The Surfer Bernd Flessner sets a new record at the “Race around Fehmarn” on May 23rd 2009.
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Most people tend to associate symbols like roses and hearts with the term "Romanticism." However, visitors' searches for such things at the special exhibit "Black Romanticism" in Frankfurt am Main are proving futile. Instead, images of nightmares and demons lie in wait for them. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Do you like it hot? Then this Berlin snack bar is for you! It boasts the world's hottest sauces to go on your curried sausage, and fans even have contests over who can make it to the highest level of the twelve levels of spiciness. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Wild beauties gallop over the fields of the stud farm. These curly-haired horses are the breed which were ridden 200 years ago by North American Indians and are bred since 2005 by Petra Wolf. A few years ago, this would have been dangerous for her — see the video to find out why!

The two Berliners Paul and Kalle call on everybody to vote for Culcha Candela because the Comet 2010 Awards are just around the corner.

On May 28th 2010 the new single “Somma im Kiez” [Summer in the Neighborhood] by Culcha Candela was released. The guys had a lot of fun during the shooting of the video.

Culcha Candela is a pop band from Berlin with members from all over the world. In this clip, they give us glimpse behind the scenes while they shoot their single "Berlin City Girl". Viel Spaß!

Culcha Candela has a new album, which includes all of the old and new hits. The Best is the name of the just-released "best of" album. The Berlin band Culcha Candela has existed for almost nine years, so it's time to see things in their proper perspective. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

With his second album Melodie, the 24 year old German rapper, music producer and designer Cro, off-stage Carlo Waiber, has taken over the top of the charts. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! (Video copyright dpa)

In accidents with passenger cars, cyclists are often in more danger than pedestrians. This video explains why this is the case.
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Cosma Shiva Hagen, daughter of “Godmother of Punk” Nina Hagen, reveals how fur should be worn correctly and supports the animal rights organization PETA.

Fear of the coronavirus has caused many people to stock up on food and supplies. Fortunately, German grocery stores have been able to keep up with the increased demand without any problems. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

In a rare televised address, Chancellor Angela Merkel urges the public, directly and in plain language, to take drastic steps to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in Germany. She calls the coronavirus one of the greatest challenges the country has faced.

Chancellor Angela Merkel discusses the essential actions the German government has taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, including shutting down social activity and tightening border controls. The people's responsibility, she says, is to remain calm and not engage in panic buying (such shopping trips are referred to as die Hamsterkäufe in German) when it comes to groceries.

Angela Merkel explains that social distancing will help to slow the spread of COVID-19, acknowledging how difficult it is to not be able to visit loved ones in uncertain times. She also discusses the government's responsibility to consider all possible approaches and keep the public informed.