The Berlin Spectator staff
SPD Kicks Off Tense Campaign Season in Mecklenburg-Hither Pomerania
Germany's center-left Social Democrats (SPD) are banking on incumbent state premier Manuela Schwesig to…
The Day Berlin Was Cut in Two
It's been 65 years since the Berlin Wall went up — and the lie…
Revised Concept: Historic Café Kranzler to Reopen
Since when do cafés serve pizza and pasta? Well, a famous place on Berlin's…
Deportation to Ghana After 24 Years, Despite a Steady Job
In many cases, there are clear legal grounds. But this particular case looks cruel…
Explosive-Laden Drone Disarmed at Leipzig Airport
Saxony Interior Minister Armin Schuster described the occurrence as "a very serious security incident."
Legendary Chilean Group Inti-Illimani Histórico to Play in Germany
Andean folklore with a political message: This is what they have been known for…
Lufthansa Profit Plunges, Ticket Prices Set to Climb Further
The airline is grappling with expensive jet fuel and labor strikes. CEO Carsten Spohr…
Berlin Police Launch AI-Powered Camera Trial at Kottbusser Tor
Pilot project targets violent incidents and suspicious behavior in real time. Officials stress no…
Long Night of Museums 2026: This Year’s Motto is “Crime in Berlin”
One of the most frequented cultural events of the year is coming up later…
CDU/CSU Push for Swift Tightening of Security Laws After Berlin Attack
In an interview, the parliamentary group's new chairman stated his party had shown in…
Gregory Porter to Bring “The Spirit of Christmas” to Germany
The singer-songwriter is scheduled to hit twelve stages in the German-speaking world this year.
Berlin “On Track” Ahead of September 20th Election
Will the chaos the federal state of Berlin experienced in the 2021 elections be…