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.

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!

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!

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!

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)

A police captain and a young officer speak about their experience controlling the protest at the G20 Summit in Hamburg.

Grete has been living and volunteering in a city near Tel Aviv for the last nine months. In this video, she speaks about her decision to live in Israel for a longer period of time.

Thinking about going abroad for a longer period of time? In this video, Federico shares a bit about his own experience studying in another country.

The devastating consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. The worst can still be averted if we adapt, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but time is of the essence, and radical changes are needed. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

This edition of Yabla's "slow news" looks at events that have taken place in England, the US, Germany, and Uganda.