3 Oct: Celebrating unity on Germany’s national day

Germany’s National Day, also known as The Day of German Unity, takes place every year on 3rd of October. This day marks the reunification of East and West Germany back in 1990, putting an end to the decades-long division that began after the Second World War.

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Christina Kronback

Oct 3, 2024

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