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German reunification

For 40 years Germany was split into the Federal Republic of Germany in the West and the German Democratic Republic in the East. Reunification happened on October 3, 1990, and the day is now a public holiday in Germany.

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October 29, 2024

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35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall used to divide the German capital. DW shows you where you can still see some of its remains.
HistoryNovember 5, 202416:24 min
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Is Germany drawing the curtain on nudism?

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Giveaway: 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Giveaway: 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

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HistoryNovember 4, 2024
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Victims of East Germany's dictatorship hope for compensation

Victims of East Germany's dictatorship hope for compensation

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PoliticsNovember 2, 2024
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During his visit to Germany, US President Joe Biden stressed the importance of the German-US relationship.
PoliticsOctober 21, 2024
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CultureOctober 18, 2024
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Defending the legacy of East Germany's peaceful revolution

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Understanding how Germany and Europe ended the Cold War

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