More white storks are breeding in Germany than at any time since record-keeping began. The shrinking population of white storks used to be a cause for concern, but thanks to their adaptability as well as conservation measures, more than 15000 breeding pairs have been recorded.
Big change to 🇩🇪🇬🇧 school trips – thanks to the #KensingtonTreaty, entry rules for pupils have been simplified 👇
German Embassy London@uk.diplo.de · 4d agoGreat news for 🇩🇪-🇬🇧 school trips! From 1 August 2026, pupils travelling on organised school trips between the United Kingdom & Germany will benefit from simplified entry rules - a tangible outcome of the groundbreaking #KensingtonTreaty. Details: uk.diplo.de/schooltrips
Great news for 🇩🇪-🇬🇧 school trips! From 1 August 2026, pupils travelling on organised school trips between the United Kingdom & Germany will benefit from simplified entry rules - a tangible outcome of the groundbreaking #KensingtonTreaty. Details: uk.diplo.de/schooltrips
As of yesterday evening, the Luftwaffe's CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters have made a total of 92 flights since the start of the operation on 28 July, depositing 460,000 litres over the fire areas. The operation continues.
German Embassy London@uk.diplo.de · last wk.The Bundeswehr is assisting French forces in fighting the wildfires in the Bordeaux area. Two of the Luftwaffe's CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters are flying in shifts to drop water over fire areas, with each helicopter able to drop 5,000L per flight.
Sixty years ago, England beat West Germany 4-2 to win the 1966 World Cup. England's third goal was much-debated in Germany, going down in footballing folklore as 'das Wembley-Tor'. Enormous crowds welcomed West Germany's "honourable losers" (Times) home the following day.
The Bundeswehr is assisting French forces in fighting the wildfires in the Bordeaux area. Two of the Luftwaffe's CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters are flying in shifts to drop water over fire areas, with each helicopter able to drop 5,000L per flight.
Tonight's vigil in Soho Square for the attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day was incredibly moving. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who came and stood in solidarity with Berlin and the LBQTQ+ community. Hate will never win.
Following the heinous attack on Berlin's Pride festival Christopher Street Day, vigils were held in the capital and across Germany to commemorate the victims.
60 years on from the 1966 World Cup final and THAT goal, England and Germany over-75s will meet for a rematch. The match is being held on 30 July at Oldham's Boundry Park, with kick-off at 3pm, just like in ‘66. Tickets are £5/free for under-16s: www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2026/ju...
Germany has nominated Waldsiedlung Zehlendorf for the UNESCO World Heritage List. Built between 1926 and 1931 and comprising around 1,900 residential units, it is one of the largest housing complexes of its kind in 🇩🇪. Germany currently has 55 World Heritage sites.
It's official: Jürgen Klopp is the new Germany men's team manager. The former Liverpool manager has signed a contract running until the end of the 2030 World Cup.
Chancellor Merz: Houthi attacks on 🇸🇦 ships in the Red Sea must cease immediately. Any form of blockade is unacceptable. The reckless attacks endanger freedom of navigation & threaten to further undermine regional stability. We stand in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and our partners in the region.
At the International German Olympiad 2026, students put their German language skills to the test. The competition brought together young people from all over the world through German language. Congratulations to the winners, including Saul Wheeler from 🇬🇧, who won silver at level B1!
2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for German start-ups, with over 3000 founded since January. More than one third had a clear AI focus. Germany is working on a new startup and scaleup strategy that will aim to improve financing conditions and reduce red tape.
It was not your typical Monday in the German city of Ulm, as they marked a unique holiday this week. "Schwörmontag" (Oath Monday) commemorates the 600-year-old constitution of the former Imperial City. For residents, the day is like a summer festival with a water parade on the Danube.
Prime Minister Burnham and Chancellor Merz spoke on the phone yesterday. Both expressed their ambition to continue the close cooperation between 🇩🇪🇬🇧 and to drive on implementation of the #KensingtonTreaty. Both agreed to continue support for Ukraine and to increase pressure on Russia.
Kevin Keegan, the first Englishman to play in the Bundesliga when he signed for Hamburger SV in 1977, will be greatly missed. Affectionately nicknamed Mighty Mouse by HSV fans, he was a much-loved player in the Hanseatic City where he spent three successful seasons.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: Congratulations Andy Burnham on taking office as Prime Minister. Germany and the UK share a close partnership – also as a result of the #KensingtonTreaty signed last year. I look forward to working together on this foundation!
Chancellor Merz: Germany and France are deepening their defence cooperation. We are strengthening European deterrence. This year, Germany will take part in a French armed forces nuclear exercise.
Turns out there'll be a German involved in the World Cup final after all: German match official Bastian Dankert will take on the VAR role. Dankert has previously been VAR for a number of high-profile games, including this year's Champions League final and the Euro 2020 final. #FIFAWorldCup
From deeper defence partnership, developing North Sea energy infrastructure to paving the way for a direct rail link & facilitating people-to-people exchange, the #KensingtonTreaty covers the whole range of 🇩🇪🇬🇧 relations. The groundbreaking treaty was signed a year ago today.
NASA's Orion moon mission spacecraft features a vital piece of tech Made In Germany: the European Space Module which provides air, electricity and propulsion. The Artemis II crew visited Airbus in Bremen this week to thank staff for their key contribution towards the mission. #ResearchInGermany
On this day, in 1991, the Quadriga was reinstated on Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. The Quadriga had been missing from the top of Berlin's iconic landmark due to necessary repairs following the New Year celebrations of 1989/90.
75 years ago the UK and West Germany re-established diplomatic relations. Have you got any photographs that capture a personal 🇩🇪-🇬🇧 connection? We would love to see them! The best may be exhibited at the Embassy. Send your photo with a short description to 75years@lond.diplo.de.
Chancellor Merz: The war against Ukraine has entered a new phase. Recently, 🇺🇦 has achieved considerable military successes. Our support has played a key part in that. Russia won't achieve its war aims. Our freedom is also at stake in this war. We stand firmly behind Ukraine.
"World-class tennis at Wimbledon" - Chancellor Merz was in SW19 to cheer on German Alexander Zverev at the men's singles final. Merz sat in the Royal Box alongside Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales as Zverev finished runner-up to Jannik Sinner. #Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev becomes the fifth German to reach a Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles Final, following Gottfried von Cramm, Wilhelm Bungert, Michael Stich and Boris Becker. 👏 #Wimbledon
Arthur Fery 🇬🇧 and Alexander Zverev 🇩🇪 are both competing in their maiden Wimbledon semi-final today. 🎾🍓 Here's hoping for an all-time Centre Court encounter! #Wimbledon
The touring exhibition 'Between Life and Death: Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust' is currently on display at Swiss Cottage Library. Highlighting extraordinary tales of moral courage and heroism, the free exhibition runs until 31 July. www.lovecamden.org/whats-on/exh...
Love Camden — Exhibition: Between Life and Death - UK Tour
Explore heroic stories of rescue during the Holocaust at Swiss Cottage Library from July 1-31, 2026. Free entry, daily from 10am-5pm.
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