Annually over 100 million animals are lodged in Frankfurt's Animal Lounge. A wide assortment of living creatures are temporarily received, examined by a veterinarian and lovingly cared for. Viel Spaß!

Twenty-five years since the fall of the Berlin Wall: Peter Barsch lived in East Germany and, as a young man, spent time in prison because of his attempts to flee to the West. These days he tells his story while conducting bicycle tours through the capital. Sehr interessant! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Alpine Lakes, a nature documentary, leads us into the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. When winter comes and the lakes freeze over, the fish under the thick ice cover have different ways of passing the time.

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.

Somewhere between 150,000 (according to police) and 250,000 (according to event organizers) took to the streets of Berlin to protest the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Read more here about the international Stop TTIP initiative.

Alpine Lakes, a nature documentary, leads us into the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. As snow covers the mountains, mammals and fish alike fight for survival.

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!

German rapper Cro sings his hit song "Bye Bye" with an orchestra in front of a live audience.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. Here we see the effects of global warming, from the melting ice on the mountains to the caves of Slovenia.

The band Monsters of Liedermaching perform in Leipzig and tell us what we can expect out of life. What are you waiting for? Watch it for yourself!

In this video you'll learn step by step how to open a bottle of non-alcoholic beer with a lighter — the non-screw-top types, that is! What other objects have you used to open a beer bottle? Add it to the commentaries, and we will forward it to Bierprobierer!

German comedian Otto Waalkes gives a hilarious live performance of the flag semaphore versions of a number of German town names.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. Here we see the female perch defending her spawn from North American crayfish, and look at the role of glaciers in storing Alpine water.

Comedian Bastian Pastewka narrates this charming animated version of the classic tale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves."

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. In this part, we explore the mysterious "cow tracks" found throughout the Alps in stone. These are, in fact, ancient fossils from the time when this mountain range was an ocean floor.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. In this episode, we'll explore the mysterious "Lake of Blood" and some scandalous interspecies dating!

Die Pfefferkörner (The Peppercorns) is a kids' detective show that revolves around a group of young teenage friends who solve crimes. In this episode, Sophie is accused of uploading a fake video of her teacher.

German TV star and comedian Bastian Pastewka stars in this eponymous series playing a fictionalized version of himself. It's been favorably compared to Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, so enjoy!

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. From the swiftly flowing streams to the cliffs high above, the area around the lakes hosts a number of different species.

Die Pfefferkörner (The Peppercorns) is a kids' detective show that revolves around a group of young teenage friends who solve crimes. In this episode, an awkward confrontation with a mean teacher gets the school rumor mill going.

Alpenseen (Alpine Lakes) is a nature documentary that shows us the fascinating world of deep mountain lakes. Here we see many animals emerge from hibernation, and then catch a glimpse of what lies over one hundred meters below the surface.

Due to nationwide strikes in the social service sector, many daycare centers remain closed. Supported by many parents, low paid childcare workers in Steinbach have taken to the streets with their demands for better pay!

Ann Doka and Band are a country band from, of all places, the Rhine-Main region in Germany. They have just released their third LP Could've Been Mine, so check out their surprisingly good Nashville-German sound!

Germany is advertising a new job position: chancellor. Please watch this video to find out if you may be qualified... (video copyright dpa)