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"Craftsmanship is an important building block for reconstruction"

Five years after the devastating floods, the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Construction, the WHKT (Westphalian Chamber of Skilled Crafts), and the Cologne Chamber of Skilled Crafts have concluded the state initiative "Skilled Crafts in Reconstruction." In Odenthal, they reviewed their collaboration.

Reforestation of forests to preserve drinking water

Only a healthy, green forest can ensure a balanced water supply. However, persistently high temperatures and drought are currently putting forests under pressure. Since water is an essential source of life, Krombacher supports the preservation of stable forests with a large-scale reforestation program.

Photo: © Holger Leue

Panorama - Trip | July 2026

Mekong River cruise: Explore the natural paradise of Laos

Like the Amazon in South America and the Yangtze in China, the Mekong is one of the world's most impressive rivers. A river cruise along the Laotian coast leads to unspoiled landscapes and the friendly people of the country.

Photo: © DBB/CHL PhotoDesign

Panorama | June 2026

The new beer ambassador is Alois Rainer from the CSU.

Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer is the new ambassador for beer. The title is awarded by the German Brewers' Association. The Ustersbach Brewery is Brewery of the Year, and Helene Vogel from Hanover is the best apprentice.

Photo: © yanalyso/123RF.com

Panorama | June 2026

Three hotel myths put to the test: Am I allowed to do that?

From reserving sun loungers by the pool to packing hotel souvenirs: The European Consumer Centre Germany answers questions about hotel holidays.

Photo: © parksang118/123RF.com

Panorama - Trip | June 2026

From everyday life to enlightenment: Experiences at the Jogyesa Temple

In the middle of the modern cityscape of the metropolis Seoul stands a majestic temple: Over the decades it has borne several names, today it is known as Jogyesa Temple.

Photo: © Federal Association of Chimney Sweeps / Photo Bernhard

Operations management | June 2026

Charity tour: Chimney sweeps raise half a million euros for sick children

Record donations: Chimney sweeps raised more than half a million euros for sick children on their 2026 charity tour. The 1.000-kilometer, seven-stage cycling tour ended in Straubing at the national association's annual meeting.

Photo: © anatoliygleb/123RF.com

Panorama | June 2026

Car travel: What helps with nausea?

Holiday time is travel time – and this often involves long car journeys. The Automobile Club Verkehr (ACV) offers tips on relieving and preventing travel sickness and explains why it occurs.

Panorama | June 2026

Trainee Stories: Start of the new season

The documentary series "Azubi Stories" focuses on apprentices and their path into professional life. The second season, with eight new episodes, has been available in the ARD Mediathek since the end of May.

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Panorama | June 2026

Natural relief for heartburn

Heartburn is a widespread ailment: one in two people are familiar with the symptom, and one in four adults suffers so severely that their quality of life and sometimes their ability to work are significantly impaired.

Panorama - Company | June 2026

Splash! Boom! Bang! - Coolest pool in the West

Created in 2001 by the artists Dirk Paschke and Daniel Milohnic, the blue pool, framed by the industrial architecture of the Zollverein coal mine, represents the structural change in the Ruhr area.

Opticians: Graduation ceremony with the Prime Minister

Three prizes for final projects of designers (HWK)

Eight success codes for future viability

Mental health in craft businesses

ING launches new fixed-term deposit offer for medium-sized businesses

"A complete disaster": How the packaging tax is burdening bakers

Schufa shadow database: What businesses can do

Süffa with three focus topics at the pulse of the meat industry

Federal Cabinet approves second relief package

"A complete disaster": How the packaging tax is burdening bakers

"Craftsmanship is an important building block for reconstruction"

Craftsmen in Saxony oppose packaging tax

Stylish fastback – the Peugeot 408

How Geely plans to conquer the German market

Uncharted – Subaru's first all-electric SUV

Opticians: Graduation ceremony with the Prime Minister

Vocational school classes awarded for creative ideas against violence

Reforestation of forests to preserve drinking water

Corporate award from "Vocational Training Without Borders"

Growing as a team – healthy and successful

Trades welcome the right to repair: "Strong signal"

Reference: The former employee is sometimes allowed to force the boss to sign it.

Mekong River cruise: Explore the natural paradise of Laos

The new beer ambassador is Alois Rainer from the CSU.

Three hotel myths put to the test: Am I allowed to do that?

From everyday life to enlightenment: Experiences at the Jogyesa Temple

Charity tour: Chimney sweeps raise half a million euros for sick children

Car travel: What helps with nausea?

Trainee Stories: Start of the new season

Natural relief for heartburn

Splash! Boom! Bang! - Coolest pool in the West