The fact that 2020 was supposed to be very different goes without saying. Corona messed up absolutely everything. But lots of other things happened too. Here they are.
The Corona crisis affected everyone in Germany and most of the world. It defined 2020 and made it a difficult year, one that thousands did not survive. It was…
Angela Merkel's center-right CDU has a new issue in eastern Germany. Regarded superficially, the problem is about 86 Euro Cents. But, in reality, one government…
At Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the traditional lighting of the big hanukkiah will take place on December 10th, 2020. The virus the world has been trying to curb for ten months now is not going to stop this Jewish holiday.
Yet another big endeavor is almost completed in Berlin. The new 'U-Bahn' line U5 will help commuters and tourists, once they return to the city of cities. It…
The American publication ‘The Algemeiner’ has released its ‘Jewish 100’ list for 2020. It contains 100 people, both Jews and non-Jews, who have “positively…
'Invasion' is an annual Argentinian film festival in Berlin. Its seventh edition commences on December 4th, 2020. The problem Corona poses was turned into an advantage.
Because of Corona, Rock and Pop bands that usually tour Germany all the time were forced to stay home in 2020. So, they planned their next tours for 2021. All…
In the 1970s and 80s, West Germany was special, in many ways. It would be good to return for a few days, as a visitor, a tourist, a spectator. In the old FRG,…
Starting today, new Corona rules apply in Berlin, Germany's capital and one of its Corona hotspots. On December 1st, 2020, new restrictions will also be put in place in the rest of the country.