Society

Immigrant Pioneers

Since the late 1980s, an increasing number of foreigners have set themselves up in business in Germany, made themselves a livelihood and created jobs. However, only few people in Germany are aware of this.
Istanbul Summer Course

The University of Istanbul invites European students to participate in a summer course on Turkish literature, language, and regional studies. Final application date: June 20th.
Study Shows Germans Reviewing Attitudes Towards Islam

A new survey probing German attitudes towards Islam has thrown up surprising results – many Germans are tolerant towards the religion, but would like Muslims living in the country to reciprocate the feeling.
A Carnival of Cultures

Roughly one million people gathered in Berlin for a four-day cultural festival, called the “Carnival of Cultures”. The event, now in its eighth year, was conceived to encourage dialogue between people of different nationalities, religions and culture in the city.
Auschwitz Revisited Brings a Ray of Hope

A duty to peace: A group of 250 Jews and Arab Israelis visited the death camps to remember the Holocaust. It was a symbolic opportunity for Arab Israelis to come to understand the pain that Jewish people carry from memories of the Holocaust. A report by Igal Avidan
Interview Hartmut Fähndrich

Hartmut Fähndrich argues that perspectives on Islam are still quite narrow - and not only concerning non-Muslims. Stephan Moser interviewed the Swiss, who is among the most renowned translators of Arabic literature into German.
Interview with a mixed-faith couple

Experiences in a Christian-Muslim marriage

Many imagine a Christian-Muslim marriage to be like in the Mahmoudy-book "Not Without My Daughter". But things can be quite different: Alexandra and her Egyptian husband Khaled talk about their relationship.