When it comes to the climate crisis, hope isn't necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. However, there have been some encouraging developments. Here are five examples.

The band Parallel is a duo consisting of Francescos Carusos and Koray Cinar. This charming song and video are sure to put a smile on your face. Give it a listen and enjoy!

Established singer/producer Herbert Grönemeyer and newcomer LEA team up for a soulful ballad. The lyrics to this song are the kind of comforting words we could all do with hearing sometimes.

The German government is really struggling to meet its climate goals. The satirical heute-show is at it again, ruthlessly exposing the problem. It's about time someone called those politicians out!

Paul finally knows what to do with his van. Elias is starting to feel at home in his new place, and Krabbe gets some tips on how to make compliments—but it still needs work.

Ever tasted a moist, zesty lemon cake? It's easier to make than you think! Alina shows you how in this video.

Lea sings about the pain of loving someone whose heart still belongs to their ex. The lyrics oscillate between the raw anger and the crippling fear of losing them, capturing the emotional turmoil of the situation.

Do you know the names and locations of Germany's most important rivers? In this video, Paula takes us through the list of those with the greatest number of kilometers within Germany.

Elias has somewhere new to hide out for a while. Meanwhile, Paul and Dirk have a heart-to-heart.

This song is about the early stages of a relationship when everything is so wonderful and you hope it will last forever, but there's always this nagging feeling that it won't.

In this clip, Eylin teaches us some important expressions for navigating an unfamiliar town. It's a good idea to practice asking for directions now so that you'll know how to do it when the time comes!

Paula shows us Heidelberg at its most beautiful, including the wonderful old town with inviting cafes, the famous university, and much more.

Dirk finally meets up with Elias. Suddenly, his colleagues from the homicide squad show up, and Elias recognizes one of them. After getting some key information, Dirk is starting to connect the dots.

In this video, Paula shows us one of Germany's most picturesque cities and tells us about its most important sights.

The cab driver's alibi doesn't add up. Matthies wants to meet Elias but is stopped by his colleagues from the homicide squad.