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Joachim Gauck was elected as the new head of state of the Federal Republic of Germany on March 18, 2012 in Berlin with one of the best results in the history of the country’s federal presidential elections. Gauck received 991 of the 1,228 valid votes. An overwhelming majority of the electors in the 15th Federal Assembly chose Joachim Gauck for the highest office in the land during the first round of voting.
Germany’s new President Joachim Gauck
The Goethe Institut Addis Abeba (www.goethe.de/ins/et/add/enindex.htm) celebrated its 50th Anniversary on 11 April 2012.
All photos made by Goethe Institute!
The German German Church School supported by the German-Speaking Church in Addis Ababa celebrated its 40th anniversary on 20 April 2012 and became member of the PASCH network of over 1500 German-teach...
In support of Ethiopia's Humanitarian Mine Action Programme, the German Federal Foreign Office has financed 405 personal protective aprons worth more than 5 Million ETB.
For more information read the...
Lighting the Dark
Lighting the Dark - the German-Dutch financing of three micro hydropower plants brings light to three villages in Sidama Zone, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Regional State.
The GIZ has kindly placed the photo to the Embassy's disposal.
More about the inauguration you can learn from the press release!
Press Release [pdf, 73,64k]
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany
For Former DAAD In-Region / In-Country - Scholarship Holders from Sub-Saharan Africa -Fellowship Announcement
DAAD, as a publicly funded, self-governing organisation of the institutions of
higher education in Germany, promotes international academic exchange as
well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of
funding and scholarship programmes.
For more information klick on DAAD-Postdoctoral!
Staff Exchange in Sub-Saharan Africa - Fellowship Announcement
DAAD, as a publicly funded, self-governing organisation of the institutions of
higher education in Germany, promotes international academic exchange as
well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of
funding and scholarship programmes.
The purpose of the programme is to promote inter-university co-operation
through academic mobility and to enhance the quality of teaching and research
at Sub-Saharan African universities.
For more information klick on DAAD-StaffExchange!
To view the application klick on DAAD-StaffExchange-Application!
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Theatertreffen 2012
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goEast Filmfestival
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International solo dance theatre festival
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ITB - International Trade Fair Berlin 2012
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Berlinale 2012
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Carnival customs in Germany
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Modestandort Deutschland
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Grüne Woche Berlin 2012
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Worlds of Culture - The Cultural Preservation Programme of the Federal Foreign Office
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Minister of State Cornelia Pieper on Germany's cultural relations and education policy
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Germany's vibrant Media Landscape
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Dialogue – Germany Inspires
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Destination Germany The Visitors - An International Angle
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Destination Germany The Cities – Vivid and Vibrant
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Destination Germany The Landscapes – Mountains, Lakes and Sea
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Destination Germany - Cultural Gems – Classic Highlights
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Destination Germany - Diversity in the Heart of Europe
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Dialogue – Germany Inspires
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Germany as Partner – Trusted Throughout the World
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Enterprise and the Environment – Germany Plans for the Future
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Enduring Partnership – Germany in Europe
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Working Together – Germany Links Centers of Research
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Studying as a foreign student in Germany
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Beyond Boundaries. Research by International Scientists in Germany
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Early Beginnings. Learning the German Language in Schools
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Know-How and Networks. Global Support by German Scientists
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Transition and Development. Research Studies at the Erfurt School of Public Policy
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New Coalition Policies - Growth, Education and Social Integration
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Ostseetage Berlin 2012
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Human Rights - Protecting the vulnerable
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Deutsche Botschaft
The relatively young Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce to Kenya has earned its stripes. With a focus on increasing trade, offering a wide range of expertise in both countries and organizing trade delegations, it has made solid gains for bilateral trade and made a name for itself in Kenya’s business community.
Germany will remain part of the EU-led Operation Atalanta to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia. German troops are now also authorized to take action against the pirates’ logistical bases on the shore. This was decided by the Bundestag on May 10.
The latest film in the Rooftop Cinema series by the Goethe Institut in Angola, “Urban Rhythm, A Melody of Identity” will be screened on May 15. Following thematic shifts for each month, May features films by Angolan women. The screenings are part of the larger MABAXA –Connect, Festival of Urban Culture. The Rooftop series ends on May 29.