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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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38 Ukrainian companies present organic products at an international trade fair in Germany

38 Ukrainian companies presented their organic products at the BIOFACH international trade fair in Germany, the largest number of Ukrainian exhibitors in the history of the fair.

Economy • February 14, 01:45 AM • 75419 views
Another Ukrainian teenager attacked on racial grounds in Germany

A 15-year-old Ukrainian teenager suffered severe head injuries after he was attacked and hit in the head with an unknown object by someone who insulted him because of his nationality at a facility in the German city of Mettmann near Düsseldorf.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 01:03 AM • 32176 views
Zelenskyy introduced Yevhen Moysiuk as the Commissioner for International Security Assurances for Ukraine and the development of the Defense Forces.

President Zelensky appointed Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk as Special Commissioner for Security Assurances of Ukraine to implement international security agreements and develop Ukraine's defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 06:00 PM • 28972 views
Stefanchuk discussed the Peace Formula with the Vice President of the Bundestag

Chairman Stefanchuk met with Vice President of the German Bundestag Katrin Goering-Eckardt to discuss defense assistance to Ukraine and President Zelensky's peace initiative.

Politics • February 13, 06:00 PM • 25351 views
Leaders of the Weimar Triangle declare support for Ukraine in the fight against russia

In a joint statement, the leaders of the Weimar Triangle expressed their determination to support Ukraine in defending its independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and in countering russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 03:42 AM • 116390 views
In the Ternopil region, a woman's partner beat her children: young boys were hospitalized with numerous injuries

The woman's partner beat her two young sons, aged 2 and 4. The children suffered moderate bodily injuries. The police opened a criminal investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • February 12, 04:46 PM • 28215 views
Border guards detain two groups of people trying to illegally cross the border with Slovakia

Border guards detained two groups trying to illegally enter Slovakia near the Ukrainian-Slovak border: one group was found 300 meters from the border, and the other half a kilometer away, intending to enter Germany without documents.

Society • February 12, 04:05 PM • 22468 views
German Chancellor Scholz pledges to meet 2% NATO spending target

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that defense companies can expect his government to increase military spending and that it will fulfill its commitment to spend 2% of GDP on NATO defense.

News of the World • February 12, 03:57 PM • 20505 views
To discuss support for Ukraine: Tusk plans to meet with Macron and Scholz

Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss increasing European military support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 11:46 AM • 24682 views
The murder of a 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player in Germany: The media learned details about the suspect

A 15-year-old German-Turkish schoolboy from Gelsenkirchen was the prime suspect in the stabbing of two Ukrainian basketball players, one of whom died, at a train station in Oberhausen, Germany, according to video evidence and reports.

Crimes and emergencies • February 12, 11:40 AM • 25684 views
Killer of 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player detained in Germany

German police have detained the attacker who killed 17-year-old basketball player Volodymyr Yermakov. He attacked the boy and his friend because they were Ukrainians.

Sports • February 12, 10:01 AM • 32271 views
The highest tower of the Saint-Avold power plant in France is blown up: video

The tallest cooling tower of the French coal-fired power plant Emile Houcher in Saint-Avold was destroyed in a planned explosion, a symbolic step towards the facility's conversion to producing green hydrogen instead of fossil fuels.

News of the World • February 12, 07:42 AM • 25008 views
A 17-year-old Ukrainian was killed in Germany because of his nationality

A 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player was fatally stabbed because of his Ukrainian nationality.

Society • February 12, 04:24 AM • 42732 views
Israel demands resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini

Israel's Foreign Minister demanded the resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini after reports of a Hamas tunnel for Palestinian refugees and works (UNRWA) discovered under the agency's headquarters in Gaza.

Politics • February 10, 10:15 PM • 40731 views
Making up for deficits, shells, weapons: Syrsky and Umerov hold talks with Germany, France and the US

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense discussed military assistance from Germany, France, and the United States, including supplies of materials, ammunition, and weapons.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:34 PM • 29842 views
Umerov introduces Syrskyi, as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to the Bundeswehr inspector

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the German Inspector General during a meeting in which they discussed cooperation, the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian military.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:16 PM • 31213 views
We're used to paranoid excuses: Poland reacts to putin's accusation that Poles were guilty of starting World War II

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski was not surprised by putin's accusation that Poland started World War II in a recent interview.

News of the World • February 9, 06:10 PM • 32844 views
The situation in the Red Sea has not yet affected the global economy - IMF

The IMF Managing Director said that although the shelling in the Red Sea is forcing ships to look for alternative routes, which increases costs, the situation does not have a significant impact on global economic growth forecasts.

News of the World • February 9, 10:10 AM • 35654 views
International Dentist Day, Pizza Day. What else can be celebrated on February 9

Today, February 9, is the International Day of the Dentist. The creator of modern dentistry in the eighteenth century was the French physician Pierre Fauchard, who distinguished it as a separate medical specialty.

UNN Lite • February 9, 04:17 AM • 26220 views
The European Parliament condemns Russia's constant attempts to undermine European democracy

The European Parliament adopted a resolution expressing concern over Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation.

News of the World • February 8, 02:54 PM • 21814 views
Germany sends frigate Hesse to the Red Sea to participate in the EU military mission

The German frigate Hesse was sent to the Red Sea to participate in the upcoming EU naval mission to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks in Yemen.

News of the World • February 8, 12:05 PM • 24971 views
China is no longer the #1 source of US imports, for the first time since 2008

In 2022, China ceased to be the main source of US imports, losing ground to Mexico for the first time since 2008 due to reduced economic dependence on China and diversification of supply chains.

Economy • February 8, 03:25 AM • 51841 views
Germany starts nationalization of Rosneft subsidiaries

The German government is taking steps to nationalize Rosneft's subsidiaries in Germany after placing them under external management.

News of the World • February 8, 12:28 AM • 31236 views
Italian company Beretta still supplies weapons to Russia despite sanctions - IrpiMedia and The Insider

The Italian company continues to supply weapons to Russia through third-party intermediaries despite the sanctions.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 10:29 PM • 89560 views
Officials of Russia and Iran were not invited to the Munich Security Conference due to the lack of "serious interest in dialogue"

Russian and Iranian officials were not invited to the Munich Security Conference, as the chairman stated that they were not open to a meaningful dialogue.

Politics • February 7, 02:18 PM • 22697 views
Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Calls for Greater European Responsibility

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference calls for greater European responsibility in security and cooperation.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 01:51 PM • 29519 views
The head of the SBU met with the ambassadors of the G7 countries. The focus is on interaction in the war against the Russian Federation and the situation with Bihus.Info

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk met with G7 ambassadors to discuss cooperation against Russia and steps for Ukraine's democratic development and freedom of speech.

Politics • February 7, 01:08 PM • 21552 views
Denmark is going to provide information on its investigation into Nord Stream soon

Danish police said they expect to provide more information on their investigation into the explosions at the Nord Stream gas pipeline in a short time.

News of the World • February 7, 12:25 PM • 51156 views
Sweden closes investigation into explosions on Nord Stream gas pipeline: what is known

Swedish prosecutors have announced that they are closing the investigation into the explosions at the Nord Stream gas pipeline, as Swedish jurisdiction does not apply to an incident that occurred in international waters.

News of the World • February 7, 10:50 AM • 29919 views
Czech government discusses first step towards joining eurozone amid disputes in ruling coalition

By October 2024, the Czech government will request the opinion of the National Economic Council on the feasibility of joining the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II) as a prerequisite for the introduction of the euro.

Economy • February 7, 10:04 AM • 29420 views