After Sascha's mother tells Johannes about the bench on the canal where she and Phillip first kissed, Johannes finds him sleeping there and in very bad shape. He brings Phillip home and tries to console him. Marion, meanwhile, overhears everything through the thin wall between the apartments.

Marion overhears Johannes speaking candidly with Sascha's father and realizes she has still has feelings for him. When her boyfriend Hans-Peter comes to the door, she has to tell him she's no longer interested.

Marion tries to talk to Johannes, but he's too preoccupied with reuniting Sascha's parents – and she's getting the wrong idea about his relationship with Sascha's mom. Sascha's father has gotten some rest and is ready to help out in the pet shop, which is good because there's a Christmas sale and the store is an absolute zoo!

Johannes, Konstantin, and Phillip work the Christmas sale together at Johannes's pet store, making sure that all of the animals leave with loving new owners. Finally, only the parrot remains, which then goes to a very special home...

With his parents reunited, Sascha makes one last wish – and Johannes and Marion are suddenly brought together, just in time for Christmas.

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

A primary vote, a secondary, vote, and the five-percent hurdle: The German election is much more than two Xs on a ballot. In this video on the ABCs of Bundestag elections, you’ll learn all about these terms and the election process overall. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Baywatch mermaid and model blond Pamela Anderson opens the new VIP Club in Frankfurt.

Actress Veronica Ferres is present at the launch of "Generation Vodka", a new book about the ever more prevalent phenomenon of binge drinking among teens.
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Aktion Kinderschutz ("Campaign: Protect the Children") in Karlsruhe is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and making children's lives safer. Watch this video to discover just how effective such an organization can be!

Interviews on the subject of AIDS and HIV on occasion of World AIDS Day.

German citizens give their opinions on Egypt's status as a holiday destination, given the current political situation.

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.

The AOK Health Magazine takes an active interest in showing the children of Hesse how important and how good a healthy diet can be. Unhealthy eating can wind up costing a society billions every year, so here Germany sets an excellent example for making an active effort in preventative health measures. And they have fun doing it,enjoy!

In this video, physicist and author Harald Lesch talks about how Germany could phase out coal and nuclear power completely and still meet all of its energy needs.

Germany is not a big enough country to devote all of its land to creating renewable energy – but there is another place with vast expanses of empty space and limitless sunshine.

In this presentation from TEDxMünchen, Milena Glimbovski speaks about the topic of recycling, and how she became involved in the fight against excessive packaging.

Milena Glimbovski speaks about the process of starting Original Unverpackt, a supermarket in Berlin's Kreuzberg neighborhood that sells food only in bulk or in recyclable containers.

A rope course in the Franconian forest has recently become wheelchair accessible. With the right trainers and equipment, they offer a specialized program that is both challenging and rewarding. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of Mickey Mouse comics in Germany. Here, we are also introduced to Erika Fuchs, the translator of the comics, whose work brought Mickey and Donald to a new audience – and also had a profound impact on the German language.

Are you interested in studying in Germany? This video will give you some great insights into KIT, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, in the southwest of the country.

All-day schools are required to provide meals for their students. However, one frequently hears complaints of bland food of poor quality. Now, star chef Johann Lafer wants to change all of this with a project of his own. Nationwide the project is one of a kind. Learn more about it at food@ucation. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Did you know that euro coins look different in every country? This short animated film explains the reason.

Yabla reporter Cettina is out and about asking people about their plans for New Year's Eve as well as their resolutions for the coming year. Enjoy! Oh, and Happy New Year!