Tea plantations are a common sight in the south of Malawi, around Mount Mulanje

Welcome to the website of the German Embassy in Lilongwe/Malawi

Takulandirani pa tsamba la ofesi ya Kazembe wa Jeremani ku Lilongwe/Malawi

In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.

Germany has something for everyone - so why not pay us a visit?

62. Berlinale

The Berlinale bear hunt begins

Great international cinema in Berlin: at the 62nd International Film Festival (February 9-19) the German capital is once again expecting many famous actors, directors and film stars as guests from around the globe. Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson and the two-time Oscar winner Meryl Streep, who will be awarded the Honorary Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement, are among the film celebrities at this year’s festival.

Eröffnung des Friederikiso Schriftzuges am Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin

Germany 2012: four events in a tour of discovery

Germany 2012: four events in a tour of discovery Frederick the Great’s 300th birthday Rediscover “Old Fritz”, the great Prussian king. With 2012 marking the 300th anniversary of his birth, the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg is paying tribute to a king with a risk-loving character.

Bionics is a technology of the future: AirJelly, the bionic jelly fish developed by  Festo, a German technology group, can glide through the air under remote control.

Germany: A Global Partner / Innovation and Excellence

United Nations, European Union and Afghanistan: the current issue of .de – Magazin Deutschland reports on Germany’s foreign policy engagement and the country’s role as a global partner.

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Human Rights - Protecting the vulnerable

Markus Löning is Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid. In this film he describes what his job involves and how he seeks to promote universal respect for human rights.

Jestina Mukoko

European Union Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

Germany and the European Union are actively engaged in the protection of human rights defenders. The EU has drawn up guidelines to ensure that this protection is guaranteed in the long term.

Westerwelle bei Konzeptvorstellung

New Chapter in German-African partnership

Introducing the Federal Government’s Strategy for Africa, Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said it coincided with a “time of dramatic change and upheaval taking place right next door to Europe”. He said that what was happening – particularly in Africa – presented us with “perhaps the most intriguing evidence of a changing world”. For Germany this highlighted the necessity to maintain and deepen old friendships, but also to make a concerted and conscious effort to establish new ones

Logo des Wissenschaftsjahres 2012

Stimulating awareness for sustainability

Climate change, biodiversity, energy efficiency, world food supplies and population growth: The Year of Science 2012 is fully focused on sustainable development. The aim is to stimulate public awareness about sustainability research under the motto “Future Project Earth” by making current scientific developments accessible to a broader public. In the coming months numerous events are planned throughout Germany. 

German Information Centre Pretoria brings Germany to Africa

Meet modern Germany, be informed and enjoy stories about Germany and Africa. The German Information Centre Pretoria (GIC) is online under www.germanyandafrica.diplo.de. To stay updated you can subscribe to the GIC RSS-feeds or the newsletter or join the GIC fans on Facebook.

Time and weather in Germany

Berlin:
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Deutscher Wetterdienst

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The Ambassador

Botschafter Dr. Woeste

Dr. Peter Woeste

Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

Dr Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

Legal and Consular Information

Application for Schengen Visa

Do I need a visa when I want to travel to Germany? What are the customs regulations? My new workplace or place of study is in Germany - what do I need? Can I become a German citizen? I would like to find out more on German legislation. Here you will find answers to these questions.

What's going on in Germany?

VW-Käfer aus den 60er Jahren

Here you will find latest news on what's going on in Germany - culturally, economically, scientifically, ...

Latest news from Germany

News

Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues.

German Bundesliga

All the top news from the German Bundesliga at a glance: fixtures, results, clubs, players and much more.

Video Archive Germany

Three Friends