News Picks
NEWS
Europe, Not Congress, Will Rein in Big Tech
April 18, 2018
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By Michael Birnbaum and Tony Romm from The Washington Post U.S. lawmakers demonstrated an increased appetite for regulating technology giants when they grilled Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg about privacy last week. But the future […]
NEWS
BMW i Official Partner of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2018
April 15, 2018
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BMW i will once again serve as an official partner of the Coachella Valley Music & Art Festival this year. With its unique atmosphere of creativity, lifestyle and green awareness, the Coachella Valley Musiv and […]
NEWS
Volkswagen to Replace CEO with VW Brand Chief
April 13, 2018
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By Andreas Cremer and Jan Schwartz of Reuters Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is poised to replace Chief Executive Matthias Mueller with the head of its core VW brand, Herbert Diess, two people familiar with the matter said, […]
Culture
CULTURE
CA: “Bye Bye Germany” LA Premiere on April 13
April 4, 2018
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Described by The Huffington Post as “Unapologetically and perfectly filmed…a film so charming it can start the discussion on unmentionable events while also making us laugh and cry,” Sam Garbarski’s Bye Bye Germany tells the […]
CULTURE
Siegfried Rauch, Steve McQueen’s Racing Rival in ‘Le Mans,’ Dies at 85
March 15, 2018
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By Rhett Bartlett with the Hollywood Reporter Siegfried Rauch, the German actor who portrayed Steve McQueen’s ruthless racing rival Erich Stahler in the 1971 classic film Le Mans, has died. He was 85. Rauch died […]
BOOKS
7 German Books Coming Out in 2018
March 6, 2018
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By Alice Dundon with The Culture Trip Germany has an impressive literary repertoire, with world-class book fairs, prizes, some Nobel-prize winning literature and great novels coming from the nation. Each year a range of new […]
Career & German Studies
CAREER
Annual German Embassy Essay Contest – Deadline April 30
April 18, 2018
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The deadline for the German Embassy’s annual essay contest is April 30! The topics are listed below, but be sure to click on the link to read further details about the contest. Good luck! German […]
CAREER
Goethe-Institut Announces 2018 Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize Shortlist
April 11, 2018
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The Goethe-Institut New York is pleased to present the shortlist of the 2018 Helen & Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize: Isabel Fargo Cole, for her translation of Wolfgang Hilbig’s Old Rendering Plant, published by Two Lines […]
CAREER
Music and German Language Classes for Kids in New York
April 11, 2018
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The best way to teach your kids German other than by speaking it at home is exposing them to the larger community, and especially to other children. CityKinder rounded up some of the most popular […]
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
German Woman Establishes Female-Only Private Island
April 18, 2018
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By Sarah Berger with MSN We’ve all had those moments, whether you’re drowning in work in a cramped cubicle or just tired of the daily grind. In those moments, a thought might cross your mind, […]
TRAVEL
FlixBus to Begin First 100% Electric Long-Distance Bus Line in the World
April 11, 2018
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One month after announcing its E-Bus launch, FlixBus and its partner B.E. Green will inaugurate the first 100% electric long-distance bus line in the world between Paris La Défense and Amiens, France, with regular connections […]
CULINARY
The Green Sauce Festival in Frankfurt
April 11, 2018
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The Green Sauce is a much-loved dish in the Rhine-Main area of Frankfurt. Traditionally made of seven herbs and usually served with boiled potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, it even has its own festival in Frankfurt. […]
Recipes
CULINARY
Classic Tafelspitz Recipe
January 19, 2018
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By Jennifer McGavin from The Spruce “Tafelspitz,” known as the National Dish of Austria, is made by boiling tri-tip (beef) in water with root vegetables and spices until tender. It is a favorite dish of […]
CULINARY
Grünkohl mit Pinkel Recipe
January 4, 2018
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By Jennifer McGavin Cooked kale and sausage (Grünkohl mit Pinkel) is a delicious winter comfort food. Germans celebrate winter with a “Gruenkohlfahrt,” which is a brisk hike accompanied by schnapps and a warm kale dinner […]
CULINARY
Lentil Soup with Ham – Perfect for a Cold Winter Day
January 4, 2018
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Your family will love this classic, slow-simmered lentil soup. The soup includes carrots, celery, and onions, along with basic seasonings. A leftover meaty ham bone or ham hock flavors this tasty lentil soup. Cooked sliced […]
