The Congress of Berlin

The Congress of Berlin, held in 1878, was a diplomatic meeting aimed at resolving territorial disputes in the Balkans after the Russo-Turkish War. Major European powers, including Britain, France, Germany, and Russia, gathered to negotiate new borders and balance power in the region. The Congress aimed to prevent further conflict by reducing tensions among nations and addressing the interests of various ethnic groups. As a result, new countries like Romania and Serbia gained recognition, while the Ottoman Empire lost significant territories. The congress reflected the complexities of European politics and set the stage for future conflicts in the region.