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Visit of Minister Ilse Aigner in Ethiopia

During her visit in Ethiopia from 7- 10 May 2013, the German Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer protection inaugurated an advanced training center for agriculture in Kulumsa (Arsi Zone...

Bundespräsident Gauck

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.

Visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ethiopia 17.-20. March 2013

The first visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany , Joachim Gauck, and Mrs Schadt to Africa lead the presidential couple to Ethiopia . Arriving on 17 March 2013 in Addis Ababa, the F...

Joachim Gauck

Visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ethiopia

Speech by Federal President Joachim Gauck at the African Union on 18 March 2013 on the occasion of his visit to Ethiopia.

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The Fifth World Conference of Sports Ministers in Berlin Start

The Fifth World Conference of Sports Ministers in Berlin

Studying in Germany Start

Studying in Germany

Berlinale 2013 Start

Berlinale 2013

Berlin's Fashion Scene Start

Berlin's Fashion Scene

Life in Berlin Start

Life in Berlin

Oktoberfest Munich Start

Oktoberfest Munich

International Literature Festival Start

12th International Literature Festival in Berlin

Conference on Internet and Human Rights Start

Conference on Internet and Human Rights

Festival Culture in Germany Start

Festival Culture in Germany

Franco-German Youth Office Start

Franco-German Youth Office

Gamescom 2012 Cologne Start

Gamescom 2012 Cologne

The International German Olympiad 2012 Start

The International German Olympiad 2012

Martin Luther 1517 and the protestant reformation Start

Martin Luther 1517 and the protestant reformation

DMY International Design Festival Berlin Start

DMY International Design Festival Berlin

International solo dance theatre festival Start

International solo dance theatre festival

Germany's vibrant Media Landscape Start

Germany's vibrant Media Landscape

Dialogue – Germany Inspires Start

Dialogue – Germany Inspires

Destination Germany  The Visitors - An International Angle Start

Destination Germany The Visitors - An International Angle

Destination Germany  The Cities – Vivid and Vibrant Start

Destination Germany The Cities – Vivid and Vibrant

Destination Germany  The Landscapes – Mountains, Lakes and Sea Start

Destination Germany The Landscapes – Mountains, Lakes and Sea

Destination Germany - Cultural Gems – Classic Highlights Start

Destination Germany - Cultural Gems – Classic Highlights

Destination Germany  - Diversity in the Heart of Europe Start

Destination Germany - Diversity in the Heart of Europe

Dialogue – Germany Inspires Start

Dialogue – Germany Inspires

Germany as Partner  – Trusted Throughout the World Start

Germany as Partner – Trusted Throughout the World

Enterprise and the Environment – Germany Plans for the Future Start

Enterprise and the Environment – Germany Plans for the Future

Enduring Partnership – Germany in Europe Start

Enduring Partnership – Germany in Europe

Working Together – Germany Links Centers of Research Start

Working Together – Germany Links Centers of Research

Dual Training in Germany Start

Dual Training in Germany

Studying as a foreign student in Germany Start

Studying as a foreign student in Germany

Beyond Boundaries. Research by International Scientists in Germany  Start

Beyond Boundaries. Research by International Scientists in Germany

Early Beginnings. Learning the German Language in Schools  Start

Early Beginnings. Learning the German Language in Schools

Know-How and Networks. Global Support by German Scientists  Start

Know-How and Networks. Global Support by German Scientists

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Change in visa application procedures

From 6 June 2013, the visa section of the Embassy Addis Abeba will be connected to VIS, the data exchange service of the Schengen states.  From this date onwards, all applicants have to present themselves in person at the visa section of the Embassy, unless they were fingerprinted during an earlier applicatino for a Schengen-visa and if that application was lodged no longer than 59 months previously.
Details can be found on this information sheet.

Appointment-System for lodging visa applications

From 1 May 2013, you are obliged to make an appointment for lodging your visa application via an internet-based booking system.

More information!

Africa and Germany

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Jun 13, 2013 2:35 PM

Distance and Desire Exhibit opens in Neu-Ulm

Distance and Desire: Encounters with the African Archive is the culmination of a four-year investigation into African photography and video. Curated by Tamar Garb, it is a four-part exhibition series that explores history and memory in the landscapes of Southern Africa by looking back into the early history of photography on the continent. It will be on display at the Walther Collection in Neu-Ulm from June 8, 2013-May 17, 2015.

Jun 13, 2013 1:59 PM

African Union Celebrates Border Day

The African Union Border Programme celebrated the African Day of Borders on June 7 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AU Commissioner for Peace and Security presided over the event with AUC, officials, international dignitaries, experts on border issues, and other guests in attendance. The program promotes borders as bridges to connect the peoples of Africa for peace and stability.

Jun 12, 2013 11:44 AM

Goethe-Institut Nairobi turns 50

The Goethe-Institut in Nairobi will celebrate its opening 50 years ago with a special concert on the evening of June 14. This valuable cultural centre has been promoting cultural exchange and intercultural dialogue between Kenya, Germany and the global scenes of art and culture since 1963.