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!

Part 3 of "Travel Country Germany" goes from fruit cakes in Dresden all the way to the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Viel Spaß beim Reisen!

This video gives a good overview of all the reasons you could think of to visit the travel destination of Germany, characterized by the diversity of its natural landscapes and the pulsing life of its cities.

A lovely little introduction to traveling in Germany, from the Oktoberfest to the car museums in Stuttgart. Enjoy!

Young women are tearing off their T-shirts to protest the prison sentences of other young women in Tunisia, but for the politicians and movie stars, the glamorous life goes on undisturbed. (video 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!

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, has a lot to offer. It's no wonder that it's one of Europe's most popular cities. The fantastic buildings of Antoni Gaudí alone make it worth visiting this radiant city by the sea.

Alina has a special treat for us today: a German Christmas poem by Gustav Falke. Why not see if you can memorize it?

Today we are out and about with Alina in Düsseldorf, the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Join her to find out what this city has to offer!

In this film based on a true story, two sisters embark on a perilous journey that takes them from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Loni takes us on a tour of the enchanting city of Avignon in the South of France. It is famous thanks to a children's song and because it was the papal seat at one point. It is also home to several buildings that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In this video, Federico shows us a traditional dish from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania made from potatoes, a popular food all over Germany. But how many takes will he need to get it right?

The final part of our series on the federal states focuses on Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which is one of the most popular domestic vacation destinations in Germany. Why is that? You can find out in this video with Alina and Ms. Klimper.