe and Germany are deconstructed. A must-see for anyone who wants to learn more about the situation!

Due to nationwide strikes in the social service sector, many daycare centers remain closed. Supported by many parents, low paid childcare workers in Steinbach have taken to the streets with their demands for better pay!

When people close their eyes and think about Berlin, what do they see? The Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, East Berlin's Television Tower... and the storied Hotel Adlon! Among this luxury hotel's prominent guests, these include, among others, the Queen of England and the King of Pop himself - Michael Jackson. Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!
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Forget your work worries and have a techno disco lunch! The "Lunch Beat" in Hamburg offers the (normally) late night dance experience for the lunch crowd! (video copyright dpa)

Just say "no" to wild animals in the circus: Luna Schweiger fights together with PETA Deutschland e.V. for a ban on wild animals in German circuses.

A smile here, a pose there, and hold that stomach in! Walking down the red carpet of celebrity can turn into serious work. Here are some tips from presenter and singer Barbara Schöneberger. (video copyright dpa)

Let off some steam when all the little things get on your nerves. This is the advice of author Matthias Nöllke in his book But I Want to Get Angry! So vent it, keep calm and carry on!

24 young women, one goal: They want be the next Miss Germany. Their looks and their figures are their assets, but sometimes they turn a blind eye, such as meeting up in Berlin for a round of currywurst! (video copyright dpa)