Brandenburg Gate up for freedom and democracy to ensure that such injustice may never happen again," Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit said. German Chancellor Angela Merkel—who grew up behind the wall in Germany's communist eastern part—also attended the commemoration. German President Christian Wulff added, "It has been shown once again: Freedom is invincible at the end. No wall can permanently withstand the desire for freedom." On 19 June 2013, U.S. President Barack Obama spoke at the Gate about nuclear arms reduction and the recently revealed U.S. internet surveillance activities. On the night of 5 January 2015, the lights illuminating the gate were completely
BZC Brandenburg BZC Brandenburg Biltsche Zwemclub Brandenburg is a swimming and water polo club based in the Dutch town of Bilthoven. Biltsche Zwemclub Brandenburg was founded on August 18, 1926. BZC Brandenburg comes from the Biltsche Swim Club was founded on May 14, 1926. Since the First World War there were different activities under that name. The women's team of BZC Bradenburg plays in the women national league. The team has won the Dutch national league twice and was European champion once. In addition, the men's team are active in the first division, where they compete in the upper echelons. Youth is