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Frankfurt Officials Push to Ban Pro-Terror Rally

Hesse's antisemitism commissioner and the Frankfurt Greens both want the July 18th demonstration prohibited,…

Police in Major Operation as Hostage Drama Unfolds at Berlin Supermarket

Police officers have been trying to end the standoff at "Rewe" in the German…

Berlin: Kai Wegner Faces Fight for Political Survival

Now, the Governing Mayor is being criticized from within his conservative CDU. His party…

Germany’s Sunday Shopping Debate Heats Up Again

Will those strict Sunday closing laws be dumped? The industry does hope so.

Credibility Crisis and Weak Numbers: Can Governing Mayor Kai Wegner Keep His Job?

The head of Berlin's CDU youth wing says the Governing Mayor's credibility is damaged…

Salsa Legend Rubén Blades Set to Bid Farewell With Only German Show

Where exactly do you think this gig will take place? Exactly: In Berlin, of…

Coalition Pushes for Quick Passage of Health Insurance Savings Package

Health insurance premiums keep climbing along with the funds' multi-billion Euro expenses. A savings…

How Radical is Berlin’s AfD?

Ahead of the Berlin state elections in September, a list compiled by a local…

German Cabinet Approves 2027 Budget Amid Sharp Criticism

The government's plans have drawn fire from industry leaders and environmental groups alike.

Terrible Delays: European Airports Sound Alarm Over New Border System

Travelers without E.U. passports are facing significant hindrances at European airports this summer. Who…

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…