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Using a drone that docks at the window, a hospital in the German city of Kassel will be able to transport tissue samples between hospital sites for testing. The result? Tissue samples can be tested during live surgeries and reduce the time patients are under anaesthesia.

Harry Kane is the first Bundesliga player to win the Ballon D'or in 30 years. The last Englishman to win the award while playing overseas was Kevin Keegan, who also played in Germany, at Hamburger SV. Could King Kane follow in Mighty Mouse's footsteps and win it back-to-back?

The defence ministers of the Group of Five 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇵🇱🇮🇹🇩🇪 meeting in Paris today to discuss Europe’s security, transatlantic cooperation and support for Ukraine.

An AI kitchen robot that can serve 200 meals per hour has been enlisted by the German Army. Made by German startup Circus Group, the trial scheme has proven a hit with Bundeswehr troops, providing warm meals outside of the barrack's kitchen opening hours.

To mark 75 years since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and the UK, we asked you to share personal photos that capture the many connections between our countries. Here's a selection of your pictures and stories celebrating 75 years of 🇩🇪-🇬🇧 relations.

To mark 75 years since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and the UK, we asked you to share personal photos that capture the many connections between our countries. Here's a selection of your pictures and stories celebrating 75 years of 🇩🇪-🇬🇧 relations.

Yet another example of close co-operation between the UK & Germany creating jobs, driving investment and leading to new opportunities across both our countries.

Germany’s inaugural high-level “Invest in Germany Summit” wrapped up yesterday, bringing together around 200 international & domestic business leaders with leading German politicians. Investment commitments amounting to approximately €230bn have been pledged.

Chancellor Merz: We offer investors a strong industrial base, technological innovation, and access to the world’s largest single market. Together with international investors, we are shaping Germany’s economic future.

Last night, Germany’s first Invest in Germany Summit kicked off in Berlin. Around 200 German & international CEOs, including from 🇬🇧, will discuss the opportunities and challenges of doing business in 🇩🇪. The aim is to transform investment potential into concrete projects.

The rise in antisemitism in Europe is extremely alarming. Ambassador Baumann discussed ways to combat this rise with representatives of 30+ civil society organisations and educational institutions in the context of the European Practitioners Network Against Antisemitism.

During PM Burnham's visit to Berlin last week, German Chancellor Merz reaffirmed: Germany is ready to do anything it can to bring the UK closer to Europe and the European Union.

100 years ago, the beloved children's book Winnie-the-Pooh created by English author A A Milne was published. It was not until 1987 that a German translation appeared which truly did justice to Milne’s work: the version translated by Harry Rowohlt. Happy birthday, Pu der Bär!

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Acclaimed German-born British composer Max Richter will be presented with the Ivor Novello Award for Innovation in recognition of his impact in contemporary classical composition. Among Richter's best known works are the soundtracks of Hamnet, Ad Astra and Mary Queen of Scots.

Recent events & attacks have only increased our 🇪🇺 resolve to support #Ukraine in its defence! At #WSF2026 in #Warsaw, my friend Andrii Sybiha & I discussed ways forward. It’s time to increase pressure on Russia & the #EU has delivered with sweeping sanctions on #Russia. 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇦

Chancellor Merz spoke with President Zelenskyy about the Russian air strikes on civilian targets and Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Merz: Russia must agree to the energy ceasefire – an important step for lasting peace in Ukraine.

"Europe is hitting Putin's war economy with unprecedented sanctions". Russia cannot and will not win this war. Statement by German Foreign Minister Wadephul on the adoption of new EU sanctions against Russia 👇

British-French lawyer & writer Philippe Sands received the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade - one of 🇩🇪's most important cultural prizes. The jury praised him as a key intellectual voice of our time who advocates for peace, justice & the unwavering defence of international law.

🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧 The #KensingtonTreaty spans the breadth of the bilateral relationship, enhancing cooperation in the face of global challenges, and delivering tangible benefits for UK and German citizens.

Dear people of the UK, this Prize is for you! In 1946, the British founded the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. 80 years on, NRW says "Thank you", presenting its highest award, the State Prize, to the people of the UK, recognising the deep friendship between the state and the UK.

Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Burnham have agreed the following milestones and way forward following their talks in Berlin:

Today, Chancellor Merz & PM Burnham 👉 finalised #KensingtonTreaty ratification 👉 launched an Industrial Tech Corridor 👉 agreed a Counter Hybrid threat partnership 👉 expanded space ties 👉 advanced quantum tech links 👉 convened Regional Growth Forum Strong 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations in action!

Signed. Sealed. Delivered. The #KensingtonTreaty is formally ratified. 🇩🇪🤝🇬🇧

Chancellor Merz has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Berlin for his official visit. The PM was greeted with military honours. The visit underscores the strength of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties, which reached a new high point last year with the signing of the landmark #KensingtonTreaty.

The world’s tallest wind turbine has been built in Brandenburg, Germany. Standing at 365m, it is the second-tallest structure in 🇩🇪, after the Berlin TV Tower (368m). Thanks to strong & consistent winds at higher altitude, it is expected to achieve twice the output of conventional turbines.

📚 The Frankfurt Book Fair opened its doors today. It is both the world's largest trade fair for international publishing and an inspiring literary festival as well, attracting more than 200,000 visitors and over 4,000 exhibitors each year. This year's guest of honour is Czechia.

On the anniversary of the horrific Hamas terror attacks of 7 October, Germany stands firmly by Israel's side. We want Israelis and Palestinians to be able to live in peace and security. This is best achieved through a two-state solution. We will combat antisemitism in all forms.

How does climate change affect security? The Berlin Climate & Security Conference #BCSC2026 brings together leading climate & security voices to explore responses to #climatesecurity challenges. Livestream, from 9am, @aussenminister.diplo.de from 10:15am CEST: adelph.it/BCSC26Livest...

Congratulations to Peter Hegemann 🇩🇪, Georg Nagel 🇩🇪 and Karl Deisseroth 🇺🇸!

Germany is lowering the price of petrol and diesel by ~€0.17/L until the end of the year by cutting fuel tax. The German government will also hold talks with the oil industry with a view to introducing a temporary cap on fuel prices by 1 January 2027 at the latest.

Visiting Kyiv yesterday, Chancellor Merz announced an additional €1 billion military aid package and €350 million in energy support for Ukraine.

"This morning, Germany is one nation again." This is how BBC Breakfast News reported on German reunification on 3 October 1990.

3 October 1990 Germany was reunified

Last night we celebrated German Unity with Hamburg's First Mayor Tschentscher, Minister for Small Business Lord Leong & guests. 🇩🇪 unification reminds us that freedom & democracy aren’t guaranteed. We must reject the increasing "people vs establishment" framing & double down on democracy.

The German Army will establish a drone regiment in 2027. The new independent unit for unmanned systems will significantly complement and expand upon the steps already taken by the Bundeswehr to integrate unmanned systems.

Germany will upgrade the Bremerhaven port into a NATO Deployment Hub to better serve German and NATO defense needs in the event of an attack. The €1.35bn upgrade will ensure the port and surrounding infrastructure can receive, supply and move tens of thousands of allied troops.

Call for proposals for UK-Germany Bilateral Collaborative Research and Development UK registered SME's can apply for a share of up to £2.4 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with Germany. Closing date: 1 December 2026 www.ukri.org/opportunity/...

A grand tattoo was held in honour of the Luftwaffe's 70th anniversary this week. The grand tattoo is the German armed forces' most important ceremony which took on its ceremonial form in the 19th century. From 100 volunteers in 1956, today the Luftwaffe consists of 28,600 personnel.

A new Piccadilly line train was on show at a Berlin expo last week. The walk-through & air-conditioned trains will replace the existing fleet introduced in 1975. German engineering giant Siemens Mobility is manufacturing 94 trains for TfL, with 80% of the order assembled in Goole.

With €8 billion invested so far in 2026 and 10 new unicorns, Germany's startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, driven by defence and deep tech investments. #ResearchInGermany

"The Guardian of the Basic Law" Germany's Federal Constitutional Court is an independent authority that provides binding interpretations of Germany's Basic Law and ensures that fundamental rights are upheld. The Court, situated in Karlsruhe, was established 75 years ago today.

Let's hear it for the young German learners who achieved exceptional GCSE and A-Level results this year! 👏🇩🇪 34% of GCSEs and 46% of A-Levels in German in England, Wales & NI were marked at A/A*, well above the overall proportion of top grades (22%/28%). #EuropeanDayofLanguages

Germany's economic growth forecast for 2026 has been doubled 📈🚀 Five leading economic institutes now predict that Germany's GDP will increase by 1.3% in 2026, up from their spring forecast of 0.6%.