European Film Festival, November 20 - 29, 2009

This year for the 18th time, the European Film Festival will take place in Yangon. For information about the movies shown and how to obtain tickets, please download this flyer.

• Filmfestival [pdf, 483.03k]

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.

Solving the Climate Crisis

In December 2009 the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference will decide on a new international climate protection agreement. The goal is to put a stop to dangerous global warming. Deutschlandmagazine presents a special feature on the subjects of environment, climate and energy.

• "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

Fall of the Berlin Wall – 20 year anniversary

The fall of the Berlin Wall is an event that shaped modern history and changed the world. Young Germany looks at how it resonates into the present, and people it has touched. We meet an enterprising American who sells parts of the Berlin Wall, speak to a film directory about his prize-winning documentary on the Berlin Wall and find out what the Wall means to the generation born in 1989.

• www.young-germany.de

Further Information

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