From: sevenload on Thu, Jul 01 2010 10:01 AM

After Berlin, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of Germany’s most famous cities abroad. Around half a million visitors spend a night in the medieval old town every year – the majority from Japan and the United States.

From: sevenload on Sun, Jun 27 2010 9:47 AM

For Antje Boetius, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is a chance to learn more about a microscopic ally in future clean-up battles. The microbiologist from Bremen seeks to boost the appetite of bacteria that use oil as food.

From: sevenload on Sun, Jun 27 2010 9:47 AM

Farming life is not easy in Germany these days: Prices for agricultural produce are too low to survive. Many farmers are having to look at alternative forms of revenue, chiefly tourism. Last year, farms in Bavaria alone recorded 11.5 million overnight stays - despite, or maybe because of, the fi...

From: sevenload on Sun, Jun 27 2010 9:47 AM

With over 5,000 participants from around the globe, the Kieler Woche (Kiel Week) on Germany’s Baltic coast is the world’s biggest sailing event. The winners of this week’s regattas in Kiel will be held in high esteem among the international sailing community. It’s also a feast for the eyes of Ma...

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 21 2010 9:57 AM

Artist Gabriele Heidecker has been photographing the art world for the last decade. The interaction between gallery owners, buyers, artists and their work is her focus, a subject on which she has released an acclaimed photo book. Heidecker is taking part in Europe’s largest art fair, Art Basel, ...

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 21 2010 9:57 AM

Annett Roelke, an instructor with the German Alpine Club, manages the climbing school Lilienstein, in Saxon Switzerland. In addition to maintaining the climbing courses and maps, she always makes time for her own ascents.

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 21 2010 9:56 AM

In this highlights edition: Art Basel, Swiss landscape architect Enzo Enea and his Tree Museum, Mountaineer Reinhold Messner, inside Germany’s most exclusive clubs and the photographic art of Thomas Struth. Art Basel The world’s biggest fair for contemporary and modern art opened in Switzerland ...

From: sevenload on Sat, Jun 19 2010 10:22 AM

Russia is preparing for the Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014. Construction is underway on ski slopes, cross-country tracks, hockey rinks, dormitories, access roads, and parking lots. But environmentalists are sounding the alarm. The facilities are being built in the middle of a nature reserve, p...

From: sevenload on Thu, Jun 17 2010 10:05 AM

Four years ago, when Germany hosted the World Cup, it seemed like everybody joined in the celebration, at public viewing events across the country. This time, in South Africa, Germany got off to a dream start by beating Australia 4-0, and the atmosphere at public viewings across the country was ...

From: sevenload on Sun, Jun 13 2010 11:31 AM

South African midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala scored the first goal of the first World Cup played on African soil. He found the back of the net with a stunning strike in the 55th minute of the opening match against Mexico on Friday. The Mexicans drew level in the 79th minute, giving them a well-ea...

From: sevenload on Sun, Jun 13 2010 11:30 AM

After South Africa shared the points with Mexico, Friday’s second match in Cape Town's Greenpoint Stadium saw the 2006 runners-up France come away with a scoreless draw against Uruguay.

From: sevenload on Fri, Jun 11 2010 9:57 AM

Before the economic downturn, many people in Ireland purchased expensive horses. But after the financial crisis hit, many horse owners could no longer afford to care for them. As a result, an estimated 20,000 horses have been set free. They can be seen roaming highways, housing developments, par...

From: sevenload on Wed, Jun 09 2010 10:06 AM

Austrian art director Willi Dorner sends his dancers into the streets to build odd humans formations in unusual locations, inviting locals to rediscover their city. His work challenges the relationship between man and architecture.

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 07 2010 9:29 AM

Sound designers from the firm Synotec are constantly looking for the right sonic signature for a wide array of products. For example, what should a vacuum cleaner sound like when you turn it on? It’s about appealing to customers and it's a big business.

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 07 2010 9:29 AM

Six students from four countries discover what makes one of the busiest ports in Europe tick. Every year, a Berlin-based scholarship program invites 30 students from around Europe to participate in interdisciplinary research projects. One group of students went to Hamburg to explore what the por...

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 07 2010 9:28 AM

Old is trendy. This, at least, is the opinion of those visiting Klassikwelt, a classic car exhibition in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany. For many fans of the more than 200,000 classic cars registered in Germany, the vehicles represent more than just pure nostalgia.

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 07 2010 9:28 AM

Exhilarating Istanbul and the vigorous Ruhr Valley: The 2010 European Capitals of Culture are highlighting their charms. But what about Pécs in Hungary? Deutsche Welle visited the smallest of this year’s line-up. We found an architectural jewel - with traces of a vibrant cultural past.

From: sevenload on Mon, Jun 07 2010 9:27 AM

In this edition: Soccer Ball HistoryMeet German photographer Jens Heilmann who got World Cup soccer balls from every single one of the 19 tournaments and has now written a book about it. The first World Cup started back in 1930 in Uruguay. Apartment Design by Jean-Paul GaultierThe French fashion ...

From: sevenload on Thu, Jun 03 2010 9:42 AM

Internationally renowned cellists are meeting young talented artists for a one-week Cello Academy in the town of Rutesheim near Stuttgart. It’s the second time that cellists have come together to celebrate their instrument with concerts and masterclasses, and it's a great chance for student...

From: sevenload on Tue, Jun 01 2010 9:33 AM

© Défilé Alger Benares Paris (version finale) / date: mai 2010 - défilé des modèles-mannequins prêtes à porter, organisé par Florijah - maquillage des modèles souligné par Yannick Doré - créatrice et styliste des vêtements originaux signé Florijah www.florijah.com - vidéo cadrée avec sa caméra Z...