$44.86↓0.08€50.16↓0.48

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.
962
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
News by theme
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 • 20946 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 • 24440 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 • 24528 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 • 26510 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 • 30687 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 • 25211 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 • 54177 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 • 26485 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 • 29990 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 • 32079 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 • 30557 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 • 28004 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 • 30404 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 • 29410 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 • 28901 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 • 28166 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 • 28827 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 • 31437 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 • 52297 views
The conflict between Zelensky and Zaluzhny has been prepared from the Kremlin for years - WP

According to documents obtained by Western intelligence, the Kremlin organized a propaganda campaign on social media to sow discord between President Zelensky and former Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny and to weaken Ukraine's leadership and armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 04:45 PM • 102302 views
Kyiv seeks to attract one and a half billion dollars for the production of drones in Ukraine - Defense Ministry

The Ministry of Defense presented Ukraine's needs for the development of an unmanned coalition to the military attaches of partner countries and asked them to support the financing of Ukrainian drone production.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 04:42 PM • 100048 views
North Korean missiles allegedly used by Russia to attack Ukraine contain components made in the United States and Europe - CNN

According to the report, missiles produced by North Korea that Russia could use this year to strike Ukraine contain many components from Western countries such as the United States, Germany, and Japan.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 03:31 PM • 24542 views
France follows Germany in summoning Russian ambassador after Navalny's death

France and Germany summoned Russian ambassadors after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a penal colony in Russia.

News of the World • February 20, 03:29 PM • 23678 views
"Ukroboronprom will cooperate with MBDA Deutschland, a leading manufacturer of missile systems

"Ukroboronprom signed a memorandum with MBDA Deutschland on cooperation in the field of air defense systems and countering unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 01:52 PM • 22838 views
Ukrainian grain dumped on tracks in Poland: Ukrzaliznytsia sent an appeal to Polish law enforcement

Polish protesters opened a railroad car carrying grain in transit through Poland, forcing Ukrzaliznytsia to appeal to the Polish authorities and railroads to stop unauthorized interference with the railroad.

Economy • February 20, 12:25 PM • 31825 views
"Political provocation": Kubrakov reacts to the actions of Polish farmers who poured Ukrainian grain on the tracks

According to Ukraine's deputy prime minister, Polish protesters threw about 4 tons of grain out of two railcars in transit to Germany as another political provocation aimed at dividing Ukraine and Poland.

Society • February 20, 12:17 PM • 27303 views
"We can protect our state now and prevent possible threats in the future" - Kiper on security agreements signed by the President

The head of the Odesa Regional State Administration commented on the signing of security agreements with the UK, Germany, and France, which provide unprecedented military and financial support to protect Ukraine from potential threats.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:58 AM • 28217 views
Germany announces preparation of coalition's proposal on weapons for Ukraine: chairman of foreign policy committee calls for clear mention of Taurus

The chairman of the Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee called for a clear statement on the delivery of Taurus to Ukraine in the coalition's proposal.

War in Ukraine • February 20, 10:28 AM • 100613 views
Head of the IAEA: Iran continues to enrich uranium

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said that Iran continues to enrich uranium beyond the limits required for commercial nuclear power and now has enough material to make three nuclear bombs with further enrichment, despite UN calls to stop.

Politics • February 19, 10:53 PM • 29622 views
The lion's share of Ukraine's public debt consists of long-term concessional loans from international partners - Ministry of Finance

Most of Ukraine's public debt consists of long-term concessional loans from international partners. According to the Ministry of Finance, 10 countries provided grant assistance to Ukraine, namely: The United States, Japan, Norway, Germany, Spain, Finland, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, and Iceland.

Economy • February 19, 05:08 PM • 29654 views