On Friday, parts of Berlin almost felt empty. For the first time ever, many parking spots were available all over the place. Even though people were asked not to travel, many residents seem to have left the city.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been President of the Federal Republic of Germany since 2017. On January 5th, 2021, he will turn 65 years old. This is his Christmas…
Berlin just forbade the use of pyrotechnical products in 56 zones throughout the city on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. They include streets, squares and parks. Offenders have to pay hefty fines.
Dozens of managers of cultural venues in Germany signed a declaration earlier this month, in which they criticized an anti-BDS resolution adopted by the Bundestag. The resolution calls the BDS movement's methods antisemitic. Of course, a national discussion is in full swing.