Dear CP2K users, we are pleased to announce the release of the CP2K version 8.1 (December 30, 2020). The CP2K source tarball and a pre-compiled binary can be downloaded from: <a href="https://github.com/cp2k/cp2k/releases/tag/v8.1.0">https://github.com/cp2k/cp2k/releases/tag/v8.1.0</a> Further information about Git access and Linux distros can be found at: <a href="https://www.cp2k.org/download">https://www.cp2k.org/download</a> The corresponding input description can be browsed at: <a href="https://manual.cp2k.org/cp2k-8_1-branch/index.html">https://manual.cp2k.org/cp2k-8_1-branch/index.html</a> For a list of major changes with respect to the previous CP2K version see: <a href="http://www.cp2k.org/version_history">http://www.cp2k.org/version_history</a> <div> We invite you to report any issue here on this list. In case of a confirmed bug please file it at:</div> <a href="https://github.com/cp2k/cp2k/issues">https://github.com/cp2k/cp2k/issues</a> <div> The CP2K web page is extended and improved continuously. It includes many tutorials (e.g. how-to compile CP2K) and an FAQ page:</div> <a href="https://www.cp2k.org/howto">https://www.cp2k.org/howto</a> <a href="https://www.cp2k.org/faq">https://www.cp2k.org/faq</a> Developers and users interested in contributing to CP2K may find further information at: <a href="https://www.cp2k.org/dev">https://www.cp2k.org/dev</a> We hope that you will enjoy this new release and wish you a Happy New Year! <div>The CP2K developers team</div><div> </div>