The Berlin Spectator staff
Brandenburg Gate Illuminated in Stars and Stripes
Berlin lit up Brandenburg Gate in red, white, and blue this Fourth of July,…
Semiquincentennial Marked with 250 Reasons to Love America
The Berlin Spectator's Imanuel Marcus reflects on seven years spent living in the United…
Rents Surge Across Germany’s Largest Cities
As they keep climbing, calls for government action grow louder.
Berlin: Far-Left Party “Die Linke” Rises to First Place
The elections for the city state's House of Respresentatives are less than three months…
Wadephul Continues South America Tour in Argentina, Brazil
Germany's top diplomat is exploring opportunities tied to the EU's new Mercosur trade agreement.…
Six Lives Lost in Stade: Grief and Disbelief
An entire region is left struggling to comprehend how an appointment meant to protect…
Germany Records Yet Another New Heat High
The German Weather Service recorded a preliminary national temperature record of 41.7 degrees C…
Germany’s Heat Wave Breaks Records
In Berlin and Brandenburg, the heat reached unprecedented levels on Saturday, with Brandenburg officially…
Swimming in Extreme Heat: DLRG Issues Safety Warning
Don't underestimate the water. At least two people have drowned in Berlin and Brandenburg…
Organ Donation Debate Returns to Berlin Bundestag
Lawmakers will debate whether the country should switch to an opt-out system for organ…
Police Seize Hundreds of Knives in Berlin’s Weapon-Free Zones
A rising number of attacks in the capital made these measures necessary. But has…
Hamburg, Mecklenburg Push for “Only Yes Means Yes” Standard
The two states want to bring an amendment to the German Sexual Assault Law…