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Germany

A country in Central Europe
The country is located in Central Europe. It covers an area of 357,588 km². The population is 84.6 million people. The capital is Berlin. Modern Germany was formed after the unification of separate principalities and kingdoms around Prussia. Germany participated in both World Wars, in which it was defeated. It is the most powerful member of NATO after the United States. On October 3, Germans celebrate the Day of National Unity in honor of the reunification of the Western and Eastern parts of the country. It is the largest economy in Europe. Famous figures: Otto von Bismarck, Konrad Adenauer.
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The Holy Roman Empire was founded, becoming a centralized state in Europe
1517
The Reformation began, leading to significant religious changes and the birth of Protestantism
1871
The unification of the German states under the leadership of Prussia took place, leading to the creation of the German Empire
1883
The national healthcare system was founded
1895
X-rays were discovered
1949
The Federal Republic of Germany was founded
1957
The country became one of the founding countries of the European Economic Community
1989
The Berlin Wall was destroyed, symbolizing the end of the Cold War
1990
The reunification of Germany took place, uniting East and West Germany
2002
The Euro replaced the German Mark as the national currency
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A car runs into a crowd in Munich: no information on the ethnicity of the victims is available

In the center of Munich, a car drove into a crowd of participants in the Verdi trade union strike, injuring 28 people. The driver, a 24-year-old Afghan, was detained, and authorities do not rule out a terrorist attack.

Society • February 13, 02:35 PM • 147258 views
“There should be no imposed peace in Ukraine": Scholz assesses Trump's talks with Putin

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that peace should not be imposed on Ukraine, and the United States should be involved in resolving the conflict. He also ruled out the possibility of sending German troops to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 11:36 AM • 59364 views
Number of casualties due to the car crash in Munich has increased to 20

In the German city of Munich, a car drove into people. According to local police, the number of injured has risen to at least 20 people.

News of the World • February 13, 11:00 AM • 35147 views
“Peace in Europe is at stake": the EU reacted harshly to Trump's talks with Putin

European leaders express concern over Trump's phone call with Putin about Ukraine. European foreign ministers insist on EU participation in future peace talks.

Politics • February 13, 10:41 AM • 38898 views
In Munich a car rammed into a crowd of people: what is known about the incident

At the intersection of Dachauer Straße and Seidlstraße, a car drove into a group of people, and there are victims. The driver was detained at the scene, and police are conducting a large-scale operation.

News of the World • February 13, 10:20 AM • 35473 views
German Defense Minister: Trump's talks with Putin are regrettable

Boris Pistorius called Trump's talks with Putin about Ukraine “regrettable”.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 10:00 AM • 43524 views
Kamikaze drones with AI: Germany announces new military aid to Ukraine

Germany has announced the delivery of 6,000 modern AI-powered HX-2 kamikaze drones to Ukraine. The drones have a flight range of 100 km, can independently find targets and counter enemy electronic warfare.

Politics • February 13, 09:19 AM • 37349 views
Snowfall and cold snap: Cyclone Max is approaching Germany

Cyclone Max will bring snowfall to the northern and eastern regions of Germany. In the south, rains are expected with temperatures up to +10°C, which will later level off across the country to -1...+6°C.

News of the World • February 13, 08:57 AM • 42010 views
US Secretary of State to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE after Munich visit

Marco Rubio will attend the Munich Security Conference and the G7 meeting on February 13-15. He will then travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to discuss regional stability.

Politics • February 13, 04:31 AM • 33798 views
US State Department announces Kellogg's visit to Ukraine

Keith Kellogg will visit Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine on February 13-22 to promote a plan to end the war. At the Munich conference, he will present an offer of military support in exchange for resources.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 03:23 AM • 113005 views
Attempt to export Scythian and Sarmatian artifacts to Germany: Kharkiv woman to be tried in Bukovyna

A Kharkiv woman was detained in Bukovyna who was trying to send 83 archaeological valuables from different eras to Germany. The artifacts include items from the times of the Scythians, Sarmatians, Kievan Rus, and the Middle Ages.

Culture • February 13, 12:22 AM • 108749 views
Europe demands participation in negotiations and is ready to strengthen support for Ukraine

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and seven European countries declared their readiness to increase support for Ukraine. Europe insists on participating in future peace talks and providing Ukraine with strong security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:13 PM • 83715 views
Germany to give Ukraine about 100 missiles for IRIS-T

At the Ramstein meeting, Germany announced the transfer of about 100 guided missiles to Ukraine for the IRIS-T system. Support for Ukraine was confirmed by more than 50 participating countries.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 10:06 PM • 33612 views
Russia's 2024 defense budget exceeds all European budgets combined - The Guardian

In 2024, Russia's defense spending reached $462 billion, exceeding the total military budget of European countries. russia allocated 6.68% of GDP to defense and plans to increase spending by another 14% in 2015.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:15 PM • 46201 views
Germany has started to refuse entry to Ukrainians: who is affected

German border guards may refuse entry to Ukrainians who have already received protection in other EU countries. The visa-free regime for short-term travel remains in effect, but it is necessary to prove the tourist purpose of the visit.

Society • February 12, 05:46 PM • 62060 views
German court authorizes extradition of Ukrainian who refused military service

The Federal Supreme Court of Germany has authorized the extradition of a Ukrainian man who did not want to serve in the army because of his personal beliefs. In Ukraine, the man is accused of violence against a police officer.

Crimes and emergencies • February 12, 04:36 PM • 56542 views
A restaurant owned by MP Tyshchenko is put up for sale in Kyiv for $1.5 million

The 526 m² Emerald restaurant with summer terraces is being sold in the center of Kyiv on Lev Tolstoy Street. The restaurant, which used to belong to Tyshchenko and was known as Velour, was valued at $1.5 million.

Society • February 12, 04:09 PM • 42385 views
To save money: Trump may close US consulates in several countries to save money

Trump is considering closing US consulates in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific Islands to save money. Most of the consulates that may be closed are in Germany and France.

News of the World • February 12, 06:23 AM • 29763 views
Smuggling of medicines worth more than UAH 1.3 million detected at the border with the EU

At the Krakivets checkpoint, two attempts to smuggle medicines from Italy and Germany were detected. Psychotropic drugs and medicines for diabetes and obesity were found in Mercedes cars.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 08:25 PM • 30203 views
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Association of Ukrainian Cities: International Cooperation of Communities - Key to Ukraine's Development and Support

Association of Ukrainian Cities: international cooperation of communities - the key to the development and support of Ukraine.

Society • February 11, 02:52 PM • 112988 views
XB-1 supersonic aircraft breaks the sound barrier: how did they manage to avoid a devastating sonic boom?

The Boom Supersonic XB-1 experimental airplane has successfully completed a supersonic flight at Mach 1. 1 without a sonic boom. The company used the Mach cutoff phenomenon at an altitude of more than 10 km.

News of the World • February 11, 09:53 AM • 26286 views
Kellogg suspends development of peace plan for Ukraine: Media gives reasons

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg has temporarily suspended the development of a plan to end the war for consultations with NATO. At the Munich conference, he will present an offer of military support in exchange for access to resources.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 07:56 PM • 52275 views
In Germany, Russian pleads guilty to murdering two Ukrainian soldiers in court

A 58-year-old Russian man pleaded guilty to murdering two Ukrainian soldiers in Murnau after a dispute in a bar. The motive was an insult to “national pride” during a discussion about the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 04:59 PM • 41896 views
German couple sentenced to life for murdering Ukrainian women for baby

A Mannheim court has sentenced a German couple to life in prison for the murder of two Ukrainian women, a mother and daughter. The couple killed the women to kidnap the newborn child of one of them and pass it off as their own.

Crimes and emergencies • February 10, 04:25 PM • 39477 views
Latvia to supply Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

The Latvian Defense Ministry has ordered Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to be delivered to the AFU in 2025. The vehicles will be manufactured in Latvia as part of an international cooperation program with Finland, Sweden and Germany.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 01:20 PM • 33393 views
Gas prices in Europe hit 2-year high on weather and dwindling reserves - WSJ

Gas prices in Europe have risen to 58. 25 euros per megawatt-hour due to colder weather and low reserves. The EU's gas storage facilities are only 49% full, which is significantly lower than last year.

Economy • February 10, 12:19 PM • 26104 views
A gang of apartment burglars posing as foreign military personnel was exposed in Kyiv

A group of 6 criminals were detained in Kyiv who were robbing apartments under the guise of foreign legion members. Among the detainees were Ukrainians and foreigners, some of whom were on the international wanted list.

Kyiv • February 10, 12:13 PM • 30588 views
Cooperation of Ukrainian communities with twin cities: the way to development and recovery

Cooperation of Ukrainian communities with twin cities: the way to development and recovery.

Society • February 10, 11:56 AM • 147104 views
Ukrainians leave Poland en masse: what is the reason

More than 1. 14 million Ukrainian refugees chose Germany over Poland as a place of residence. The main reasons were higher salaries, better social benefits, and healthcare services.

Society • February 10, 11:17 AM • 78956 views
Ukrainian digital documents will be able to work in the EU

The EU is launching a Digital Identity Wallet for the use of electronic documents between countries by the end of 2026. Ukraine is already testing the integration of Diia with this system for SIM card registration and banking services.

Technologies • February 10, 10:19 AM • 26620 views