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How politicians and public figures are shaping the German language

How politicians and public figures are shaping the German language

11/25/2025

Terms such as 'Zeitenwende' (turning point), 'Brandmauer' (firewall) and 'Klimakleber' (climate sticker) are shaping our language like never before, as we repeatedly encounter them in the media. Neutral terms can take on…
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Regional specialties from Germany – Part 1: Cologne

Regional specialties from Germany – Part 1: Cologne

11/04/2025

When you think of Cologne, the first things that probably come to mind are the cathedral and the Cologne Carnival. But the city also has some regional delicacies to offer. Cologne cuisine is like the people themselves –…
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Day of German Unity in Saarbrücken

Day of German Unity in Saarbrücken

09/29/2025

Every year on October 3, Germany celebrates the reunification of 1990. This significant event still evokes emotions, reflections, and debates today. In Saarbrücken, the capital of the Saarland, this holiday is…
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Interview with Carl Duisberg employee Omid Quraishi from Afghanistan

Interview with Carl Duisberg employee Omid Quraishi from Afghanistan

09/02/2025

Omid came to Germany two years ago as a refugee from Afghanistan. For about a year now, he has been working as a customer advisor for German courses at the Carl Duisberg Training Center Berlin. In this interview, he…
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