The branch of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture was founded in 1995. It develops activities in Berlin and throughout Germany, as well as in al German-speaking areas of Central Europe, in cooperation with the diplomatic authorities, local bodies, cultural institutes of other countries as well as institutions of the Greek Diaspora. It also participates in and co-organizes large events in Germany for the promotion of Greek culture, while its activity extends to almost all areas of German cultural life.