Symbol of Socmodernism in the GDR. The architectural icon of Berlin shines again
The Kino International in former East Berlin, a prominent example of post-war German architecture, has undergone extensive renovation to reclaim its status as a cultural landmark.
‘Bye bye’, (street) Lenin: Germany debates the removal of remnants of the communist street names
Germany is currently discussing the removal of the last remaining streets named after figures from the former East German communist regime, with efforts led by the Commissioner for Victims of the GDR.
Literature: The Formula for a Better Life
The article discusses Peggy Mädlers' novel 'Self-Regulation of the Heart,' which explores the intersection of East German life and cybernetics during the GDR era.
"Athletes are tracked, like in the USSR or GDR": how Iranian female footballers obtained asylum in Australia
Iranian female footballers sought asylum in Australia following threats from the Iranian regime after refusing to sing the national anthem during a match.
The Simson scooter from GDR icon to banner of the far right. The heirs of the founders against the AfD
The Simson scooter, once a symbol of East Germany, is now being used by the far-right AfD party, prompting backlash from the founders' Jewish heirs.
Bridge Construction: How Road Construction Destroys Landscapes
A plan to replace a highway from the GDR era in Leipzig with a new identical structure raises environmental concerns about damage to the cultural landscape.
The Hit of Vlastislav BÅ™Ãza: Competitiveness of the EU or Where Did the Comrades from the GDR Go Wrong?
The article discusses the competitiveness of the EU and critiques the past decisions made by East Germany.
Honecker's "Crown Prince": "Of course, there were fascists in the GDR too"
Egon Krenz, a former leader of East Germany, emphasizes in a recent speech that fascist elements existed in the GDR, despite his criticism of the West and praise for the East German state.
The Apron in the East: An Indestructible Piece of GDR
The story of the Dederon apron, a nostalgic emblem of East Germany, which continues to be produced in the Erzgebirge for its sentimental value.
The History of the GDR Will Now Be Mandatory in Upper Secondary Schools
Berlin has reversed its previous decision, making the history of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) mandatory in upper secondary school curricula as part of a revised educational framework.
F.A.Z. exclusive: GDR history remains mandatory in Berlin education
Berlin's education senator has reversed plans to make GDR history non-mandatory in high schools following protests from history teachers.
This is one of the reasons why young people are into Reichinnek
Historian Hubertus Knabe warns that upcoming high school students in Berlin will not be required to study the GDR and its consequences, leading to knowledge gaps about the GDR dictatorship among youth.
GDR in School Education: Outrageous Historical Forgetfulness
A report highlights the alarming decline in knowledge about East German history among students, particularly in Berlin, where teaching GDR history is not mandatory in high school, which undermines democracy.
Classes in Berlin: The GDR Should No Longer Be Mandatory Curriculum in Upper Secondary Education
Students in Berlin will no longer be required to study the history of the GDR in upper secondary education, a decision that has left history teachers confused.
"This reminds me a lot of the GDR"
David Bendels, editor-in-chief of the AfD-affiliated "Deutschland-Kurier," has been acquitted of defamation over a satirical montage of Nancy Faeser, prompting commentary from Cicero columnist Mathias Brodkorb on the case.
Special Pensioners in the GDR: They Were Forgotten
Pensioners in East Germany have long fought in vain for their additional entitlements earned in the GDR, with the dissolution of the 'Round Table for Pension Justice' highlighting their ongoing struggles.
Memory Politics: "The Places Where the Violence Was Planned Are in Germany"
The German government's official memory policy, outlined in the 'Memorial Sites Concept,' has so far focused on Nazi and GDR dictatorship, with new efforts to include colonial crimes initiated by former Culture Minister Claudia Roth and now revised by her successor Wolfram Weimer.
Exhibition on GDR Theatre History: Curtains that Never Opened
An exhibition by the Ernst Busch Acting School highlights dramas that were banned from premiere in GDR theatre, exploring the significant gaps in the narrative of East German cultural history.
Old GDR Fish Cans Become Art: The Trail of the Cans
Mona Könen discovers a plethora of GDR fish cans in a garden, realizing that the GDR was much more diverse than previously thought.