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Germany: Spahn Defends Mask Rule, Local Corona Outbreak in Koblenz

Imanuel Marcus Jul 9, 2020

In Berlin, Germany's Health Minister Jens Spahn spoke out in favor of the mandatory mask rule again, while authorities in Sindelfingen and Koblenz were dealing with new local Corona outbreaks.

Berlin

Berlin Senate Approves Billions for Public Transport…

Imanuel Marcus Jul 8, 2020

The Berlin Senate is drowning the BVG in money. But what looks like an exaggeration at first glance is actually not enough.

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Germany: Central Council of Jews Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Imanuel Marcus Jul 7, 2020

The Central Council of Jews in Germany represents more than half of all Jews in the Federal Republic. Integration and fighting prejudice and antisemitism are…

Germany

Germany: Mandatory Mask Rule to Remain in Place

Imanuel Marcus Jul 7, 2020

In Germany, the debate about dropping the mandatory mask rule during the ongoing Corona crisis has ended, at least for now. The Health Ministers in the sixteen federal states decided to stick with the rule.

Germany

Berlin’s ‘Gardens of the World’: A Lot…

Imanuel Marcus Jul 7, 2020

The park known as 'Gärten der Welt' is just the right spot for people who want to walk, explore beauty and breathe good air all at the same time. Those who…

Germany

Germany: Minister Triggers Discussion About Scrapping…

Imanuel Marcus Jul 6, 2020

By suggesting the mandatory mask rule in shops and malls should be scrapped, the Commerce Minister of the federal state of Mecklenburg-Hither Pomerania, Harry…

Berlin

Berlin: Party People Cause Mess and Trigger Police Operations at Parks

Imanuel Marcus Jul 5, 2020

At several parks in Berlin, parties led to police operations last night. One festival was shut down. Party folks left a lot of trash at 'Hasenheide' park.

Berlin

Racism Debate: Berlin to Rename Street and…

Imanuel Marcus Jul 5, 2020

Update: July 8th, 2020, 09:27 a.m. CEDT The discussion about changing street and station names in Berlin is not new, but the new racism debate triggered by…

Culture

Germany: Mogilevsky to Mesmerize Audiences with Chopin

Imanuel Marcus Jul 5, 2020

Leipzig, Bremen, Berlin and Frankfurt have the opportunity to witness none other than Vladimir Mogilevsky interpret Frédéric Chopin. Critics agree that nobody…

Germany

Germany Quiz: Are You German Enough?

Imanuel Marcus Jul 4, 2020

The big question is: Are you German enough or knowledgeable enough to pass this quiz? There are 20 questions. As long as you answer 14 of them correctly, you will pass. No, there is no Cadillac DeVille to win, no weekend getaway in Bermuda and no champagne. But there is fame. Post this quiz and your score on your Facebook timeline, and everyone…