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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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Spiegel: Europe is looking for ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces around the world

Europeans are looking for ammunition around the world as the Ukrainian military needs more to keep fighting and American aid is blocked in Congress.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 04:30 AM • 28947 views
Zhovkva: Negotiations on security agreement with the US continue, it will be one of the strongest - Zhovkva

Ukraine and the United States are negotiating a security agreement, which, according to Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva, will be one of the strongest and will include mechanisms to ensure its validity for 10 years.

Politics • February 25, 06:37 PM • 31550 views
We do not need funds for reconstruction, we need air defense right now: Kiper meets with German Foreign Minister

During a visit to Odesa region on the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock and the head of the regional state administration discussed strengthening air defense to protect against further Russian destruction.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 01:18 PM • 26738 views
Shmyhal says all G7 countries will sign security agreements with guarantees for Ukraine

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects Ukraine to sign security agreements with all G7 countries to receive financial and military support in the coming years.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:59 AM • 27811 views
Ukraine seeks to ensure stable pre-war level of exports - Kubrakov

Ukraine seeks to ensure sustainable pre-war exports by expanding existing export corridors, creating new ones, and strengthening alternative transportation routes, such as the Danube River Cluster.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 11:49 AM • 24144 views
Ukrainian-made drones will have AI - Yermak

The Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine and the CEO of the German company Helsing GmbH sign a Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence in Ukrainian Drones.

War in Ukraine • February 25, 04:35 AM • 109664 views
Ukrainian agricultural products dumped in Poland for the third time: unknown persons damaged railroad cars with beans

For the third time, unknown persons have spoiled Ukrainian agricultural products at a Polish railway station. This time in the morning, someone poured beans out of a Ukrzaliznytsia freight car.

Society • February 24, 10:12 AM • 60140 views
Germany partially legalizes cannabis

The German Parliament has voted in favor of partial legalization of cannabis, subject to appropriate rules and restrictions.

News of the World • February 24, 12:15 AM • 29476 views
EU may lift sanctions against Slovak citizen defended by Fico - media

The EU plans to lift sanctions against a Slovak citizen and two Russian businessmen.

Politics • February 23, 03:06 PM • 23413 views
Kubrakov said that Ukraine is starting to implement a number of solutions to maintain the rhythm of exports

Ukraine is implementing solutions such as increasing the capacity of border crossing points and alternative export routes, such as river transport, to maintain the rhythm of exports despite the conflict.

Economy • February 23, 02:09 PM • 22031 views
Polish police investigate incident with spillage of rapeseed from Ukrainian grain carriers: identify perpetrators

Polish police are investigating reports of spilled rapeseed from Ukrainian grain trucks on railroad tracks in Poland.

Economy • February 23, 02:08 PM • 22839 views
Ukraine sends a note to Poland over rapeseed spilled on the tracks, which was in transit to Germany

Unidentified individuals vandalized Ukrainian grain trucks passing through Poland by spilling rapeseed on the tracks, prompting the Ukrainian embassy to demand that the perpetrators be brought to justice.

Politics • February 23, 01:55 PM • 20943 views
Ministry of Agrarian Policy: long-term blocking of the border is "a loss for both countries"

Blocking the Polish-Ukrainian border is not an economic issue, but rather the interests of certain groups. The Ukrainian side is ready for a dialogue with the Polish side, as the long-term blocking of the border "means losses for both countries.

Economy • February 23, 12:49 PM • 24430 views
About 90% of Ukrainian wheat exported to the EU via the Black Sea in January - Shmyhal

According to Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, in January 2024, 88% of Ukraine's wheat exports went to the EU via the Black Sea.

Economy • February 23, 12:05 PM • 24517 views
In Poland, unknown persons dumped rapeseed from Ukrainian railroad cars: Ukrainian ambassador demands punishment

Ukraine's ambassador to Poland demands that those responsible for spilling Ukrainian rapeseed from freight cars transiting through Poland to Germany be punished.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 11:46 AM • 26503 views
In Poland Ukrainian grain carriers were opened again and rapeseed was poured onto the tracks: Kubrakov reacted

Three Ukrainian grain trucks carrying rapeseed in transit to Hamburg, Germany, were damaged at a Polish railroad station by unknown persons.

Economy • February 23, 09:33 AM • 30681 views
Kubrakov: the situation on the border threatens the security of both countries, Ukraine hopes that the Polish government will find a way out

Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister criticized the blockade on the Polish-Ukrainian border as threatening the security of both countries and politically motivated.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 01:31 PM • 25195 views
Burbank calls on Russia to immediately end the war in Ukraine

At the G20 meeting in Brazil, German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock called on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to immediately end Russia's war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 22, 07:48 AM • 54160 views
"Marseille vs Shakhtar: where to watch the return leg of the Europa League 1/16 finals, who is the bookmakers' favorite

The return leg of the Europa League 1/16 finals between Marseille and Shakhtar will take place at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, with bookmakers favoring the French team.

Sports • February 22, 05:03 AM • 26473 views
Czechs are negotiating to receive about 30 Leopard tanks of various modifications from Germany

The Czech Republic is in talks with Germany to receive 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks as a gift and to buy 15 more modernized Leopard 2A8 tanks to improve its defense capabilities as it abandons Soviet-era equipment that has already been transferred to Ukraine.

News of the World • February 21, 10:14 PM • 29988 views
International law experts approve confiscation of russian assets in favor of Ukraine - Bloomberg

Legal experts have approved the seizure of $300 billion worth of frozen assets from the russian central bank to compensate Ukraine for losses from the russian invasion, as allowed by international law.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 12:37 PM • 32063 views
Ukrainians have a worse attitude towards Poland and the United States - poll

Among Ukrainians, the level of perception of Poland and the United States as friendly countries has decreased. The survey showed that most Ukrainians still consider the United States and Poland to be friendly countries, but positive assessments have decreased for both.

Society • February 21, 11:26 AM • 30544 views
The German Development Bank has allocated over EUR 1.4 billion to support Ukraine

Germany is providing more than €1. 4 billion through KfW to support Ukraine's energy sector, housing programs for displaced people, and repairing infrastructure, including healthcare facilities and schools damaged during the war.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 10:53 AM • 27997 views
North Korean missiles used by the enemy to attack Ukraine are similar to Iskander-M, although they have their own specifics - Oleksandr Ruvin

North Korean ballistic missiles similar to Russia's Iskander-M were used by Russia to attack Ukraine, according to experts who found parts of a North Korean missile in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:40 AM • 30395 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 • 29396 views
Kubrakov: Ukraine launches new Danube route to increase exports amid Polish border blockade

Ukraine launches an additional route across the Danube River to boost exports amid a border blockade by Polish protesters.

Economy • February 21, 07:39 AM • 28892 views
UN calls on the US to continue funding support for refugees in Ukraine: almost $1 billion needed

The UN calls on the U. S. to continue funding humanitarian organizations to support refugees in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:57 AM • 28154 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 • 28821 views
The second Ukrainian basketball player, Artem Kozachenko, who was attacked in Germany, died in hospital

Ukrainian basketball player Artem Kozachenko, who was seriously injured in an armed attack in Germany that killed his teammate, has died in hospital from his injuries.

Sports • February 20, 07:38 PM • 31431 views
Ukraine may increase exports through Danube ports to overcome Polish blockade - Bloomberg

Ukraine is seeking to create an additional export route to circumvent problems with the Polish border. Currently, the Ukrainian government's options include increasing the volume of transportation across the Danube River

Economy • February 20, 05:30 PM • 52291 views