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Berlin

Capital of Germany, a major EU city
Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany and a separate federal state. The city is located in the east of the country. Berlin is the largest city in the country by population, which at the end of 2024 was about 3.68 million people. Berlin is an important political, informational, cultural, and scientific center of Europe, as well as a major transport hub. The city has a rich and complex history, has repeatedly become the main city of German state formations, including the Kingdom of Prussia and the German Empire, and since the reunification of Germany in 1990, it has been the all-German capital.
1989
The Berlin Wall was destroyed, symbolizing the reunification of the city and the country
1991
The city officially became the capital of a reunited Germany
2023
Berlin ranked 18th in Mercer's quality of life ranking
2024
The city ranked 9th in the "50 Best Student Cities in the World" list by Campus Advisor
2025
Berlin received 9th place in the 2026 World's Best Cities Report by Resonance Consultancy
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Scholz welcomes Macron to Berlin ahead of Weimar Triangle meeting

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz greeted French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin, briefly posing for photos and making no statements.

Politics • March 15, 11:52 AM • 28881 views
In Germany, MPs call on Scholz to settle differences with Macron

German MPs call on Chancellor Scholz to resolve differences with French President Macron and strengthen Franco-German relations "given the difficult security situation.

News of the World • March 15, 11:34 AM • 29054 views
Tusk on the eve of the meeting of the Weimar Triangle leaders: "fewer words, more ammunition"

On the eve of the meeting of the leaders of the Weimar Triangle, Donald Tusk called for more ammunition for Ukraine, not just lip service.

War in Ukraine • March 15, 11:23 AM • 27979 views
Artillery and Air Defense: Zelenskyy conveys priority needs of the Defense Forces to Scholz

President Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's priority needs for armored vehicles, artillery, and air defense with German Chancellor Scholz in a phone call, thanking Germany for its continued support.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 03:41 PM • 28904 views
Zelenskyy and Scholz coordinate positions on the eve of the meeting of the Weimar Triangle leaders

President Zelenskyy coordinated with German Chancellor Scholz ahead of a meeting of the Weimar Triangle leaders on Friday to discuss aid to Ukraine.

Politics • March 14, 03:32 PM • 31376 views
Leaders of the Weimar Triangle to discuss aid to Ukraine on March 15: Scholz gives details

The leaders of France, Germany, and Poland will meet in Berlin on March 15 to discuss providing more support to Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • March 14, 09:53 AM • 103543 views
Scholz once again opposed the delivery of Taurus to Ukraine: "This is a line I do not want to cross as chancellor"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz again opposes the supply of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying it would require the participation of German soldiers.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 01:32 PM • 28412 views
Fire in a refugee shelter in Berlin: a tent with more than three hundred Ukrainians burned down

A large-scale fire broke out in the tent city of Ukrainian refugees at the former Tegel airport in Berlin, burning down a 1,000-square-meter tent housing up to 380 refugees, but no one was seriously injured.

Society • March 12, 06:21 PM • 51443 views
CDU/CSU faction threatens Scholz with an investigative commission over Taurus

The CDU/CSU parliamentary faction threatens to set up an investigative commission to find out how Chancellor Olaf Scholz came to the conclusion that Taurus cruise missiles can only be deployed with the participation of German soldiers, which led to the decision not to supply them to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 03:44 PM • 26562 views
"My answers are clear": Scholz comments on the idea of swap Taurus with Storm Shadow

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has once again explicitly refused to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 10:59 AM • 30679 views
German Foreign Ministry talks with China's special envoy for Ukraine on peace conference

German and Chinese officials discussed a potential peace conference in Switzerland on Russia's war against Ukraine, but China did not present any new initiatives.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 01:55 PM • 26835 views
Scholz rejects Pope's words on "white flag"

German Chancellor Scholz rejects Pope Francis' proposal for a "white flag" in the war in Ukraine, arguing that Ukraine is defending itself against Russian aggression with international support.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 12:29 PM • 47883 views
Demonstrations demanding the release of Ukrainian prisoners held by Russia will be held in Berlin and Hamburg on March 9

On March 9, demonstrations will be held in Berlin and Hamburg to demand the return of Ukrainian military and civilian prisoners held by Russia, as well as compliance with the Geneva Conventions on the treatment of prisoners.

Society • March 7, 07:08 PM • 31841 views
The U.S. State Department and the Marshall Fund will work on the restoration of Ukrainian cities

The U. S. Department of State and the German Marshall Fund of the United States have announced the creation of the Ukraine Cities Partnership, a new public-private initiative to help redevelop and rebuild sustainable, inclusive, and resilient Ukrainian cities.

War in Ukraine • March 7, 07:29 AM • 28954 views
President of Argentina plans to visit Ukraine in June

Argentine President Javier Milei plans to visit Ukraine in June to reaffirm his support for President Zelenskyy, and may also stop in Paris and Berlin to meet with Macron and Scholz.

Politics • March 6, 08:16 AM • 33223 views
Tesla shuts down plant in Germany due to possible provocative arson nearby

Tesla has suspended production at its factory in Berlin due to an alleged arson attack on a nearby high-voltage power pole, which caused a power outage.

News of the World • March 5, 03:40 PM • 26241 views
Russia intercepts conversations of German military officers: leak may be just the tip of the iceberg

Experts say that Russia may have intercepted more conversations between German officers and officials and may have leaked them to influence public opinion in Germany and split Western allies over support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 07:58 AM • 54236 views
London is concerned about the consequences of the leaked conversation between German officers about British aid to Ukraine

The British authorities consider the leak of conversations between Bundeswehr officers about British troops in Ukraine a serious problem, but say it will not affect London's aid to Kyiv or cooperation with Berlin.

War in Ukraine • March 5, 12:48 AM • 40097 views
Police conduct operation against left-wing terrorist group in Berlin

German police have stepped up their search for two other suspected members of the far-left RAF group after arresting one of them in Berlin last week.

News of the World • March 4, 06:10 PM • 24256 views
Belgium is ready to finance Ukraine's defense needs with profits from confiscated russian assets - Shmyhal

Belgium received €1. 7 billion in profits from russian assets and will use the funds to support Ukrainian refugees and defense needs.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 05:38 PM • 30088 views
Bloomberg: UK pushes Germany to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine

The British government has privately called on Germany to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range missiles and expressed irritation at comments made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who questioned possible British intervention in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • March 1, 08:19 AM • 34264 views
German police detain former RAF activist Daniela Klett

German police have arrested former RAF activist Daniela Klett on charges of armed robbery and attempted murder committed between 1999 and 2016.

Crimes and emergencies • February 28, 12:50 AM • 27433 views
Germany is trying to secretly agree with India on the purchase of shells for Ukraine - media

Germany is in secret talks with India to purchase ammunition from its stockpile to support Ukraine through intermediaries, as India maintains friendly ties with Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 10:56 AM • 117481 views
Russia uses every athlete for its propaganda - Poor

The Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Matviy Bidnyi, said that Russia uses every athlete, including those who compete under neutral status, for its propaganda and will use every opportunity to do so.

Sports • February 22, 01:17 PM • 22746 views
Germany uncovers Russian-Eurasian money laundering network

German authorities have exposed a large Russian-Eurasian money laundering network that transferred tens of millions of euros through shell companies.

News of the World • February 21, 07:59 AM • 29393 views
In Germany, local residents voted against the plan to expand the Tesla plant

Local residents voted against Tesla's expansion plan in a non-binding poll.

News of the World • February 20, 10:40 PM • 28820 views
France follows Germany in summoning Russian ambassador after Navalny's death

France and Germany summoned Russian ambassadors after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a penal colony in Russia.

News of the World • February 20, 03:29 PM • 23673 views
Von der Leyen will run for a second term as President of the European Commission

Von der Leyen has announced that she will run for a second term as president of the European Commission.

News of the World • February 19, 12:45 PM • 21124 views
medvedev threatens the West with a nuclear strike

Former russian president dmitry medvedev has threatened nuclear strikes on Western capitals such as Washington, Berlin and London if russia's borders are not restored to 1991.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 09:39 PM • 36245 views
Zelensky speaks at the Munich Security Conference today

Zelenskiy arrived at the Munich Security Conference on February 17 to speak after signing security agreements with Germany and France the day before.

Politics • February 17, 08:32 AM • 28517 views