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Imanuel Marcus is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Berlin Spectator. Originally from Hamburg, he used to be a war reporter in Bosnia and Croatia, and a U.S. correspondent for German and Swiss radio stations in Washington D.C.. He also lived in Mexico and Bulgaria. Contact: imanuelmarcus (at) gmail.com

Berlin

Berlin: More Street Fatalities in Spite of Corona-Related Traffic Decline

Imanuel Marcus Jun 4, 2020

In spite of the fact that there was far less traffic in Berlin during the first months of the Corona crisis, the number of accident deaths is already high this year. Since January 1st, 2020, twenty-six individuals lost their lives on the streets of the German capital.

Germany

German Government Approves Stimulus Package Worth 130…

Imanuel Marcus Jun 4, 2020

The leaders of Chancellor Angela Merkel's grand coalition decided to distribute an additional 130 billion Euro. That way, Germany's economy is supposed to be…

Business

Berlin: Early Closure of Tegel Airport Cancelled

Imanuel Marcus Jun 3, 2020

Because of a more positive outlook on aviation in the coming weeks, the temporary closure of Berlin's Tegel Airport that had been announced will not take place.…

Features

Germany: Country of Cyclists Thanks to Corona

Imanuel Marcus Jun 3, 2020

There is a bicycle renaissance in Germany. This means of transport on two wheels is being loved again, thanks to an unloved virus.

Germany

Germany: Coalition Partners to OK Economic Stimulus Program,…

Imanuel Marcus Jun 3, 2020

In Berlin, Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet is working on big decisions. Apart from a lifting of Germany's global travel warning for 31 countries, the…

Germany

Trump’s Guy in Germany: U.S. Ambassador Richard…

Imanuel Marcus Jun 2, 2020

As U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell became a controversial diplomat the minute he arrived. While he was here, it was never really quiet in Berlin.…

Germany

Following the Berlin Wall Path: Where the Remainder is a Reminder

Imanuel Marcus Jun 2, 2020

Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, some little parts are still standing. Here, the remainder is a reminder of the fact that freedom does not come for free. The Berlin Wall Path is the right route to follow.

Berlin

Berlin Reopens Fitness Studios, Pubs, Gyms, Ballet Schools,…

Imanuel Marcus Jun 2, 2020

The city state of Berlin is lifting more Corona restrictions today, ten weeks after the lockdown took effect. Several kinds of businesses have the right to…

Berlin

A Pentecost Weekend in Berlin: Protests, Returning Tourists…

Imanuel Marcus Jun 1, 2020

A mostly sunny, active and long Pentecost weekend came to an end on Monday. In Berlin, the first tourists appeared at the usual sightseeing spots. George Floyd…

Germany

Germany: Local Corona Outbreak and Illegal Parties Keep Authorities Busy

Imanuel Marcus Jun 1, 2020

Health authorities in Thuringia are dealing with a Coronavirus outbreak in Sonneberg county. In other parts of Germany, police had to stop illegal gatherings.

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