Berlin Wall: 20 years on
World leaders vow to topple new barriers
World leaders hailed the ordinary people who helped bring down the Berlin Wall and said the historic events of 20 years ago showed nations were capable of rising to new challenges. Full Article | Video
Reporters remember
East to West
When I heard on the news that East Germany was opening the Wall, I had a feeling that it was not just the world that was changing -- so was my life. Full Article
Strangers unite
It became one of those unique moments of what I can only call mutual human recognition, when complete strangers could embrace each other. Full Article
In retrospect
Many recall the night the Wall came down, but fewer the human tide that was history in the making five days before. Full Article
Fearful excitement
The air in East Germany was full of hope -- but also fear, as we didn't know if there might be a violent crackdown to the small reform steps. Full Article
Recalling Charlie
When the Wall fell and Checkpoint Charlie was swept away, I felt almost as if I had lost an old friend. Full Article
Back in Berlin
I stood facing Checkpoint Charlie and recalled the first man to cross, eyes fixed in disbelief. Full Article
The life of the wall
From Checkpoint Charlie to the day the wall came tumbling down, we take a look back at some of the most striking images of the Berlin Wall. Slideshow
Explore the Berlin Wall
Read more on the chronology, fortifications and sectors of the Berlin Wall with our interactive graphic. Full Coverage
Taking a tally
Enduring Icon
Pining for socialism
A special report by Reuters correspondent Anna Mudeva looks at widespread disenchantment in eastern Europe. Full Article
Escape to the West
Evelyn Selig recalls how life changed after the border between East and West Berlin closed. Blog
Role of media
A media event hosted by Google in Berlin explored how the Internet is playing a role in advancing participatory democracy around the globe. Reuters ethics editor Dean Wright was there. Blog
Triumph of markets
The momentous event marked the triumph of the market economy over planned economic structures, says British economist John Kay. Commentary
Stasi shadow
The secret police force infiltrated almost every aspect of life, using torture, intimidation to crush dissent. Full Article
Success clouded
The collapse of communism changed the face of eastern Europe but the area is blighted by corruption. Full Article
First crack
Hungary celebrates the 20th anniversary of the picnic held when hundreds of East German refugees fled to the West Video
Where is the Wall?
Portions of the Berlin Wall are displayed around the world, reminding people of the border that once separated East and West Germany. Slideshow
