At the 9th Annual Conference of the German Council for Sustainable Development in Berlin on the 23rd of November 2009, Chancellor Angela Merkel talked about the upcoming challenges among others for the growth policy, for the educational and research policy, for species conservation and for international cooperation.

Knud Seckel sings the famous Falcon song by “Der von Kürenberg,” which is likely one of the most well-known Middle High German texts. It originates from around the year 1160. The author, Der von Kürenberg, is said to have come from and worked in the Bavarian/Austrian region and is considered as the first minstrel singer known by name who sang in German.

In the German comedy Männersache from 2009, Mario Barth and Dieter Tappert aka Paul Panzer play the main parts. Here are some excerpts. Enjoy!

A spectacular tattoo exhibition took place in Frankfurt at the Roomers Hotel. Well-known tattoo artists were present.

The Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK) [Museum of Modern Art] in Frankfurt/Main is one of the most important museums of contemporary art in the world. The works of art are positioned in cooperation with the artists to match the sophisticated architecture of the building.

In this second part of the interview, star tattoo artist Mario Barth talks about reconstructive cosmetics for breast cancer patients and about how his campaign for PetaTV came about.

On some sections of the Hessian autobahn speed limits have been lifted or raised. The Green Party is not very enthusiastic about that and feels that the climate protection is being neglected.

We see two pro freeriders in action at the Engadin Snow 2009 in Switzerland.

Hendrik Weins from Gamestar.de has invited pro racedriver and playmate Christina Surer as a worthy opponent for the multiplayer match in GTR Evolution. Both of them speed along the Nordschleife in a do-or-die and “tight” car chase.

In her new documentary film, teacher Larissa Anton deals with the topic of witch hunts and superstition in the Odenwald.

In the second part of this documentary about the Organic Disco in the Centralstation Darmstadt, you will find out more about the unique dance floor and listen to the opinions of some of the attendees.

What grinds the gears of the forbearing Cassandra Steen and how does she feel about talent shows? You are going to find out all that in this fourth and last part of the interview.

At the Atelier Goldstein, talented and ambitious artists, who are restricted in other areas of life because of a disability, realize their full potential.

For lovers of classical music Vienna is a true paradise. But also recreational athletes, those interested in culture and others get their money’s worth in this cozy but lively city.

Wolfgang Niedecken is the singer and writer of the German band “BAP”. He talks about his experiences in Uganda on behalf of World Vision. He wrote a song called “Nach Gulu” [To Gulu] about what the children from Gulu saw, experienced and talked about.