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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: © Monika Nonnenmacher

Panorama - Company | February 2026

100 Years of the Publishing House for Crafts

Six men brought this company to life. Now it's turning 100 and is by no means outdated: Verlagsanstalt Handwerk, or VH for short, primarily publishes media for small and medium-sized craft businesses.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera

Panorama | February 2026

Arts and crafts: 74th Hessian State Prize awarded

From blacksmithing to feather art: The Hessian State Prize for German Crafts 2026 was awarded as part of Ambiente, the leading trade fair for the global consumer goods industry.

Photo: © yuragolub/123RF.com

Panorama | February 2026

Destatis: Germany has the oldest working population in the EU

Almost a quarter of the working population in Germany is between 55 and 64 years old, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). This gives Germany the oldest working population in the European Union (EU).

Photo: © Verena S. Ulbrich/DHB

Panorama - Trip | February 2026

The Achterhoek: Exploring the "back corner" of the Netherlands

Directly bordering North Rhine-Westphalia, the Dutch Achterhoek region is the perfect destination for anyone who simply wants to unwind, revel in nature, and enjoy culture and cuisine.

Photo: © jhnsrb/123RF.com

Panorama | February 2026

Sun protection: Growing awareness, little routine

A recent survey by the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW) shows that sun protection in autumn and winter is still not a matter of course for many people in Germany.

Photo: © lienemannnicole/123RF.com

Panorama - Company | January 2026

When the vacation falls through

No booking without an offer of travel cancellation insurance – but this is not always advisable, and a price comparison saves money.

Photo: © DHB

Panorama | January 2026

A unique symbiosis: Metal construction meets art at Moll

The metal construction company Moll works closely with the artist Werner Haypeter. What unites them in their work is a love of precision.

Panorama - Company | January 2026

Countdown to the election: Miss and Mister Crafts 2026

Only a few weeks remain until the twelve candidates in the Miss and Mister Crafts 2026 competition will compete for the title. The election will take place on March 4th in Munich.

Panorama - Company | January 2026

Large gingerbread man for Friedrich Merz

The West German Bakers' Guild honored Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Dortmund with the "Great Stutenkerl 2026".

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.

100 Years of the Publishing House for Crafts

Arts and crafts: 74th Hessian State Prize awarded

Destatis: Germany has the oldest working population in the EU

The Achterhoek: Exploring the "back corner" of the Netherlands

Sun protection: Growing awareness, little routine

When the vacation falls through

A unique symbiosis: Metal construction meets art at Moll

Countdown to the election: Miss and Mister Crafts 2026

Large gingerbread man for Friedrich Merz