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Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its population of around 3.8 million inhabitants makes it the most-populous city of the European Union, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's 16 constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital. Berlin's urban area has a population of around 4.5 million and is the second most populous urban area in Germany after the Ruhr. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has about six million inhabitants and is Germany's third-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions.

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Gemany agrees to repatriate Nigerian bronzes looted in colonial times In an historic move Germany has agreed to repatriate hundreds of Benin Bronzes in the Humboldt-Forum museum in Berlin to Nigeria next year. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:05Published 6 days ago

Rare collared lemur born at Berlin zoo Berlin zoo showed its latest addition, a collared lemur named Elodie and her newborn baby, on Wednesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Polka dots and pumpkins: Artist Yayoi Kusama showcases seventy years of her work Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is exhibiting sculptures and art inside and outside in Berlin and in New York, with her signature polka dots and infinity rooms. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:44Published 2 weeks ago

Protests in Berlin as parliament approves new COVID restrictions German legislators have given the green light to an overhaul of coronavirus restrictions as police clashed with demonstrators near the Reichstag. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published 2 weeks ago

Protest in Berlin as Germany scrambles to pass national virus law Several thousand protesters gather in central Berlin, waving flags and placards, as German lawmakers prepare to vote on a law amendment giving Angela Merkel's government power to impose tougher.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Germany mourns its 80,000 Covid dead at memorial Germany, represented by Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, holds a national memorial service in a Berlin concert hall for its nearly 80,000 victims of the coronavirus.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Berlin's rent cap is illegal, Germany's top court rules The rent cap was introduced in February 2020 by Berlin's ruling coalition, which argued it was necessary to keep rent affordable in the German capital. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:58Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Negative test needed to enter Berlin shops Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published on April 12, 2021

'Grim reaper' artist in Berlin protests Brazil virus stance Multimedia artist Rafael Puetter, who has been in Berlin for five years and originally comes from Rio de Janeiro, made his nightly excursion in the small hours of Wednesday just as Brazil for the first.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 7, 2021

Successful Syrian refugees in Berlin now target of the far right Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published on March 16, 2021

‘I learned violence goes nowhere’: Syrian rebel who fled to Berlin A former rebel fighter recounts why Syrians decided to pick up arms against the forces of the Bashar al-Assad regime, 10 years ago. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:51Published on March 16, 2021

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Man who threatened to blow up NHS hospital unless he was paid £10m convicted of extortion A Berlin-born man who threatened to blow up an NHS hospital unless he was paid £10m in cryptocurrency has been convicted of extortion by a German court. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2021
In Germany, Foreign Secretary Shringla highlights common fight against terrorism, joint strategy on Indo-Pacific During his meetings with German interlocutors in Berlin, Foreign Secretary told that India is "stunned by the recent terror attacks in France" and these are threats to "our common democratic values and.. DNA - Published on November 2, 2020
Germany break ranks with China, shifts to adopting India-Pacific strategy In a major diplomatic jolt to China, Germany has decided to focus on maintaining stronger partnerships with democratic countries in the India-Pacific region in order to promote the rule of law.Berlin's.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 14, 2020

Russia says to react if Germany takes action on killing of Chechen ex-rebel Moscow will react if Berlin takes new actions against Russia over the killing of a Georgian national in the German capital last year, Russia's ambassador to Germany said on Thursday, Interfax news.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Germany should not rule out Russia sanctions over Berlin murder: Merkel ally Germany should consider sanctions against Russia over the murder of a former Chechen rebel in Berlin last summer, a lawmaker from Chancellor Angela Merkel conservative bloc said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
German prosecutors accuse Russia of ordering murder of former Chechen rebel in Berlin German federal prosecutors accused Russia on Thursday of ordering the killing of a former Chechen rebel in Berlin last summer and indicted a Russian man for the murder, which has severely strained.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020

Russian ambassador in Berlin summoned by German foreign ministry: RIA Russia's ambassador to Germany was on Thursday summoned by the German Foreign Ministry, the RIA news agency reported, citing Russia's embassy in Berlin. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
From Damascus to Berlin: A Reuters journalist's quest for family reunion It was still dark in Damascus as I walked down the stairs, my new life contained in a red suitcase. My mother stood next to the taxi door praying for my safety. My father was silent, certain that he.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Germany to extend virus-related travel ban for non-European countries Germany plans to extend a travel ban for non-European countries until Aug. 31, government sources told Reuters on Tuesday, adding Berlin was also strongly advising against any cruises due to the.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Germany finally splurges, but not without fresh criticism Under pressure from its European peers for years to spend more, Germany has finally served up a bumper stimulus package financed with new debt, but Berlin's rediscovered love to splurge is causing.. Reuters India - Published on June 4, 2020

Protesters rally in London, Berlin over George Floyd's death Hundreds of people protested in London and Berlin on Sunday in solidarity with demonstrations in the United States over the death of a black man shown on video gasping for breath as a white policeman.. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020Also reported by •Reuters India
Germany calls in Russian envoy over hack attack Germany's foreign ministry called in the Russian ambassador in Berlin on Thursday to complain "in the strongest possible terms" about a hack attack on the German lower house of parliament in 2015 and.. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020
Berlin: Germany expects China to respect rule of law in Hong Kong Germany expects China to respect the rule of law in Hong Kong, a government spokeswoman said on Wednesday, after security legislation proposed by Beijing has raised international alarm over freedoms in.. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Police arrest 60 at anti-lockdown demonstrations in Berlin: report Police arrested about 60 protesters on Saturday as part of city-wide demonstrations against restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, German newspaper Tagesspiegel reported. Reuters - Published on May 23, 2020
Muslims pray in Berlin church to comply with social distancing rules A Berlin church is hosting Muslims who are unable to fit into their mosque for Friday prayers because of social distancing guidelines. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Trump envoy accuses Germany of undermining NATO's nuclear deterrent The U.S. ambassador in Berlin has accused Germany of undermining NATO's nuclear deterrent, taking aim at Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior coalition partners after some of their leaders called for.. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020
China open to probe of origins of coronavirus, says envoy: report China is open to an independent investigation to determine the origins of the coronavirus now sweeping the world, its ambassador to Berlin told a German magazine on Friday, amid U.S. allegations that.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020	Wonderful feeling: After 75 years, Berliner recalls end of WW2 in Europe As a 15-year-old boy in the capital of Nazi Germany during the final days of the Battle of Berlin in 1945, Guenter Boehm recalls the relief when he realised German soldiers had disappeared and the.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
Lebanon summons German ambassador over Hezbollah ban Lebanon's foreign minister summoned the German ambassador on Tuesday to explain Berlin's decision last week to ban the Shi'ite Hezbollah movement on its soil. Reuters - Published on May 5, 2020	Iran condemns Germany's ban on Hezbollah activity Iran has condemned Berlin's ban of Hezbollah activity in Germany and its designation of the Iranian-backed Lebanese group as a terrorist organisation, saying the move serves U.S. and Israeli interests,.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020
Berlin's battle scars linger 75 years after Nazi defeat Germany has been forced to cancel public events to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe but Berliners need no ceremonies to remember their downfall - the scars of war are all.. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020	German tourist sector dismayed as Berlin extends travel warning Germany might be easing some COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, but the government tamped down any hopes in the tourism sector that it might relax holiday guidance when it extended its warning against.. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020
'I want my life back': Germans protest against lockdown German police wearing riot gear and face masks tussled on Saturday with dozens of protesters demonstrating in central Berlin against the coronavirus lockdown on public life. Reuters - Published on April 25, 2020	German minister: Coronavirus crisis won't make Brexit easier German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said the coronavirus crisis would not make Brexit negotiations easier, adding that Berlin would use its EU presidency in the second half of the year to ensure there.. Reuters - Published on April 24, 2020
Fire under control at building site of Berlin palace Firefighters in Berlin on Wednesday quickly brought under control a blaze at a royal palace being rebuilt at great expense in the centre of the capital. Reuters - Published on April 8, 2020	Fire at building site of palace in Berlin A fire broke out on Wednesday at the royal palace that is being rebuilt at great expense in central Berlin, the fire service said. Reuters - Published on April 8, 2020
From ties to masks: German tailor shifts production to survive pandemic A 100-year-old Berlin tailor has been inundated with orders for colourful face masks sewn by its seamstresses after it suspended production of its signature bow ties two weeks ago due to the.. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020	Accused of 'piracy', U.S. denies diverting masks bound for Germany The United States had no knowledge of a shipment of face masks bound for Germany that officials in Berlin have accused it of diverting from an airport in Bangkok, a spokeswoman for the U.S. embassy in.. Reuters - Published on April 6, 2020
'Cooking for heroes': Michelin-starred restaurant helps Berlin medics fight coronavirus A Michelin-starred restaurant in Berlin forced to close its doors by the coronavirus lockdown has turned its culinary skills to helping to feed doctors, nurses, policemen and firefighters who cannot.. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020	No more dumb coronavirus questions, Berlin police beg Am I allowed to have a hairdresser or beautician come to my home? Can I hang out with my friends outside? Can I chill with my mates at home? Reuters - Published on March 26, 2020
Berlin planning new hospital for up to 1,000 coronavirus patients report The Berlin city government has agreed to build a new hospital for up to 1,000 coronavirus patients with the help of the military and other partners, German daily Tagesspiegel on Tuesday cited the.. Reuters - Published on March 17, 2020	Berlin joins Cologne in closing bars, clubs as Germany toughens coronavirus response Berlin and Cologne are to close all bars, clubs, cinemas, theaters and concert halls with immediate effect as Germany ramps up its efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on March 14, 2020
Berlin to successively close schools, reduce public transport from next week - n-tv German capital Berlin plans to gradually close its schools and kindergartens next week when public transport systems will be reduced to a necessary minimum, broadcaster n-tv said reported on its.. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020	Merkel's party postpones congress to choose new leader due to coronavirus German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) have postponed a conference scheduled for April 25 in Berlin to choose a new party leader due to the coronavirus and said it would reschedule.. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020
Berlin bans all events with more than 1,000 participants due to coronavirus Berlin city authorities on Wednesday banned all events with more than 1,000 participants until the end of the Easter holidays in mid-April to slow the spread of the coronavirus, officials said. Reuters - Published on March 11, 2020	Berlin shuts big state theater, opera, concert halls over coronavirus Berlin city authorities said on Tuesday performances would not take place from March 11 to April 19 in large halls at state theaters, opera houses and concert halls in the German capital in an attempt.. Reuters - Published on March 10, 2020
Berlin to take up to 100 children from Greek refugee camps Berlin will take in 80 to 100 children from Greek refugee camps, an official in the German capital said on Tuesday, as concern mounts about migrants amassing on the Turkish-Greek border. Reuters - Published on March 10, 2020	Germany, France monitoring coronavirus very closely, ready for decisive action: Scholz Germany and France are monitoring the spread of the coronavirus very closely, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Monday after talks with his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire, adding that Berlin and.. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020
Berlin ITB trade fair canceled due to coronavirus Germany's ITB Tourism Fair has been canceled due to the spread of the coronavirus, organizers Messe Berlin GmbH said on Friday. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020	German newspaper cites Health Ministry as saying ITB travel fair should be canceled Germany's Bild newspaper on Friday cited the Health Ministry as saying that its new coronavirus criteria, according to which organizers must assess the safety of their events, meant Berlin's ITB.. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020
UAE coronavirus scare confines Danish champion Morkov to Berlin hotel Danish rider Michael Morkov faces an anxious wait alone in a Berlin hotel room to learn if he can compete in the world track championships, after being caught up in fallout from a coronavirus scare in.. Reuters - Published on February 28, 2020	Russian spy agency played role in Berlin murder of Georgian man: Bellingcat Russia's FSB security service planned and organized the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin last summer, a killing that triggered diplomatic expulsions from Germany and Moscow, the investigative website.. Reuters - Published on February 17, 2020
Berlin to limit sensitive military tenders to German firms Angela Merkel's government said on Wednesday it would restrict tenders for the procurement of sensitive weapon systems to German companies, a protectionist measure by a chancellor who has come out.. Reuters - Published on February 12, 2020	Berlin wants to evacuate more Germans from virus-hit Wuhan: magazine The German government wants to evacuate another group of Germans from the Wuhan area in China due to the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 630 people, Der Spiegel magazine reported on.. Reuters - Published on February 7, 2020
Slovakia expels Vietnamese diplomat over abduction case Slovakia said it had expelled a Vietnamese diplomat over a case involving the abduction of a Vietnamese businessman in 2017 from a Berlin street. Reuters - Published on February 6, 2020	Hostel at North Korea's Berlin embassy must close, German court rules A German court ruled on Tuesday that a hostel situated on the grounds of the North Korean embassy in Berlin must close as its operation breaches sanctions aimed at stopping the flow of hard currency to.. Reuters - Published on January 28, 2020
Berlin will be small countries' post-Brexit friend, minister says Berlin will have to take on Britain's mantle as protector of the interests of Europe's smaller, northern liberal democracies after Brexit, Germany's Europe Minister said, forecasting that Britain's.. Reuters - Published on January 27, 2020

Berlin

Capital and largest city of Germany

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