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Doctor monitoring heart shaped patient exercising on runninf machine - Tim Bradford-Ikon Images@gettyimages.de
German Health Fads
Germany has one of the oldest national healthcare systems in the world. Otto von Bismarck first introduced the idea of sick pay and health insurance in 1883.
Boy wearing traditional German clothing in front of the map of Germany - Fotosearch@gettyimages.de
Kulturschock – Things you should be aware of when first visiting Germany
Be aware of the shocking truth about the little things that make up live in Germany.
German flag on the top of a car - Manuela Krause - E+@gettyimages.de
The Men who Might have Bought the World Cup 2006
The news magazine “Der Spiegel” published reports, claiming the hosting of the World Cup by Germany was bought by the DFB (German Soccer Association).
USA, Montana, Whitefish, Family of skiers on ski lift seen from below - Tetra Images/Noah Clayton-Brand X Pictures@gettyimages.de
Where do Germans go on Holidays - Winter Edition
It's no secret that the Germans love to travel. There's no European country that produces more tourists and spends more money on seeing the world. Family holidays during the summer can last up to five or six weeks. And it's not uncommon for people to squeeze in another short trip over the winter holidays.
Tangled string connecting businessmen talking on tin can telephone - Luciano Lozano-Ikon Images@gettyimages.de
Phone Etiquette in Germany
Even though telephone conversations aren't as common in the digital world now a days, there is an etiquette you should follow
Fist-Hate - Duncan Walker-Eplus@getty-images
Jamel, Nazi-Village – A National Freed Zone in the Middle of Germany
Over the course of the last couple of months, the medial spotlight was cast on a little village in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Jamel, roughly 35 inhabitants.
West Germans Celebrate The Unification Of Berlin Atop The Berlin Wall During The Collapse Of Communism In East Berlin On November 12, 1989. November - Stephen Jaffe - Hulton Archive@gettyimages.de
25 Years of German Reunification - But are we Really?
25 years after the reunion of the BRD and the DDR, one can certainly say that being part of the same country doesn’t mean having equal opportunities.
Christmas Tree in Living Room - H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock-Archive Photos@gettyimages.de
German Christmas Ornaments
What are all those things that you see for sale at the Christmas market? In today's article, you'll get to know more about German Christmas ornaments and what they mean.
A toy hazard sign surrounded by other various road warning signs - Larry Washburn@gettyimages.de
Weird GermanLaws - Obscure Rulings and Graveyard Obligations
There are a lot of weird laws in Germany. For example: it is illegal to run out of gas on the Autobahn!
Hamburg Launches Olympia 2024 bid process - Oliver Hardt-Bongarts@gettyimages.de
Hamburg’s Olympic Bid
What do Hamburg, Germany, and Los Angeles have in common? Probably not much, but they are both in the race to become the hosting city of the 2024 Olympics.
AUGSBURG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 28: A Jim Knopf puppeton a string of the Augsburger Puppenkiste wears a Augsburg jersey during the Second Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and Erzgebirge Aue at Impuls Arena on February 28, 2011 in Augsburg, Germany. - Miguel Villagran-Bongarts@gettyimages.de
The Puppet Masters - Die Augsburger Puppenkiste
There are things that have influenced the childhood of almost every adult in a country. In Germany the Augsburger Puppenkiste is something like that.
Stripping layer of fat off flat slice of raw meat - Dorling Kindersley@gettyimages.de
Du kriegst auch noch dein Fett weg! - A German Idiom
"Du kriegst auch noch dein Fett weg!" - A German Idiom, which stands for "You`ll get what`s coming to you!" or "If you continue on that path, it will end badly for you."
Ancient Hindu Symbol, the swastika, on statue at crossroads, Sanur, bali, Indonesia - Sheldon Lewis-Photolibrary@gettyimages.de
A consistent Phenomenon: Nazi Chic in Asia
In some Asian countries, there is a phenomenon, where quite a market for Hitler or Nazi goods exists.
Judges desk in court room - Peter Dazeley-Photographer'sChoice@gettyimages.de
NSU - Terror in Germany
For more than two years now, Beate Zschäpe stands trial in Munich, which is one of the most regarded legal proceedings in Germany since the RAF cases.
St. Coloman Chruch before a thunderstorm - Dennis Fischer Photography-Moment@gettyimages.de
FÜSSEN - Die Romantische Straße
The 15,000 proud residents of Füssen justifiably deem their wonderful city to be the “soul” of Romantic Germany
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