“Life in Germany” will be a regular feature of the Germany Headlines column. It’ll highlight some of the news, people and events that made headlines related to Germany for the past week. Some of the features will be current events and some will just take a look at the happenings in German culture. From the German language to the Berlinale to the German band, Tokio Hotel, it’s sure to give a slice of life look at the people and events that make up life in Germany.
Tokio Hotel News: Tokio Hotel wins at the Rockbjörnen Awards 2010
According to Tokio Hotel Info, the German band, Tokio Hotel has another award to place on their shelf—the Rockbjörnen Awards 2010. The Fantastic Four from Magdeburg--Georg, Gustav, Tom and Bill--has been bestowed with two of the Swedish music awards, the “Concert of the Year” and “Foreign Song of the Year”. The band was up against music luminaries like Lady Gaga and Kent for the “Concert of the Year” award. [click here to read the whole article]
Tokio Hotel News: A house owned Bill and Tom Kaulitz broken into on twins' birthday
According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, a house owned by Tokio Hotel twins, Bill and Tom Kaulitz was broken into on September 1st, 2010. [click here to read the whole article]
Tokio Hotel News: MTV Games and Harmonix confirm launch of country-based Rock Band 3 sites
Recently, it was announced that German bands, Tokio Hotel and Rammstein were on the musical line up for the Rock Band 3 game. Each band will contribute a song; Tokio Hotel's "Humanoid" will provide some of the musical tone for the game as will Rammstein's "Du bist". Fans of the game and of Tokio Hotel and Rammstein will have a new dimension to the rock and roll experience (in addition to hearing the lyrics to their favorite bands's music in a game context); today, Console Digest is reporting that there will be localized websites for the Rock Band 3 game. [click here to read the whole article]
Angela Merkel Pictures and News: German Chancellor and Ukrainian president meet in Berlin (Slideshow)
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych visited Berlin on Monday to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. According to Deutsche Welle, Yanukovych hoped to find investors who would help the Ukraine out of the economic slump the country has been in. Although German investments in that country have totaled $7.5 million dollars so far, the Ukrainian president, the country still needs more. [click here to read the whole article]
Berlinale Pictures and News: Isabella Rossellini to head up Berlinale Film Festival jury (slideshow)
The Local is reporting that Italian-American actress, Isabella Rossellini will head up the jury for the 61st Annual Berlinale Film Festival. The 58-year-old Rossellini is the daughter of film royalty, actress Ingrid Bergman and Italian director Roberto Rossellini. [click here to read the whole article]
Germany in Pictures and News 9.3.10: Polish President Komorowski visits Sachsenhausen, IFA show
Newly elected Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski made the German concentration camp, Sachsenhausennear Berlin one of his stops on his first official visit to Germany since the Polish election. [click here to read the whole article]
Learn the German Language
German is one of the most prevalent languages on earth and one of the primary languages spoken in the European Union. If you’ve always been interested in learning German, now might be your chance. Click on these links to get started. [German Lesson 1-5, German Lessons 6]
Germany: Life in Pictures
Finally, life in Germany is—if nothing else—a feast for the eyes. Take a look at the slideshow this week to catch a glimpse of some of the pictures that captured life in Germany.
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