Russian invasion of Ukraine

epa10290285 A damaged residential building in Arkhanhelske, in the northern Kherson region, 06 November 2022. The city of Kherson on the Black Sea coast was seized by Russia in the first month after its invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. Now it appears that Russia might be about to give up at least part of it as it prepares defensive lines for the winter. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Russian invasion of Ukraine

epa10287824 Seventy-two-year-old Olga and her husband Victor camp out in their basement at a village in close proximity to the frontline, in the northern Kherson region, Ukraine, 05 November 2022. The city of Kherson on the Black Sea coast was seized by Russia in the first month after its invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. Now it appears that Russia might be about to give up at least part of it as it prepares defensive lines for the winter. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Powerlifting champion runs shelter for orphaned animals amid Russian invasion

epa10283843 Jack, a dog injured by shelling, wears a metal frame at his leg in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, 03 November 2022. Ukrainian athlete Anna Kurkurina, multiple champion in powerlifting, has stayed in Mykolaiv to take care for injured and abandoned dogs and cats. Russian troops on 24 February entered Ukrainian territory, starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Scheduled power cuts in Ukraine

epaselect epa10277581 A lighted window and a night sky bright with stars seen as the street lights are switched off in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, 31 October 2022. Scheduled power cuts were introduced in Kyiv, power operator Ukrenergo said, following the Russian destruction of Ukrainian power stations. Russian troops on 24 February entered Ukrainian territory, starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Young Ukrainian animal lover relocates with her pets after missile strike in Zaporizhzhia

epa10271565 The stitched wound on Limey, a green tree python, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, 28 October 2022. Katja, 23, used to live in a flat with 19 cats and other animals, when it was hit during a Russian missile strike. She has since moved into a new apartment in the city together with her animals. Russian troops on 24 February entered Ukrainian territory, starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Russian invasion of Ukraine

epaselect epa10268433 Few windows are lightened in the morning while the street lights are switched off in Dnipro, Ukraine, 27 October 2022. Scheduled power cuts were introduced in Kyiv, power operator Ukrenergo said, following the Russian destroyal of Ukrainian power stations. Russian troops on 24 February entered Ukrainian territory, starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Russian invasion of Ukraine

epaselect epa10264837 Sergiy and Lina present her destroyed living room at the recaptured village of Osokorivka, Ukraine, 25 October 2022. The village was liberated by Ukrainian forces in the beginning of April but since then it is still under ongoing fire of Russian army. Russian troops on 24 February entered Ukrainian territory, starting a conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

13th German Engineering Summit

epa10235695 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gives a speech at the 13th German Engineering Summit of the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) in Berlin, Germany, 11 October 2022. With about 3,500 members, the VDMA is the largest network organization for the mechanical engineering industry in Germany and Europe. The association represents the common economic, technical and scientific interests of this unique and diverse industry. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Tribute at Brandenburg Gate following death of Queen Elizabeth

epa10174211 The Brandenburg Gate is illuminated in the colors of the British Union Jack following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Berlin, Germany, 09 September 2022. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II died at her Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle, on 08 September 2022. The 96-year-old Queen was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Nord Stream landfall facilities

epaselect epa10168302 A picture taken with a drone shows pipes at the landfall facilities of the 'Nord Stream 2' gas pipeline in Lubmin, Germany, 07 September 2022. Gas supplies are being used by Russia to exert pressure on European nations in response to sanctions imposed after it invaded Ukraine. Gazprom, the Russian state-controlled gas company, closed the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Germany. Picture taken with a slow shutter speed. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Red carpet for the Axel Springer award

epa08855470 SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk poses after arriving on the red carpet for the Axel Springer award, in Berlin, Germany, 01 December 2020. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE / POOL

FINA Swimming World Cup - Short course in Berlin

epa03820973 Ranomi Kromowidjojo from the Netherlands wins the 100 m individual medley event at the FINA Swimming World Cup in Berlin, Germany, 11 August 2013. EPA/Hannibal Hanschke

Sun rises over the German Parliament building

epa03966882 The sun rises behind the German Federal Parliament building (Reichstags) in Berlin, Germany on 27 November 2013. Germna Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative-led bloc and the centre-left Social Democratic Party approve a coalition deal early 27 November 2013. A committee of more than 70 members okays agreement hammered out by negotiators during 17-hour session. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Christmas markets open for business

epa03965006 A Ferris wheel turns on the Christmas market at the square in front of the Red City Hall in Berlin, Germany, 25 November 2013. Four weeks before Christmas the majority of the 50 Christmas markets in Berlin have opened for business. At left stands the Berlin TV tower. EPA/Hannibal Hanschke

40th Berlin Marathon

epa03888337 The field of participants is cheered by spectators standing along the course shortly after the start of the 40th edition of the Berlin Marathon, in Berlin, Germany, 29 September 2013. More than 40.000 participants, including hand bikers, wheelchair drivers and runners from all over the world joined the start of the race in the morning, which is regarded as one of the fastest city marathons worldwide. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Speed Skating

epa04071939 Stefan Groothuis of the Netherlands celebrates during the flower ceremony after winning Gold in the Men's 1000m Speed Skating event in the Adler Arena at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 12 February 2014. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Short Track Speed Skating

epaselect epa04078741 Shim Suk Hee of Korea leads competitors on her way winning in the Heat 1 in women's 500m at Short Track events in the Iceberg Skating Palace at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, 15 February 2014. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Refugee Camp Darul-Aman in Kabul

epa03368004 Children smile for the camera at the refugee camp Darul-Aman for internally displaced people in Kabul, Afghanistan, 23 August 2012. The camp, supported by NGO Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V., provides refugees with basic medical treatment, education, food and hygiene. A special focus lies in providing shelter for children and adolescents traumatized by the war. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Underground Catwalk - Runway - Berlin Fashion Week S/S 2014

epa03775531 A model presents a creation by Lazo fashion house during the Underground Catwalk fashion show in a metro station in Berlin, Germany, 04 July 2013. Underground Catwalk is part of the annual Fashion Week in Berlin. The presentations of the Spring/Summer 2014 collections take place from 02 to 07 July 2013. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Libya unrest Tripoli

epa02884812 A Libyan man is wrapped in the rebel's flag as he holds a gun at a rebel’s checkpoint, in Tripoli, Libya, 28 August 2011. According to media sources, chairman of the Libyan National Transitional Council (TNC) Mustafa Abdel Jalil said on 27 August that Libyan rebels might ask police officers from Arab countries to help with the security situation in Libya. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Libya conflict

epa02880536 Armed rebels rest and watch TV on 25 August 2011 in the building of the former oil ministry in Tripoli, Libya. Libyan rebels were advancing on Sirte, Muammar Gaddafi‘s hometown, and were negotiating the surrender of its defenders, the pro-rebel Libya TV reported. The Libyan leader‘s whereabouts remain unknown, but the rebels‘ Transitional National Council has offered a 1.7-million-dollar bounty for his capture. The opposition council promised to pardon anyone who killed him. The man at right is unidentified. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Helicopter accident in Berlin

epa03633964 Two crashed helicopters of the German federal police lie on the May field at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, 21 March 2013. During an exercise of the federal police the two helicopters collided as they approached for landing. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

63rd Berlin Film Festival – Closing and Awards Ceremony

epa03587325 Guests arrive for the closing ceremony of the 63rd annual Berlin International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, 16 February 2013. The Berlinale runs from 07 to 17 February. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Team of German Federal Agency for Technical Relief inspects harbour

epa02638072 Members of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) observe the harbour of Hachinohe in the north-east of Japan, 17 March 2011. Large ships were swept to the coast by the Tsunami. Many survivors of last week‘s quake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan woke up after their sixth night without running water, as power and fuel shortages loomed and temperatures dropped below freezing. More than 1.6 million households were without water in the area, as people reported they had not had a chance to wash or change clothes since the magnitude-9 quake and tsunami struck. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Sixth anniversary of 25 January 2011 revolution in Egypt

epa05750034 (FILE) - A file picture dated 02 February 2011 shows a General view of clashes between anti-government protesters and supporters of President Hosni Mubarak at Tahrir square, in Cairo, Egypt. On the sixth anniversary of the 25 January 2011 uprising in Egypt Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on an official televised address that '25 January 2011 revolution will remain a turning point in this country's history. More than 800 people were killed and thousands injured during the 18-day uprising against the Egyptian regime which led to the removal of President Hosni Mubarak on 11 February 2011. EPA/Hannibal Hanschke GERMANY OUT

Protests in Cairo

epa02561164 Pro Hosni Mubarak supporters and people demonstrating against him clash near the Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, 02 February 2011. Opposition protesters, who had staged the largest demonstrations Egypt had seen in generation, were seen clashing with supporters of the president, who has ruled for 30 years. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Egypt political crisis

epa02559840 A tank stands amid crowds as protesters gather on Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, 01 February 2011. Hundreds of thousand of people were gathered in and around Cairo‘s Tahrir Square, with many more still making their way to the area to participate in a anti-government demonstration. Organisers called for a "march of a million," saying if the number of protesters was large enough they would proceed to the presidential palace, the residence of President Hosny Mubarak, some 12 kilometres away. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE

Freestyle Skiing

epa02030586 Shannon Bahrke of the USA during the final on the freestyle moguls event in Cypress Mountain, outside Vancouver, on 13 February 2010. She won the bronze medal. EPA/Hannibal Hanschke EPA/Hannibal Hanschke

Restoration of victory column in Berlin

epa01640725 The Golden Victoria statue atop of the 'Siegessaeule' (victory column) is pictured on a snowy day in Berlin, Germany, 19 February 2009. The monument will undergo restoration in the autumn. EPA/Hannibal Hanschke - POOL

GERMANY MAY DAY

epa00702891 German riot police at the scene after peaceful May Day protests turned into street fights in Berlin 01 May 2006. EPA/Michael Hanschke