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Medieval times return to Worms
Worms will hold its 13th medieval fest, “Spectaculum,” today through Sunday in the local city park “Wäldchen.”
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Erpolzheim sponsors culinary hike
Erpolzheim, a wine growing community in the county of Bad Dürkheim, will sponsor its 13th culinary hike around fruit, asparagus and wine Saturday and Sunday.
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Germans observe Ascension Day, Father’s Day Thursday
Germans observe a religious holiday Thursday called “Christi Himmelfahrt,” or Ascension Day. The Bible says Christ’s ascent into heaven took place on the 40th day after Easter.
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Freinsheim offers music, delicacies in historical locations
The wine growing community of Freinsheim will celebrate its annual “Altstadtfest,” or old town fest, Thursday to June 1. Visitors can enjoy a diversified musical program featuring rock, pop, funk, blues, jazz and salsa in the historical center of town.
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Rheinland-Pfalz Idol searches for hidden talent
The Hilltop Theater in Baumholder will be hosting talented vocalists of Germany for the Rheinland-Pflaz Idol contest, with live auditions taking place at 6 p.m. June 7.
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Gartenschau presents ‘four elements’
The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern, also known as dinosaur park, is now open through Oct. 31.
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Smallest town in Pfalz holds medieval market
Obermoschel in the Donnersberg area will hold a medieval market Saturday and Sunday at its nearby castle called Moschellandsburg.
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Children honor mothers Sunday
When mothers get served breakfast in bed or find a nicely set table Sunday, it’s because of Mother’s Day.
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European scams: Not all that glitters is gold
With the onset of spring, Army law enforcement officials again expect to see cases of swindlers trying to defraud Americans traveling in Europe.
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Marrakesh: exploring the Medina
In early April, the sun in Marrakesh, Morocco, beats down strongly by the afternoon. The Jemaa el Fna, the bustling main square, takes the full heat of it by midday.
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Currency Exchange Rates
Last updated: 09/17/2026
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| Currency | Accommodation Rate (Sale to Members): $1= | Change in Accommodation Rate | Reconversion Rate (Bought from Members): $1= | Valid From |
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| Euro (EUR) | 0.8493 | 0.8929 | 09/18/2026 | |
| Czech Koruna (CZK) | 20.6951 | 09/18/2026 | ||
| Danish Krone (DKK) | 6.6883 | 09/18/2026 | ||
| British Pound (GBP) | 0.7676 | 09/18/2026 | ||
| Polish Zloty (PLN) | 3.7117 | 09/18/2026 | ||
| Romanian Leu (RON) | 4.4841 | 09/18/2026 | ||
| Swedish Krona (SEK) | 10.0782 | 09/18/2026 | ||
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 0.8465 | 09/18/2026 | ||
| Norwegian Krone (NOK) | 9.6895 | 09/18/2026 | ||
