At the 9th Annual Conference of the German Council for Sustainable Development in Berlin on the 23rd of November 2009, Chancellor Angela Merkel talked about the upcoming challenges among others for the growth policy, for the educational and research policy, for species conservation and for international cooperation.

Knud Seckel sings the famous Falcon song by “Der von Kürenberg,” which is likely one of the most well-known Middle High German texts. It originates from around the year 1160. The author, Der von Kürenberg, is said to have come from and worked in the Bavarian/Austrian region and is considered as the first minstrel singer known by name who sang in German.

In her new documentary film, teacher Larissa Anton deals with the topic of witch hunts and superstition in the Odenwald.

In the second part of this documentary about the Organic Disco in the Centralstation Darmstadt, you will find out more about the unique dance floor and listen to the opinions of some of the attendees.

At the Atelier Goldstein, talented and ambitious artists, who are restricted in other areas of life because of a disability, realize their full potential.

For lovers of classical music Vienna is a true paradise. But also recreational athletes, those interested in culture and others get their money’s worth in this cozy but lively city.

The UNESCO World Heritage site Messel Pit is one of the excavation sites that yields the largest number of fossils worldwide. Professors as well as students split the slate in order to find well preserved fossils.

With the motto Organic Disco, the climate-friendly party rocks on at Darmstadt’s “Centralstation” – on a dance floor that produces energy.

Bernhard von Nolting is an expert on classic vehicles, especially the Porsche 356. He considers himself lucky to be able to do for a job what others choose as a hobby.

Two of the most beautiful golf clubs of Europe are shown, namely the Schönborn Golf Club (30 kilometers from Vienna) and the Fontana Golf Club.

Luxembourg is a real find as a tourist destination, with numerous castles, campgrounds, museums and much more to discover.

What might the proposed raising of the mandatory retirement age look like in reality? The short film "Work for All" by Thomas Oberlies takes a funny and critical look.

Promotional video for the Strothoff International School Rhein-Main in Dreieich, outlining the school’s international approach and high educational standards.

Here is a little taste of the 28-minute short film "Das heimliche Geräusch" (“The Secret Noise”) by Michael Watzke, which is based on true events.

A tiny urban nook yields an enormous amount of living and working space, winning environmental awards to boot.

Let's explore the concept of a single-family passive house: is a future without residential dependence on fossil fuels possible?

Learning to drive a boat, taking in exhibits and tasting a great wine – all in a day’s work when visiting Flanders.

For animal lovers: A former US troops area near Hanau will be the new home for up to thirty Przewalski horses – the last remaining subspecies of the wild horse.