Germany’s journey to democracy
It was 175 years ago when Germany’s first freely-elected parliament met in St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt. The constitution they created is one of the most important chapters in the history of German democracy. Go to Deutschland.de to read the full article.
Top Ten Wines of the DACH regions
Did you know that some of the best wines come from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the DACH regions? Read the article from Discover Germany here.
USask Lecture Theatre named for Nobel Laureate Gerhard Herzberg
A prominent lecture theatre on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus is now named in honour of Nobel Laureate Dr. Gerhard Herzberg (PhD). Read the article here.
April E-Update
Check out our latest E-Update. To read the Update click here.
GREEN BERLIN – THE FUTURE OF TOURISM
In a time when more and more tourists are traveling the globe, making destinations more prominent and ultimately busier, having a sustainable tourism strategy has become increasingly important for cities. Read the full article on Discover Germany here.
Bernhard Bettermann, an Interview
Discover Germany, Austria & Switzerland met up with actor Bernhard Bettermann to talk about his role in the popular TV series ‘In Aller Freundschaft‘, his love for Switzerland, his future goals and much more. Read the full article here.
Oscar Winning Film ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
The anti-war drama won four Oscars, including for the haunting music composed by Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka. The German composer told DW how hard it was to capture the horror of war in music. Read the full article on ‘Deutsche Welle’ here.
Consul General visits the Saskatchewan German Council
Consul General Marc Eichhorn seized the opportunity of the inauguration of the new Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum in Saskatoon to also convene with the Saskatoon German Council. Read the article here.
Inauguration of the New Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum in Saskatoon
On March 3rd, the official inauguration of the new Honorary Consul Benedict Nussbaum took place in Saskatoon, in the presence of German Consul General Marc Eichhorn. Read the article here.
Discover Germany – Berlin Fahrrad Fever
Did you know Germans love to bike? For example, Berlin is as bike-friendly as they come. With over 600 kilometers of bike paths, and grandiose new schemes in the pipeline, it’s no surprise that over two-thirds of households in the city own a bike. Read the full article here.