It goes without saying that the World Cup in Qatar has dominated the headlines, as has the climate summit in Egypt. But what's the deal with Germany's new Bürgergeld scheme? Watch this video to find out.

How has the beginning of the year 2023 been in Germany? Paula summarizes the most important events clearly and understandably for you.

Apart from compulsory military service, the debate about climate neutrality is one of the most important political issues in Germany at the moment. What decisions need to be made? How can the energy reform succeed?

The news in April focuses on the energy supply situation in Germany and the policies of the Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser.

From politics to extreme weather, here's the news from Germany from July of 2023.

Here's the August news round-up in slow German. Topics include inflation and the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

The biggest news stories this October concern scientific breakthroughs and conflict in the Middle East.

Paula presents November's news. There are reports on immigration, sports, and—once again—extreme weather.

Dietbert explains his problem, and it becomes clear that Anna not only wants to help him, but also really likes him a lot.

The 99 Fire Film Awards offer a 9,999 euro prize to the best 99 second short film. This short film entry from 2012 entitled “Fabien” appears to be a trailer for a film that has not yet been made, but it looks like it could be a great one. Watch it yourself and decide!

Chaos rages on in the various NICHTLUSTIG households! The power may be back on, but that’s created a whole other set of problems.

The Lemming family decides to buy the house after all, now that it appears to be sufficiently dangerous. And in the end, all those who died in the fire meet Death and Poodle, and joyfully proceed toward the light at the end of the tunnel…

The two young women, both somewhat lost, ponder the loss — and meaning — of an apartment. In the end, they realize that you can also be happy in the rain…

The “Shorts at Moonlight” festival is an insider tip not only for short film lovers which captures its audience with an exceptional program.

In this part of the report about the short film festival “Shorts at Moonlight” we’ll have a look at the highly topical short film “Bank Crisis” by Till Penzek and Joe Frickey.