German Christmas Markets in the United Kingdom
Clusters of wooden huts selling festive food and hand-made crafts are a long-standing tradition in Germany and are now firmly established as a quintessential part of the Christmas season in the United Kingdom as well. Our interactive map provides an overview of German Christmas markets taking place in the United Kingdom this year!
If you are a German citizen living in the United Kingdom, click here for more information regarding the result of the referendum on British EU membership.
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The Advent season is eagerly awaited by many Germans as they enjoy the anticipation and preparation for the celebration of Christmas in four weeks time. On the first Advent, we look at some of the traditional customs and activities of the ‘Adventszeit’ in Germany.
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On 24 November Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Tania von Uslar-Gleichen and the British-German Association cohosted an evening with Lord Stephen Green of Hurstpierpoint, author, politician and member of the House of Lords, as part of the German Embassy Talk Series.
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Prior to their bilateral meeting in Berlin on 18 November, Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Theresa May said that Germany and the United Kingdom want to continue their close and trusting relationship following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union.
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On 31 October 2016, the countdown to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation got underway. In this latest installment of our "In Focus" series, we look at the life and work of Martin Luther, his translation of the bible, the ‘sites of the Reformation’ and more.
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On 30 November 2016, the Cultural Department of the German Embassy London will open the doors of 34 Belgrave Square from 2pm to welcome guests to view the current exhibition 'Two Faces'. You can register for one of two guided tours, and an artist talk with Frances Blane.
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The German Embassy Career Fair is back for 2016! After last year’s success, the fair will again be held in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on Tuesday, 29 November. It is jointly organised by the German Embassy London and the German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce.
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Queen Victoria’s husband Albert, born in the German town of Coburg, introduced Britons to the tradition of Christmas trees in 1848. To mark this historic link between Coburg and Britain, a Coburg Christmas Tree will be erected in front of Windsor Castle with the lighting ceremony due to take place on 19 November.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the town twinning between Birmingham and Frankfurt. To celebrate half a century of joint activities, ideas and collaborations a German week with numerous events has been planned jointly by Birmingham City Council and the City of Frankfurt and Frankfurt based organisations. A highlights of this close partnership is the Frankfurt Christmas Market that Birmingham hosts annually.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Barack Obama met in Berlin on 17 November. Both agree that the European Union and the USA should continue their efforts to finalise a trade agreement, but are also in agreement that globalisation needs a human face. Climate and security policy, and common values in foreign policy were other points on their agenda. A six leaders’ meeting with Prime Minister Theresa May took place on 18 November.
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The German government has adopted a national Climate Action Plan. By 2050 practically no more coal is to be used to generate power. New buildings are no longer to depend on fossil fuels for heating and hot water. The transport sector is to shift to the use of alternative fuels.
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On 16 November, 'Games of Remembrance' between German and British armed forces took place to mark the 102nd anniversary of the Christmas Truce football match. The women's game finished 3-1 to the British Army whilst the Bundeswehr won the men's match 2-1. British footballing legend Sir Bobby Charlton presented medals to the winners of the men's match.
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Flensburg is the third largest city in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is Germany’s northernmost city, located less than 10km from the Danish border. This proximity to Denmark as well as to the Baltic Sea which made sea travel an important part of Flensburg’s identity, have characterised the city and its surrounding area.
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On 15 November, Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke to the Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA) where she underlined that the fundamental EU principle of freedom of movement must remain unchanged.
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On 14 November 2016 Ambassador Peter Ammon welcomed the German Honorary Consuls in the United Kingdom for the bi-annual Honorary Consuls Conference to be held in London from 14-15 November 2016.
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On 11 November 2016, Ambassador Dr Peter Ammon gave the prestigious Adam von Trott Memorial Lecture at Mansfield College in Oxford. Since 2004, the Adam von Trott Memorial Appeal has organised lectures and events in memory of Adam von Trott, a German diplomat and a central figure in the conspiracy against Hitler and a former student at the Mansfield College.
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German curator Stefan Kalmár will take up his new role as Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London this month, joining the ICA in the year of its 70th anniversary. He comes to the ICA from Artists Space, New York, where he was Executive Director and Curator since 2009.
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English author and essayist Julian Barnes has been awarded the Siegfried Lenz Prize in Hamburg on Friday, 11 November. It is considered the most prestigious German literary award for international authors, whose narrative work echoes the spirit of German writer Siegfried Lenz.
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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Institute of Modern Languages Research (IMLR) at the University of London are looking for story-tellers to spin a yarn about migration – in German. The competition runs until 6 January 2017.
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