Category: Politics
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Germany Gets Greener As It Abandons Nuclear Power
Germany has made real plans about its nuclear future. The government has announced that all remaining nuclear power plants will be put out of commission by the year 2022.
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The Greens And Our Rising Environmental Consciousness
The question of why Die Grünen a.k.a. The Greens have become so popular in Germany can be answered by looking at our concern for the environment, and at the nuclear catastrophe in Japan.
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November Is The Anniversary Of A Reunited Berlin
November is the anniversary month of the Fall of the Wall, and the end of a dark era of German history where fear and repression ruled East Germany and when innocent people died trying to…
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No More Public Smoking In The German State Of Bavaria
Bavaria voted in a new smoking ban on July 3rd, 2010 that will impact Oktoberfest. The ban covers restaurants, pubs, and Munich’s famous beer tents. Some parts are effective now, others in 2011.
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Stay Connected To Germany With Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle offers German news online and over satellite on its DW-TV network. Available in three languages, it helps one keep connected to German happenings.