Welcome to Germany!
In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?
On the following web pages, you will find information about the duties and services of the German Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, about German-Irish relations and about Germany.
The German Embassy supports The Fifth Dublin Platform for Human Rights Defenders, which will take place from 10 to 12 February 2010, with 30.000 €. The largest financial project of the German Embassy Dublin in 2010 aims at the protection and promotion of human rights world wide.
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In this poetry reading organised by the Goethe-Institut Dublin, the two authors will read from Matthew Sweeney's poetry book ''Pink Milk'', published in 2008, English translation by Jan Wagner, and from Jan Wagner's book ''Eighteen Pies'' (2007), English translation by Matthew Sweeney and others. The readings will be in German and English. Admission is free.
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The journalist and writer Kurt Tucholsky (1890-1935), who undoubtedly wielded one of the Weimar Republic’s most caustic pens as well as being an outstanding literary critic and an astute observer of contemporary political and social developments, would have turned 120 this year.
Kurt Tucholsky
The New Year's Reception of the lutheran church took place on 17 January 2010 at St. Finian's. The members, parish council and pastors welcomed high-ranking guests such as the German Ambassador, H.E. Busso von Alvensleben and the Austrian Ambassador, H.E. Dr. Walter Hagg.
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Ruhrgebiet- European Capital of Culture 2010
November 2009 the EU-Council announced the official appointment of the three European Capitals of Culture 2010. The city of Essen, which received the mandate from the EU Council to represent the Ruhrgebiet, will implement the Ruhr 2010 Capital of Culture megaproject together with the Region as a whole. With 53 cities and around 5,3 million inhabitants, the third largest conurbation in Europe will be showing its new face as European Capital of Culture in 2010.
The future of energy: this is the motto of the Year of Science 2010, which begins on 22 January and is organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research together with the Science Initiative. The aim of the years of science, which were launched in 2000, is to stimulate greater public interest in questions surrounding science and arouse especially the young generation’s curiosity for scientific topics by collaborating with universities and research institutions.
The Year of Science 2010
Past Events with the German Ambassador
Find out more about all major events which took place with the presence of the German Ambassador, H.E. Busso von Alvensleben.
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