At the 2009 annual German Entertainment Awards, Thomas Kretschmann is awarded the DIVA for Best Actor for his acclaimed roles in Wanted, Operation Valkyrie, The Sea Wolf, and in the German TV drama Mogadischu. He receives the prize from the German actress Nadja Uhl, who offers a moving speech in his honor.

In 2009 the Tollwood festival in Munich had a lot to offer again. For example long runner BAP was present as well as Clueso.

Learn about striking miners in Poland and the financial standing of Dutch company ING in this business news broadcast.

The Surfer Bernd Flessner sets a new record at the “Race around Fehmarn” on May 23rd 2009.
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In 2008, the project “Two paths, one destination” was inaugurated at Wallnau, a water bird sanctuary on the island of Fehmarn.
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The artists Sylvia and Hendrik van de Pol fulfilled their dreams by building their very own studio in Karlsruhe.

Many forest dwellers are already preparing for the cold season. We see marmots and many rare bird species that make Switzerland a magnificent natural spectacle even in late summer.

Along the Anterior Rhine, the day begins with feathers, fur, and fine fibers. Among bathing birds, furry newcomers, and artful nests, nature prepares for autumn—with guests who stay and those who only briefly linger.

In the second part about summer in wild Switzerland, we see golden eagles, marmots, and the rare Danube salmon. In particular, we get a good sense of the hard fight for survival in this beautiful paradise.

In the floodplain forests and swamps of the nature reserve, there is an abundance of beautiful and rare plants. The population of ibexes is also thriving once again.

What are the top five most popular German federal states for tourists visiting from other countries? Find out in the conclusion to this video.

Germany has sixteen federal states. What does each state have to offer tourists? And where do foreign visitors mainly go?

Erfurt is a city in Thuringia with a charming, historical center. Ivana shows us its old alleyways, buildings, and other landmarks.

In the second part of this video on the Frankfurt silver inscription, various experts explain why this find is so special.

A fascinating video about some unusual archaeological finds in the Rhine-Main area, dating from the late Roman era.