Germany – Stories from Germany - The Germany Magazine of the Goethe-Institut - #DeutschlandNoFilter

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Everyday Life in Germany

Everyday life in Germany is full of unwritten rules, laws and peculiarities that you often only discover once you are fully immersed in it. In our column, authors from abroad share what they have learned and experienced, and what they have sometimes simply found strange.

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Comfort Food Storys

In "Comfort Food Storys", personal stories are paired with dishes designed to combat homesickness. Here, people talk about how they came to Germany, sharing tales of culture shock, new opportunities, and food that reminds them of home.

Detours

What on earth is meant by the word Zipfelbund, where can you discover some Caribbean flair in Bavaria, and why is there a women’s swimming pool in Freiburg? In our new series we take you on a trip each month to somewhere in Germany that you may not yet know but should definitely be introduced to. We reveal places that are not to be found on the usual tourist trails. Are you ready for a bit of a detour?

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Sustainably Explained

Why does climate action need to happen so fast? What does 1.5 degrees mean? And can't technology save us after all?
In our climate and sustainability format, you will find answers to these and other questions, explained in simple language. You will also learn interesting facts about environmental issues and its connection to Language, Culture and Germany.

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Ready, Set, Sports!

Whether it's cricket or quidditch, boules or bowling, rugby or rowing: the German sports scene is diverse and vibrant. In “Ready, Set, Sports!”, we look at sport, society and the people who make it so unique in Germany - on and off the pitch!

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#MyJob

Skilled labour is urgently needed in Germany. People from all over the world come to Germany for this very reason – they want to work here. What helped them enter the labour market? What profession did they choose and why? Where do they go when they leave the house in the morning? What do they like about their day-to-day work? This, we'll talk about in #MyJob.

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Survival Kit Studies

Where in Germany can one study well? How can you live well as a student? And how do you survive the first student council party and the questions at family gatherings? Students from different disciplines talk about their experiences at universities in Germany, their everyday life – and what sometimes drives them to despair.

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City Contours

Allotment gardens in Berlin or skinny-dipping in Munich: We explore German cities with you - even against the grain. We outline classic places, groups and events that are an integral part of the cityscape - and draw new contours by shaking up one or two clichés.

Granny Trude: “Sustainable living is not hard”

Granny Trude is 76 years old, lives in the Bavarian town of Hollenbach and defies all the clichés: she goes all over the place on her mobility scooter, is self-empowered and committed to sustainability. Whether you need a tip for cooking, DIY or cleaning: Granny Trude has them all!