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UN General Assembly adopts Arms Trade Treaty

3 April 2013 | Federal Foreign Office
Voting in the General Assembly

The General Assembly of the United Nations in New York has adopted the Arms Trade Treaty by a large majority. Foreign Minister Westerwelle has welcomed the outcome of the vote. 

The “Make it in Germany” web portal welcomes qualified professionals to Germany

2 April 2013 | German Embassy London

“Make it in Germany” – Germany warmly welcomes international qualified professionals and their families! Qualified professionals from abroad can use the welcome portal to find out how they can come to live and work in Germany – and why it is worthwhile doing so.

Fellowship Programme: "Journalism in the Digital World"

2 April 2013 | Intajour
Journalist at work

The International Academy of Journalism (Intajour) has announced the start of the application process for the third year of its fellowship programme “Journalism in the Digital World”. Journalists from countries where press freedom is restricted can now apply online for the ten-month training programme.

Eliminating Cluster Bombs

28 March 2013 | Federal Foreign Office
Distruction of cluster bombs

Cluster bombs remain treacherously dangerous for civilians in many countries. Germany has been supporting mine and ordnance clearance projects as well as raising awareness of the dangers and caring for victims for many years. In 2013 the Federal Foreign Office supports relevant projects in Georgia and Macedonia with over 200,000 euros.

Sir Norman Foster designs Munich Museum´s extension

27 March 2013 | deutschland.de
A visitor looking at the painting "Blaues Pferd I"

Munich has a new museum attraction: star British architect Sir Norman Foster has extended the Lenbach House, home of Franz Marc´s iconic Der Blaue Reiter.