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.

Is that a ‘Berliner’? And is it okay to eat it? The classic debate over the correct name of this pastry plays no small part in this funny video by Joe the Rocker/CHoE Rocker.

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.

"Bad Chick" is about a young man who gets stuck in a relationship with a coercive and dangerous woman who takes over his whole life. Being with her gets him into all kinds of trouble and, because he already has a reputation for being unreliable, no one believes him when he tries to explain that it's not his fault.

Now things are getting exciting. Who will David choose? In the end, it will be the one who least expected it!

David is thirsty for more—you can feel that in his powerful rendition of the German hit "Wildberry Lillet" by Nina Chuba. Will he manage to bowl over the coaches on The Voice Kids 2023 with it—and do his sister proud in the process?

During the game, it quickly becomes apparent which couple has the edge. Both couples are fighting hard, but only one can win!

Many of the verses of the song "MfG - Mit freundlichen Grüßen" by the hip-hop group Die Fantastischen Vier consist solely of acronyms! The song comments on the development of the German language with its long words and titles that make such abbreviations and acronyms necessary, and what this means for German culture.

The SPD only recently announced their candidate for Chancellor in the 2021 Federal Election: Olaf Scholz. Will he be able to catch up with the other candidates? What has his approach been so far? The heute-show can’t help but poke fun.

In this final segment, Jan Böhmermann and the rest of the panel talk about to what extent jokes can be made about certain groups. Are there times when they create actual stereotypes and thus become harmful?

Singers Max Giesinger and Lotte talk about the very first songs they wrote, and the different directions the video for their song "Auf das, was da noch kommt" ("Here's to What's to Come") could have taken.

German pop musicians Max Giesinger and Lotte talk about the creative process and the stages of producing a new album – including waiting for it to finally be released!

In Part 2 of the interview, Lotte and Max Giesinger discuss the variety of experiences they've had as performers, how hard it can be to get discovered, and some of the worst gigs they've ever played.

This segment begins with a discussion about generational differences, and then continues on to an exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the government and of the people.

Produced by The World Wildlife Fund WWF. Anton Reyst travels to Hudson Bay in the north of Canada to get a firsthand look at the effects global warming has had on the landscape and wildlife there.

Determined to hear from anyone who has a question or comment, the panel members continue to call on audience members. One person points out that the problem of right-wing extremism is hardly confined to Germany, and that age has a lot to do with the perception of immigration as a threat rather than something that benefits society.

Two members of the audience discuss perceptions of democracy and political engagement in Germany, while Jan Böhmermann considers how the meanings behind certain political terminology are shifting. They are grateful for the fact that the ZDF network has put a spotlight on Saxonians who are against far-right extremism in Germany.

Jan Böhmermann and his peers discuss freedom of expression, recent changes in the way the press is viewed, and the effect this has on satirists and comedians who deal with current events.

The panel talks about how the infrastructure in Germany may contribute to the rise of far right sentiment in the eastern part of the country.

Audience members talk about a recent demonstration and how reactions to populist movements have changed in cities such as Dresden.