Wikipedia Founder Receives Award at DM

Tue 19th Oct, 2010

Munich. The 44 year old co-founder of the internet encyclopaedia Wikipedia, Jimmy D. Wales, has been honoured with an award from the Eduard-Rhein trust in Munich.

Wales receives the award, which also has a 20,000 Euro prize attached, for his idea to distribute over the Internet a free and international encyclopaedia, according to the trust. Bavaria's minister for scientific affairs, Wolfgang Heubisch, took part in the award ceremony at the Deutsche Museum. Wales started the project together with Larry Sanger in 2001; Wikipedia in German started 2 months later.  The name is derived from the Hawaiian "wiki" for fast. Currently there are 15 million articles in 260 languages available in the internet encyclopaedia, around 400 million people use it monthly. The Eduard-Rhein trust was founded in 1976 to honour outstanding research and development achievements on the subjects of broadcast, TV and information technology.


Hertha BSC Aims for Victory Against Hannover in Final Match

Hertha BSC is set to conclude a challenging season in the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga with a home game against Hannover 96 at the Olympiastadion. The match, scheduled for Sunday at 15:30, presents an...

Germany Secures 15th Place at the Eurovision Song Contest

Germany achieved a respectable 15th place at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) this year, with the pop duo Abor and Tynna earning a total of 151 points. The event showcased a diverse array of musical...

Fatal Explosion at Fertility Clinic in Palm Springs

A shocking explosion occurred outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, resulting in at least one fatality. The incident has raised serious concerns among local residents and prompted an...

New Director Aims to Revitalize Kunsthaus Minsk as Cultural Hub

The Kunsthaus Minsk, located in the heart of Potsdam, is seeking to enhance its presence within the local community as it faces challenges in attracting visitors. The newly appointed director, Anna...

Police Shut Down Party Using Coffins as Coolers in Mexico City

Authorities in Mexico City have intervened to shut down a party where coffins were reportedly repurposed as coolers for beverages. This unusual incident occurred in the Cuauhtémoc district, where...

FBI Investigates Bomb Blast at Fertility Clinic as Potential Terrorism

A recent explosion at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has resulted in the death of one individual and significant damage to the facility. The FBI has classified the incident as a...

More Quick Read Articles »
German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Health Insurance in Germany is compulsory and sometimes complicated, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

Hospitals

Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

Events

Upcoming Events

Repertório N.2

Davi Pontes and Wallace Ferreira present Repertório N.2 and Repertório N.3. Two young dancers stand completely naked on stage, rhythmically stamping their feet in energetic patterns that continuously evolve. The physical intensity reverberates through the space, with sweat flying and heavy...