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Berlin Wall fall anniversary
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Latest: Berlin Wall: 37th anniversary of the fall of the Cold War symbol
The 37th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall is being commemorated. The 156-kilometer barrier, constructed in 1961 to prevent citizens of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from fleeing to the West, stood for 28
Germany labor market and demographic shifts
37 clusters · 214 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany faces rising emigration and business challenges
Germany faces intensifying demographic and labor challenges. While the working-age population is projected to shrink by 4.7 percent by 2045, the skilled worker deficit is expected to nearly double from 370,000 in 2025 to
Wolf Biermann: 90th birthday and 50th anniversary releases
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Latest: Wolf Biermann celebrated with concert at Elbphilharmonie
Singer-songwriter and author Wolf Biermann is marking his 90th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his expatriation from East Germany with several major releases and events. In mid-November, he is scheduled to release t
Shida Bazyar wins German and Bavarian Book Prizes
8 clusters · 43 sources · last updated
Latest: German literary awards highlight key works of 2026
Author Shida Bazyar has received significant recognition for her novel ‘Die Lücken’ (The Gaps). In late September 2026, she was awarded the Wilhelm Raabe Literature Prize, a 30,000 euro honor sponsored by the city of Bra
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