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Helmut and Loki Schmidt in China 1975 Helmut Schmidt was the first German Chancellor to visit the People’s Republic of China, from 29 October to 2 November 1975. His wife, Hannelore ‘Loki’ Schmidt, was also part of the accompanying delegation, as was, of course, the dpa (German Press Agency), which captured the whole event on camera.

Helmut and Loki Schmidt in China 1975

Engineering that inspired – The ship lift at Ronquieres, 1968 After six years of construction, the ship lift at Ronquieres in Belgium was officially commissioned in April 1968. A good reason to take a closer look at the new structure on site.

Engineering that inspired – The ship lift at Ronquieres, 1968

The Automotive Industry Through the Ages Brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Opel, and Ford were the cornerstones of the German economy. Setbacks—such as oil crises, financial crises, or the diesel scandal—were consistently followed by recoveries. Today, with the transition to e-mobility, the industry is facing a profound transformation. Our archive offers in-depth insights into this once-proud industry.

The Automotive Industry Through the Ages

This and that from our analogue archive Whether at a customer’s specific request or whilst reviewing our analogue archive, we regularly digitise images that the world has never seen before. Here is a small selection from the past few months.

This and that from our analogue archive

Heatwaves in Germany Germany has already weathered the first heatwave of 2026. But it has always been hot in our country, as a glance at our archives reveals.

Heatwaves in Germany

Diego, Sepp and sunglasses Even away from the football pitch, World Cups are full of memorable moments captured in a relaxed atmosphere: whether by the pool, during interviews or on a stroll through the city – we’re sharing some great behind-the-scenes photos from past World Cups from our dpa archive.

Diego, Sepp and sunglasses

Children’s book illustrator Binette Schroeder A portrait of the German graphic designer and children’s book illustrator Binette Schroeder (5 December 1939 – 5 July 2022) with her husband Peter Nickl.

Children’s book illustrator Binette Schroeder