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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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Death of Ukrainian in German refugee center: police detain suspect

A 26-year-old Ukrainian man suspected of murdering his 46-year-old compatriot in a refugee shelter has been detained in Rostock. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death, which could have been violent.

Society • August 13, 11:53 AM • 31899 views
White House warns of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel in the near future

The United States is sending military forces to the Middle East because of the threat of an Iranian attack on Israel. Western leaders have expressed support for Israel and called on Iran to back down from its aggressive plans.

News of the World • August 13, 06:23 AM • 24431 views
Trial of teenagers accused of killing Ukrainian basketball players begins in Germany

The trial of four teenagers accused of killing two Ukrainian basketball players in Oberhausen has begun in Essen. Prosecutors believe the attack was motivated by xenophobia.

Society • August 13, 04:16 AM • 26006 views
Biden discusses de-escalation in the Middle East with EU leaders

The US President held talks with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in Gaza. They supported the call for a ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Israel against Iranian threats.

Politics • August 13, 02:20 AM • 105865 views
A 46-year-old Ukrainian is found dead in a dormitory in Germany

The body of a Ukrainian citizen with signs of violent death was found in Rostock. The police launched an investigation on suspicion of murder, the details of the incident have not yet been disclosed.

Society • August 12, 09:18 PM • 24270 views
Ukrainian dies in a refugee shelter in Germany - media

A severely wounded man was found in a shared apartment in Rostock. A short time later, the 46-year-old man died.

Crimes and emergencies • August 12, 07:05 PM • 30955 views
Delegations of the Ministries of Defense of Ukraine and Germany discussed the repair of equipment, needs and prospects of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Oleksandr Serhiy discussed arms supplies and the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Christian Freuding. The parties reviewed new agreements on equipment samples and joint repair projects.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 05:11 PM • 25616 views
The EU allocates 2 million euros for demining Ukraine with the help of dogs

The EU funds a €2 million humanitarian demining initiative in Ukraine. 16 Belgian Malinois and 8 Ukrainian instructors were trained to search for mines in the liberated territories.

Society • August 12, 11:29 AM • 31891 views
Kursk offensive shows Putin's weakness, - German MP Faber

The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Markus Faber, said that the Ukrainian offensive on Kursk weakens Russia's positions in the east. He called for more Leopard 2 tanks to be provided to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 12, 04:21 AM • 113402 views
The number of armed attacks in Berlin is growing: three knife attacks in the last day

Three knife attacks have occurred in Berlin over the past 24 hours. Statistics show a significant increase in such incidents in the German capital, causing concern among medical professionals and law enforcement.

News of the World • August 11, 01:22 PM • 35941 views
NATO jets intercept Russian plane over the Baltic Sea

A Russian Il-20M reconnaissance plane flew into international airspace over the Baltic without contacting controllers. German and Swedish fighter jets took off to escort it.

News of the World • August 10, 04:01 PM • 39559 views
Ukrainian offensive on Kursk changes allied policy on strikes on Russia - Politico

The Ukrainian army's offensive on Kursk may change the allies' policy on attacks on Russian territory. Germany and other countries demonstrate support for Ukraine's actions, recognizing its right to self-defense.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 11:29 PM • 104251 views
Five incredible westerns of the last century to watch this weekend

UNN offers a selection of classic westerns to watch over the weekend. Among them are The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, For a Few Dollars More, For a Fistful of Dollars, Train to Yuma, and High Plains Wanderer.

Society • August 9, 07:27 PM • 108114 views
Ukraine's foreign trade went into the red by $16.5 billion

The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in January-July 2024 amounted to USD 16. 5 billion, which is 18.7% more than last year. Imports amounted to $39.1 billion, exports to $22.6 billion, with the largest imports from China and exports to Poland.

Economy • August 9, 06:20 PM • 39225 views
Final of the 2024 Olympic Games in rhythmic gymnastics: 16-year-old Ukrainian Taisiia Onofriichuk is in the TOP-10

Taisiia Onofriichuk took 9th place in the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the 2024 Olympics. The Ukrainian scored 128.400 points, outperforming the Brazilian thanks to better scores on the clubs and ribbon.

Sports • August 9, 04:08 PM • 25039 views
Ukraine orders eight field surgical complexes from Rheinmetall

The German company Rheinmetall has received an order for 8 field surgical complexes for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The deliveries are funded by the German government and will last from 2024 to 2026.

War in Ukraine • August 9, 12:45 PM • 21029 views
Deputy of the Alternative for Germany party fined heavily for concealing data on business in Belarus

Jörg Dornau, an AfD MP, was fined 20,862 euros for concealing his business in Belarus. He failed to disclose information about his participation in the company Zybulka-BEL LLC within the prescribed timeframe.

News of the World • August 8, 03:45 PM • 20653 views
The Bundestag sees no problem if Ukraine uses German tanks to advance on Russian territory

The chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee is not against Ukraine's use of Leopard 2 tanks in Russia. He noted that after the transfer, these are Ukrainian weapons, and the territory of both countries is a war zone.

War in Ukraine • August 8, 03:17 PM • 29642 views
Record-breaking gourmet: all 145 restaurants in the world with three Michelin stars were visited by a German, spending hundreds of thousands of euros

Matthias Rühl from Germany visited all 145 restaurants with three Michelin stars in 20 countries. He spent around 200,000 euros on his gastronomic journey on food and transportation.

UNN Lite • August 7, 04:37 PM • 113062 views
Germany to receive $478 million worth of Patriot missiles to replace those transferred to Ukraine

RTX has signed a $478 million contract with NSPA to supply GEM-T missiles to Germany. This will restore Patriot stockpiles after the assistance to Ukraine, and Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway are also participating in the financing.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:33 AM • 27229 views
Hotel partially collapses in Germany: at least one dead, people trapped under rubble

A hotel partially collapsed in the town of Creve, and a body was found under the rubble. 8 people, including a child, remain trapped in the rubble, some of them seriously injured. 250 rescuers are working at the scene.

News of the World • August 7, 07:40 AM • 18485 views
MP's office in Berlin shelled for supporting Israel

Unidentified persons opened fire on the office of MP Lars Duesterhoft in Berlin and left a sign condemning Germany for genocide. The politician links the incident to the situation in the Middle East and criticizes the government for supporting Israel.

Politics • August 7, 01:31 AM • 29025 views
Italy scrambles fighter jets over unidentified planes in the Baltic

Italian Eurofighter Typhoons intercepted unidentified aircraft in Baltic airspace. The fighters took off from a base in Lithuania on the orders of the NATO surveillance center in Germany.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 10:45 PM • 110503 views
Ukrainian state-owned enterprise worked with a company whose co-owner is a Russian citizen and approves of aggression - media

The Ukrainian state-owned enterprise Document signed a contract with a law firm whose co-founders have ties to Russia. One of them is a citizen of Russia and supports the Kremlin's policy on the war in Ukraine.

Society • August 6, 05:48 PM • 68654 views
Ukraine increased exports of goods by 9% in a month: the EU and China became the key importers

In July 2024, Ukraine exported $3 billion worth of goods, mainly to the EU and China. The most exported products were wheat, rapeseed, barley, and ores, with Poland, Spain, Germany, and China as the main partners.

Economy • August 6, 09:30 AM • 29956 views
Fears of an economic crisis in the United States caused panic in global stock markets - Media

The stock markets of the United States, Europe and Asia fell sharply amid fears of a slowdown in the US economy. The S&P500 and Nasdaq indexes fell by 4.1% and 6.3%, respectively, the FTSE 100 fell by 2.8%, and the Nikkei 225 fell by a record 12.4%.

Economy • August 5, 02:30 PM • 27845 views
Own business: why Ukrainian women have become more likely to register as sole proprietors, what areas of activity they choose, and how local authorities help

In 2023, more than 150 thousand Ukrainian women registered as fops. Brovary became a center for the development of women's entrepreneurship, where more than 170 women expressed a desire to start their own business.

Society • August 5, 01:58 PM • 236582 views
US missiles in Germany are a reliable deterrent - Burbock

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock has supported the deployment of US long-range missiles in the country as a means of deterring russia. The United States plans to deploy hypersonic weapons in Germany starting in 2026.

News of the World • August 4, 01:16 PM • 30734 views
An explosion at a racing track in Germany: 22 people injured, 4 in serious condition

A compressed air cylinder exploded on the Nürburgring circuit. Twenty-two people were injured, four in serious condition. Despite the incident, the planned ADAC Ruhr Cup race will go ahead as scheduled.

Sports • August 4, 12:50 AM • 28772 views
Germany wants to host the 2040 Olympics on the anniversary of reunification

Germany's Interior Minister has signed a preliminary agreement on the 2040 Olympic bid. The government will allocate 6.95 million euros for preparations, and several cities have expressed interest in hosting the Games.

Sports • August 3, 11:52 AM • 22962 views