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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.

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Panorama | June 2026

From smart goals to robots that collect balls

In an online gallery, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) presents innovations from around 125 years under the motto "Football and Technology: How inventions shape professional and amateur sports".

Photo: © Verena S. Ulbrich/DHB

Panorama | June 2026

Public transport mobility check: Take part in the survey now

The German Transport Club (VCD) puts buses and trains to the test with its "Public Transport Mobility Check". Passengers from all over Germany can participate in the online survey.

Photo: © WDR/Claus Langer

Panorama | June 2026

"Open doors with the mouse" on October 3rd

Companies, associations, workshops, studios, laboratories and other places are opening their doors as part of this year's action day under the motto "Little Miracles".

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Panorama | May 2026

Bundeskunsthalle invites you to an interactive art experience

Until November 1, 2026, the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn invites visitors to interact with artworks in the museum's outdoor and public interior spaces with "Interactions".

Photo: © Joyn/Claudius Pflug

Operations management | May 2026

"The Great British Bake Off - The Professionals": New season starts in May

Top-class baking in the SAT.1 kitchen: "The Great Bake Off - The Professionals" once again features trained pastry chefs and confectioners at the stove and in the bowls. The new season starts on May 27th.

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Panorama | May 2026

Experience World Heritage Sites on UNESCO Action Day

Every year on the first Sunday in June, UNESCO World Heritage Day takes place, during which World Heritage sites in Germany invite visitors to a variety of events.

Panorama | May 2026

At a turning point: The German Leather Museum

With the retrospective "At the Turning Point", the German Leather Museum in Offenbach am Main will present one last major exhibition from June 12, 2026 until the beginning of 2027 before its general structural renovation.

Operations management | May 2026

New Pixi book: "Hanna and the Orthopedic Technology"

A new Pixi book is called "Hanna and the Orthopedic Technology": The children's book, published by the Federal Guild Association, explains to the youngest children the work in medical supply stores and orthopedic technology workshops.

Panorama - Company | May 2026

Tile layer Niko Schleicher secures his ticket for Shanghai

At the GermanSkills final in Seebruck, Niko Schleicher edged out his competitor Luis Brauner for first place. He will therefore represent Germany at the WorldSkills Competition in China in September.

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.

From smart goals to robots that collect balls

Public transport mobility check: Take part in the survey now

"Open doors with the mouse" on October 3rd

Bundeskunsthalle invites you to an interactive art experience

"The Great British Bake Off - The Professionals": New season starts in May

Experience World Heritage Sites on UNESCO Action Day

At a turning point: The German Leather Museum

New Pixi book: "Hanna and the Orthopedic Technology"

Tile layer Niko Schleicher secures his ticket for Shanghai