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Visa for Germany

We want to make your arrival in Germany as easy as possible. Here you can find all the information you need on applying for a visa, along with an application form as a pdf file to download. LOOK OUT!...

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Deutsche Welle photo competition KLICK

Sustainable Economy in focus of this year's DW photo competition KLICK! From 17-19 June, this year's Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum in Bonn will spotlight "The Future of Growth – Economic Values and the Media”. A worldwide photo competition will honour outstanding images that capture related themes. This year's photo competition KLICK! is called “Your view of a Sustainable Economy”.

Information about Germany

Deutschlandkarte im Kohlfeld Enlarge image (© dpa/picture-alliance, Wulf Pfeiffer) You want more information about Germany? Maybe you are planning a holiday or would like to stay in Germany longer to go to school, to study or to work - if so, you are in the right place here to find out more!

Working in Germany

Sign logo Jobcenter Enlarge image Here's the work (© dpa/pa) Details of the "Green card" initiative for IT specialists and information on the general requirements for working in Germany.

Facts about Germany

Facts about Germany

Facts about Germany is a handbook for anyone seeking reliable and up-to-date information on the Federal Republic of Germany. It provides facts and figures about the country and its people, its government system, social life, political groupings and trends, all the different sectors of industry and business, and the multi-faceted face of culture in Germany and its 16 federal states.

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Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues

Federal Cabinet

Joachim Gauck is the eleventh Federal President of Germany

Germany – a motor in the world economy

Magazin Deutschland Cover 04/12

The latest issue of DE Magazin Deutschland examines different facets of foreign trade. This DE special feature analyzes Germany’s role in the world economy with reports, articles and interviews that show what drives foreign trade, what tomorrow’s most important markets will be, how innovative Germany’s SMEs are and what makes leading companies so successful.

Also in the current issue of DE Magazin Deutschland: a profile of actress Iris Berben, a photographic reportage with views of enchanting winter landscapes and a culinary journey in search of the best gourmet restaurants. 

DW | Top Stories

May 23, 2013 6:31 PM

UN seeks to restore credibility in DRC

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon und World Bank President Jim Yong Kim are working on a new strategy to end the conflict in DRC. Their joint trip to the region also raises questions about the UN's role.

May 23, 2013 6:30 PM

London's community divided by Woolwich attacks

The atmosphere on the streets in south London was described as "tense" as local residents struggled to come to terms with the brutal murder of a serving British soldier outside his army barracks.

May 23, 2013 5:51 PM

Islamist revenge attack in Niger hits military, uranium mine

Islamist groups have carried out suicide bombings at a Niger military base and a French-owned mine. The assault came in response to a French-led military operation this year which ousted Islamists from northern Mali.

May 23, 2013 5:50 PM

Suspect named in killing of London soldier

One of the two men accused of murdering a young British soldier in London has been named. Both accused are believed to be radical Islamists. The soldier who died has also been named.

May 23, 2013 5:06 PM

Decommissioning weapons in Libya remains difficult

For 42 years, Libya's toppled dictator Muammar al-Gadhafi stock piled arms and set up secret arsenals. Now all those weapons have to be safely retrieved. Germany sends its know-how and money to help rebuild the country.