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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: © Bjoern-Arne Eisermann/Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK)

Panorama | April 2026

BMI Sponsorship Award: Recognition for Helping Hands

Whether innovative concepts, youth development or support for voluntary work: organizations, companies and individuals can apply for the "Helping Hand" award of the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) until June 30, 2026.

Photo: © Central Association of the Hairdressing Trade | Erwin Wenzel

Operations management | April 2026

Hairstyle trends 2026: The main thing is blonde

Whether platinum, honey, or vanilla: blonde is the trend color of the season. The hairdressing association presents the hairstyle trends for spring and summer 2026. The 70s and 80s are making a comeback.

Photo: © Central Association/Jochen Baier

Panorama - Company | March 2026

Brilliant World Cup result for German baker duo

German baking talents Lilly Jahn from Frankfurt/Oder and Jonah Rosentreter from Essen scored points at the World Championship of Young Bakers in Taiwan with their craftsmanship, creativity and precision.

Photo: © Jamaica Tourism Board

Panorama - Trip | March 2026

Experience Jamaica: Blue Mountains, rafting and reggae culture

Framed by the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica presents itself as colorful, charming and richly endowed with wonderful experiences for all ages.

Photo: © yushan0803/123RF.com

Panorama | March 2026

Friday the 13th: What a statistic says

The year 2026 will have three Fridays that fall on the 13th of a month. But does this supposedly unlucky day actually bring bad luck?

Photo: © Robert Lüdenbach / DHB

Panorama | March 2026

A beacon for the skilled trades sector

The publishing house Handwerk celebrated its 100th anniversary on the sidelines of the International Crafts Fair in Munich. Over 120 friends of the crafts sector joined in the celebration.

Panorama - Trip | March 2026

Pisticci: From Land, Beach and Other Worlds

Around Pisticci – a municipality in southern Italy in the Basilicata region – the boot of Europe hides unique treasures: from wide beaches and landscapes to admirable natural spectacles.