As of last week, it's confirmed: Frankfurt will be the commercial center for the Chinese yuan currency, also called the renminbi. The city of Frankfurt hopes to expand its role in the finance world even more with this currency coup!

Young women are tearing off their T-shirts to protest the prison sentences of other young women in Tunisia, but for the politicians and movie stars, the glamorous life goes on undisturbed. (video copyright dpa)

A lovely little introduction to traveling in Germany, from the Oktoberfest to the car museums in Stuttgart. Enjoy!

This video gives a good overview of all the reasons you could think of to visit the travel destination of Germany, characterized by the diversity of its natural landscapes and the pulsing life of its cities.

Part 3 of "Travel Country Germany" goes from fruit cakes in Dresden all the way to the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Viel Spaß beim Reisen!

In this video, misconceptions and prejudices regarding the influx of refugees in Europe and Germany are deconstructed. A must-see for anyone who wants to learn more about the situation!

Up till now, hundreds of thousands of refugees have been permitted to enter Germany. Now the German government has changed course by temporarily reintroducing border controls.

All across the country, refugees are now receiving German instruction from volunteers because they are not officially entitled to it when they first arrive. Three educators from Bavaria have developed their own teaching materials especially for this purpose. Sehr interessant!

This clip was created under the auspices of the pilot project "Weil wir es wert sind!" ("Because we're worth it!") of the Rain Forest Foundation OroVerde! Its purpose is to create awareness of the relationship between the rain forest, CO₂ emissions, and climate change!

Following the Brexit vote, Scotland is at a crossroads. Many citizens feel more affinity with the European Union than the United Kingdom. Will Scotland choose to secede?

Get some insight into the German perspective on the inauguration of President Trump.

Get some insight into the German perspective on the inauguration of President Trump in part two of this series.

Do you remember when Barack Obama visited Berlin? Chancellor Angela Merkel talks about the values shared by Germany and the United States, and the political relationship between the countries.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is sworn in at Parliament, with both supporters and protesters present.

Cettina and Sara talk about Baden-Württemberg, a federal state in the south of Germany that has a number of defining geographical features and cultural hallmarks.

Cettina and Sarah prepare a typical dish from the region of Swabia. Maultaschen are like German ravioli, and are served either fried or in broth.

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.

Could you point to the Rhineland on a map of Germany? Since when has the area officially been Rhineland-Palatinate? And why do tourists flock to it? In this video, you can learn all about the geography, demographics, and landscape of this federal state.

Today, Cettina and Sabine are making "Pfälzer Fläschknepp,” a regional dish from the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate. “Fläschknepp” means “meatballs” in the local dialect. These flavorful, savory meatballs are made from fresh ingredients, and are served with a pungent horseradish sauce. Enjoy!

The lion is, without question, the king of the animal world: In Africa, there is no animal as majestic and graceful... or as dangerous! But when a pack of lions encounters an injured sandfox cub, a certain protective instinct kicks in – which is the basis of the true story depicted in this heartwarming video.

Zuma Katjiuonga, a member of the Himba tribe, tells his girlfriend — whom he lives with in the modern city of Windhoek, Namibia – that his family married him off to a cousin when he went back to see them for a visit. How does Zuma’s girlfriend feel about it?

Humans and animals often form their own special kinds of bonds. Here, you’ll learn about people who developed friendships with a crow, a shark, a goose, and more!