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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Estonia will not help Kyiv mobilize Ukrainians on its territory

The government of Estonia will not force Ukrainian men living in the country to return to Ukraine to serve in the Armed Forces.

Politics • December 22, 05:47 PM • 32781 views

Gepard anti-aircraft guns, UAVs and ammunition: Germany announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine

Germany has sent a new military aid package to Ukraine, including three Cheetah anti-aircraft systems, 30,240 rounds of ammunition, unmanned aerial vehicles, and vehicles to strengthen Ukraine's security capabilities.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 05:18 PM • 82657 views

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference warns of a "cold war": German population must be ready for it

Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Conference, warns that Germany should prepare for a Cold War-like situation and be ready for a potential conflict.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 02:34 PM • 29634 views

rosneft to discuss sale of German assets with Berlin on Friday

On Friday, representatives of rosneft are to discuss the sale of its German assets with the German government after Berlin imposed a trusteeship on the company's local units.

Economy • December 21, 02:00 AM • 35991 views

Europe faces a frosty week: snow and ice are already delaying flights

Europe is facing a cold week. Some parts of Scandinavia are experiencing electricity imports due to low wind power production

News of the World • December 4, 02:35 PM • 29747 views

Ukraine to launch new train schedule with 14 new routes

The new train schedule in Ukraine from December 10 includes 14 new routes - 11 domestic and 3 international - and changes to 19 existing ones, improving connections and reducing travel time.

Society • November 23, 01:49 PM • 42890 views