The Goethe-Institut’s #180sec short video series, which explores different cities around the world, visits the streets of Cologne. Here, local inline skater Matwej explains why it's no longer possible to skate on the square in front of the world-famous Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral), and where the skaters go now.

The Goethe-Institut’s #180sec short video series, which explores different cities around the world, visits Leipzig, where a group of people are actively involved in a cooperative community garden. Not only do vegetables grow here at Annalinde, but friendships as well.

KRASS School students and teachers speak out against cyberbullying — and give tips on how to fight back.

Dresden, 1985: After a party at their house, Bettina and her husband are awakened by Stasi agents at the door, who arrest them.

Singer Nina Chuba is a guest on the radio station 1Live's "Fragenhagel" (hail of questions), in which she reveals a few things about herself that you probably didn't know. Take a look!

Former civil rights activist Roland Jahn and photographer Andreas Rost both played a role in the resistance and fall of the Berlin Wall. Thirty years later, they recall some of the crucial moments from a period in recent German history that was characterized by both unity and division.

As the 30th anniversary of the fall of Berlin Wall approaches, this report takes stock of how far Germany has come, and what still needs to be done. Emphasizing the importance of transparency and freedom of speech has helped reunite the nation – but other divides have also emerged.

At European Hansemuseum in Lübeck, a special exhibition — built entirely out of Lego bricks! — depicts the history of the Hanseatic League. “Hanseatic League: Brick-Rich” will also be traveling to Emden, Braunschweig, and the Netherlands.

How does luggage get onto the plane? AKTIV has tracked the route taken by trolleys and bags in Terminal 2 at Munich Airport. The underground track is 45 kilometers long!

Join Marko for dinner as he enjoys potato soup, Swabian Maultaschen, and a good beer at restaurant in Berlin.

The North Sea is an unpredictable and mysterious marine habitat, teeming with life. Join marine biologists Florian Graner and Natali Tesche-Ricciardi on an exciting adventure!

Adel Tawil, former singer of the German pop band Ich und ich, has made every line in this song a reference to an 80s or 90s pop song. Included are references to The Bangles, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Cutting Crew, Elton John, Louis Armstrong, Ultravox, David Bowie, EMF, Prodigy, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Guns 'n' Roses, Depeche Mode, Cypress Hill, Bros, Boys II Men, Beck, Rage Against the Machine, and Nirvana. See if you can figure them all out!

Austrian schlager singer Allessa sings about the most important part of Christmas: being together with your loved ones.

After a relatively relaxed summer, Germany once again finds itself in a critical phase of the corona pandemic. Here, in a recording released on October 17, 2020, Chancellor Angela Merkel makes an appeal to citizens to significantly reduce their social outings and to refrain from unnecessary travel and celebrations.

In an online dialogue, Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Germans to stick together and show solidarity in the midst of the corona crisis – which means avoiding unnecessary contact and adhering to other safety measures. The news about the development of a vaccine, however, is a reason to stay optimistic. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]