The German NGO Welthungerhilfe presents a campaign at a train station in Berlin to mark the 2011 global hunger index.

Actress Veronica Ferres is present at the launch of "Generation Vodka", a new book about the ever more prevalent phenomenon of binge drinking among teens.
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Flaunting, not scrimping, is the order of the day: at the Tendence consumer goods trade fair it's all about "deception." This is what the customers want, at least according to designers who introduce ever more pseudo-luxury goods. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Friedberger Platz is a happening place in Frankfurt and, other than a few minor glitches, even a pleasure for the restaurant owners whose establishments are busy every Friday evening.

The German-French-Israeli film Playoff about Israel’s most famous basketball coach, Ralph Klein, was shot mostly in Wiesbaden, Germany. rheinmaintv interviews the lead actors and reveals a summary of Klein’s life.

The small town of Markgröningen in Baden-Wuerttemberg is known for its fast shepherds. For over 500 years the offspring of local shepherd families race against each other as well as for a sheep. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

RheinMain Szene reporter Raudy is out and about again to find out where Frankfurt residents like to hang out on Friday nights. There is an open space called Friedberger Platz where people sit on blankets and enjoy wine and beer till late.

Going all out: The automotive industry presents itself at the International Autoshow in Frankfurt as a successful market. The trade show booths are large and flashy, and there is little sign of the crisis, but the manufacturers do admit that steep growth is a thing of the past. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Paranormal phenomena have been reported at the medieval Ludwigsburg castle. Come along with members of the Lake Constance Ghosthunters Agency and learn about their findings. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

At this fashion show the models tear their clothes off. Eroticism, wit and style - that spells burlesque! The women of the female dance group the Teaserettes show a lot of skin and sexy fashion on stage as well as behind the scenes. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]