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Berlin's techno scene added to Germany's cultural heritage list

Berlin's unique club culture has been honoured by the German national registry, along with five other German traditions.

Focus

Can travel be sustainable? Industry charts new future at ITB Berlin

With global travel and tourism expected to make a full recovery this year after the pandemic, the industry faces mounting pressure to deliver on its sustainability pledges.

Germany

Ukrainians and Russians in Berlin in solidarity against war

Last weekend marked the second grim anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Many people around the world commemorated this day by taking to the streets in big cities.

Germany

Ex-Red Army Faction member caught after more than 30 years on the run

Klette, who is accused of participating in a string of robberies was placed on Europol's "Europe's Most Wanted" list in 2020.

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Golden Bear 2024 goes to Mati Diop’s restitution documentary 'Dahomey'

A strange set of choices for the winners of this year's Berlinale - but the Golden Bear is merited, with the French-Senegalese director Mati Diop providing a fascinating and multifaceted look at a timely issue centred around the ills of colonialism.

Art

Art saved from Ukraine on display 2 years after Russia’s invasion

The exhibition “From Odesa to Berlin” features 12 paintings salvaged from the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art, as the second anniversary of the Russian invasion approaches.

Ukraine

'No one can take it': Russian shelling in Donetsk region intensifies

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine will enter its third year on Feb. 24.

Culture news

Berlinale 2024 kicks off with three protests on opening night

The film festival in Germany's capital is known as the most political in Europe.

Culture news

Berlinale 2024 Preview: What are this year's hot topics and tickets?

The 74th Berlin International Film Festival opens today and runs until 25 February, and its line up is very promising... Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about this year’s Berlinale, including the films we’re most looking forward to.

Germany

Berlin holds partial election rerun, two years after polling debacle

The German capital called up over half a million citizens to recast their ballot on Sunday.

Travel News

Lufthansa ground staff at major German airports to strike on Wednesday

Passengers will be informed of cancellations from 4pm today.

Culture news

The Berlinale 2024 jury has been announced...

The eclectic jury will decide who wins this edition's coveted Bears.

Travel News

Mass flight cancellations in Germany due to security workers' strike

Lufthansa has advised travellers to stay at home but flights from one major airport are unaffected.

Culture news

DJ Jyoty reveals why she cancelled her Berghain showcase set

International DJ Jyoty talks about the importance of playing politics after joining over 1,000 artists protesting against Germany's recently abandoned controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding.

Culture news

Berlin scraps 'anti-discrimination' clause after backlash

The Berlin Senate has scrapped the controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding amid protests after cultural boycott.

Culture news

Art world accusing German government of choking pro-Palestinian speech

Reaction has decried in large part from Berlin implementing a new funding clause that would not allow those critical of Israel to receive financial support from the city.

Culture news

Berlin Film Festival reveals eclectic 2024 competition line-up

The 74th Berlin Film Festival runs from 15-25 February, and the freshly announced Competition line-up looks like cinephiles will be treated to a very strong edition.

Earth News

German farmers' protest brings Berlin to a standstill

The protest caps off a week-long demonstration against a plan to cut farmers' fuel subsidies.

World News

The week in pictures: Europe hit with extreme weather as Gaza rages on

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

Germany

Invisible poverty: homelessness is on the rise in Germany

Experts believe the government won't keep its promise to end homelessness in Berlin by 2030.