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🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Streaming: These are the series of the month

This article reviews new streaming series, including adaptations of literary works and original stories involving young protagonists in challenging situations.

Feb 26 • 10:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Senator Lindsey Graham: Iran is facing a Berlin Wall moment — history is watching us now

Senator Lindsey Graham discusses the current unrest in Iran and the pivotal moment it presents for the United States and the world.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Germany in 1943, America in 2026

The article draws parallels between the resistance of German women during the Nazi regime in 1943 and contemporary actions against immigrant detentions in America.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Between Wolfsburg and Berlin: Train Attendant Attacked - 100 Passengers Have to Leave ICE

A train attendant was assaulted by a passenger without a valid ticket, causing the train to halt and 100 other passengers to disembark.

Feb 26 • 08:25 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Berlin, AfD Becomes the Second Most Popular Party, According to Poll

As Berlin approaches its parliamentary elections, the far-right Eurosceptic party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as the second most popular party in the city, according to a recent poll.

Feb 25 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The political tension of the last Berlin festival leaves its director on the brink of dismissal

Political tensions arising from the recent Berlin Film Festival have put director Tricia Tuttle's job at risk after accusations against the German government regarding complicity in the Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Feb 25 • 21:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Chancellor's party is losing voters in Berlin. The coalition partner is weakening, while AfD's support is growing

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has risen to second place in a recent poll conducted in Berlin ahead of upcoming elections for the city's parliament.

Feb 25 • 20:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Berlin Film Festival Organisers to Hold Crisis Talks Amid Gaza Rows

The Berlin film festival's organisers are set to hold emergency talks regarding the future of the festival and its director amidst ongoing controversy over Gaza.

Feb 25 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

TV Series 'Crap on the Havel': This is indeed a really crazy series

The TV series 'Crap on the Havel' follows a Berlin rapper returning to his hometown, leading to a chaotic and theatrical series of events.

Feb 25 • 17:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Concern about Escalation: Berlin Warns Citizens in the Middle East

The German Foreign Office urges citizens in Israel and Lebanon to take safety precautions due to potential US military action against Iran.

Feb 25 • 12:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Current Topics, Impressions, and Reflections After the 76th Berlin International Film Festival

Latvian film professionals share their insights on the political context of the Berlin International Film Festival and discuss their favorite films from this year's event.

Feb 25 • 12:22 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Berlinale Sets the Tone for Cinema for the Whole Year: Reflections After the Berlin Film Festival

Latvian cinema professionals reflect on the political context and highlights of the Berlinale film festival.

Feb 25 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Taurus Now', demands Berlin in protests for Ukraine

Protesters in Berlin demand the provision of cruise missiles to Ukraine amid the ongoing war, highlighting growing support for the Ukrainian cause.

Feb 25 • 10:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After forced removal, artists give ‘comfort women’ statue a new home in Berlin

The statue 'Ari', a memorial to victims of Japan’s 'comfort women' system, has been relocated to a new site in Berlin after being forcibly removed from its previous location.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

In Berlin-Neukölln: Twelve-Year-Old Surrenders After Attack at S-Bahn Station

A twelve-year-old has surrendered to the police following an assault on a 26-year-old man at a subway station in Berlin-Neukölln, which left the victim seriously injured.

Feb 25 • 07:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Museum of Ukraine opens its doors in a bunker in Berlin to show 'the harshness of war'

The Museum of Ukraine has opened a new exhibition in Berlin's WWII bunker, showcasing the effects of the Russian invasion through destroyed vehicles and personal testimonies.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Berlin Film Festival Honors 'Political' Works - A Response to Criticism Over Gaza?

The 76th Berlin International Film Festival closed with two notable awards that emphasized political themes amid criticism surrounding events in Gaza.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Merz Travels to China: What Makes the Brief Visit to Beijing So Difficult

Friedrich Merz's upcoming two-day visit to China highlights the significant mutual distrust and dependency between Germany and China.

Feb 24 • 17:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukraine War Exhibition Opens at Berlin Nazi Bunker Museum

A new exhibition showcasing the realities of the Ukraine war has opened at the Berlin Story Bunker, aimed at raising awareness among the public.

Feb 24 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Four Years of Ukraine War: "If Ukraine is abandoned, it's over"

Ukrainian philosopher Vasyl Cherepanyn discusses the intersection of art and war, the premature reconstruction plans from prominent architects, and the need for a broader Eastern European context in German remembrance culture ahead of the upcoming Berlin Biennale.

Feb 24 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The theater performance was interrupted - the actor's sword hit an audience member

A theater performance in Berlin starring famous German actor Lars Eidinger was interrupted when his sword accidentally struck a front-row audience member, causing a minor injury.

Feb 24 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A Nazi Bunker in Berlin Hosts an Exhibition in Support of Ukraine

A Nazi bunker in Berlin has opened a new permanent exhibition dedicated to the war in Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Feb 24 • 11:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Girl Statue 'Ari' Will Create New Shared Memories in Berlin

The girl statue 'Ari' in Berlin has a significant role in fostering a shared culture and memory within the city.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Winckelmann Institute Berlin: 'Every Child Has a Right to Latin'

The Winckelmann Institute in Berlin seeks to retain its importance in classical studies amidst proposed cuts due to declining student numbers.

Feb 24 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What is a flâneur and flâneuse? The creators of the exhibition 'In Street Meanderings' invite you to experience the museum as a walk in Riga

The creators of the exhibition 'In Street Meanderings' encourage visitors to explore the urban charm and atmosphere reminiscent of flâneurs and flâneuses in Riga, Berlin, and Paris.

Feb 24 • 09:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Four Years of War in Ukraine - What Is Planned Today in Kyiv and Berlin

The article reflects on the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting events planned in Kyiv and Berlin.

Feb 24 • 04:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Early Thinkers: Four Years of War in Ukraine - This is Planned Today in Kyiv and Berlin

The article marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, outlining significant events planned in Kyiv and Berlin.

Feb 24 • 04:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Jörg Woltmann: From Merchant to Porcelain Patron

Jörg Woltmann, a banker, saved the Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin from bankruptcy twenty years ago and is now shaping its future.

Feb 23 • 21:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

House of History: Dispute over Schabowski's Note Goes to the Highest Court

The House of History is facing a legal battle over the disclosure of Günter Schabowski's note related to the announcement of the Berlin Wall's opening, which is now heading to the Federal Administrative Court after losing two earlier cases.

Feb 23 • 17:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Berlin against Bamberg: A Final like a Greeting from the Past

The German basketball teams Bamberg and Berlin faced off in a cup final, revealing their diminished stature in the sport compared to the dominance of FC Bayern.

Feb 23 • 14:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Severe Injuries: Youths Kick Man in the Back on Train Station Steps

A 26-year-old man was severely injured in a brutal attack by a group of youths at a train station in Berlin.

Feb 23 • 12:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Severe Injuries: Youths Kick Man on Train Station Steps

A 26-year-old man was severely injured after being kicked in the back by a teenager at a Berlin train station, with the attack filmed by others in the group.

Feb 23 • 12:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Costume Designer Mona May: "Many people yearn for stability and security even in fashion"

Mona May, a renowned costume designer, discusses the increasing popularity of 1990s fashion and its emotional significance in today's culture.

Feb 23 • 10:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Czechs Shone at Berlinale and BAFTA Awards This Weekend. The Themes of Gaza and Israel Also Resounded in Berlin

Czech film director Pepa Lubojacki found success at the Berlinale with her debut film, which also tackles the struggles of her family amidst the backdrop of larger geopolitical issues.

Feb 23 • 09:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The Berlin Film Festival's 'Golden Bear' won by the political drama 'Yellow Letters'

The Berlin Film Festival awarded the 'Golden Bear' to 'Yellow Letters,' amidst discussions about the role of politics in cinema and expressions of support for Palestinians by some winners.

Feb 23 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Berlin: Director Kaoutar Ben Hania Refuses Award Due to the Israel-Gaza War

Tunisian director Kaoutar Ben Hania declined to accept an award in Berlin, protesting the international coverage of the Israel-Gaza war.

Feb 23 • 08:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Fyta Plant Sensors: Data from the Garden

Fyta, a Berlin-based startup, offers plant sensors that help users care for their plants, transforming those with a 'brown thumb' into green thumbs by providing essential data through an app.

Feb 23 • 08:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bamberg's basketball coach Gavel: His path is steeply upward

Anton Gavel remains composed despite the thrilling victory of Bamberg Baskets over Alba Berlin in the Cup final.

Feb 23 • 08:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Bamberg's Basketball Coach Gavel: His Path is Steeply Rising

Coach Anton Gavel's calm demeanor belies his team's dramatic victory in the German Cup final against Alba Berlin, where they claimed a surprising win.

Feb 23 • 08:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Reema Das Raises the Flag of Indian Cinema Again with a Big Achievement in Children's Film

Filmmaker Reema Das has won international recognition for her children’s film 'Not a Hero' at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Feb 23 • 08:12 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

What would Germany do if Russia attacked Lithuania? Important news for Lithuanians from a journalist in Berlin

A military simulation by 'Die Welt' reveals concerns about NATO's unity and Germany's resolve in the event of a Russian attack on Lithuania.

Feb 23 • 06:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The End of the Journey for Christa Wolf

German writer Christa Wolf reflects on her life and legacy through her final work, 'August,' a gift to her husband commemorating their sixty years of marriage.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera observes Ramadan atmosphere among the Muslim community in Berlin

Al Jazeera reports on the vibrant Ramadan atmosphere created by the Muslim community in Berlin, showcasing their gatherings and efforts to maintain traditions in a foreign land.

Feb 22 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Diverse Brazilian Films in Berlin Suggest a Resurgence in Production

The presence of numerous Brazilian films at the Berlin Film Festival indicates a revitalization in the country's cinematic industry.

Feb 22 • 19:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Basketball: Triumph in the Classic

The BMA365 Bamberg Baskets won the Basketball Bundesliga Cup, defeating Alba Berlin 74-72, marking their first title in seven years.

Feb 22 • 18:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Berlin Festival: Palestinian Director Accuses Germany of Contributing to Gaza Genocide and Minister Leaves

A Palestinian-Syrian director at the Berlin Film Festival accused the German government of complicity in the genocide occurring in Gaza, leading to the exit of a German minister from the award ceremony.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Horticultural Producers Showed Their Potential in Berlin and Seek Global Positioning

Argentinian horticultural producers showcased their diverse products at Fruit Logistica in Berlin, aiming to enhance their global market presence.

Feb 22 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The Berlin Film Festival was won by Turkish-German director Ilker Çatak's drama 'Yellow Letters'

Ilker Çatak's drama 'Yellow Letters' won the Berlin Film Festival, highlighting the struggles of creative individuals in an authoritarian society.

Feb 22 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deutsche Welle - Closing of the Greek program: 'What message is being sent about Greek-German relations?'

The Greek Community of Berlin expresses deep concern over Deutsche Welle's decision to close its Greek program by January 2027, raising questions about its implications for Greek-German relations.

Feb 22 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

76th Berlin Festival: Golden Bear for 'Yellow Letters' by Ilker Çatak

The film 'Yellow Letters' by German-Turkish director Ilker Çatak won the Golden Bear at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, highlighting the struggles of Turkish artists facing political persecution.

Feb 22 • 11:34 UTC

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