31st Party Congress of the CDU

epa07215483 German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the 31st Party Congress of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Hamburg, Germany, 07 December 2018. The party's General-Secretary Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer during the congress was elected the new CDU chairwoman. Associated with her election was a debate over the fundamental political orientation of the CDU after Chancellor Merkel will no longer hold this office. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

epa07983519 A man in a uniform with a soviet flag, protesting against dictatorship of capitalism, walks past the wall after the end of the official celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall at the Berlin Wall Memorial site along Bernauer street in Berlin, Germany, 09 November 2019. The fall of the Berlin Wall led to the collapse of the communist East German GDR government in 1989 and the eventual reunification of East and West Germany. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Two people killed in a shooting in Halle

epa07911078 Candles and flowers are laid in front of the synagogue in Halle (Saal), Germany, 10 October 2019. According to the police two people were killed on 09 October in shootings in front of the synagogue and a Kebab shop in the Paulus district of Halle in the East German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Extinction Rebellion demonstration in Berlin

epa07907222 Red Rebel Brigade activists of global environment movement Extinction Rebellion perform in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, 09 October 2019. The Extinction Rebellion (XR) climate protests movement has planned a 'spring rebellion' from 07 to 13 October 2019, including marches aimed at blocking traffic. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Turkish President Erdogan visits Berlin

epa07050627 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sits in a car behind a reflection of the German flag as he departs after his arrival from the Berlin Tegel Airport for an official visit in Berlin, Germany, 27 September 2018. The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan comes to Germany for an official state visit in Berlin and Cologne from 27 to 29 September. He will be welcomed with military honours and a state banquet under high security measures. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Athletics European Championships 2018

epa06945314 An athlete passes-by a shower during the men's marathon at the Athletics 2018 European Championships in Berlin, Germany, 12 August 2018, as they run past the Brandenburg Gate. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Germany witnesses longest lunar eclipse of 21st century

epa06914877 The red colored moon can be seen next to Berlin TV Tower in Berlin, 27 July 2018. The lunar eclipse on the night of 27 July 2018 will be the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century with the event spanning for over four hours, and the total eclipse phase lasting for 103 minutes. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

5th German-Chinese government consultations in Berlin

epa06875412 Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (L) talks to German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) prior to the signing of the intergovernmental agreements of the 5th German-Chinese government consultations in Berlin, Germany, 09 July 2018. The main topic of the intergovernmental consultations taking place from 08 to 10 July in Berlin will be the deepening of German-Chinese cooperation with a special focus on questions of economic exchange. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Complexions Contemporary Ballet performs Stardust - From Bach to Bowie in Berlin

epaselect epa07706359 Dancers of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet perform during the Bach part of the Berlin premiere of the work 'Stardust - From Bach to Bowie' at the Komische Oper opera in Berlin, Germany, 09 July 2019. The ensemble makes a guest appearance from 09 until 14 July 2019 in Berlin. The two-part piece is a colorful tribute to the music of David Bowie on the one hand and to Johann Sebastian Bach on the other. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Germany feature FIFA World Cup 2018

epa06816189 German fans react to the first goal of Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2018 match between Germany and Mexico during a public viewing in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, 17 June 2018. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

G7 Summit Charlevoix in Canada

epa06796632 US President Donald J. Trump speaks to members of the media as he heads for a press statement prior to his departure of the G7 summit in Charlevoix in Canada 09 June 2018. The G7 Summit runs from 08 to 09 June in Charlevoix, Canada. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Daimler AG General Meeting in Berlin

epa07590993 A woman with a walking frame arrives for the Daimler AG General Meeting in Berlin, Germany, 22 May 2019. The management and shareholders of the automotive engineering company Daimler AG gather in the German capital for the annual general meeting. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

BlacKkKlansman Premiere - 71st Cannes Film Festival

epa06736532 Kristen Stewart arrives for the screening of 'BlacKkKlansman' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 14 May 2018. The movie is presented in the Official Competition of the festival which runs from 08 to 19 May. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

German Cabinet meets in Meseberg

epa06660847 German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz (L) and German Chancellery Minister Helge Braun (R) talk behind German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C) during the beginning of a cabinet meeting at the Meseberg palace in Gransee, Germany, 11 April 2018. The German cabinet meets from 10 to 11 April 2018 for a retreat. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Minamata - Premiere - 70th Berlin Film Festival

epa08235628 Johnny Depp arrives for the premiere of 'Minamata' during the 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), in Berlin, Germany, 21 February 2020. The movie is presented in the Berlinale Special section at the Berlinale that runs from 20 February to 01 March 2020. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Merkel gives government declaration to German Bundestag

epa06618654 German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a debate at the German Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, 21 March 2018. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, in her government declaration, spoke about the upcoming new German government's work. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Honorary Golden Bear - Premiere - 68th Berlin Film Festival

epa06547662 US actor Willem Dafoe (C) smiles as he receives the Golden Bear award from festival director Dieter Kosslick (L) and director Wim Wenders during the Hommage Willem Dafoe - Honorary Golden Bear award ceremony during the 68th annual Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), in Berlin, Germany, 20 February 2018. The Berlinale runs from 15 to 25 February. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot - Photocall - 68th Berlin Film Festival

epa06545393 US director Gus Van Sant takes pictures during a photocall for 'Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot' at the 68th annual Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), in Berlin, Germany, 20 February 2018. The Berlinale runs from 15 to 25 February. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

Luge World Cup in Altenberg

epa08122446 A long time exposure shows first placed Semen Pavlichenko of Russia during the team relay competition at the Luge World Cup event in Altenberg, Germany, 12 January 2020. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2019

epa07273926 Fabian Wiede (L) of Germany tries to score during the match between Germany and Korea at the IHF Men's Handball World Championship in Berlin, Germany, 10 January 2019. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

New Year's Day Swim in Berlin

epa07256566 Winter swimmers of the club Berliner Seehunde (Berlin Sea Dogs) take a New Year's swim in the cold water in lake Orankesee, Berlin, Germany, 01 January 2019. On New Year's Day, members of the group traditionally meet for their annual New Year's Swim. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN

New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin

epa07255974 Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Quadriga statue of the Brandenburg Gate during New Year's Eve celebrations in Berlin, Germany, 01 January 2019. EPA-EFE/CLEMENS BILAN