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‘Invasion Berlin’: Argentinian Film Festival Presents Stunning Motion Pictures

It is time for the eighth edition of 'Invasion Berlin'. Usually, the festival takes place at movie theaters. Because of Corona, people can watch seven Argentinian masterpieces from their homes this time. The event commences on December 3rd, 2021.

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Germany: Federal Government and States Want New Corona Restrictions

Germany’s acting and future governments and the federal states seem to be in agreement on putting in place tighter…

Germany

Germany: Merkel, Scholz and First Ministers to Discuss Corona Again

The acting Chancellor Angela Merkel, her likely successor Olaf Scholz and the heads of government from the federal…

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Berlin: New Senate Coalition to Extend Public Transport, Strengthen Culture

In late September, the Social Democrats (SPD) in Berlin won the state elections. They teamed up with the Greens and…

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Berlin: The Christmas Market in the Western City Center

One of Berlin's main Christmas markets can be found at Breitscheidplatz, the square right next to Kaiser Wilhelm…

Germany

‘Invasion Berlin’: Argentinian Film Festival Presents Stunning Motion Pictures

Imanuel Marcus Dec 2, 2021

It is time for the eighth edition of 'Invasion Berlin'. Usually, the festival takes place at movie theaters. Because of Corona,…

Germany: Federal Government and States Want New Corona Restrictions

Imanuel Marcus Dec 1, 2021

Germany’s acting and future governments and the federal states seem to be in agreement on putting in place tighter measures…

Germany: Merkel, Scholz and First Ministers to Discuss Corona Again

Imanuel Marcus Nov 30, 2021

The acting Chancellor Angela Merkel, her likely successor Olaf Scholz and the heads of government from the federal states were…

Berlin: New Senate Coalition to Extend Public Transport, Strengthen Culture

Imanuel Marcus Nov 30, 2021

In late September, the Social Democrats (SPD) in Berlin won the state elections. They teamed up with the Greens and 'Die Linke'…

Berlin: The Christmas Market in the Western City Center

Imanuel Marcus Nov 29, 2021

One of Berlin's main Christmas markets can be found at Breitscheidplatz, the square right next to Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.…

Chronology 2021: Germany and the Corona Pandemic

Imanuel Marcus Nov 29, 2021

The year started with a strong Corona wave and thousands of new infections per day. Many Germans thought the pandemic was under…

Berlin: Jewish Community and Prominent Guests Light Giant Hanukkiah

Imanuel Marcus Nov 28, 2021

At Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the first light of a giant Hanukkiah was lit on Sunday. At the ceremony, Rabbi Yahudah Teichtal…

‘Omicron’ Coronavirus Variant Reaches Germany

Imanuel Marcus Nov 28, 2021

Two passengers from South Africa who are infected with the new 'Omicron' mutation of the Coronavirus recently landed in Munich. A…

Berlin: New Corona Rules Take Effect

Imanuel Marcus Nov 27, 2021

From today, new Corona restrictions apply in Berlin. The city state's vaccination centers just applied a change too, because there…

The Berlin Wall Path: Where the Remainder is a Reminder

Imanuel Marcus Nov 27, 2021

Thirty-two years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, some small parts of it are still standing. Here, the remainder is a reminder…

Germany Registers 76,414 New Corona Cases, Worries About New Virus Variant

Imanuel Marcus Nov 26, 2021

In Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported yet another record number of new Corona infections in 24 hours. There are…

Germany: ‘Traffic Light Coalition’ Intends to ‘Dare More Progress’

Imanuel Marcus Nov 25, 2021

The wind of change is blowing through Berlin. Olaf Scholz and his coalition partners introduced ambitious plans they intend to…

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The Berlin Perspective: ‘Am I Old if Roger Moore is my 007?’

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Berlin: The Christmas Market in the Western City Center

Chronology 2021: Germany and the Corona Pandemic

Berlin: Jewish Community and Prominent Guests Light Giant…

The Berlin Wall Path: Where the Remainder is a Reminder

Germany: ‘Traffic Light Coalition’ Intends to…

Berlin’s Most Stylish Christmas Market

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‘Invasion Berlin’: Argentinian Film Festival Presents Stunning Motion Pictures

Germany: Federal Government and States Want New Corona Restrictions

Germany: Merkel, Scholz and First Ministers to Discuss Corona Again

Berlin: New Senate Coalition to Extend Public Transport, Strengthen Culture

Berlin: The Christmas Market in the Western City Center

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