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			04.08.2008 Our topics this week include: life in the South Korean capital Seoul. The concrete megacity is home to more than ten million people. The city skyline is pierced with skyscrapers, while parks and green spaces remain scarce commodities. A Social Entrepreneur in South Africa – Safer Housing in Johannesburg (video) DW-World: Adventures in Language Learning - Two Students from Indonesia Discover Germany (video) DW-World: Megacity Seoul (video) DW-World: Questionnaire: Jean-Daniel Valotan from Amazon, Brazil (video)		30.07.2008 It’s one of the most famous street markets in the world: Portobello Market in London. But rising rents and fees are putting pressure on merchants. Supermarkets and international chains are pushing out long established shops. Can the charm of Portobello Road be saved? Bosnia: What's Next After Karadzic's Capture DW-World: Britain: Portobello Road in Danger DW-World: Greece: Drought on the Islands DW-World: Poland: Keeping the Past Alive - The Battle of Tannenberg		01.08.2008 German Police Help in Afghanistan: What can German police trainers do to help, and in what ways are they being assisted by local authorities? People and Politics reports. Aiding Afghanistan - The Role of German Police Countdown to the Olympics - Germany's Expectations Question in the Forum Abandoning Oil - A Bavarian Town's Goal of Independence Judges' Decision - State Smoking Bans Under Scrutiny	02.08.2008 Cinema meets climate protection – together with German film students, Michael Ballhaus is shooting commercials for environmental protection. The creative way to spend your holidays – in our series "Summer Outing": summer art courses. Divided – Beijing's Cultural Scene ahead of the Olympics Nightclubs and Secret Police – A Thriller about Tehran's Art Scene Cool – Michael Ballhaus' Climate Change Commercials Summer Outing Series #4 – Summer Art Courses in Northern Germany TOP 3	02.08.2008 A tribute to German cinema: the film "Eye to Eye". Two experts have collected a series of unforgettable scenes. The result is a journey through a hundred years of German film history. EYE TO EYE – A Playful Look at German Cinema History Finished, at last – An Almost Complete Copy of METROPOLIS Is Found in Buenos Aires Ute Soldierer's Interview with Martin Koerber, Restorer at the Deutsche Kinemathek SHORTCUTS DW-World: Film of the Month: COME IN AND BURN OUT




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03.08.2008 Under Threat of Death - Erwin Kräutler, Bishop to Brazil's Indigenous Flock	03.08.2008 Stralsund is one of the most interesting destinations on the German Baltic coast. The city centre became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002 and offers both modern architecture as well as buildings that date back to medieval times. We visit the old Hanseatic port city The Hanseatic City of Stralsund - The "Venice of the north" on the Baltic Sea Recommended - World Heritage manager Janine Wolle shows us her favourite locations in Stralsund The Odenwald- Get away from hectic city life in the region bordered on by the Rhine, Main and Neckar Fine porcelain from Fürstenberg - traditional hand painted items from Lower Saxony Canoeing on the Altmühl - We visit Bavaria's largest national park Our Munich - Sandi and John Hughes from Britain visit the Bavarian state capital	04.08.2008 In this edition of TOMORROW TODAY: Pharming, a technology that scientists use to produce new vaccines or drugs by altering an animals' or plants' genetic code. Pharming – Growing Drugs Down on the Farm Studio Guest – Dr. Margret Engelhard, Molecular Biologist Bionics – Natural Engineering Geomarketing – When does Gathering Data become Invasion of Privacy? Wake Turbulence – an Unseen Danger	04.08.2008 One of the topics in this show: Diwalwal is a mountain full of gold in the northern Philippines. Golddiggers from across the country are rushing to Diwalwal to seek their fortunes. But they pay a high price - violence, landslides, and a life lived in filth. Very few live to enjoy old age - and almost no one finds his fortune. Pumping to the Limit: In the United States, Energy Needs Come First Compact Farms: Home-Growing in Japanese Cities Questionnaire: Damian Brett in Boden, Sweden (video) Grubby Gold: Striking It Rich in the Philippines	05.08.2008 One of our topics in this week's Made in Germany is water. Fresh drinking water is becoming an increasingly scarce commodity worldwide. Spain too has a serious water problem with the highest per capita usage of water in Europe. That's bound to change soon - with a new technology invented in Germany. Campus Bremen – Tomorrow's Managers (Part 4) Evonik - A Conglomerate Heads For the Stock Market Studio Guest: Bernhard Jünemann Water - How German Technology Is Helping Save This Precious Resource Michael Schmidt - A Boat Builder Goes Against the Current	06.08.2008 Nothing happens without their green light, they pull the strings and control the image of big European cities - the mayors. In our new series "Masters of the Metropolis" European Journal takes a look at five exciting capital cities and their mayors. Georgia: Crisis in Abkhazia DW-World: France: Mysterious Plague Kills Oysters DW-World: New Series: The Masters of the Metropolis - This Week: Berlin's Mayor, Klaus Wowereit DW-World: Estonia: Kihnu in the Hands of Women	07.08.2008	08.08.2008 In Germany he learned to find clear solutions with precise facts. Nowadays, Gazmend Oketa is Albania's defence minister. As head of the armed forces, he's using his experiences from abroad. He wants to transform the Albanian army into a modern NATO force. Stubborn people in politics: do political parties have to put up with them? The fight over first names: why parents aren't allowed to give children the names they want... Summer series - Albanian Defence Minister Gazmend Oketa Grim Dispute over Skulls from Germany's Colonial Era Question in the Forum	09.08.2008 A highlight of the summer festival season: The Salzburg Festival! The avant-garde meets the traditional – in the Austrian city of Salzburg. From Dumplings to Operatic Arias – Salzburg During the Festival DW-World: Return to Absurdistan – A Village Meets Itself DW-World: Corporate Cathedrals – Brandscaping DW-World: TOP 3		03.08.2008
										04.08.2008 euromaxx highlights On this edition: - Bayreuth Festival - The Vinters - Hamburg Cruise Days - Garden for the Art Community - Pantomime Festival in Périgueux - On set with Julia Stegner
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	10.08.2008 King Ludwig II left his mark on Bavaria like no other. First with his fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein and then with Herrenchiemsee. But these are only two reasons to head to southern Germany The Bavaria of King Ludwig II - beautiful scenery, impressive Castles and traditional lifestyles DW-World: Recommended – Werner Koch, Castle Caretaker of Herrenchiemsee Palace shows us the Chiemsee region DW-World: Rowing on the Lahn - a romantic paddle through the landscapes between Odenhausen and Gießen DW-World: Nuremberg - a city tour with guide Dieter Zemann DW-World: My Potsdam - Sue Kukarja, Germany fan from Pattaya, Thailand	11.08.2008 In this edition of TOMORROW TODAY: Bridges. They can easiliy sway, when everybody on it walks at the same speed – just like the string of a violine. But what is essential for the instrument is unwanted with bridges. Scientists in Switzerland know how... Bridges – Improving their safety DW-World: Studio Guest – Klaus Brandes about bridge safety DW-World: Asteroids – posing a potential interplanetary threat? DW-World: Butterflies – the passion of Josef Settele DW-World: Studio Guest – Klaus Brandes about bridge safety Part 2	11.08.2008 One of our topics in this show: The lost childhood of girls in Morocco. What happens when poor families sell their young daughters to work as slaves in wealthy households - and how one aid organization is trying to help. Morocco: Young Girls as Domestic Slaves DW-World: Japan: Choosing Children Over Careers DW-World: Questionnaire Dubai: Abdul Majeed in Dubai (video) DW-World: Social Entrepreneur Turkey: Rescuing Fish in Lake Van (video)	12.08.2008 This week on "Made in Germany": the first part of a new series entitled "Welcome to Germany" centring on foreign investors in the country. Once branded as a swarm of scavenging locusts, they are now more welcome in Germany than ever. Campus Bremen – Tomorrow's Managers (Part 5) DW-World: Welcome to Germany – Chinese Investors (Part 1) DW-World: Studio Guest – Matti Rovamaa, CEO Wipak Walsrode DW-World: Frosta – Quality is getting more expensive DW-World: Adidas – Growth in China	13.08.2008 France and Atomic Power. Radiocative dust and uranium enriched liquid escape from the Tricastin nuclear facility. And not just once. The accidents have shaken people’s faith in nuclear power. What's to become of France's Nuclear Reactors? France: Reconsidering Nuclear Power DW-World: Spain: Padrón's Pepper Festival DW-World: The Mayors of Europe - A European Journal Series DW-World: Germany: A Comeback for Marx? DW-World: Italy: Pompeii Under Threat	14.08.2008	15.08.2008 The Germans and the former east German police state - almost 20 years after the fall of the Berlin wall, many look back with nostalgia to the days of the former communist east German dictatorship. Remembering east Germany between fondness and critical review. War in the Caucasus – Why Germany has long functioned as a mediator in the crisis region DW-World: The Second German Dictatorship – Why many Germans glorify communist East Germany DW-World: Question in the Forum DW-World: A Woman in the Palestinian Cabinet DW-World: Environment Minister with Ambitions	16.08.2008 Remaining eternally young – a liberating desire or a ridiculous endeavour? Aging was yesterday – a new generation seeks eternal youth… Provocative dance from South Africa: Choreographer Robyn Orlin at the Im Puls Dance Festival in Vienna. Forever Young DW-World: Berlin Calling DW-World: The Provocateur DW-World: Summer Outing, Part 5 – Theater on the Swabian Alb DW-World: TOP 3		10.08.2008
										11.08.2008 euromaxx highlights On this edition: - Privat-Museum-Boom in Berlin - Filmfestival Locarno - Viktor und Rolf - Depardieu in Salzburg
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	17.08.2008 Hamburg with its population of 1.8 million is Germany's second-largest city after Berlin. Also described as Germany's "Gateway to the World" because of the harbour, the port city offers a host of attractions Hamburg - a stylish metropolis boasting untold leisure activities DW-World: Recommendations - by local artist Lili Fischer "out and about" in Hamburg DW-World: The "Münsterland" - a haven of nature and culture DW-World: Freinsheim in the Palatinate - mediterranean flair and medieval ruins on Germany's scenic wine route DW-World: Elevated Canoeing - paddling to the Niederfinow ship lift DW-World: Our Füssen - the Tamas family from Granite Bay, California, visits Bavaria's Allgäu region	18.08.2008 This week on TOMORROW TODAY: During hibernation, some animals exhibit changes in the brain similar to those observed in humans with Alzheimers disease. But when a hamster wakes up, its nerve cells regenerate. Scientists are trying to find out how the animals regain their ability to learn - with a view to helping Alzheimers patients. Alzheimers - Hibernation as the Key DW-World: Studio Guest: Prof. Isabella Heuser DW-World: Child's Play - Science in Kindergarten DW-World: Mathematics - Science in Everyday Life	18.08.2008 One of our topics in this show: Dangerous Beauty – Thailand’s Women Want White Skin at Any Price. Skin-whiteners are big business. And also a big danger, as the fate of Khun Panya of Thailand shows. Dangerous Pills: Peru’s Struggle Against Bogus Medicines (video) DW-World: Dangerous Beauty: Thailand’s Women Want White Skin At Any Price DW-World: Questionnaire: Gemma Michalski in Berlin, Germany (video) DW-World: Gemstone Hunters: The Opal-Seekers of Australia DW-World: The Call of the Wild: Eco-Tourists Help the Natives in Bolivia (video)	19.08.2008 In this edition of MADE IN GERMANY: The second part of our series "Welcome to Germany - Investors Wanted!" Welcome to Germany - Indian Investors DW-World: Studio Guest - Michael Pfeiffer, "Invest in Germany" DW-World: Seeking Skilled Workers - The "Recruiting Roadshow" in Eastern Germany DW-World: Family Business Mühldorfer - The Bed-makers DW-World: Fissler – A Sizzling Success	20.08.2008 Renewed fear of Russia... Estonia is well- integrated into the European Union and Nato. But still, concern is growing. Because of the war in Georgia the Estonians also feel threatened by Russia’s military might... Estonia: Renewed fears over Russia DW-World: The Mayors of Europe - A European Journal Series DW-World: Italy: Inside Camorra – When the Mafia talks DW-World: Northern Cyprus: Karmi, village of foreigners	21.08.2008	22.08.2008 In boxing, he’s long been a champion – now he’s fighting in Ukraine‘s political ring: Vitali Klitschko! On the city council of his home town of Kiev, he’s supporting reforms – having brought his ideas with him from Germany. Vitali Klitschko – Sportsman and politician… Forty Years since the Prague Spring DW-World: Older Drivers -- Why Seniors Are A Menace Behind the Wheel DW-World: Vitali Klitschko - Boxing Champ und Local Politician DW-World: Raw Materials - Why Commodities Are Hot Properties Again DW-World: Question in the Forum	23.08.2008 Twilight of the Gods? – Who Will Rescue the Future of the Bayreuth Festspiele? DW-World: Murderous Summer – The Boom in Regional Detective Stories DW-World: Summer Outing: Part 6 – Techno on the Launch Pad DW-World: TOP 3		17.08.2008 euromaxx highlights On this edition: - Sleek Stile - Back to Basics - Philosophical Spaces
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	24.08.2008 It's high summer in Germany, and "Discover Germany" is off to the seaside up in North Frisia to enjoy the coastline of Schleswig-Holstein, pretty off-shore isles and a string of small, unique low-level islands known as the "Halligen", enticing splashes of green and blue welcoming visitors from afar, as they get an idea of life by the sea A North Frisian summer - enjoying sport, nature and local culture DW-World: Recommended - the favourite places of Heinz Hecke, a lifeguard from the town of St. Peter-Ording DW-World: Bayreuth - a world-famous city in Oberfranken, in Bavaria, that combines the quiet life with Wagner DW-World: The Homburg Schlossberghöhlen caves - secret man-made passageways and the grandeur of domed halls DW-World: Biking along the rail tracks - an adventure tour near the Harz Mountains DW-World: My Kochel am See - Kirk Rutter, a London IT specialist, profiles his favourite spot in upper Bavaria	25.08.2008 In this edition of TOMORROW TODAY: training the next generation. In the German town of Ingelheim, a company is helping to infect children with curiosity. The so-called 'Knowledge Factory' is aimed at inspiring kids to pursue careers in engineering and the natural sciences. The Knowledge Factory - Companies Fostering Future Talent DW-World: Studio Guest – Joachim Milberg on training the next generation DW-World: High-rise elevator research – higer and faster DW-World: TechMinds – Cedric Baum	25.08.2008 Threatened habitats. The ecological balance in more and more regions of our planet is in serious danger. The reasons: Climate change, tourism, economic development. Taking stock of the threats to flora and fauna... Banned, yet widespread - Indonesia's dynamite fishing threatens coral reefs DW-World: Too many people, too many goats. The Galapagos Islands have become a distressed area DW-World: From egg thief to nest minder. Sri Lanka's protection program for turtles brings results (Video) DW-World: No food, no offspring. Climate change has reached migratory birds in the North Sea (Video) DW-World: Questionnaire: Fumiko Shino in Tokyo, Japan (Video)	26.08.2008 One of the topics in MADE IN GERMANY: The old-established German company Loewe almost went bankrupt in 2004 after missing the flatscreen boat. But the last three years have seen a real turnaround, with Loewe's turnover and profits are increasing. Loewe - Multimedia for the World - the latest technology from Loewe DW-World: Automotive High-tech - High Beams on Suppliers DW-World: "Welcome to Germany" - American Investors DW-World: Boomtown - Aberdeen's got Oil Fever DW-World: Studio Guest - Christine Schweikert, BHF-Bank Resources Expert	27.08.2008 The lies of war: In the conflict between Russia and Georgia propaganda is being spread thick and fast. News stories are being fabricated Reports of victims, manipulated. Russia and Georgia: A shameless war of words. Georgia: The Lies of War DW-World: Poland: The Great Escape DW-World: The Masters of the Metropolis: Belgium - Brussels’ Mayor Freddy Thielemans DW-World: Spain: Consequences of the Economic Crisis DW-World: France: Spanish Police Officer at Disneyland	28.08.2008 One of the topics we'll be covering on "in good shape": When nighttime becomes a nightmare. 25 percent of people in industrialized countries complain of sleep disturbances. Insomnia –difficulty in falling and staying asleep- is a worldwide problem. A persistent lack of sleep means we don’t reach the levels of relaxation our bodies need, which can lead to illness and depression. So what helps beat sleeplessness? We’ll be discussing this with our studio guest Dr. Ingo Fietze, head of the interdisciplinary sleep center at Berlin’s Charité hospital. More peace and quiet- - the fight against sleeplessness. DW-World: Laugh-boxing - a new trend from Berlin DW-World: More energy – why stones, body and soul make for perfect harmony	29.08.2008 The SPD 's General Secretary Hubertus Heil tried out Obama's slogan "Yes We Can" at the party conference a few weeks ago. Now he has flown to the US to visit the Democrats. He hopes to learn a trick or two from them... Taking lessons from Obama - The SPD General Secretary DW-World: Convict Monitoring Programs - Life on The Outside DW-World: Michelle Bachelet - Chile's President DW-World: Too Many Signs - Confusion Abounds DW-World: Question in the Forum	30.08.2008 Music that's aiming for change... Hip-Hop by gutsy women – at the ”We BGirlz” Festival in Berlin. Art has never been this much fun... The installations by Jeppe Hein. Summer Outing Part 7 – A Literature Festival in North Rhine-Westphalia* DW-World: Between Ethiopia and Germany – The Film «Teza» at the Venice Film Festival DW-World: Brash Girls – Europe’s Biggest Hip-Hop Festival for Women in Berlin DW-World: Enchanting – The Installation Artist Jeppe Hein DW-World: TOP 3	30.08.2008 Butterflies in the stomach... Love – as a senior! Andreas Dresens’ new film: ”Cloud 9”... An exciting life making moview: Successful director Volker Schlöndorff publishes his autobiography... Film of the Month – CLOUD 9 DW-World: Techno Music and Rock Climbers – The German Films at Locarno DW-World: Light, Shadow and Movement – Volker Schlöndorff and his Autobiography DW-World: More than a Comedy – The Puzzling Romance of Robert Zimmermann DW-World: SHORTCUTS	24.08.2008
										25.08.2008 euromaxx highlights On this show: - Left-handed Musicians - Cultural History of the Postcard - Artist Anselm Reyle - Baroque Kitchen Garden - Bagpipe Festival Glasgow
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	31.08.2008 The attraction in Eastern Germany: Leipzig. The Saxon metropolis pulls in visitors from around the world - with its historic sites and cultural highlights; with exquisite shopping possibilities ... and exciting nightlife. Leipzig - A City with Beautiful Parks, Monumental Buildings and Top Events DW-World: Our Recommendation - Jan Kuhlbrodt, Editor-in-Chief of the "EDIT" Magazine DW-World: Lake Königssee – Germany’s cleanest lake is a paradise for fish and nature-lovers DW-World: Hamburg in the Summer – Just the Place for Pleasure Seekers and Sports Enthusiasts DW-World: My Tübingen - Wilhelmina Korpi from West Olive, Michigan, USA									31.08.2008

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Our topics this week include: life in the South Korean capital Seoul. The concrete megacity is home to more than ten million people. The city skyline is pierced with skyscrapers, while parks and green spaces remain scarce commodities.

It’s one of the most famous street markets in the world: Portobello Market in London. But rising rents and fees are putting pressure on merchants. Supermarkets and international chains are pushing out long established shops. Can the charm of Portobello Road be saved?

German Police Help in Afghanistan: What can German police trainers do to help, and in what ways are they being assisted by local authorities? People and Politics reports.

Cinema meets climate protection – together with German film students, Michael Ballhaus is shooting commercials for environmental protection. The creative way to spend your holidays – in our series "Summer Outing": summer art courses.

A tribute to German cinema: the film "Eye to Eye". Two experts have collected a series of unforgettable scenes. The result is a journey through a hundred years of German film history.

Under Threat of Death - Erwin Kräutler, Bishop to Brazil's Indigenous Flock

Stralsund is one of the most interesting destinations on the German Baltic coast. The city centre became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002 and offers both modern architecture as well as buildings that date back to medieval times. We visit the old Hanseatic port city

In this edition of TOMORROW TODAY: Pharming, a technology that scientists use to produce new vaccines or drugs by altering an animals' or plants' genetic code.

Nothing happens without their green light, they pull the strings and control the image of big European cities - the mayors. In our new series "Masters of the Metropolis" European Journal takes a look at five exciting capital cities and their mayors.

In Germany he learned to find clear solutions with precise facts. Nowadays, Gazmend Oketa is Albania's defence minister. As head of the armed forces, he's using his experiences from abroad. He wants to transform the Albanian army into a modern NATO force.

A highlight of the summer festival season: The Salzburg Festival! The avant-garde meets the traditional – in the Austrian city of Salzburg.

On this edition: - Bayreuth Festival - The Vinters - Hamburg Cruise Days - Garden for the Art Community - Pantomime Festival in Périgueux - On set with Julia Stegner

King Ludwig II left his mark on Bavaria like no other. First with his fairy tale castle Neuschwanstein and then with Herrenchiemsee. But these are only two reasons to head to southern Germany

In this edition of TOMORROW TODAY: Bridges. They can easiliy sway, when everybody on it walks at the same speed – just like the string of a violine. But what is essential for the instrument is unwanted with bridges. Scientists in Switzerland know how...

One of our topics in this show: The lost childhood of girls in Morocco. What happens when poor families sell their young daughters to work as slaves in wealthy households - and how one aid organization is trying to help.

This week on "Made in Germany": the first part of a new series entitled "Welcome to Germany" centring on foreign investors in the country. Once branded as a swarm of scavenging locusts, they are now more welcome in Germany than ever.

France and Atomic Power. Radiocative dust and uranium enriched liquid escape from the Tricastin nuclear facility. And not just once. The accidents have shaken people’s faith in nuclear power. What's to become of France's Nuclear Reactors?

The Germans and the former east German police state - almost 20 years after the fall of the Berlin wall, many look back with nostalgia to the days of the former communist east German dictatorship. Remembering east Germany between fondness and critical review.

Remaining eternally young – a liberating desire or a ridiculous endeavour? Aging was yesterday – a new generation seeks eternal youth… Provocative dance from South Africa: Choreographer Robyn Orlin at the Im Puls Dance Festival in Vienna.

Hamburg with its population of 1.8 million is Germany's second-largest city after Berlin. Also described as Germany's "Gateway to the World" because of the harbour, the port city offers a host of attractions

One of our topics in this show: Dangerous Beauty – Thailand’s Women Want White Skin at Any Price. Skin-whiteners are big business. And also a big danger, as the fate of Khun Panya of Thailand shows.

In this edition of MADE IN GERMANY: The second part of our series "Welcome to Germany - Investors Wanted!"

Renewed fear of Russia... Estonia is well- integrated into the European Union and Nato. But still, concern is growing. Because of the war in Georgia the Estonians also feel threatened by Russia’s military might...

In boxing, he’s long been a champion – now he’s fighting in Ukraine‘s political ring: Vitali Klitschko! On the city council of his home town of Kiev, he’s supporting reforms – having brought his ideas with him from Germany. Vitali Klitschko – Sportsman and politician…

In this edition of TOMORROW TODAY: training the next generation. In the German town of Ingelheim, a company is helping to infect children with curiosity. The so-called 'Knowledge Factory' is aimed at inspiring kids to pursue careers in engineering and the natural sciences.

Threatened habitats. The ecological balance in more and more regions of our planet is in serious danger. The reasons: Climate change, tourism, economic development. Taking stock of the threats to flora and fauna...

One of the topics in MADE IN GERMANY: The old-established German company Loewe almost went bankrupt in 2004 after missing the flatscreen boat. But the last three years have seen a real turnaround, with Loewe's turnover and profits are increasing.

The lies of war: In the conflict between Russia and Georgia propaganda is being spread thick and fast. News stories are being fabricated Reports of victims, manipulated. Russia and Georgia: A shameless war of words.

One of the topics we'll be covering on "in good shape": When nighttime becomes a nightmare. 25 percent of people in industrialized countries complain of sleep disturbances.

The SPD 's General Secretary Hubertus Heil tried out Obama's slogan "Yes We Can" at the party conference a few weeks ago. Now he has flown to the US to visit the Democrats. He hopes to learn a trick or two from them...

Music that's aiming for change... Hip-Hop by gutsy women – at the ”We B*Girlz” Festival in Berlin. Art has never been this much fun... The installations by Jeppe Hein.

Butterflies in the stomach... Love – as a senior! Andreas Dresens’ new film: ”Cloud 9”... An exciting life making moview: Successful director Volker Schlöndorff publishes his autobiography...

The attraction in Eastern Germany: Leipzig. The Saxon metropolis pulls in visitors from around the world - with its historic sites and cultural highlights; with exquisite shopping possibilities ... and exciting nightlife.

Cinema meets climate protection – together with German film students, Michael Ballhaus is shooting commercials for environmental protection.

The creative way to spend your holidays – in our series "Summer Outing": summer art courses.

Under Threat of Death -
Erwin Kräutler, Bishop to Brazil's Indigenous Flock

On this edition:
- Bayreuth Festival

- The Vinters

- Hamburg Cruise Days

- Garden for the Art Community

- Pantomime Festival in Périgueux

- On set with Julia Stegner

One of our topics in this show:
The lost childhood of girls in Morocco.
What happens when poor families sell their young daughters to work as slaves in wealthy households - and how one aid organization is trying to help.

This week on "Made in Germany": the first part of a new series entitled "Welcome to Germany"
centring on foreign investors in the country. Once branded as a swarm of scavenging locusts, they are now more welcome in Germany than ever.

Remaining eternally young – a liberating desire or a ridiculous endeavour? Aging was yesterday – a new generation seeks eternal youth…

Provocative dance from South Africa: Choreographer Robyn Orlin at the Im Puls Dance Festival in Vienna.

Renewed fear of Russia...
Estonia is well- integrated into the European Union and Nato. But still, concern is growing. Because of the war in Georgia the Estonians also feel threatened by Russia’s military might...

In boxing, he’s long been a champion – now he’s fighting in Ukraine‘s political ring:
Vitali Klitschko!
On the city council of his home town of Kiev, he’s supporting reforms – having brought his ideas with him from Germany.
Vitali Klitschko – Sportsman and politician…

Threatened habitats.
The ecological balance in more and more regions of our planet is in serious danger. The reasons: Climate change, tourism, economic development.
Taking stock of the threats to flora and fauna...

One of the topics in MADE IN GERMANY:
The old-established German company Loewe almost went bankrupt in 2004 after missing the flatscreen boat. But the last three years have seen a real turnaround, with Loewe's turnover and profits are increasing.

The lies of war: In the conflict between Russia and Georgia propaganda is being spread thick and fast.
News stories are being fabricated
Reports of victims, manipulated.
Russia and Georgia: A shameless war of words.

Music that's aiming for change...
Hip-Hop by gutsy women – at the ”We B*Girlz” Festival in Berlin.

Art has never been this much fun...
The installations by Jeppe Hein.

Butterflies in the stomach... Love – as a senior! Andreas Dresens’ new film: ”Cloud 9”...

An exciting life making moview: Successful director Volker Schlöndorff publishes his autobiography...

The attraction in Eastern Germany: Leipzig.
The Saxon metropolis pulls in visitors from around the world - with its historic sites and cultural highlights; with exquisite shopping possibilities ...
and exciting nightlife.