Discover the delights and sights of the Bavarian Forest
The Bavarian Forest is central Europe's largest contiguous forest landscape. Known as a region for nature lovers and hiking fans, the area also has much to offer and discover during winters.
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The European Space Agency's (ESA) SWARM mission will soon launch three satellites into space. Built in Germany, the satellites will research the earth's magnetic field, which acts as an invisible shield that repels energised particles from the sun and deep space.The research will help in predicting space weather, and tell us whether the poles are shifting.
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A winter sports paradise, the Black Forest in south-west Germany also has its own unique Carnival celebrations. The pre-Lent festivities offer plenty of fun, but there is a darker side to Carnival here, too.
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The jury of the Generation Section at the 62nd Berlinale, intended to provide a platform for issues affecting children and young people, awarded the prize of Special Mention to Indian film Gattu by filmmaker Rajan Khosa.
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Funding will be granted to up to 20 independent Young Investigators Groups working in the specific fields. The funding of a Young Investigators Group amounts to a minimum of 250,000 euros a year for a period of 5-6 years. In case of a positive evaluation, the candidate will then be given a permanent employment contract by a Helmholtz Centre. The last date of submitting the proposals is 30 March 2012.
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Talented young academics who have completed a promising doctoral thesis can take advantage of a new Helmholtz Association programme designed to help them further develop their scientific excellence effectively. Deadline to submit the applications is 10 April 2012.
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The number of containers passing through Hamburg rose 14 percent in 2011, helping Germany’s largest port jump to number two in Europe. Germany’s economic growth carried the EU in 2011, increasing the country’s attractiveness as an investment destination. Logistics investments in Germany are on the rise in 2012, partly to meet growing retail demand.
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In the developing world, 96 percent of all households have no internet access. Even in Germany, many regions are still without broadband connectivity. But in future, a revolutionary new technology for wireless networks will allow the gaps in rural internet provision to be closed at significantly less cost.
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Chancellor Merkel's center-right coalition has chosen Joachim Gauck as the nominee to succeed former president Christian Wulff. Gauck enjoys strong support among the opposition Social Democrats and Greens.
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Normally, if Indian students want to know more about studying in Germany they'll surf the web. On 18 February they simply had to stop by at Hyatt Regency Hotel to meet the representatives of 18 German universities at the Study & Research Expo.
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Contrasting the Berlinale's glitz and glamour, the European Film Market talks money. The trade fair on the sidelines of the Berlin international film festival is one of the largest of its kind.
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Flush with cash, German companies are increasing their budgets for full service IT providers, according to recent studies. At this year’s NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2012 from 14 - 16 February in Mumbai, Germany Trade & Invest has representatives to share the latest opportunities for India’s IT enterprises in Germany.
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Germany's largest port is also home to one of the country's most lively entertainment districts and many historic buildings.
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To boost the environmental sustainability of fast-growing towns in India’s National Capital Region, the German Government-owned development bank KfW signed a Loan Agreement worth EUR 100 million (approximately Rs 700 crore) with the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) on Thursday, February 9.
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Have you introduced innovative, exemplary projects to reduce energy consumption into your business thereby lowering your energy costs? Send in your nomination for Germany's international Energy Efficiency Award by 4 May 2012.
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Under the Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme, up to 15 excellent international post-docs can conduct research for one year at one of the 87 Institutes of the Leibniz Association. Application deadline for the first round of selections is 20 March 2012.
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