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Ukraine plans to create an anti-ballistic shield together with European countries, whose leaders are increasingly realizing the need to build a new security architecture.
Ukraine fears a delay in accession amid elections in France, while the EU has questions regarding the pace of reforms.
In the city of Reutlingen, an investigation is underway into a suspected arson attack on a critical infrastructure facility. Tens of thousands of homes and a local hospital were left without electricity.
The German Chancellor urged Magyar to support Ukraine despite the issue of national minorities. The Hungarian Prime Minister is ready to meet with Zelenskyy next week.
In the Berlin district of Lichtenberg, a tram crashed into a support pillar and derailed, injuring 20 people. Three people sustained serious injuries.
Angela Merkel hopes for the war in Ukraine to end in 10 years. She believes that by then, the state will become fully free and independent.
Rustem Umerov is reportedly in Berlin to discuss security and EU membership with advisors from the E3 group. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of Russian threats to launch new strikes on Kyiv.
Modern couples are increasingly choosing non-traditional relationship formats over a classic lifestyle. There are guest, open, temporary, and even virtual marriages.
59 Soviet 122 mm shells with a total weight of 1. 5 tons were found in Berlin. The wartime munitions were removed for further safe disposal.
Energy Minister Shmyhal discussed moving a gas turbine to a Ukrainian TPP with Siemens. Germany will allocate 46 million euros for grid modernization.
Due to a drone incursion in Finland, the airspace was closed and Helsinki Airport was shut down. The Air Force scrambled fighter jets, while an alert was issued in Latvia.
Germany emphasizes that the goal of such support is to strengthen Ukraine's position in potential peace negotiations.
The German government called Putin's proposal regarding Schröder's mediation a sham and lacking credibility. For peace, the Kremlin must cease fire.
Uliutin and Brunner discussed the status of Ukrainians in the EU after March 2027. The main task is to ensure legal certainty and conditions for return.
Ukraine officially honors the victory over Nazism on May 8, following the European tradition. May 9 is now celebrated as Europe Day instead of the Soviet holiday.
Berlin police have banned the flags of the USSR and the Russian Federation, as well as symbols of aggression, near memorials on May 8 and 9. Exceptions apply only to diplomats and war veterans.
The German Chancellor confirmed his intention to cooperate with Washington despite criticism of US actions. Trump is threatening to reduce the military presence in the country.
Direct rail service has been restored between Prague and Copenhagen. The journey on ComfortJet trains via Berlin and Hamburg takes over 13 hours.
Sergey K. , a citizen of Kazakhstan, was detained in Berlin for spying for the Russian Federation. He was collecting data on German military aid and drones for Ukraine.
Ryanair to close Berlin airport base on October 24 due to planned 10% charge increase. Passenger traffic to drop from 4.5 million to 2.2 million in 2027.
There are no provisions in NATO's founding treaty for expelling countries. The US is dissatisfied with Spain's refusal to provide bases for attacks on Iranian targets.
In June, a hub for supporting Ukrainians and providing return consultations will open in Sweden. The project will become part of the network after a successful launch in Berlin.
In Berlin, an unknown assailant poured tomato sauce on Reza Pahlavi's back after a press conference. The politician was unharmed, and the attacker was detained by local police.
The European Film Academy has included the Ukrainian film studio in the list of iconic locations in the world. The status confirms the importance of the institution for the history of cinema.
The German Minister of Defense plans to increase the size of the army to 460,000 personnel. The main goal of the strategy is to counter threats from Russia.
Starting May 1, Russia plans to cease oil supplies from Kazakhstan to Germany. This will deprive the PCK refinery in Schwedt of 17% of its raw material for fuel production.
Over 1,300 homes in the Nikolassee district were left without electricity due to a night-time outage. Police increased patrols while specialists restored power.
A 13-year-old teenager discovered a bronze coin from ancient Troy, dating back to the 3rd century BC, in Spandau. This is the first find of its kind in the history of the city of Berlin.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
In Berlin, energy, air defense, and a drone agreement were discussed. Germany confirmed its support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and the opening of a Unity Center.