Sri Lanka and Germany agree on closer Energy Research Cooperation

Institute for Applied Material Flow Management (IfaS), a global research Institute with projects in 21 countries, signs MoU with the SL Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA)

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62. Berlinale

The Berlinale bear hunt begins

Great international cinema in Berlin: at the 62nd International Film Festival (February 9-19) the German capital is once again expecting many famous actors, directors and film stars as guests from around the globe. Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson and the two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, who will be awarded the Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement, are among the film celebrities at this year’s festival.

Eskimo Fashion Knitwear Production Manager Sabine Ulmer explaining the expansion plan for the company in the Eastern province to German Ambassador Jens Ploetner during his recent visit to Eskimo, the first German company to invest in the East.

German Ambassador visits first German FDI in the East

Punnani, December 20, 2011 – German Ambassador Jens Ploetner recently visited Eskimo Fashion Knitwear (Pvt) Ltd, the first German company to invest in Eastern Sri Lanka, after the three-decade-long civil conflict. Eskimo Fashions took up operations of its factory in Punnani, Eastern Sri Lanka in September this year.

Sri Lankan - German Energy Cooperation: A Model to Follow

COLOMBO, November 28 – German Ambassador Jens Plötner recently visited the Aitken Spence power plant in Embilitiya, together with Mrs Maria Spoelgen, Vice President of the German Investment and Development Organisation DEG.

DAAD: Alumni Workshop I

Achievements and Perspectives Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries                         COLOMBO, 13 December 2011 – On Friday, December 2, the DAAD Sri Lanka held a workshop in the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo promoting networking among national development organizations in Sri Lanka. The workshop was initiated and organized by Dennis Schroeder, DAAD representative to Sri Lanka.

Germany gives Rs. 645,000 to improve living conditions of IDP returnee families in Batticaloa District

The German Embassy recently provided Rs. 645,000 to improve living conditions of IDP returnee families through the repair and replacement of solar street lamps in Iralaikkulam, Batticaloa District...

The winning team from Jennings International School in the age 12-14 age group, Vennapuwa

German Days: Photo Essay competition makes learning German fun!

COLOMBO, November 5 –  The “GERMAN DAYS” 2011 kicked off last Saturday with the prize-giving ceremony of an inter-school photo essay competition. The competition targeted Sri Lankan students who were...

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Breaking the mould – Women to the fore in the Construction sector in the East

The 2.8 Million Euros worth German Government funded project” Peace Building through Vocational Training” paves the way for women in the East to enter the booming construction industry as skilled workers.

Time and weather in Germany

Berlin:
01:59:15 -10 °C
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Announcement of Christmas Quiz Winners!

Children dressed like the Three Wise Kings and their helper

And the winners are...                     * Nisanki Yashodhi Ediriweera Wijasooriya          * Avaneesh Kesavan               * Kasuni Jayasuriya

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Ambassador Jens Plötner

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Feb 9, 2012 6:20 PM

Greece plays waiting game during eurozone meeting

Despite Greek political leaders finally agreeing on austerity measures to secure a second bailout, eurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels are wavering on whether to green light the loans.

Feb 9, 2012 1:23 PM

Germany takes strong stance on gay rights

Homosexuals are marginalized in many countries: some 80 nations make homosexuality punishable by law. Germany has put renewed emphasis on gay rights, and is working with the EU to protect homosexuals everywhere.

Feb 9, 2012 12:12 AM

Syrian agents intimidate dissidents in Germany

Two alleged Syrian spies have been arrested for spying on Syrian dissidents in Germany. The intelligence agencies say that such spying is by no means rare but they do what they can to protect them.

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