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Berlin protesters swim in Spree to push for lifting 1925 ban

Hundreds of people leapt into the Spree River’s calm, green-tinged waters in Berlin’s historic Mitte district on Tuesday, aiming to show it is both clean and enjoyable for swimming.

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Berlin protesters condemn killing of journalists in Gaza airstrikes

Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Berlin on Monday evening, rallying against the killing of journalists in Gaza during Israeli airstrikes a day earlier.

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Berlin LGBTQ+ café targeted in wave of escalating hate crimes

With 45 attacks reported in 18 months, a Berlin LGBTQ+ café meant to be a safe space has become the target of escalating hate crimes.

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Ateş' warnings against 'Islamisation' dangerous, German imams says

Seyran Ateş, imam of the only liberal mosque in Germany, warned of Islamisation in Europe. Imams are now speaking out, accusing her of using "dangerous" language.

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Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner

As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy.

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Islamists sent here to 'islamise' Europe, says female imam in Germany

Radical protests in Berlin and Düsseldorf saw hundreds of people showing support for Syria's Islamist regime, glorifying violence, and clashing with Kurdish demonstrators.

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Watch: Mass swim in Berlin calls for end to Spree River ban

Around 200 Berliners leapt into the Spree River on Tuesday to demand an end to a century-old swimming ban in the city’s central district.

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Berliners jump into Spree River to show its clean enough to swim in

Berliners want to lift a 100-year Spree River swimming ban, citing improved water quality and rising urban heat.

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Merz, Frederiksen discuss Ukraine, security, migration, global trade

The two leaders spoke of the need to bolster continental security, tighten immigration policies and ensuring global trade continues to run on a system of open markets and free trade.

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Berlin court rules rejection of asylum seekers at borders unlawful

The court says the rejections of asylum seekers violates German law and is not in line with the EU’s Dublin system which demands that every member state conduct a thorough investigation to determine which EU country is responsible for processing the application.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin ends with injuries and arrests

A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin marking 77 years since the Nakba turned violent on Thursday, leaving several injured and prompting dozens of arrests, police said.

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German, UK defence ministers discuss support for Ukraine in Berlin

The European Union military chief announced that the bloc plans to double its heavy calibre ammunition delivery to Ukraine this year to better equip Kyiv in its fight against Moscow.

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Harry Styles in Berlin: Why has the pop superstar moved to Germany?

British pop star Harry Styles is rumoured to have secretly moved to Berlin. Is he working on new music in the city? And what does David Bowie have to do with it?

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Germany: Bundestag elects CDU's Merz as new chancellor in repeat vote

The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round saw him fall six votes short.

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Czech artist brings folk tradition and monumental sculptures to Berlin

Czech artist Klára Hosnedlová has transformed Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof with her largest exhibition to date, 'Embrace', featuring monumental tapestries, sculptures, and a soundscape inspired by her home near the Czech-Slovakian border.

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Doctor charged with murdering 15 palliative care patients in Germany

The 40-year-old medic, who has been held in custody since August, is alleged to have committed the crimes between September 2021 and July 2024.

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