A guide to buying a used car in Germany Used Cars One should be careful, buying a used car. If one buys a used car through a dealer he can expect some sort of limited guarantee. Some banks may finance used cars, but this is not as easy as with new cars. It depends on such factors as mileage, age and value. There are some car magazines … [Read more...]
Buying a New Car in Germany
A guide to buying a new car in Germany It is easy to buy a car in Germany, because there is a very wide choice of manufacturers. The buying procedure depends on the purpose – whether it is a new or a used car that is needed. New Cars One can find a lot of sources to decide what car he wants to buy, including television commercials, … [Read more...]
Berlinale – Berlin International Film Festival
Berlinale is one of the largest film festival, a mega cultural event, one of the most important dates in the international film's industry. More than 19,000 film professionals from 120 countries, including 3,800 journalists, are accredited for the Berlin International Film Festival every year. For two weeks, art, glamour, parties and business meet … [Read more...]
Who Invented Kindergarten?
For many people a kindergarten is associated with • a nursery school equipped with toys, building blocks, book puzzles, art supplies, and an outdoor playground; • day care attendance for the children of working parents; • an institution for early childhood development at the same time. Its aim is to bring up self-confident and social personalities … [Read more...]
Real Germans and Religion
By guest author WEISSDORN A Real German is either Catholic or Protestant, unless he/she is not. AMEN. How do you find this out? At the very latest, when you apply for your Tax Card. In Germany you get taxed for being a Christian, a Jew or a Moslem. But this doesn't bother Real Germans, because it's better to be a Christian than being an "Other". … [Read more...]
Real Germans and Political Correctness
Real Germans and Political Correctness, Multi-Culturalism, Private and Group Discussions By guest author WEISSDORN Political Correctness Real Germans are the inventors of Political Correctness. If you think this is something fashionable they came up with in the 90's in the U.S.- WRONG! Germany has been practicing Political Correctness with a … [Read more...]
Real Germans’ habits
What are Real Germans like? Set all stereotypes aside and read about Real Germans' habits, likes and dislikes. By guest author WEISSDORN Real Germans want everything at least 99.999999%. That is to say, before they purchase any product it should be 100% with a 1 Euro price. Maximum quality (nothing less will do), and minimum price. Real Germans … [Read more...]
Circus Krone from Germany
Greatest, best, most popular... Truly, Circus Krone deserves to live in its own world consisting of the superlatives. Raised by the legendary Circus King Carl Krone and respecting the old family traditions, this circus institution has been functioning ever since the premiere in Bremen in 1905. It has long ago become the largest circus in Europe, … [Read more...]
Gerhard Schroeder: “I’m a climber”
On September 27, 1998, Gerhard Schroeder, a "bluff and combative" legislator from Lower Saxony, was chosen a new chancellor of Germany. Mass media consider him to be a "breath of fresh air" after 16 years of Helmut Kohl's governing. This was a big news for the whole political world. The event hit the headlines of the leading newspapers and … [Read more...]
Rammstein – the creators of ‘Tanz (dance) Metal’ style in music
Rammstein is a German band that was formed in 1994. Rammstein musical style incorporates elements of metal/hard rock, industrial metal, and electronic music, which the band has termed 'Tanz (dance) Metal'. Their songs are performed almost exclusively in German. They have sold over 12 million records worldwide. The Story Rammstein was started … [Read more...]