Construction is the biggest source of political corruption in the world, and here a case in point: the existence of hermit Friedmunt Sonnemann is being threatened by the construction of an elevated Moselle River overpass, that according to critics is neither wanted nor needed by the inhabitants. (video copyright dpa)

Just imagine: You’re on the subway, playing around on your phone or lost in thoughts, when suddenly a flash mob materializes — and you're in the middle of a professional choir singing Christmas carols! It happened in Stuttgart, when the SWR (Southwest Broadcasting) Vocal Ensemble brought Christmas cheer to a car packed with passengers – some of whom were moved to sing along.

Nora Gomringer is a poet and writer who recently won the prestigious Ingeborg-Bachmann-Preis. In this video, she reads a poem by the German author and painter Hans Bötticher, who was better known by his pen name Joachim Ringelnatz.

The inimitable Nina Hagen sings a version of the classic German pop song "Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen" ("You forgot the color film").

Germany's godmother of punk Nina Hagen sings an ode to New York City.

Nina Chuba, real name Nina Katrin Kaiser, is not only a singer but also an actress. On August 12, 2022, she released the song "Wildberry Lillet," which went straight to number 1 in the German single charts and features the rapper Juju.

The song Fata Morgana by Nina Chuba is about the illusion of an unattainable and deceptive love.

„Nicos Weg“ is a series for German learners. In the first episode, Nico is listening to German lessons when he runs into Emma and her mother.

As Nico leaves the airport, he has some bad luck with his suitcase.

Nico's bag was accidentally loaded into a taxi and driven away! Luckily, someone offers to help.

Nico still doesn't have his luggage, and can't exactly remember his aunt's address. Lisa and Emma offer to give him a ride into the city.

Nico learns how to tell Emma and Lisa his name in German. When they stop to put gas in the car, he sees something he recognizes.

Nico thinks he has maybe found his bag, but no such luck.

Nico, Lisa, and Emma run into Lisa's friend Max, who suggests that they get Lisa's father to help with Nico's situation.

Lisa calls her father, a policeman, to see if he can help find Nico's aunt.