Im going to have our 1st welcome to this special edition of the news as we cover the festivities commemorating 30 years of german reunification on this Germanys National holiday it was on this day 30 years ago that east and west germany reunited to become one country again for the 1st time since the 2nd world war this years event is being held in potsdam the capital state of brandon book state near berlin that german president from father steinmeyer will be speaking shortly well bring you his speech live its a splendid occasion but this years festivities are scaled down in compliance with social distancing measures and other restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus kind. Of help me guide us through the events today and shine a light on its significance im joined in the studio but it of you cross part. Common ration venue in potsdam nina hoss is standing by at the iconic Brandenburg Gate in berlin we welcome. Thomas sparrow and lets start with you the german president is speakin
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Auf der Baustelle des HKW Leipzig Süd in der Bornaischen Straße, dem zentralen Projekt für Leipzigs Ausstieg aus der Abhängigkeit von der Braunkohle, geht es planmäßig vorwärts: Während die Arbeiten an den neuen Gebäuden zügig voranschreiten, wächst der Wärmespeicher langsam in die Höhe, teilen die Stadtwerke Leipzig mit.