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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…

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…