![We owe Corpus Christi to her: St. Juliana of Liège (around 1191 - 1258)](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/30/300610/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/due-to-juliana-of-liege-today-is-a-day-off-for-you.webp)
In several federal states, the Thursday two weeks after Whitsun is a holiday - Corpus Christi. This is beneficial as it provides a third long weekend with a bridge day, following Ascension Day and Whitsun.
Panorama![Elmar Bentele, Managing Director of Edelweißbrauerei Farny, pours a Kristallweizen into a glass in...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290993/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/centenary-of-kristallweizen-an-underestimated-type-of-beer.webp)
Weissbier, known as a Bavarian creation, has its origins in Baden-Württemberg for Kristallweizen. A letter expressing love is regarded as a proof of existence.
Hot-Topics![A street sign with the inscription "Dr.-Walter-Lübcke-Platz" stands in front of the town hall of...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290933/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-von-lubcke-family-urges-politicians-to-show-resilience.webp)
Five years after the assassination of CDU politician Walter Lübcke, his kin urges political protesters not to be deterred by assaults, seeking improved security.
Hot-Topics![Seven blue squares can be seen during the light campaign at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290923/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/light-artist-illuminates-jewish-memorial-for-slain-individuals.webp)
The Memorial to European Jews Murdered in Berlin, a place of contemplation, features a momentary art installation by lighting artist Michael Batz.
Hot-Topics![Walter Lübcke was shot in the head and killed on the terrace of his home.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290907/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-von-lubcke-family-urges-politicians-to-remain-resolute.webp)
After the five-year anniversary of Walter Lübcke's murder, his relatives urge political activists not to be deterred by attacks and seek improved security measures.
Panorama![The Adenauer bust stands in front of the former Chancellery.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290865/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/steinmeier-no-political-animosity-in-post-war-germany.webp)
Federal President Steinmeier urges unity among democrats in the ex-German capital, Bonn, highlighting the calm and unwavering nature of the Bonn Republic as an example for all.
Hot-Topics![Kai Wegner (center r, CDU), Governing Mayor of Berlin, speaks at the Democracy Festival in Berlin's...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290845/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/berlin-celebrates-75-years-of-the-basic-law-with-a-public-event.webp)
For 75 years, the Basic Law has stood. On its special day, the government region metamorphoses into a vibrant festival setting. Despite a calm Saturday morning, the area continued to brim with life.
Hot-Topics![The museum of the Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290556/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/democracy-celebration-held-at-bavarian-history-museum.webp)
In Regensburg, the Museum of Bavarian History and the Ministry of Social Affairs are organizing a three-day celebration of democracy. From May 31 to June 2, admission to the museum's exhibitions is free. Over the weekend, there are also special events, including a club night in the museum's...
Politics![The steamship "Säntis" at the bottom of Lake Constance.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290390/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/latest-effort-for-salvaging-a-steamboat-in-lake-constance.webp)
A group aims to rescue an old steamboat submerged in Lake Constance. The first effort ended unsuccessfully in mid-April. The second attempt is imminent.
Culture![The steamship "Säntis" lies at the bottom of Lake Constance.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290326/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/attempt-to-rescue-sunken-steamship-in-lake-constance.webp)
A group seeks to recover a vintage lake boat from the depths of Lake Constance. Their initial try fell short in late April. The next attempt is imminent.
Panorama![Annalena Baerbock (Bündnis90/Die Grünen), Foreign Minister, takes part in a press conference after...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248916/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/germany-and-poland-commemorate-two-decades-of-poland-s-entrance-into-the-eu.webp)
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) and Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski commemorate Poland's 20th year of joining the EU with a visit to the twin cities of Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice. They plan to tour the Collegium Polonicum in Poland at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday,...
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