Latest update: influenza A (H1N1) ("swine flu")

Please take note of the current travel and safety advice for your country of destination, the Federal Foreign Office's recommendations on an influenza pandemic, as well as further information on the website of the Robert Koch Institute:

• Latest information on influenza A (H1N1) of the Federal Foreign Office
• Robert-Koch-Institut

Latest news from Germany

Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues.

• News from Germany on www.diplo.de
• Foreign Policy
• European Policy
• Federal Government

Germany’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council in 2011/ 2012

Germany has always actively supported the Council in its endeavour to make today’s world more secure. In order to contribute even more to meeting the challenges the Council is facing at the beginning of the 21^st century, Germany has put forward its candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the term 2011/2012. Elections will be held during the 65^th General Assembly in fall 2010.

• For more information on Germany and the UN please visit the homepage of the Federal Foreign Office

News from Germany and World News from a German Perspective

• Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster

The Ambassador

Julius Georg Luy

• Message of greeting
• Curriculum vitae

Germany on the Net

• multilingual resources

Information for EU Nationals without representation in Myanmar

• Consular emergencies and contingency planning

Time difference

The time difference between Myanmar and Germany during the period of daylight saving time is minus 4.30 hours, during winter time minus 5.30 hours.

The New World of the Media

350 daily newspapers, 2,130 periodicals, countless online media, bloggers, millions of active Internet users: Germany is one of the countries with the highest media density and the greatest press diversity in the world. We present a special feature on the structures and scope of the media in Germany. Additionally: an interview with trend researcher Matthias Horx about the future of the media.

• "Deutschland" Online

Facts about Germany

Facts about Germany is a handbook for anyone seeking reliable and up-to-date information on the Federal Republic of Germany. It provides facts and figures about the country and its people, its government system, social life, poltical groupings and trends, all the different sectors of industry and business, and the multifaceted face of culture in Germany and its 16 federal states.

• Facts about Germany

Germany - Land of Ideas

The automobile, the printing process, and the purity requirements for beer are inventions made in Germany. However, did you also know that Aspirin, the personal computer, and even MP3 have been developed here?

Find out more on the following website:

• www.land-of-ideas.org

Newsmakers 2009

Who made headlines this year? What were their achievements?

Our retrospective takes a look at young Germans that have achieved the extraordinary. YG introduces an actor that made his mark in the latest Quentin Tarantino movie, meets two entrepreneurs set on revolutionising newspapers and takes a look at one of the biggest talents in German football.

• www.young-germany.de

Further Information

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