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The German Ambassador with representatives of the Mahashakthy Women’s Federation

Germany funds micro projects in Kilinochchi, Ampara and Ratnapura

German Ambassador Dr. Juergen Morhard handed over assistance worth Rs. 4 million to community development organizations in Ratnapura, Kilinochchi and Ampara. The funds will go towards social development activities in vulnerable communities.

Federal President Joachim Gauck to address the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 25 February 2013

Federal President Joachim Gauck was in Geneva on 25 and 26 February to visit the institutions concerned with international human rights protection.

Federal President Gauck in Geneva on 25 February 2013

The 9th Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin, June 5 to 14, 2013

This year’s Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin (APW) titled “Smart Cities” will focus on the urban challenges of the 21st century and how they affect the globalized world. From June 5 to 14, 2013, the Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin, under the patronage of German Federal President Joachim Gauck, invite you to join the dialogue with an economic region that is showing unsurpassed growth and shaping our global future in decisive ways. A central conference on “Smart Solutions for Urban Challenges” on June 5 and 6 will take place in the German Foreign Ministry. This event will include the Business Contact Forum, which proved to be of interest for participating companies during the most recent APW. Another highlight will be the Asia Business Day, which will be organized by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology and the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business on June 6. Details about the entire program and its many business- and research oriented events can be found at www.APWberlin.de . Online registration will begin early April, and participation for all events will be free of charge. A small flyer offers additional information.

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DW Global Media Forum

Conference on "The Future of Growth - Economic Values and the Media" from 17 to 19 June 2013.
Now open for registration! For more information, please read the enclosed flyer

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The Fifth World Conference of Sports Ministers in Berlin

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The WDR Europaforum 2013

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Conference - Pioneers on Dual Training Abroad

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The Forum on Global Issues

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The European Year of Citizens

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Hannover Messe 2013

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CeBIT 2013

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International Tourism Fair ITB Berlin

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Membership of the UN Human Rights Council 2013 - 2015

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Berlin's Fashion Scene

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50th anniversary of Élysée-Treaty

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Germany’s Energy Revolution and its European Neighbours

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Jun 10, 2013 2:15 PM

Main results of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council

The Council held a debate on the role of the telecommunications and the information and communication technologies sectors within the framework of the Digital Agenda for Europe.

Jun 10, 2013 9:20 AM

Commission publishes annual report on EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

An annual report published on Europe’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) revealed that in 2012 almost 50% of notifications related to food and feed rejections at EU borders due to the risk they posed to food safety.

Jun 7, 2013 11:53 AM

Fundamental rights and the rule of law

The Council adopted conclusions on fundamental rights and rule of law as well as on the Commission's 2012 report on the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU.

Jun 6, 2013 10:42 AM

EU strategy to step up fight against illicit tobacco trade

The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade, especially cigarette smuggling.

Jun 6, 2013 10:11 AM

European Central Bank keeps interest rates unchanged

The Governing Council of the ECB decided that the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.50%, 1.00% and 0.00% respectively.

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German and Sri Lankan holidays

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Au pair in Germany

As an au pair you have the opportunity to get to know Germany in an unusually close (and inexpensive) way. At Young Germany we’ve talked to placement agencies and au pairs to get the real story on this work-exchange opportunity.

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