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- Prepare for a Hospital Birth in Germanyby Erin "ebe" Porter on March 20, 2023 at 9:38 am
Spring (or Frühling) is in the air! If you have been following German-Way on Instagram, you may have noticed these tell-tale signs in our stories: Frühblüher (early bloomers), Easter chocolates, and even the swarm-like appearance of Feuerkäfer (fire-coloured beetle). For me, there is an additional sign of spring. I am welcoming German-American baby number three The post Prepare for a Hospital Birth in Germany first appeared on The German Way & More.
- Count Zeppelin Visits America and Goes for a Balloon Rideby HF on March 6, 2023 at 9:19 am
I never knew that the German inventor of the rigid-frame airship named for him, Count (Graf) Ferdinand von Zeppelin, had spent time in the United States during the American Civil War. But it turns out there are a lot of things I didn’t know about the illustrious count before now. Count Zeppelin was, after all, The post Count Zeppelin Visits America and Goes for a Balloon Ride first appeared on The German Way & More.
- Lesser Known German Mealsby Erin "ebe" Porter on February 20, 2023 at 8:53 am
When researching this post I came across other articles pointing out “Weird German Foods” or “Strange German Foods You Should Try At Least Once”. That’s not really what I am focusing on here. Most of us have heard of Schweinshaxe (roasted pork knuckle), Kartoffelsalat (potato salad), and – of course – Bratwurst. These are the The post Lesser Known German Meals first appeared on The German Way & More.
- Ten Ways That Germany is Differentby HF on February 6, 2023 at 8:05 am
Germans have their own way of doing things. True, not all Germans are alike, but… The German way of life is not the same as the American way of life, nor should it be. But US Americans (that’s a German influence I’ve adopted as a US American) and other foreigners living in Germany quickly learn The post Ten Ways That Germany is Different first appeared on The German Way & More.
- A Love Letter to Berlin Photo Boothsby Erin "ebe" Porter on January 23, 2023 at 9:08 am
One of my favorite parts about living abroad is that you get to make your own traditions. Deciding we really aren’t fans of turkey, we still host an annual Thanksgiving party but usually buy a half dozen halbes hähnchen (half a roasted chicken) from the nearest Döner shop to feed our guests. For Christmas we The post A Love Letter to Berlin Photo Booths first appeared on The German Way & More.
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- Kenya's President William Ruto urges end to war in Ukraineon March 28, 2023 at 3:04 pm
The Kenyan leader is on a visit to Germany and he called on China to encourage Putin to end the war in Urkaine. He also downplayed the anti-government protests rocking the East African nation as an opposition ploy.
- Berlin clarifies gender equality rules for topless bathingon March 28, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Topless bathing was never officially banned in the German capital, but now the city's municipal pool operator has said all genders must be treated equally when it comes to appropriate attire.
- Berlin's Exilmuseum launches lab for participatory developmenton March 28, 2023 at 12:49 pm
The museum in Berlin is intended to commemorate hundreds of thousands of often nameless people who fled Germany to escape the Nazis. Until its scheduled opening in 2026, a workshop invites visitors to help in its design.
- Germany: 2022 asparagus harvest was worst in nearly a decadeon March 28, 2023 at 9:46 am
The harvest saw an 8% drop over 2021 and had not been lower since 2013. Statisticians say the drop in productivity is a result of less land being dedicated to planting the vegetable.
- How German are the British royals?on March 28, 2023 at 8:24 am
As King Charles III makes his first state visit to Germany, DW takes a look at the British royals' German roots. There are more ties than you might think.