Bild: AOK alarm! €3,200 out-of-pocket costs for nursing home care / AOK-Alarm! 3200 Euro Eigenanteil fürs Heim
FAZ: Merz wants to defy the great powers with partners / Merz will mit Partnern den Großmächten trotzen
Funke: Merz: A new era of great powers / Merz: Neues Zeitalter der Großmächte
Handelsblatt: Gambling and losing? First escalation, then retreat: In the Greenland crisis, Trump hits his limits – with consequences for the entire West / Verzockt? Erst Eskalation, dann Rückzug: In der Grönland-Krise stößt Trump an seine Grenzen – mit Folgen für den gesamten Westen
RND: The price of the Arctic: Greenland’s natural resources and the new world politics / Der Preis der Arktis: Grönlands Bodenschätze und die neue Weltpolitik
SZ: Zelensky settles scores with allies / Selenskij rechnet mit Verbündeten ab
Tagesspiegel: Zelensky announces talks with the US and Russia about ending the war / Selenskyj kündigt Gespräch über Kriegsende mit USA und Russland an
taz: Now a Greenland crisis too / Jetzt auch noch Grünland-Krise
Welt: Merz speaks of a “new era” and delivers only old answers / Merz spricht von “neuer Ära” und liefert nur alte Antworten
Embassy News
Ireland
St. Patrick's Day 2026
Mittwoch, 18. März 2026
The award is intended for Ireland’s „affinity diaspora“ in Germany – persons who are not themselves Irish, but who have a special affinity for Ireland and are habitually resident in Every year, an individual is presented with the award, in recognition of their work promoting Ireland in Germany or for having made a sustained and distinguished impact on German-Irish relations or the Irish community in Germany. In 2025, it was Walter D Asmus, theatre director and long-time associate and friend of Irish Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett.
Deadline for nominations: 13 February 2026
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Yes, we are talking about 99 Luftbaloons, but there is also a lot more to it. From those songs at the Oktoberfest or any Volksfest, to those you will probably drink with some beers over a broken heart or a winning game in a Soccer game.
Dive into the heart of Germany’s music scene with this playlist featuring the hottest tracks of today! Beyond the global hits like Taylor Swift, this collection spotlights the best German-language songs that are shaping the sound of the moment. From chart-toppers to emerging anthems, discover the tunes that could become the soundtrack of your day.
This playlist is perfect for small kids—and big kids too! Featuring catchy tunes in German, it’s not just fun but also a great way to learn the language. Whether you’re looking to entertain the little ones or want to practice your German through music, these playful and engaging songs will keep everyone smiling and singing along.