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Slovenia to spotlight 65 writers at Frankfurt Book Fair
Slovenia will feature 65 writers as it appears for the first time as the guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair from 18 to 22 October this year. The country hopes that, as a result of its diverse presentation at the fair, interest in its literature, and culture in general, will increase and more books will be translated into foreign languages.
Germany averts 50-hour train strike
Germany has averted a crippling 50-hour train strike as transport union EVG on Saturday called off the industrial action after reaching a wage deal with rail operator Deutsche Bahn.
Delays and disruptions are however still expected in the next days across the rail network, Deutsche Bahn said, as it needed to work through the mass changes that had arisen because of the planned strike.
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Chaos in Frankfurt - several people injured VIDEO / PHOTO
According to the Associated Press, several people were attacked with a knife by a man, who was arrested.
Local police stated on Twitter that none of the injured suffered life-threatening injuries.
Police did not release details about the attacker, nor did they specify how many people were injured.
21st International Turkish Film Festival to begin June 20
The 21st International Turkish Film Festival in Frankfurt, Germany will kick off on June 20.
Submission of productions including short and long movies and documentaries will take place between Jan. 15 and Feb. 15. They will then be forwarded to Turkish and German juries on March 1 and March 15, respectively, for review.
President Iohannis sends condolences to family of Romanian who died in the Hanau attacks, Germany
President Klaus Iohannis on Friday morning sent condolences to the family of the Romanian who died in the Hanau attacks, in Germany. "With deep sadness I found out about the violent attacks in Hanau, Germany, where including a Romanian citizen lost his life. I send condolences to the grieving family facing such difficult times," said Iohannis on Twitter.
Romanian national dies in Hanau attacks
A Romanian citizen has died in the recent attacks in Hanau, Germany, according to the Romanian Foreign Ministry (MAE). The repatriation will be provided under the emergency fund, by order of acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Bogdan Aurescu, MAE reported on Thursday night.
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President Iohannis:I strongly condemn violent attacks against innocent people that took place in Hanau
President Klaus Iohannis strongly condemns the attacks which took place in Hanau. "I strongly condemn the violent attacks against innocent people that took place in Hanau. My condolences to those who have lost family and friends! Romania stands in solidarity with Germany," the head of state wrote on his Twitter page on Thursday.
Turkey to be represented at Frankfurt Book Fair
The Turkish publishing sector will participate in the International Frankfurt Book Fair, one of the world's leading publishing gatherings, with rich content under the coordination of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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Bulgarian Citizen - among the Victims of the Incident in Limburg, Germany
One Bulgarian citizen is among the victims of an incident in Limburg, Germany, in which a truck crashed into 8 cars. This was reported by the press centre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to information from the German police, the Bulgarian citizen suffered minor injuries, received medical assistance, and was subsequently released from medical observation.
Frankfurt Airport Terminal Evacuated as 'Unauthorised Person' Bypasses Security
The Express - Frankfurt airport, Germany has evacuated passengers at Terminal 1 and closed several gates as police are delayed in the hub.
According to the German newspaper Bild, a police spokesman said an unauthorised person had got past the security area and disappeared.
He was reported to have a child with him an is now unauthorised inside Terminal One.