Welcome to Germany!
In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?
The Consulate General of Germany in Karachi organized a music concert by world renowned theremin player Carolina Eyck and her music ensemble on Sat., 6th March 2010 in honour of Dr. Ruth Pfau, M.D., D.Sc. (Hilal-e-Pakistan, Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Hilal-e-Imtiaz), Founder Member of Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre and Honorary Federal Advisor on Leprosy (Retd.) to the Government of Pakistan, to celebrate 50 years of her dedicated services to those afflicted with leprosy and towards her contribution to the uplift of marginalized groups in Pakistan.
Classical Music Concert
The annual (ITB) travel show in Berlin is regarded as the world's biggest vacation catalogue: From the tourist magnets of Spain, the Dominican Republic and Austria to best-kept-secret destinations such as Bhutan, Gambia or Tajikistan - 180 countries will be presenting themselves under Berlin's radio tower from March 10 to 14. Visitors will be able to gaze in awe at the Indian dancers, admire the dexterity of cigar rollers from the Caribbean and try out Mongolian nomad tents for size and comfort. The travel trade will be watching the event closely too since the world's largest event of its kind is an important barometer for business. According to the German Travel Agents' Federation, bookings for 2009 held up well despite the global economic crisis. On the other hand, prices are under pressure which affects turnover too.
ITB 2010
The computer industry is hoping that this year’s CeBIT trade show in Hannover will give the sector a real shot in the arm. From March 2 to 6 technology companies from all over the world will be showcasing their products and services. The motto of the CeBIT 2010 fair is “Connected Worlds”, a theme which reflects how the world is globally connected via the internet. This year’s partner country is Spain.
CeBIT
With the campaign “German – Language of Ideas” Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle aims to promote learning German as a foreign language abroad. Minister of State Pieper introduced the campaign at the Federal Foreign Office. German is the most widely spoken language in Europe. Nearly 15 million people speak and learn German as a foreign language. However, in recent years there has been a decline in the number of people learning German. Pieper called this trend an “alarming sign” that the German Government was determined to counter. After all, language was a foundation for establishing good relations between countries.
German language
German designers are successful abroad, German labels are popular because of their high quality and the Berlin look attracts trend scouts: fashion is one of the leading sectors in Germany’s creative economy. German designers Karl Lagerfeld, Tomas Mair and Wolfgang Joop are part of the international fashion elite and have a major influence on the fashion scene.
Fashion in Germany
The Internet has long become an integral part of the daily lives of most children and young people in Germany. Researching online for homework, looking up unfamiliar concepts on Wikipedia, and chatting with friends are the norm. Young people in Germany also use social networks extensively.
Social Networks
The United Nations has designated 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Reason enough for the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) as official UN partner to devote this year – the 111th anniversary of its founding – to the dramatic decline in biodiversity. Globally, 16,000 species are regarded as threatened with extinction, that’s around a quarter of all mammals, a third of all amphibians and twelve per cent of birds.
NABU
The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, paid a three-day working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from Nov 30 to Dec 2, 2009. Click on the follwoing link to read more...
PM Gilani in Germany
During Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's visit to Germany, Pakistan and Germany have signed a new "Agreement on the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investments". Click on the following link to read more...
Investment Protection
Germany is one of the countries with the highest media density and the greatest press diversity in the world. Hundreds of daily newspapers, thousands of magazines and millions of active Internet users guarantee an exceptional diversity of opinion. The relationships between the individual “voices” of the different media are changing in the age of Web 2.0: whether print, television, radio, Internet, social media, books or film, the media future will be played in an orchestra.
The World of Media
German Bundesliga
All the top news from the German Bundesliga at a glance: fixtures, results, clubs, players and much more.
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