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Germany: the new heart of Europe

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:54:22 +0000

Video "Germany: the new heart of Europe" from deutsche welle english

Ever since Bulgaria and Romania joined the European Union in January 2007, the geographic center of the European Union has been in the village of Meerholz in the central German state of Hesse.

Turkey: A Goat Herder Turns Golf Champion

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:32:43 +0000

Video "Turkey: A Goat Herder Turns Golf Champion" from deutsche welle english

Fifteen-year-old Özlem Aktürk lives in Ardahan in the far east of Anatolia, one of Turkey's poorest regions. Özlem dreams of a career as a professional golfer. She regularly practices her drives and putts with a group of other teenagers.Even when she is looking after goats, she uses her crook as a golf club. But in the Youth Golf Tournament in far-away Istanbul, she encounters another world. Children from wealthy families who all have their own caddies. Özlem has to tote her heavy caddy herself. Has her strenuous training paid off?

Norway : Red King Crabs and Soviet Freighters

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:32:16 +0000

Video "Norway : Red King Crabs and Soviet Freighters" from deutsche welle english

The report begins at the end of the inhabited world on the Arctic Sea in the Norwegian town of Kirkenes. The Russian port of Murmansk lies to the east and the North Pole lies northwards over the Barents Sea.Reporter Tilmann Bünz meets Norwegian fishermen trawling the waters for giant Red King Crabs introduced during the Stalin era, and Russian captains surviving on their long decrepit ships. Tilmann needed a special permit to enter no man's land, a ten-metre wide strip between East and West.

Germany: The New Heart of Europe

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:31:53 +0000

Video "Germany: The New Heart of Europe" from deutsche welle english

Ever since Bulgaria and Romania joined the European Union in January 2007, the geographic center of the European Union has been in Germany, in the village of Meerholz in Hessen.There's not much more to see than a small hill, a flag and a 'center' marker. Meerholz residents are enthusiastic EU fans and proud of their title, but now they're worried. If EU candidate Croatia is granted accession, the center will shift to Bavaria.

Germany: 60 Years Later

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:31:27 +0000

Video "Germany: 60 Years Later" from deutsche welle english

Sixty years ago, tens of thousands of starving, traumatized German children were given shelter by Swiss families. Thanks to the Swiss,these war-time children finally had what they had done without for years: food, clothing, shoes, and stability.These children have never forgotten their journey 'from hell into paradise'. When Edith Lang returned from her summer in Bern, she came back to a changed Germany.

Germany/Poland: Village of the hairdressers

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:31:02 +0000

Video "Germany/Poland: Village of the hairdressers" from deutsche welle english

The Polish village of Osinow Dolny is close to the German border. It attracts horders of shoppers from across the border, keen to snap up bargains: Everything here is cheaper than in Germany.But what really makes it unusual is the extraordinary number of hairdressers: Most of the village’s 200 residents work in its 30 hairdressing salons. The customers are elderly ladies from Germany, who are delighted that at 4 euros a go, a visit to the hairdresser's costs about as much as it did when they were young.

Hans Heinrich Driftmann – ”Cornflake King” and DIHK President

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:07:31 +0000

Video "Hans Heinrich Driftmann – ”Cornflake King” and DIHK President" from deutsche welle english

As Germany’s largest producer of breakfast foods, Hans Heinrich Driftmann is used to the world of lobbying. He is head of the Kölln cereal company and has been president of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) since March of 2009.The organization has remained true to its family-based traditions with the election of Driftmann, who runs a family business. Report by Ute Schneider & Carmen Meyer

Our Studio Guest – Norbert Walter

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:29:00 +0000

Video "Our Studio Guest – Norbert Walter" from deutsche welle english

Norbert Walter, chief economist at Deutsche Bank, likes straight talk. MADE IN GERMANY joins him in taking stock of economic expectations for 2010.DW-TV: Well, let's hear it now straight from the horse's mouth. Norbert Walter is chief economist at Deutsche Bank for some 20 years now. Thank you so much for joining us on our edition of the old year. Now, what's your take on this so-called credit crunch? Does it exist and how dangerous is it? Norbert Walter: I believe it's exaggerated for now, because much of it has to do with a decline in demand. Investment is at a very low key. And I guess that in the future it will be more difficult to get hold of loans - particularly because some of the old loans are not serviced, because of weaknesses in the other sectors. I'm thinking, for example, of car-supplying industries that are in bad shape -- or shipping. DW-TV: So we haven't seen the worst yet, according to you. Yet the ECB, the European Central Bank, has kept its key interest rate at a record low for quite some time now. Why do banks not pass this benefit on to their customers? Norbert Walter: This benefit is passed on for those who can provide a lot of collateral for a loan. They indeed have the lowest interest rate ever. For example, a mortgage has a yield of only four percent. When I bought a house I had to pay 13 percent for a mortgage. This was in the '70s. DW-TV: Ok. So we know now that you have a house. We also know that you speak your mind clearly - that's partly why you are very popular with the media. And very often what you say is absolutely right. You were one of the first to predict an economic slump for 2009. And as we all know now, German GDP -- after years of constant growth -- really took a plunge. So, what can we expect for 2010? Give us your prediction! Norbert Walter: There is cheap money. And there is fiscal stimulus, that factually has its main impact in 2010. And Asia is already beginning to pull again, and Germany will benefit from that. So I guess the growth rate in 2010 will be something like one to two percent, dependent on what happens to the foreign exchange rate. If the dollar remains weak, we may be at the lower end -- one percent. If it moves towards $1.40 [for 1 euro], we may get the two percent. DW-TV: Any pitfalls, anything that could threaten this timid recovery? Norbert Walter: The most important pitfalls, I believe, are indeed another difficulty in the financial sector -- which can't be excluded. DW-TV: Norbert Walter you are chief economist at Deutsche Bank for some 20 years. You really seemed to be enjoying yourself there, but I'm sure this day was not representative of your normal, everyday life. Looking back at 20 years, more or less, what would you say was your most memorable experience? Norbert Walter: I guess it was German reunification and the economic policy advice that I gave to companies and to politicians at that time. It was so exciting because my team worked like hell, very hard, and with a lot of pleasure and enjoyment. DW-TV: Now, somehow the word 'retirement' does not seem apt for you. So, what's next? Norbert Walter: Walter & Daughters Consult is now on its way. The offices are there. IT is up and running. The Internet page is ready and the business plan is OK for 2010. DW-TV: Well, Norbert Walter, best of luck with your business plan. And, of course, Happy New Year! Norbert Walter: Thank you. (Interview: Monika Jones)

Germany in a Credit Crunch

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:28:27 +0000

Video "Germany in a Credit Crunch" from deutsche welle english

It’s becoming more and more difficult for companies and consumers to get a loan. Buying a new TV on credit, pre-financing a large project or starting a business – lenders are forcing potential borrowers to run the gauntlet.The reason: Banks are only willing to loan money when there’s adequate collateral involved. Risk-taking, it seems, is a thing of the past. Report by Dan Hirschfeld

Wind Turbines at the Shipyard – New Hope for Emden?

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:28:05 +0000

Video "Wind Turbines at the Shipyard – New Hope for Emden?" from deutsche welle english

Emden’s Nordseewerke shipyard on the North Sea is at a crossroads. It was recently sold by ThyssenKrupp, signaling an end to the days when newly built ships disembarked from Emden’s docks.But it’s also a new beginning: The site will become a production hub for components used in off-shore wind turbines. The move has raised hopes in Emden, and most shipyard employees – though probably not all of them – will be able to stay on. The year 2010 will be crucial for this city on the North Sea coast. Report by Wolfgang Bernert

The Timber Business – Wood as Renewable Capital

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:27:38 +0000

Video "The Timber Business – Wood as Renewable Capital" from deutsche welle english

As the oil supply decreases, wood is the subject of renewed interest – particularly for fuel, but also as a building material. This means big profits for the German timber industry – and renewable capital.Timber is more abundant in Germany than anywhere else in Europe, and Berlin is determined to keep it that way. Despite industrial Germany’s tremendous demand for raw materials, forests in the country have been carefully cultivated, not completely chopped down over the last centuries. Report by Sonja Schock.

Wind turbines at the shipyard - new hope for Emden?

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:57:20 +0000

Video "Wind turbines at the shipyard - new hope for Emden?" from deutsche welle english

Emden's Nordseewerke shipyard is at a crossroads. It was recently sold by ThyssenKrupp, signaling an end to the days when newly built ships disembarked from Emden's docks.

Club restaurants - dinner and dancing all in one

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:57:58 +0000

Video "Club restaurants - dinner and dancing all in one" from deutsche welle english

A growing number of trendy nightclubs in Berlin are offering fine dining. The venues cater to a savvy crowd and offer both gourmet meals and dancing in the same location. It's the perfect solution for New Year's revellers who want to enjoy both!

Ahmici – Can There Ever Be Reconciliation?

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:25:41 +0000

Video "Ahmici – Can There Ever Be Reconciliation?" from deutsche welle english

Ahmici is a small village near the city of Sarajevo. In 1993 it was the scene of a massacre - Bosnian Croats attacked Bosnian Muslims. After the bloodbath, there wasn't a single Muslim left in the village.116 people were killed, most of them women, children and the elderly. The rest fled the scene. Many returned after the war. Today Croats and Muslims once again live and work side by side. Many in Ahmici say it's not easy to forgive, but they want to look to the future now and not live in the past. An international tribunal may bring the perpetrators to justice, but reconciliation must also happen on a national level.

Witness – A Voice for Victims

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:25:01 +0000

Video "Witness – A Voice for Victims" from deutsche welle english

Thousands of people are persecuted, tortured and oppressed each day. And most of the time, perpetrators can feel secure in the knowledge that they won't ever be held responsible for their actions - unless witnesses are brave enough to stand up and testify in a court of law.Witness, an organization founded by English musician Peter Gabriel, helps victims find their voice. His idea: arm as many people as possible with cameras to raise the world's awareness of human rights abuses. Without NGOs like Witness and the organization's staff - people who often risk their lives for their work - much of the evidence against war criminals would not come to light. Bukeni Waruzi spent six years collecting filmed material on child soldiers - video that was used in the case against Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

International Tribunals in The Hague

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:24:28 +0000

Video "International Tribunals in The Hague" from deutsche welle english

The idea that all political leaders could one day be subject to global law may sound highly encouraging. But for existing institutions involved in this area on a daily basis, the task is a challenging one.Few world leaders are prepared to submit to the international courts. And yet most governments round the world agree that human rights violations and war crimes should not go unpunished. Global 3000 provides an overview of the existing international legal institutions. There are a number international tribunals, of which the permanent International Criminal Court or ICC is the most important.

Questionnaire: Francisca Sumay in The Hague, Netherlands

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:24:06 +0000

Video "Questionnaire: Francisca Sumay in The Hague, Netherlands" from deutsche welle english

Francisca Sumay works at the International Criminal Court. She finds the job reassuring: In her view, the institution will do much to prevent future crimes.Meanwhile, she hopes to visit Germany. Ever since DAAD, the German Academic Exchange Service, financed her studies, she's had the utmost respect for the country and its people.

Investigators – The Power (and Powerlessness) of the International Criminal Court

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:23:51 +0000

Video "Investigators – The Power (and Powerlessness) of the International Criminal Court" from deutsche welle english

How crucial is it that a heinous crime be investigated on an international level? The International Criminal Court, or ICC for short, is tasked with tracking down systematic human rights violations. Independently -- and around the world.The first ICC trial began in February 2009. The accused: Thomas Lubanga Dyilo. How are chief prosecutor Ocampo and his staff approaching the case, and how are they gathering evidence? And just how powerful is the International Criminal Court? In the al-Bashir case, the court's authority appears to be quite limited. Despite the arrest warrant issued against him, the Sudanese president is still free to roam the African continent. But chief prosecutor Ocampo has no doubt that al-Bashir will one day stand trial in the Hague.

Our Studio Guest – Dr. Jason Dunlop

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:03:56 +0000

Video "Our Studio Guest – Dr. Jason Dunlop" from deutsche welle english

He is Evolutionary Researcher in Berlin, Museum of Natural HistoryTo mark Charles Darwin's bicentenary, Tomorrow Today asked its viewers to submit snapshots of unusual, striking or rare plants and animals. We received about 100 photographs. Dr. Dunlop chooses three of them and explains what makes them interesting on a scientific level.

euromaxx highlights

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:25:39 +0000

Video "euromaxx highlights" from deutsche welle english

On this edition:Snow Sculptureseuromaxx visits a snow sculpture festival in the Italian Alps. Quality SilverKoch and Bergfeld are a top silver manufacturer from Bremen. Teddy Bears A shop owner in Britain and his collection of beloved Teddy Bears. Sifting Sands A Ukrainian artist and her amazing artworks. Peak PortraitsA Swiss photographer captures mountaineers on film. Open FiresFind out how people enjoy a real fire without needing a chimney.

Quality silver

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:24:44 +0000

Video "Quality silver" from deutsche welle english

Of course at this time of year if you've been celebrating Christmas the best crockery and cutlery was set out on the dinner table. The firm of Koch and Bergfeld in the northern German city of Bremen has specialized in top class silver cutlery for nearly 200 years, and their silverware can be found on some of the most exclusive dining room tables in the world.

Tomorrow Today's Viewer Question

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:40:46 +0000

Video "Tomorrow Today's Viewer Question" from deutsche welle english

What are light-emitting diodes, or LEDs?

Recommended – three tips for a trip to Berlin in winter

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:53:24 +0000

Video "Recommended – three tips for a trip to Berlin in winter" from deutsche welle english

And what do Berliners do in the city when it's cold outside? We asked actress Judith Hoersch. Take a look at her recommendations for the German capital as video on demand.

Grandfather Frost

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:52:56 +0000

Video "Grandfather Frost" from deutsche welle english

For German children it's the 'Christkind' or 'Weihnachtsmann' who brings the presents. In Russia, it's 'Grandfather Frost' - and he supposedly resides in the small town of Veliky Ustyug where each year he receives hundreds of thousands of letters from children across Russia. Deutsche Welle paid a visit to the old man, 1000 kilometers northeast of Moscow.

Our TOP 3 Concentrate on the Future as well

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:54:54 +0000

Video "Our TOP 3 Concentrate on the Future as well" from deutsche welle english

TOP1: «Avatar» – James Cameron's visionary 3D spectacle, a glimpse into the future of cinema TOP2: «Languages of Futurism» – An exhibition in Berlin on artists' belief in the future TOP3: «Humanoid» – In Tokio Hotel's latest album, the world belongs to cyborgs

The Guru of the Future – Matthias Horx on his Latest Book

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:54:41 +0000

Video "The Guru of the Future – Matthias Horx on his Latest Book" from deutsche welle english

Matthias Horx is a modern-day prophet. In his latest work, the trend and future researcher draws lessons from the past and warns of the danger of anxiety and collective hysteria. Horx himself takes an optimistic view of the future and urges readers to see change as an opportunity to be seized. ARTS.21 talks to Horx about his vision of the future.

The Future in the Desert – Masdar, the World's First Eco city

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:54:08 +0000

Video "The Future in the Desert – Masdar, the World's First Eco city" from deutsche welle english

What will the city of the future look like? Carbon-neutral, no waste, no cars – a city that relies entirely on solar and other renewable energy sources. This is a visionary project that is now becoming reality. In the desert of Abu Dhabi urban planners, architects and researchers are building the world's first eco city: Masdar City. ARTS.21 went to take a look.

Music of the Future – The Internet and New Paths to Fame

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:53:35 +0000

Video "Music of the Future – The Internet and New Paths to Fame" from deutsche welle english

The Internet has transformed the music industry. File-sharing has meant that many people are no longer prepared to buy CDs. But what has been creating panic in the music industry is being seized as an opportunity by some musicians. They present their music or help raise funding for a new album via blogs and social networks or on their own homepages. Everyone is talking about the rise of the digital age, but what does it mean for the world of music? ARTS.21 looks at new ways of rising to fame.

The Moravian star

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:23:10 +0000

Video "The Moravian star" from deutsche welle english

Among the many attractions at the Christmas Market on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt are the famous Moravian Stars - traditional decorations that are now more popular than ever. The Moravian star originated in Saxony in the 19th century. A teacher at the church school created the stars as part of his geometry lessons. Ariane Pauls and Lars Neckel have often made their own Christmas decorations, but neither of them has ever put together a Moravian Star. The instructions have stayed the same for over 100 years.

vintage: Company Museums Part 4 – Volkswagen

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:55:38 +0000

Video "vintage: Company Museums Part 4 – Volkswagen" from deutsche welle english

Should you decide to pick up your new VW in Wolfsburg, you’re going to get more than just a new car. Volkswagen has constructed 8 pavilions to display the many cars produced by the VW group. And this is no drab display of automobiles.At Autostadt, there are lots of surprises in store, like the excellent multi-media show that accompanies your tour through the Lamborghini Pavilion. And you won’t want to miss the Bugatti Veyron installation in the Premium Clubhouse, a pavilion that houses VW’s top products. Three artists worked on the area housing the Bugatti, and their work will change the way you look and feel about this car. And after dark, things get even better!

drive it!: The Motor Magazine

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:55:27 +0000

Video "drive it!: The Motor Magazine" from deutsche welle english

A former air base and three cars that set the asphalt steaming: Drive it! compares three cars at the top of their class: The Mercedes E 63 AMG with 525horsepower, the BMW M5 with 507 and the Audi RS6 with a dizzying 580 horses...examine it!: Volvo DRIVe-ModelsJust like VW with its BlueMotion variants, since 2008 Volvo has also been offering its owen line of especially eco-friendly models. The stingy machines are called DRIVe. The targets are ambitious: Volvo aims to produce zero-emissions cars.But before the plug-in hybrid arrives in 2012, the path to less consumption leads through more efficient engines. Volvo has presented seven new, especially economical diesel models. Among them, the C30 diesel has the lowest emissions. It's supposed to use only 3.8 liters per 100 km and emit 99 grams of CO2. compare it!: Mercedes E 63 AMG - BMW M5 - Audi RS6A former air base and three cars that set the asphalt steaming: Drive it! compares three cars at the top of their class: The Mercedes E 63 AMG with 525horsepower, the BMW M5 with 507 and the Audi RS6 with a dizzying 580 horses.They help it reach 100 kph in 4.4 seconds. But it's also the heaviest in the field. Can it still prevail in the acceleration sweepstakes? Prices for both the E 63 AMG and the RS 6 lie beyond the €122,000 mark. At €94,700, the M5 is practically a bargain by comparison.present it!: Chevrolet SparkWith its new Spark subcompact, Chevrolet is aiming squarely at the European market. The car's distinctive design shows clearly that it's not content with small and cute. It wants to be noticed.The spark offers a choice of 1.0 and 1.2 liter engines with 68 and 82 horsepower respectively. It's supposed to use just 5.1 liters per 100 km. Prices in Germany start at €8,900 for the basic version. The Spark will also be available next year in a natural gas version. test it!: Skoda Superb Station WagonThe new Skoda Superb wagon is big, long and roomy. With 1865 liters maximum cargo space, the new Skoda trumps its competitors the VW Passat, Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia - by far. Rear passenger space is also ample.The leg room is more like that of a Mercedes. The Superb wagon's rear is much rounder than the sedan's and has a more elegant look. Options include a dual clutch transmission and all wheel drive. spot it!: The Longnose Land RoverLand Rover fans Thomas Bell and Holger Kalvelage lived a dream when they built their own offroadster. Thomas Bell had the idea over a glass of red wine. Why not turn an average '67 Land Rover into an offroadster reminiscent of the early 20th century?Both then turned the back rdoor into the driver door. The result was an imposing engine hood over two meters long. Beneath this huge "long nose" rumbles a V8. Anyone wanting to sit behind the wheel of this nostalgic dream should be prepared to pay €180,000 for the privilege. vintage: Company Museums Part 4 – VolkswagenShould you decide to pick up your new VW in Wolfsburg, you’re going to get more than just a new car. Volkswagen has constructed 8 pavilions to display the many cars produced by the VW group. And this is no drab display of automobiles.At Autostadt, there are lots of surprises in store, like the excellent multi-media show that accompanies your tour through the Lamborghini Pavilion. And you won’t want to miss the Bugatti Veyron installation in the Premium Clubhouse, a pavilion that houses VW’s top products. Three artists worked on the area housing the Bugatti, and their work will change the way you look and feel about this car. And after dark, things get even better!

Roast Goose

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:55:05 +0000

Video "Roast Goose" from deutsche welle english

This recipe comes to us courtesy of Ralf Weissmann from the zur Linde restaurant in Wildenbruch near Berlin Serves 5: 1 goose (5-6kg) apples oranges onions fresh mugwort salt and pepper water Wash the goose, pat it dry and remove any leftover feathers with a small set of pincers Season with salt and pepper on the inside Roughly cut the apples, oranges and onions, add them to the fresh mugwort and stuff the goose with the mixture. Tie the legs together with a string Preheat the oven to 165 °celsius Using approximately 1 liter of water (depending on the size of the goose), and with the goose’s breast facing down, cover and allow to simmer for 1 hour. After one hour, skim off the fat and place the goose back in the pan, this time with the breast turned up. Cook another 1 to 3 hours, depending on the size. Occasionally pour water over the goose Just before removing from oven, brush on a coat of honey so that the skin remains crispy and shiny. Parsnips Serves 5 2 Tbs sugar or honey 75g butter 600g Parsnips ¼ liter broth Salt, pepper Peel or scrape the parsnips. Cut smaller ones in half; quarter larger ones. Melt sugar or honey together with butter in pot. Once the sugar has dissolved, put back on stove, add the parsnips and let them brown. Season with salt and pepper.

examine it!: Volvo DRIVe-Models

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:54:41 +0000

Video "examine it!: Volvo DRIVe-Models" from deutsche welle english

Just like VW with its BlueMotion variants, since 2008 Volvo has also been offering its owen line of especially eco-friendly models. The stingy machines are called DRIVe. The targets are ambitious: Volvo aims to produce zero-emissions cars.But before the plug-in hybrid arrives in 2012, the path to less consumption leads through more efficient engines. Volvo has presented seven new, especially economical diesel models. Among them, the C30 diesel has the lowest emissions. It's supposed to use only 3.8 liters per 100 km and emit 99 grams of CO2.

present it!: Chevrolet Spark

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:54:30 +0000

Video "present it!: Chevrolet Spark" from deutsche welle english

With its new Spark subcompact, Chevrolet is aiming squarely at the European market. The car's distinctive design shows clearly that it's not content with small and cute. It wants to be noticed.The spark offers a choice of 1.0 and 1.2 liter engines with 68 and 82 horsepower respectively. It's supposed to use just 5.1 liters per 100 km. Prices in Germany start at €8,900 for the basic version. The Spark will also be available next year in a natural gas version.

60 Years of German-Israeli Relations - The Long Road to (Almost) Normal Ties

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:52:31 +0000

Video "60 Years of German-Israeli Relations - The Long Road to (Almost) Normal Ties" from deutsche welle english

The Holocaust still echoes through German-Israeli ties. The Nazis' systematic murder of six million Jews defined how the two states would later approach each other. After the first hesitant steps after the war, the German-Israeli relationship has practically become a normal one.Today, Germany is one of the Israeli people's favorite countries. Little wonder that Chancellor Angela Merkel was permitted to address the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in German. Historian and commentator Michael Wolffsohn guides us through the story of those ties. Born in Palestine, today he lives in Munich as a German Jew.

60 Years of German.Russian Relations - Why Closer Today Than Ever?

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:32:52 +0000

Video "60 Years of German.Russian Relations - Why Closer Today Than Ever?" from deutsche welle english

German-Russian ties have been a story of difficulties. The first phase was marked of course by the Second World war, which saw more casualties in Russia than anywhere else. Then it was the Cold War that left its mark on bilateral ties. The two countries approached each other only slowly until the Wall fell.The Soviet Socialist Republic became a democracy, at least in its own way. We spoke with the people who were the architects of today's ties: former German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher and Valentin Falin, who as Russian ambassador in Bonn and then as government adviser left his mark on the German-Russian relationship.

The sound of music

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:32:12 +0000

Video "The sound of music" from deutsche welle english

Berlin is alive with music at this time of year. There's a flutist or violin player on just about every major city square, entertaining passersby and hoping, of course, to earn a penny or two. They may not be aware of it, but they're practicing a tradition that goes back for centuries. In the middle ages, carolers went from house to house, singing in return for food, drink or alms. In England, wassailing - as it became known - could get pretty wild and the Puritans banned it altogether. But that was short-lived and today's street musicians are usually less interested in causing a ruckus than in making urban life a little more harmonious.

Bonjour In Berlin - 60 Years of German-French Relations

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:32:03 +0000

Video "Bonjour In Berlin - 60 Years of German-French Relations" from deutsche welle english

Few politicians have both experienced and shaped German-French ties more intensively than Daniel Cohn-Bendit. He was born in 1945 in southern France, the son of a French mother and a German Jewish father.He personally experienced the lingering postwar animosity between the two neighbors - and their reconciliation several years later. As a student leader in the 1960s he was the linchpin of the German and French protest movements. Today he is a Member of the European Parliament for the Greens.

Elvis, Jeans and Antiwar Protest - 60 Years of German-American Relations

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:31:28 +0000

Video "Elvis, Jeans and Antiwar Protest - 60 Years of German-American Relations" from deutsche welle english

The American occupation after World War II was a culture shock for Germans. The GIs brought a free press, democratic values - and swing music, chewing gum, cowboy romance and Care packages.While Germans admire and love the American Way of Life, the policies of the superpower have repeatedly come under protest - during the 1960s student revolts, the 1980s decision to deploy midrange missiles in Europe, and the 2003 Iraq War. The former State premier of Saxony, Kurt Biedenkopf, was one of the first German exchange students in the US in the late 1940s. John Kornblum helped shape US-German ties as diplomat and US Ambassador in Berlin.

Christmas Trees

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:23:28 +0000

Video "Christmas Trees" from deutsche welle english

Germans cannot imagine Christmas without a tree. According to studies, 80 percent of women and 66 percent of men consider a decorated tree to be an irreplaceable part of the Christmas tradition.

Russia: With God’s Help Against Speeders

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:31:58 +0000

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Every two weeks, the priest Pavel Rakhlin goes out and stands on the street. In the Yaroslav region about 200 kilometers east of Moscow, he helps the traffic police carry out their controls.The officers wave speeders and rowdies off the road. Father Pavel appeals to their consciences. Last year, 30,000 people died on Russian roads. Now the traffic police are hoping for divine assistance. Traffic priest Pavel Rakhlin consecrates streets and cars and converts driving students to a Christian style of driving.

Belgium: Community Serving the Poor

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:31:28 +0000

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The Catholic St. Egidio Order wants to help the cultures of the world live together in peace. The congregation in Antwerp has developed a project to integrate immigrants and combat prejudice.Immigrants go to visit the Belgian residents of old people’s homes. The order also holds a regular dialog among priests, rabbis, and imams.

Germany: Perfume for Peace

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:31:01 +0000

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Artist Daniel Josefsohn works in an idyllic Berlin back courtyard. His parents moved from Israel to Germany in the 1960s. And yet Daniel has just one passport - an Israeli one. His artistic themes usually have to do with the Israel-Palestine conflict.In a photo series titled “Jewing Gum”, he shows female Israeli soldiers who carry their submachine guns like fashion accessories. His answer to life as constant struggle – the life his friends in Israel live – is his peace perfume “Unifaith”. A scent aimed at reconciling the religions. Or as Josefsohn puts it: “So we can stand the smell of each other.”

Snow sculpture festival

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:53:16 +0000

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Sculptors from around the world are gathering in the ski resort of Livigno in the Italian Alps for the annual festival 'Art in Ice.' This is the 14th year for the event, in which 10 teams of three sculptors compete to create the most beautiful piece of art out of blocks of hard-pressed snow.

Nuremberg: what it's like for families living in Germany

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:34:27 +0000

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Combining work and a family is often difficult, but slowly businesses are beginning to re-think their position - not because all the bosses have become fans of the family as in institution, but because long-term family-friendly policies are seen to benefit company growth as well. The area around Nuremberg is planning to raise its profile as the most family-friendly economic region in the country.How does that look in practice? We went there to see. This economically powerful region in northern Bavaria is calling itself the "European Metropolitan Region of Nuremberg." It has 3.5 million residents and is home to 150,00 companies and to a phenomenon that is a rarity in Germany: senior management positions as part-time jobs, for instance at DATEV. Our reporter Marion Hütter visited this software company and IT service provider. Sports equipment manufacturer Adidas looks after the families of its employees especially well, particularly those of its 400 foreign workers. Economic researchers say family-friendly policies can boost an area's attractiveness for businesses, and that sustainable family policies could raise a country's growth by 0.5 percent.

Under One Roof: a house for several generations

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:33:59 +0000

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Grandparents, parents, children – all of them under one roof. This traditional model for living is becoming less common in Germany, and so-called "multi-generational" homes have been decreasing in number for years now. But in these economically uncertain times, many makers of prefabricated houses say more and more of their customers are asking for multi-generational homes for extended families.Prefab manufacturer Okal is one of the companies profiting from the trend. Multi-generational houses account for some 30 percent of the firm's sales. Just a few years ago Okal had actually wanted to remove the model from its range because there was so little demand. The company's chief architect, Sven Propfen, told our reporter Mabel Gundlach why demand is now rising again: the discontinuation of subsidies for people building their own owner-occupied homes and lower social benefits the unemployed, among others, are now receiving. He said as the social safety net becomes less reliable, family members' feelings of responsibility for one another are growing. When grandparents, parents, and children live together under one roof, building and living costs are reduced -- and child care becomes easier.

The Family Agent: Gisela Erler sells family-related services

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:27:12 +0000

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Gisela Erler's child care consultancy Familienservice aims to help people maintain the proper work-life-balance: equilibrium between professional and private life, between work and raising a family. With almost a thousand employees, she finds child care for more than six hundred corporate customers.Founding the company was a result of her own painful experiences. Gisela Erler was a working mother. She constantly had trouble juggling job and family. After a conference of mothers, in 1987 the social scientist published a mother's manifesto. Together with a group of other women she called for the status of the family to be raised, and for guaranteed child care. Businesses began to listen. Carmaker BMW hired Erler to organize the company's own day-care. The 63 year old now runs child care centers for numerous enterprises and brokers caregivers or au pairs to their employees. She is also happy to pass on her expertise as a consultant for communities, foundations or at international conferences. Ute Schneider paid a visit to the family agent.

Our studio guest this week: Sonja Matthiesen

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:26:42 +0000

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This management consultant specializes in the compatibility of family and professional life. DW-TV: I'm joined by Sonja Matthiesen consultant on work-life-balance in companies. You're a mother of two. How do you handle your own work-life balance? Sonja Matthiesen: I'm married to a consultant too and we both travel a lot. Our kids go to an all-day school and we have support in the household. DW-TV: As we saw in the report there a company with a family-friendly policy is doing well. There is research to prove it.. a study among 1000 companies found out that the company's image benefits immensly. It also receives more job applications and the staff's motivation is up by 17percent compared to "normal" companies, that is those that don't introduce family-friendly policies. Customers also reward these companies with increased loyalty and staff take less sick days. So, all of this speaks in favour of good family-friendly policies, I'd say! When the economic benefits are so obvious - why are more companies not adopting a more family friendly structure? Sonja Matthiesen: Many companies still associate family friendly policies with higher costs and more complexity in the whole organization. DW-TV: Compared to many other European countries, the birth rate in Germany is very low, at only 1.4 percent. Some would argue that it because it is harder to combine family life with work here. Do you agree? Sonja Matthiesen: Yes, partly. We do not have enough day care for children under three years old. On the other hand we also have to take a look at the companies' family policies and what can be done there. There's work that needs doing on both sides. DW-TV: Now many people say that a kindergarden can't replace a home. Children shouldn't be without their mothers - how do we deal with that? Sonja Matthiesen: That might be the case for some families - it's a very personal decision of whether to keep the kids at home or send them to kindergarten. I don't want to be judgemental there. But I do think we need more opportuinities for women to be employed, and I think that's particularly important given the country's demographic background. DW-TV: Sonia Matthiessen, thanks very much for joining us. (Interview: Monika Jones)

Family-Run Enterprise Piko – Model Trains from and for the Family

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Once the model train set under the Christmas tree has been unpacked, it'll traditionally keep fathers and sons occupied for days. These toys may be seriously addictive, but they needn't be prohibitively expensive. Piko, a family-run business in Thüringen has had the idea of offering relatively cheap starter sets for young model railway enthusiasts. After all, they are tomorrow's customers.The idea of getting children to identify with the brand has worked. René Wilfert is the owner and chief executive of Piko. He's currently celebrating the 60th anniversary of the family-run business and he's thinking of the happy faces of children and their generous papas. This year's season of giving has given Piko double-digit revenue growth. Only the company's export business has been slowed down by the financial crisis. But Wilfert hopes that as the economic situation improves, the US and eastern European markets for model trains will pick up. Report by Maria Lesser.

Mountain Photographer Robert Bösch

rss@sevenload.com (deutsche welle english) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:23:37 +0000

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Robert Bösch from Switzerland has been taking spectacular photos of mountains and the athletic people who try to climb them. Bösch is a mountain guide who himself has taken part in many extreme mountain tours throughout the world. He is one of the world's top mountain photographers. This year he won the prestigious Eigner Award, the oscar of mountaineering.