» Robust Economic Upswing Continues; Labor Market Reflects Trend
07/09/07 16:26 from Germany Info Latest News
Leading economic observers, including the Munich-basid Ifo, the International Monetary Fund and the German Institute for Economic Research, have raised their growth forecasts for Germany to 2.6 percent in 2007 and are projecting similar st..
» Chancellor Merkel Sees Effects of Global Warming on Visit to Arctic
07/09/07 16:26 from Germany Info Latest News
Merkel stressed the urgency of climage change policy on a trip to Greenland, where she visited the Ilulissat Icefjord and an Arctic research station to view the effects of global warming. The Sermeq Kujalleg glacier has experienced an alar..
» Germany Stepping Up Assistance in Afghanistan
07/09/07 16:18 from Germany Info Latest News
The German government aims to increase its financial support for Afghanistan in the year to come, from 100 million euros to 125 million euros. Germany continues to see civilian reconstruction and development in the country as the heart of ..
» Chancellor Praises German Security Authorities for Preventing Attacks
05/09/07 16:23 from Germany Info Latest News
Chancellor Angela Merkel called the arrests of three suspects in a terrorist bombing plan before any attacks could be carried out a great success and expressed her appreciation to the security authorities. Read More
» "Jewish Life is Returning to Our Country"
04/09/07 18:28 from Germany Info Latest News
"Our hope, indeed our dream is that Jewish life in all its variety can be reestablished in communities in Germany," Foreign Minister Steinmeier said at the opening of the Chabad-Lubavitch Centre in Berlin. The event came two days after Ger..
» Transatlantic Cooperation on Climate Protection
04/09/07 18:15 from Germany Info Latest News
Combining EU emissions trading with the efforts of California and its partners on the West Coast would be an important step in transatlantic cooperation on climate protection, Foreign Minister Steinmeier said after meeting with California ..
» Chancellor Merkel Launches New Climate Initiative on Reduction of Greenhouse Gases
31/08/07 16:41 from Germany Info Latest News
The maximum CO2 a country should be allowed to emit should be measured per capita, Chancellor Merkel has proposed under a new climate initiative. She also pointed out the vitally important role of the US in a follow-on international agreem..
» "House of World Cultures" Marks 50 Years as Transatlantic Symbol
29/08/07 15:20 from Germany Info Latest News
Built as America's contribution to Germany's Interbau exhibition in 1957, the distinctive building in Berlin's Tiergarten is now a showcase for the arts. A series of events on the transatlantic relationship, with a special focus on New Yor..
» Booming German Solar Industry Attracting Investors' Attention
29/08/07 15:20 from Germany Info Latest News
As a wave of consolidation is predicted in Germany's solar sector, foreign companies are eyeing potential acquisitions in the industry, according to various media accounts. Meanwhile, Germany's SolarWorld plans to open a plant in Oregon. R..
» Chinese Cities to Get Look at German Innovations, Arts and Culture
28/08/07 15:55 from Germany Info Latest News
With concerts, workshops, business conferences, art exhibitions, films and a “Germany Esplanade” showcasing innovations, along with food and music, Germany will present itself in six Chinese cities over the next three years. Re..
