Europe

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has brought into sharp focus the relevance of peace and security in Europe too. akzente reports from the heart of the EU, from the individual European states, and on Europe’s partnerships with the wider world.

Four-legged therapist

In eastern Ukraine, specially trained dogs are helping to treat disabled children and those traumatised by conflict.

Auf dem Bild sind vier Kinder auf einem lebendigen Spielplatz zu sehen. Ein Mädchen am Tisch interagiert lachend mit drei weiteren Kindern. Im Hintergrund sind verschiedene Spielgeräte und weitere spielende Kinder erkennbar.

On course for a better future

Local authorities in Ukraine can now decide how they spend their money themselves.

Albanian treasures

To find out more about conserving historical sites and developing craft skills, we visited a building site in the World Heritage town of Berat in Albania.

Lush harvest

Ukraine is forging ahead with decentralisation, which is also designed to stimulate economic development in smaller communities. A visit to Central Ukraine’s apple orchards

Welcoming the world

Until recently, Theth was a virtually deserted village in the Albanian Alps. But life has returned with a hiking trail.

Starting a new life back home

When Kosovars return, a centre provides support with reintegration. And GIZ is promoting hiking tourism in the country.

Reality check for dreams

Many Albanians want to work in Germany, but only a few are aware of all the conditions they have to meet.

The Bosnian ‘Düren’

Some 20 years ago a settlement was founded for refugees returning home. What has happened to these people since then?

Eine ältere Person und eine jüngere vietnamesische Pflegerin sitzen an einem Tisch und spielen zusammen Karten. Die Pflegerin, erkennbar an ihrer lila Uniform, lacht und scheint der älteren Person beim Kartenspiel zu assistieren. Im Hintergrund ist das Bild eines Tigers an der Wand und Möbelstücke stehen im Raum.

Pioneers with prospects

There is a shortage of geriatric nurses in Germany. In Viet Nam many young people cannot find work.

Acht mongolische Männer und eine Frau (mittig) stehen vor einem modernen Gebäude mit großen Glasflächen und einer schneebedeckten Rampe in Norwegen. Sie tragen warme Winterkleidung und Mützen und lächeln in die Kamera.

Occupational health and safety

Mongolian representatives travelled to Oslo and Berlin to find out how to make jobs safer and healthier.

Sharing knowledge in Thailand

Brought together by a volunteer programme, financial experts from Deutsche Bank are supporting rice farmers.

‘Tremendous challenge’

Minister Gerd Müller talks about the global refugee crisis.