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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.
Beyond the peaks
Would you like to discover the Swiss mountains in seven films. In 10 languages, the films celebrate the Swiss love of mountains and the great outdoors. Follow the link.
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