Books and Manga in Leipzig: the 2024 Book Fair

The drizzling rain, chilly temperatures, and wind barely deterred over 250,000 visitors to the Leipzig Book Fair this year. The Netherlands’ prime minister Mark Rutte, Germany’s Chancellor and President, tradespeople like booksellers and publishers, and media like the publicly funded ARD, ZDF, and 3Sat, visited the book fair from March 20-24. It was also broadcast […]

Books and Manga in Leipzig: the 2024 Book Fair

The Leipzig Book Fair was over a month ago, yet despite being on hiatus due to COVID-19 and the lack of vendors to start it up again in 2022, this year’s event did not disappoint. And despite the weather, our visit felt like it never skipped a beat. Another writer summed up the events of the book fair in an article which you can access via link. It was one that I could not sum up better than this. However the photos we took of our visit to the Buchmesse you can find in the gallery below:

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The 2025 Leipzig Book Fair is March 27-30. Keep the date in mind and plan early. 📚📒

Entry fee for Venice travel: Will it curb mass tourism?

Venice officials are introducing a fee for day tourists hoping to prevent overtourism in the Italian city. Will it work?

Entry fee for Venice travel: Will it curb mass tourism?

Will this work for popular but overladen places, like Amsterdam or even Munich?

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The 10 most beautiful excursion destinations in the Waldviertel

On an adventure course at the reservoir The Ottenstein reservoir was created in the 1950s and, at 4.5 square kilometers, is one of the largest reservoirs in Austria. For this reason, there are countless opportunities to let off steam along the reservoir. In addition to numerous hiking trails, many bathing areas have been […]

The 10 most beautiful excursion destinations in the Waldviertel

A look at a reservoir in Austria that is little known but is a highly recommended place to go in the summer time.

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Pop Quiz: Schwarzes Brett

This week’s False Friend feature looks at the German word, Schwarzes Brett.

It’s a word that one will normally find at  university or at the workplace, especially in Germany and other European countries. The question is what does it mean in English?

Choose the correct picture in Part 1 and the correct translation in Part 2.

Part 1:

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Option E

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Part 2

Find the English Meaning for Schwarzes Brett:

A. White Board

B. Notice Board

C. Bulletin Board

D. Pin Board

E. Black Board

F. Chalkboard

G. Map Board

!: Please note there are two answers possible.

Answer will come next week. Check out the other False Friends Facts and Activities by clicking on the window below. Other English activities can be found in the Language Corner.

False Friends- A Pocket Guide
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Other voices: Google’s hardball tactics against California news outlets show why it should be regulated

Whatever happened to Google’s “Don’t be evil” motto? That corporate maxim is apparently gone, and the Internet behemoth has decided to display its super villain side. The latest example is a campaign in California to demonstrate just how easily the company could crush news outlets if state lawmakers dare to pass a law requiring that […]

Other voices: Google’s hardball tactics against California news outlets show why it should be regulated

First Australia and Canada. Now California. Google’s influence on media and its privacy issues are coming to a head after a proposal was introduced in California. A look at this editorial and how Google should be regulated just like with other search engines and social media pages.

Courtesy of Pioneer Press.

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Chemnitz Niners wins first ever FIBA European Cup

Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com

Istanbul/Chemnitz – Established in 1999, the Niners Chemnitz had never won a basketball title, neither on the national level, nor the international. It has established itself as a powerhouse in the German Men’s Bundesliga Basketball League since its debut in 2020. But still, no title to its name.

That was until April 24, 2024. And it was a nail-biter to the end to get its first ever gold title.

The Niners Chemnitz scraped by the team from Istanbul in two games to secure the European Cup Championship. Although they lost at Istanbul 105-95, their home victory a few days earlier with a score of 85-74 sealed the deal by one point. It was a total team effort that brought the title home to Chemnitz and to the state of Saxony for the first time ever. Chemnitz became the sixth German professional basketball team to win the European Cup behind Mitteldeutsche BC, Alba Berlin, Göttingen, Telebaskets Bonn and the Frankfurt Skyliners. All six of them are in the top league in German basketball.

Currently, Chemnitz is tied with Bayern Munich and Alba Berlin for the top spot in the standings. With four games left before the playoffs, the question stands whether the team, with as much confidence and energy from winning their first ever title will go for two with the German Bundesliga title? That remains to be seen in the coming weeks.

But for now the team is soaking it in with their breakthrough in their young 25 year history with more yet to come. Congratulations! 🏆🏀

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Why Immanuel Kant’s philosophy is still relevant amid today’s wars

Anyone who relies on the voice of reason cannot ignore Immanuel Kant. April 22 marks the 300th anniversary of the German philosopher’s birth. What does the author of “Perpetual Peace” still have to say to us today?https://ouo.io/uLKb6E

Why Immanuel Kant’s philosophy is still relevant amid today’s wars

A story about Kant and how his theory of peace still resounds to this day.

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Borussia Dortmund: Edin Terzic to Remain Coach Beyond Summer

2024-04-21 07:29:11 The whole wobble season is forgotten. With the move to the semi-finals of the first class and qualification for the Champions League approaching, the wind has changed at Borussia Dortmund turned with one blow. A groundbreaking decision has apparently been made at Borussia Dortmund: a coaching change is off the table, Edin Terzic […]

Borussia Dortmund: Edin Terzic to Remain Coach Beyond Summer – Groundbreaking Decision Made!

While Bayern Munich is looking for a new head coach for the third time since Julian Nahelsmann’s departure last year, especially after its Bundesliga title streak ended last week, BVB Borussia Dortmund found their coach for the future – at least for the coming season. Details here.

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