Philippine-German Month at Paco Parc
The month of February has traditionally been the Philippine-German Month at Paco Park. In 2012, we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Philippine-German Month at Paco Park. The one hour concerts present outstanding Philippine artists performing classical music of great composers of both countries.
The German Embassy Manila is set to launch a bigger installment of its major cultural project – the Philippine-German Month 2012. There will be classical concerts at Paco Park, Manila, a Chamber Music Concert at the Philamlife Auditorium in Malate, and a German Open Air Cinema at the Rizal Park.
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Great international cinema in Berlin: at the 62nd International Film Festival (February 9-19) the German capital is once again expecting many famous actors, directors and film stars as guests from around the globe. Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson and the two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, who will be awarded the Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement, are among the film celebrities at this year’s festival.
Berlinale 2012
It marked the birth of the euro, when a new era in the history of European cooperation began 20 years ago with a brief ceremony in Maastricht, the Netherlands. On February 7, 1992 the ministers for the finance and foreign affairs of the then twelve member states of the European Community signed the Treaty on European Union, thus sealing the introduction of a single European currency.
The foundation stone of the EU monetary union
A delegation of the German Federal Criminal Police (Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) visited the Philippines for several high level talks. The delegation was lead by the President of the BKA Mr. Jörg Ziercke.
Federal Criminal Police visit Philippines
Smart solutions developed in Germany are providing innovative answers to global challenges of energy demand, climate change, and a global population in transformation.
The 20th anniversary of German reunification in October 2010 provided an ideal window of opportunity for Germany Trade & Invest to communicate this important marketing message to a global audience with the official launch of its “GERMANY. SMART SOLUTIONS. SMARTER BUSINESS.” international media campaign.
Germany. Smart Solutions. Smarter Business.
Germany has decided to provide around 500,000 Euros (roughly 30 million Pesos) in humanitarian emergency aid for the victims of the tropical storm “Sendong”, which has caused widespread devastation and loss of life in parts of Mindanao.
Germany grants 500,000 Euros aid for Sendong victims
This special photo exhibit is taking place at the Belau National Museum in the Republic of Palau from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012. The exhibit showcases the milestones in the relationship between Germany and Palau. The exhibit with stations in Koror/Palau, Kokopo/Papua-Newguinea, Porirua near Wellington/New Zealand and Apia/Samoa is supported with a total of 80.000 Euros from the Federal Foreign Ministry of Germany.
Palau and Germany
