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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 20m

🌍 For centuries, Germany's #poets and thinkers have found #inspiration for their works in enchanting #worlds and everyday peculiarities.

🔍 🇩🇪 If you follow in their footsteps, all paths lead to the backdrops of Germany.

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Where Kafka went for a walk

Let’s take a journey to where German-speaking writers lived and worked, and the places that inspired them.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 14h

Step into the vibrant world of Filipino literature! 📚 From ancient folklore to modern masterpieces, discover how the Philippines is revolutionizing storytelling at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair.

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Literature from the Philippines: “Imagination peoples the air”

The Philippines are Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair. What does the Philippines pavilion tell us about the country’s as an ambitious literary market?

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 1d

🇩🇪 ✍️ Germany is the land of #poets and thinkers. So it's no surprise that there are plenty of current #book recommendations from the #literary world!

🎥 Currently, you can also experience your favourite books on the big screen, with everything from #romance to drama.

👇 Discover the options!

Travelling across time with Momo

From Michael Ende’s classic through to a TikTok sensation: these books were adapted for the big screen.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 1d

+++ #Wadephul assures Romania and Bulgaria of support for handling Russian attacks

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

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Johann Wadephul and the Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu

All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 1d

🕊️ First steps towards peace:

🤝 Chancellor Friedrich Merz declares 13 October a day for the history books, saying: ‘The war in Gaza is over.’

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Merz: “The war in Gaza is over”

Federal Chancellor Merz describes 13 October as a day of historic importance. He hopes that the ceasefire in Gaza will also be a signal for Ukraine.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 2d

📚 What does #book culture and #literary sensibility actually look like among the German population?

🛋️ Germans love to #read, and increasingly so! Crime, romance and #fantasy are particularly popular here!

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Hooked on thrillers: what the Germans are reading

Thrillers, manga, memoires – and an unexpected trend: how the book trade is blooming in Germany.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 2d

+++ Germany contributes a billion euros to fight #AIDS and #malaria

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 2d

🇮🇱 After two years of war in #Gaza, all Israeli #hostages have been freed by #Hamas today.

🇩🇪 Foreign Minister #Wadephul describes this moment as ‘very moving’.

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The Federal Government is relieved about the handing over of hostages

All hostages from the Gaza Strip were released. Federal Chancellor Merz will be attending the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, Foreign Minister Wadephul is visibly moved.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 2d

📖 On 15 October, the annual #FrankfurtBookFair fair will begin again for the 77th time!

🇩🇪 🇵🇭 Every year, a guest country is chosen to showcase its #literary diversity and individuality. This year, it is the #Philippines!

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Stories from 7,000 islands

With bamboo, mussels and banana leaves, an exotic island landscape is coming to life at the Book Fair. The Philippines are the 2025 Guest of Honour and are showing the world what makes their literature tick.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 3d

🤝 The German Airforce will deploy several aircraft to a Nato exercise simulating the use of nuclear weapons to defend alliance territory.

❗ The exercise is intended to send a clear signal to Moscow that, if the worst comes to the worst, the alliance is prepared to defend itself.

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Germany deploys Tornados to nuclear weapons exercise

The German military will take part in a Nato exercise to train for the use of nuclear weapons to defend alliance territory – the weapons will be blanks, but the message will be clear.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 4d

🤝 The heads of state and government from Germany, France and the United Kingdom have issued a joint statement praising the efforts of US President Donald Trump and negotiators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey to agree a peace plan.

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Merz, Macron and Starmer praise role of negotiators

In a joint statement Germany, France and the UK have offered their support for the challenges to come.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 5d

+++ #Merz: immediate humanitarian aid worth 29 million euros

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 5d

📚 Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has received the 2025 #NobelPrize in #Literature.

🇩🇪 He once lived in Berlin as part of the #DAAD’s Artists-in-Berlin Programme, which supports international artistic exchange.

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László Krasznahorkai receives award

The winner of the highest literary award, László Krasznahorkai, is an alumni of the DAAD’s Artists-in-Berlin Programme.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 6d

💬 Anas Modamani fled #Syria at age 17. Today, he’s a journalist in Berlin and engaged to Anna from #Ukraine.

🌍 His story is one of #courage, love and belonging in a new homeland.

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“We’re part of this society”

Anas Modamani fled from Syria to Germany. His selfie with Angela Merkel made him famous – but he found true happiness with another woman.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 6d

+++ Extension of Federal Armed Forces’ missions in the Mediterranean

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 6d

🇩🇪 Foreign Minister Johann #Wadephul has welcomed progress in the negotiations to end the #Gaza war.

🕊️ He expressed relief at the prospect of a #ceasefire and the imminent release of hostages.

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Wadephul: delighted at imminent release of hostages and ceasefire

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has pledged Germany’s support for international efforts to achieve a peace settlement in the Middle East.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 7d

⚽ Automotive engineer Hassan Chebli #volunteers in Berlin, coaching children from refugee families.

🤝 With patience, discipline and #teamwork, he aims to give them guidance and a sense of #security.

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“My aim is to give the children guidance and a sense of security”

Automotive engineer Hassan Chebli works as a volunteer in Berlin, coaching children from refugee families. He believes football is a good vehicle for teaching values.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 7d

+++ #Wadephul: UN mandate for protecting #security forces

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 7d

⚓ Chancellor Friedrich #Merz highlights #Bremerhaven’s indispensable role in global #trade.

🌍 The port is a key hub for Germany’s export #economy and international supply chains.

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Merz: Bremerhaven indispensable for global trade

During his visit to Bremen, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighted the ports economic and military importance.

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Humboldt-Stiftung @humboldt-foundation.de · 7d

✨🥳🎉 Heartfelt congratulations to Humboldtians Susumu Kitagawa and Omar M. Yaghi on winning the #NobelPrize in Chemistry 2025 which they share with Richard Robson for the development of "metal-organic frameworks"!

We are truly honoured to have supported a step in their exceptional journey! 💚

Three portraits of men – the 2025 Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 8d

🌍 #Germany enables #skilledworkers to gain a foothold in this country.

🤝 They report how job #opportunities, security and community have helped them build a new life.

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A new life in Germany

For many people, building a new life in a different country brings with it challenges and difficulties. But these men and women dared to take the step and succeeded.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 8d

+++ Reconstruction aid for #Gaza

🇩🇪 Here you will find the most important information on Germany's #foreignpolicy and international relations.

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Alabali Radovan: reconstruction aid for Gaza is available | deutschland.de

All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 8d

The Foreign Secretary changes his itinerary in light of ongoing mediation talks on the Gaza peace plan. In Israel, he promises humanitarian and political support. And he has a warning ready.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 8d

🇮🇱Two years after Hamas' terrorist attack on Israel, the names of the approximately 1,200 victims were read out.

🏛️In the evening, the Brandenburg Gate is illuminated with the words ‘Bring them home now’.

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Germany commemorates the victims of 7 October

Two years after the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, the names of the 1,200 or so victims are read out in Berlin. They will be commemorated across Germany today.

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All about Germany | deutschland.de @deutschland.de · 8d

🇮🇱 Two years after #Hamas' terrorist attack on #Israel, the names of the approximately 1,200 victims are being read aloud in Berlin.

🇩🇪 They are to be remembered nationwide today.

#NewsDE #BringThemHomeNOW

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