Austrian Author Michael Stavaric wins

Michael Stavaric, Austrian author with Czech roots, was awarded this year’s Adelbert von Chamisso Prize – “a literary prize awarded by Robert Bosch Stiftung since 1985 to non-German authors writing in the German language”.
The winner of the prestigious “Ingeborg Bachman Prize” also worked in New York and New Jersey as a fellow of the Max [...]

Oscar-Winner Jochen Alexander Freydank to shoot for Disney

The Hollywood Reporter announces that successful German director Jochen Alexander Freydank will give his feature film debut adapting the romantic comedy best-seller “Macho Man” for Walt Disney Germany. It’s the story of a sensitive German guy, who tries to be a macho to land a sexy Turkish girl. Disney Germany will release the local-language [...]

Sandra Bullock – The German sausage smuggler!

America’s sweetheart recently made a surprise statement on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno admitting to some illegal “sausage trafficking” in order to have her favorite German dish for Christmas.
Sandra Bullock who was born to a German mother and grew up in Germany until she was 13, apparently still cherishes some traditions that her late [...]

Kirsten Dunst: A new movie, a new life, and a German passport!

From child star to “international Fräulein”
By Katja Lau
The past few years have not been easy for Hollywood star Kirsten Dunst. Private problems, the commotion after the Spiderman movies, and bad reviews sent the now 29-year-old actress into a deep depression. But instead of sinking into it, Kirsten Dunst sought help. She spent five weeks in [...]

The difference between Austrians and Germans

Austrian actor Christoph Waltz explains the culture between Austrians and Germans on Conan.

Knut Berlin Zoos Ice Bear

Knut, the world’s most famous polar bear, is the this true-life story of the adorable cub who overcame overwhelming odds to survive. Come along as a caring Berlin zookeeper takes the baby bear under his wing – feeding him by bottle, giving him tub baths and a nice cuddle, and even jumping into the water [...]

Karneval- Faschingsbeginn 11.11. at 11:11

Karneval, Fasnacht or Fasching in Austria is the time before Lent and it starts on 11.11. 11:11 and ends on Ash Wednesday.
It’s an ancient tradition which is celebrated all over Germany but particularly in the Rhineland, Mainz, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Bonn
On Rosenmontag people dress up in humorous costumes or in traditional dress and masks, and [...]

Beer Gardens become popular in California

As the LA Times writes, the German tradition of Beer Gardens do become popular in Southern California:
Beer gardens growing in Southern California, with a twist
Although some follow German tradition, many of the establishments in the Los Angeles area have interpreted old-fashioned beer gardens through the prism of local diversity and hipness.
Lederhosen aren’t required, but new [...]

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Ashley Judd became a Lipizzaner Godmother

While Hollywood-Star Ashley Judd vacationed in Austria, she became godmother for a little Lipizzaner horse. While in the Tyrolean town Going she spontaneously fell in love with the stunning young stallion “Rodesia”.
The Lipizzaner is a horse breed closely associated with the Viennese Spanish Riding School. The finest representatives demonstrate the “high school” movements of classical [...]

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