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Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany, by both area and population. With over 3.85 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union. The city is also one of the states of Germany, being the third smallest state in the country by area. Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, and Brandenburg's capital Potsdam is nearby. The urban area of Berlin has a population of over 4.5 million and is therefore the most populous urban area in Germany. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6.2 million inhabitants and is Germany's second-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr region, and the fifth-biggest metropolitan region by GDP in the European Union.

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Musk Demands Scholz Resign After Christmas Market Attack by Saudi Doctor Kills 2, Injures Dozens Elon Musk criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, calling him an "incompetent fool" after a tragic Christmas market attack in Magdeburg killed two and injured dozens. The attacker, a Saudi doctor.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 4 days ago

Berlin's Komische Oper to continue renovations despite cuts to culture budget Berlin's Komische Oper renovations are likely to continue as city of Berlin slashes culture budget by 10%. Director Philip Bröking says that the upcoming budget cuts are extremely painful and, for.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:31Published 5 days ago

Political crises in France and Germany spell more trouble for Europe's ailing economy - analysis Government collapses in Berlin and now Paris will hamper efforts to address Europe’s burgeoning deficits and spluttering competitiveness. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:25Published 3 weeks ago

Mulled wine and drag shows: Berlin’s LGBTQ Christmas market opens for the holiday season The annual LGBTQ Christmas market has opened for the fifth time in the German capital. According to organisers, it's a “safe Christmas space” for queer people to enjoy mulled wine and live.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:34Published on November 27, 2024

1,000 days of war in Ukraine: Not just 'Putin's war'? Russian opposition figures organised a protest march leading to the Russian embassy in Berlin to mark 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, an event which leaves some Ukrainians with mixed feelings. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published on November 20, 2024

Tinsel, trees and techno beats: Christmas light show inspired by nightclub culture opens in Berlin Magical illuminated Christmas trees, mist, and a pulsing techno beat set the stage for Dark Matter Winterlights 24, an edgy Christmas light exhibition in Berlin inspired by the city’s club scene. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published on November 20, 2024

No Comment. Toni, Berlin's pygmy hippo star, hunts for treats The Berlin Zoo has shared a video of Toni, a baby dwarf hippopotamus, diving for treats alongside his mother Debbie. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on November 19, 2024

Russian opposition figures march against Putin in Berlin Prominent Russian opposition figures led a march of at least 1,000 people in central Berlin on Sunday, against President Putin and his war in Ukraine Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on November 17, 2024

Art installation marks Berlin wall's 35th anniversary Germany commemorated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a stunning art installation in Berlin. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on November 8, 2024

Germany closes Iranian consulates over execution of dual national Jamshid Sharmahd Berlin says relations with Tehran are at 'a low point' after the German-Iranian prisoner was executed in Iran on terror charges Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on October 31, 2024

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NFL to play first regular-season game in Berlin The NFL will play its first regular-season game in Berlin in 2025, making it five confirmed international games for next season. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Madam is busy': When Najma Heptulla waited an hour to talk to Sonia Gandhi during call from Berlin Najma Heptulla, in her autobiography, recounts her ordeal of waiting an hour on an international call to inform Sonia Gandhi about her election as IPU president, only to be told 'Madam is busy.'.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

Team Europe edge out Team World to win Laver Cup Spain's Carlos Alcaraz seals a straight set win against American Taylor Fritz to lead Team Europe to a 13-11 victory at the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2024
EAM Jaishankar meets German parliament members in Berlin External affairs minister S Jaishankar interacted with German parliament members in Berlin to discuss global issues and strengthen India-Germany relations. He also engaged with foreign affairs experts.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2024
Far-right poised for victory in east German state elections following terror attack For some time now, the national government in Berlin has been casting anxious glances beyond the city limits. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2024

In Berlin's fan zones, England fans sang out until hope turned to heartbreak For hours they sang. Sky News - Published on July 15, 2024
England are 'better than what they've shown us' - Shearer Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand analyse the England team's performance, following their defeat against Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
Spain 'deserved' Euro 2024 win - Southgate England manager Gareth Southgate says his side were beaten by "the best team in the tournament", after losing the Euro 2024 final 2-1 to Spain in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
Highlights: Spain beat England with late goal to win Euro 2024 Watch highlights as Spain win Euro 2024 after beating England 2-1 in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024

Oyarzabal scores winner as Spain win Euro 2024 Spain substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scores a late winner to beat England in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
Defeat extends England's '58 years of hurt' England fail to end '58 years of hurt' as their 2-1 Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain in Berlin leaves the 1966 World Cup as their only men's trophy. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
Substitute Palmer equalises for England against Spain England's Cole Palmer equalises three minutes after coming on in the Euro 2024 final against Spain in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024	Heartbreak for England as Spain score late to win Euro 2024 final England suffered late heartbreak in Berlin after Spain scored in the final minutes to beat the Three Lions 2-1 and win Euro 2024. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2024
'Expertly finished!' - Williams scores early second half goal for Spain Spain winger Nico Williams scores the opening goal in the Euro 2024 final against England in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024	Foden goes close for England before half-time Phil Foden goes close to opening the scoring for England against Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
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