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…
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.
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
Neue Informationsseite für Kanadierinnen und Kanadier in Deutschland
DKG hat eine neue Infromationsseite für Kanadier in Deutschland, die den Alltag ein wenig leichter machen soll. Folgen Sie dem Link.
The tradition of the April joke
The history goes back at least to 1530 in Augsburg. When speculators lost quite a bit of money. Read the full article in Deutschland.de
Gerd Nefzer wins Oscar for visual effects in Dune
German visual effects artist Gerd Nefzer won an Oscar for his work on Dune, showcasing his mastery in cinematic special effects. His stunning visuals brought Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic to life. Read the full article on ‘Deutsche Welle’ here.
Bundestagswahl am 23. Februar – Briefwahl
Am 23. Februar 2025 findet die Wahl zum Deutschen Bundestag statt. Deutsche, die außerhalb der Bundesrepublik Deutschland leben und im Bundesgebiet keine Wohnung mehr innehaben, können bei Vorliegen der sonstigen wahlrechtlichen Voraussetzungen an der Wahl teilnehmen. Mehr Info hier
Travel to Hamburg
Did you ever dream about visiting Hamburg? Check out ‘A Weekend in Hamburg’ and find out, if a visit to Hamburg would be a dream come true. Link to the magazine
Are Saint Nick and Santa Clause the same?
Read the article from Deutsche Welle “Why Saint Nick and Santa Claus are not the same”. How Christianity, pagan folklore and capitalism were combined to create the legend of Santa Claus — and why he’s not interchangeable with Saint Nicholas. Full article here
Bundestagswahl 2025
The Federal Chancellor has announced that he will call a vote of confidence on 11.12.24, the Bundestag will decide on this on 16.12. This will lead to early elections, probably on 23.2.25. For more information go here.