Berlin

Berlin police chief warns Jews and LGBTQ+ to exercise caution in certain areas

'There are areas where I would advise people who wear a kippah or are openly homosexual or lesbians to be more attentive,' says Barbara Slowik.

Standing proud as a Jew in Europe and finding allies amid antisemitism

Let us stand loud and proud, and may we learn from history to live in a better future where our hearts never have to skip a beat for wearing a piece of jewelry.

By ALYSSA ANNIS
16/11/2024

Berlin Jewish youth soccer team attacked by knife-wielding pro-Palestinian mob

The players were reportedly chased by a crowd wielding sticks and knives, according to German news site Tagesspiegel daily.

Adding a twist to your Berlin experience: A hotel where Édith Piaf meets Oscar Wilde

If you are a traveler with an open mind towards avant-garde hospitality with innovative approaches and pushing boundaries of ideas and creativity, you are in for an adventure.

By MOTTI VERSES
03/11/2024

Germany to close Iranian consulates after Tehran executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd

The killing of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd has put "extreme" strain on the relationship between Berlin and Tehran, a ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

31/10/2024

Germany left-wing 'Die Linke' Berlin party sees wave of resignations over antisemitism

The Berlin faction of the left-wing party faced a wave of high-ranking resignations after it failed to pass a resolution against antisemitism and celebrations of October 7.

Time travel: The point where east and west met in divided Berlin

How a small border crossing in Berlin became a global symbol of international tension, espionage, and freedom—and why it continues to attract young visitors decades after its closure.

By OMRI GALPERIN/MAARIV
21/10/2024

‘Lady of the house’: Governor daughter’s grave uncovered in Egypt during archaeological cleaning

An Egyptian-German team discovered the burial chamber of Eddie, daughter of Governor Jfay-Habi, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian life and funerary practices.

Berlin pub victim of alleged arson attack, following months of pro-Hamas graffiti

The pub has been graffitied with antisemitic slogans almost daily, including multiple pro-Hamas slogans over the past week.

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