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Many Thuringian companies are increasingly looking beyond Germany’s borders. Taking part in business delegations to scout out potential markets becomes more and more essential. In most cases, the State Development Corporation’s investment…

Manufacturing processes in the automotive industry are many and varied, and a great many of them are represented in Thuringia. The state’s location in the center of Germany and Europe means that automotive suppliers are handy to everywhere…

Erfurt - Applications are invited for Thuringia’s recently launched ‘Funding for Research, Technology and Innovation’ program. EUR 200 million has been made available to fund research and development projects undertaken by companies and…

17 - 27 September 2015
International Motor Show (IAA) Cars, Trade Fair Grounds, Frankfurt am Main

5 - 7 October 2015
EXPO REAL – International Trade Fair for Property and Investment, Messe München (Munich Trade Fair Grounds)

12 November…

Not only does Thuringia’s business ‘landscape’ feature a pattern of small- and medium-sized businesses, it is also rich in history. With the reunification of Germany, which opened up a new world of business opportunities, the number of…

More staff, greater turnover, great prospects - the biennial growth report for the optics industries in Thuringia, produced by the photonics cluster OPTONET, is a positive one.

Essen - Waltershausen machine builders Häcker Automation GmbH is the winner in its category (businesses with up to 50 employees) in the ‘Top 100’ innovation competition. The award was presented by Top 100 mentor Ranga Yogeshwar at the…

Every year, people come from far and wide to see the 70 steps of Erfurt Cathedral transformed into a stunning outdoor stage. This year there were 15 performances of ‘Der Freischütz’ (The Marksman), an opera by Carl Maria von Weber, on the…

From 27 August to 6 September, synagogues, churches and public buildings throughout Erfurt became venues for ACHAVA, a 10-day festival with concerts, tours, discussions and other events to promote interfaith cooperation. The State…

There’s always something on the calendar in Thuringia, but especially so in summer. Countless concerts, open-air performances, festivals and markets are on offer for everyone who wants to spend summer days and evenings in cities, towns and…