Switzerland’s Gruyère crowned world’s best cheese
A Swiss Gruyère cheese was crowned the world’s best cheese at the World Cheese Awards 2025 in Bern, Switzerland.
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Spotlight on Germany’s Hightech Agenda: Opportunities for Canadian-German Research Collaboration
In November 2025, the German federal government launched its €18 billion Hightech Agenda, a strategic initiative to strengthen Germany’s innovation, technological sovereignty, and global competitiveness. The agenda targets six cutting-edge technologies: 🛰️ Technologies for Climate‑Neutral Mobility 🛰️ Artificial Intelligence (AI) 🛰️ Quantum Technologies 🛰️ Microelectronics 🛰️ Biotechnology 🛰️ Nuclear Fusion &…
Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see Ophelia painting
Taylor Swift fans are driving a surge in popularity of a German museum exhibiting a portrait of the Shakespeare character Ophelia, recently reimagined in a song and music video from Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl. Museum Wiesbaden, in the central German state of Hessen, saw hundreds more…
Oscar Peterson’s German Connection
1925-2025 – Happy Birthday Oscar! Here is a small compilation from when Oscar Peterson was in the Black Forest / Germany. From 1963 he regularly visited Villingen to make recordings with Hans-Georg Brunner-Schwer (HGBS). Many of these recordings were released on HGBS’s record label MPS-Records. Most Perfect Sound! This is…
Keeping stories of Mennonite immigration from disappearing
The University of Winnipeg is conducting a large oral history project on Mennonites in Canada, with the purpose of capturing stories of those who fled the Soviet Union in the 1920s before those stories are lost. Read more about the project:
German Soccer Legend Thomas Müller Signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC
German Vancouverites wondered, “Is he coming?” The question is answered: Thomas Müller, Germany’s goal-scoring star, has signed with the Whitecaps until year’s end. Check it out
Uncover the past at Kronau Heritage Museum
Step into Saskatchewan’s rich history with Jenelle Lippai #Onthego at the Kronau Heritage Museum finding out about the amazing exhibits there. Check out the video above or via link: https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/video/2025/07/09/uncover-the-past-at-kronau-heritage-museum/
The Top Van Life Destinations Across Germany, Switzerland And Austria
Embark on a journey through the heart of Europe, where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland beckon with their rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Read the article from Discover Germany here.
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How to speak Denglish like a true German
Did you ever wonder if Germans use English words as they should be used. You might be surprised. Read the article from DW to have some fun. Link