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Berlin is the capital of Germany. With a population of 3.5 million people, it is also the largest city. It is a popular tourist destination and cultural hub.

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People using sign language to "sing" Christmas carols in Berlin

People using sign language to "sing" Christmas carols in Berlin

Berlin choir brings Christmas spirit through sign language

The members of this choir in Berlin don't sing songs — but instead perform them in sign language.

Jens Spahn of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) gestures as he addresses young party members at an October meeting of the Junge Union (Young Union)

Jens Spahn of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) gestures as he addresses young party members at an October meeting of the Junge Union (Young Union)

Germany: CDU's Spahn says non-integrated Syrians should go

As Germany's election campaign heats up, the opposition CDU wants integrated Syrians to stay but says others need to go.

View of a German high-speed train next to a platform of the Gare de l'Est train station in Paris

View of a German high-speed train next to a platform of the Gare de l'Est train station in Paris

Direct rail line connecting Berlin and Paris launches

Rail operators say the connection is a symbol of "close friendship" between the two countries.

A view of a high-speed train service launches by Deutsche Bahn

A view of a high-speed train service launches by Deutsche Bahn

Berlin-Paris high speed rail route launched

The 8 hour journey goes through Frankfurt and Strasbourg and has been hailed as a symbol of German-French friendship.

A far-right demonstration in Friedrichshain

A far-right demonstration in Friedrichshain

Berlin: 4 teens arrested for attack on SPD election helper

Police say they arrested four teenagers who first attacked SPD party members campaigning in the city, and then police.

Jacek Dehnel, seated and smiling, in front of a table with books. He has glasses and a neat white beard; he is wearing a smart three-piece suit in a brown check, with a brown patterned tie.

Jacek Dehnel, seated and smiling, in front of a table with books. He has glasses and a neat white beard; he is wearing a smart three-piece suit in a brown check, with a brown patterned tie.

Why Polish author Jacek Dehnel feels he can return home

Polish writer Jacek Dehnel always hoped to return to a "better Poland," now the "PiS refugee" believes it's time.

Kogi people walk with cows in the mountains.

Kogi people walk with cows in the mountains.

Germany returns ritual items to Colombia's Kogi

Three sacred items held in Berlin collections are going home. A look at the collaboration behind restitution.

An exterior view of the Schaubühne in Berlin, a round red-brick building. A banner on it says, in German, 'Reason is dead!'.

An exterior view of the Schaubühne in Berlin, a round red-brick building. A banner on it says, in German, 'Reason is dead!'.

Can Germany still pay for arts funding?

Germany has long been admired for its generous subsidies for arts and culture. But budget cuts could end that largesse.

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Silent protest: Dancing for Iran

Vivian Assal Koohnavard is a dancer at the Berlin State Ballet. She wants to support the women protesting in Iran.

A large black car flying an American and a German flag drives along a road, followed by other cars, some with flashing sirens.

A large black car flying an American and a German flag drives along a road, followed by other cars, some with flashing sirens.

The secrets of securing world leaders' cars

Berlin's military police share some of their secrets to keeping visiting heads of state safe while on the road.

Teaser Berlin Briefing NEU

Teaser Berlin Briefing NEU

What did Angela Merkel get wrong on Russia?

Michaela Küfner unpacks Putin’s hybrid war with guests and ask them to assess how Germany should respond.

People attend a protest march in March, 2024 against all forms of Antisemitism in Berlin

People attend a protest march in March, 2024 against all forms of Antisemitism in Berlin

Germany: Antisemitic incidents in Berlin rise sharply

Multiple cases were reported, leading to the highest annual total since antisemitic incident documentation began.

People at various stands with many posters under purple lighting

People at various stands with many posters under purple lighting

Immigrants and recruiters get together at Berlin job fair

Germany has over 2 million refugees and a job market in need of recruits. Now a job fair is trying to link the two.

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Fokus Berlin Tegel

Frustration grows at Germany's largest refugee shelter

The shelter in Berlin was only meant to be temporary. But some residents have been there for over a year now.

Nadja Ofuatey-Alazard, Director of the Dekoloniale project, speaks into a DW microphone

Nadja Ofuatey-Alazard, Director of the Dekoloniale project, speaks into a DW microphone

Activists reflect on Europe's colonial impact in Africa

"Colonialism has not entered the memory culture in Europe or in Germany," the Dekoloniale Festival director told DW.

DW wins Berliner Inklusionspreis for 'Inclusive Employment'

On Wednesday, DW's Berlin office washonored with the Berliner Inklusionspreis for "Inclusive Employment".

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Videostill | Sendung | 77 Percent | Explainer

The Berlin Conference that divided Africa

The 77 Percent explains how the Berlin Conference marked the beginning of Africa's colonization.

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Videostill | Sendung | 77 Percent | Voxpops

How does colonialism affect you today?

Youth on the streets Windhoek and Lagos talk about whether colonialism still matters.

A large group of people holding a red banner with the white words: NO PUTIN. NO WAR

A large group of people holding a red banner with the white words: NO PUTIN. NO WAR

Russian opposition leads first major anti-war march abroad

Yulia Navalnaya, Russian dissidents and nearly 1,500 others have marched in Berlin against Putin and his war in Ukraine.

Crowds hold up a banner at a Russian opposition-in-exile protest in Berlin

Crowds hold up a banner at a Russian opposition-in-exile protest in Berlin

Russian opposition-in-exile holds Berlin protest march

Alexei Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, and recently-released Vladimir Kara-Murza and Ilya Yashin are leading the demo.

A protester holds up a sign that reads "Stop Putin"

A protester holds up a sign that reads "Stop Putin"

Will Russia's opposition show a united front in Berlin?

Prominent Russian opposition leaders are set to protest in Berlin against President Vladimir Putin and the Ukraine war.

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DW The 77 Percent (Sendungslogo englisch)

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

This episode explores the impacts of colonialism in Africa – how it is taught and remembered by today's generation.

A conical, openwork bronze sculpture stands in a courtyard between modern buildings. A ramp with railings leads up to it.

A conical, openwork bronze sculpture stands in a courtyard between modern buildings. A ramp with railings leads up to it.

Berlin inaugurates its first memorial for decolonization

The artwork "EarthNest" offers a new platform of exchange and remembrance dealing with the impact of colonialism.

A black and white sketch of the Berlin Conference, white men sitting around tables

A black and white sketch of the Berlin Conference, white men sitting around tables

How the Berlin Conference spurred the colonization of Africa

On November 15, 1884, European imperialists began dividing up Africa in one of history's biggest land grabs.

DW Dokumentation | Berlin und der Nahostkrieg - Angst, Wut und Resignation

DW Dokumentation | Berlin und der Nahostkrieg - Angst, Wut und Resignation

Berlin and the Middle East conflict: Fear, anger, despair

Berlin's Jews, Israelis and Palestinians have lived through a year of fear and anger.

People attend a flower laying ceremony on occasion of the 35th wall anniversary at the grounds of the Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Nov.9, 2024.

People attend a flower laying ceremony on occasion of the 35th wall anniversary at the grounds of the Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Nov.9, 2024.

Germany commemorates 35 years since fall of Berlin Wall

An art installation of posters and placards marked the path of the Cold War dividing line through the German capital.

A woman stands in front of a piece of the graffiti-covered Berlin Wall.

A woman stands in front of a piece of the graffiti-covered Berlin Wall.

Segments of Berlin Wall — 35 years after fall

The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. A DW team went looking for still-standing segments of the structure.

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Birgit Fischer

Berlin Wall anniversary: East Germans who thrived after fall

After the Wall fell, these standout GDR athletes flourished on the international stage — and the medal podium.

A photo from 1997 by Jordis Antonia Schloesser showing a boy playing in a graffiti-covered bus in the backyard of the Kunstehaus Tacheles.

A photo from 1997 by Jordis Antonia Schloesser showing a boy playing in a graffiti-covered bus in the backyard of the Kunstehaus Tacheles.

Berlin in the 1990s: Playground and wasteland

The decade that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall shaped the city's global image as a hub of creativity and change.

People look at artworks lined up as an open-air installation at river Spree marking the former course of the Berlin Wall

People look at artworks lined up as an open-air installation at river Spree marking the former course of the Berlin Wall

How the Berlin Wall split the city in two

In 1961, Communist East Germany built a massive barrier throughout Berlin, dividing the city into east and west.

A man takes a photo of a large display at Checkpoint Charlie

A man takes a photo of a large display at Checkpoint Charlie

What was it like when the wall fell at Checkpoint Charlie?

Amateur photographer Mathias Brauner captured the atmosphere when the Berlin Wall fell at the former border crossing.

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DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx — Lifestyle in Europe

35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, studying at the University of Edinburgh, bold claims about Italian cuisine.

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Trailer DW Berlin Briefing

From Trump's victory, German coalition collapse, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to evolving European security dynamics, this video podcast explores how these events impact Germany and the wider region

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1. FC Magdeburg huddle up before a game

35 years after Berlin Wall, East German football struggling

East Germany’s political collapse was mirrored in football, but a focus on youth brings hope for the future.

A mural showing a Trabi car, a type popular in former East Germany, breaking through a wall. The car's numer plate has "Nov 9, 89" the date the Berlin wall fell.

A mural showing a Trabi car, a type popular in former East Germany, breaking through a wall. The car's numer plate has "Nov 9, 89" the date the Berlin wall fell.

The fall of the Berlin Wall, 35 years on

What was it like when the Berlin Wall fell? And where can you still see remains of the frontier today?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attend a press conference in the chancellory in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attend a press conference in the chancellory in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

Olaf Scholz meets NATO chief Rutte in Berlin

It is Mark Rutte's first official visit to Germany since becoming head of the trans-Atlantic defense alliance.

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Magazin Euromaxx | 02.11.2024 | Eisbein

Berlin-style pork knuckle a beloved traditional dish

Berlin-style pork knuckle, or Eisbein, is sure to leave you full. But how is it prepared?

Firefighters tackle the train blaze

Firefighters tackle the train blaze

Berlin: Large fire destroys passenger train, cause unclear

Rail investigators look into the cause of a blaze that engulfed a three-carriage train on the outskirts of Berlin.

Olaf Scholz speaks on a phone while standing in front of the US Capitol in Washington

Olaf Scholz speaks on a phone while standing in front of the US Capitol in Washington

Is Germany more prepared for a Donald Trump presidency?

A second Donald Trump presidency could upend trade relations and security cooperation. Is Berlin ready?

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DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx — Lifestyle in Europe

Life in Venice, burying beloved pets, and fascinating facts about Berlin's famous Eisbein.

Entrance to train station

Entrance to train station

Germany: Manhunt after explosives left at Berlin station

German police are looking for a man who left a bag of explosives at Berlin's Neukölln train station.

Spice Village founder Shivam Parikh

Spice Village founder Shivam Parikh

Spice Village: Indian supermarket in Berlin

Indian foods in Berlin: Shivam Parikh fills a market niche.

Ballet Dancer Vivian Koohnavard dancing in front of a mirror at the Staatsoper Berlin

Ballet Dancer Vivian Koohnavard dancing in front of a mirror at the Staatsoper Berlin

Vivian Assal Koohnavard: Dancing for freedom

A ballet dancer campaigns for women's rights in Iran — through choreography.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (l) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (r) at Hyderabad House in New Delhi

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (l) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (r) at Hyderabad House in New Delhi

'Alles gut!': New Delhi, Berlin eager to bolster ties

Amid geopolitical tensions at Europe's and Asia's doorsteps, India and Germany are both eager to deepen bilateral ties.

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a close up of a sculpted brown face

Should Germany return Nefertiti bust to Egypt?

An Egyptian archaeologist has demanded the repatriation of the iconic Queen Nefertiti bust from her Berlin exile.

Teaser Berlin Briefing NEU

Teaser Berlin Briefing NEU

Trailer: Berlin Briefing

Berlin-based fashion designer Sepideh Ahadi stands in her shop, next to her designs.

Berlin-based fashion designer Sepideh Ahadi stands in her shop, next to her designs.

Iranian fashion designer: Individuality vs. strict norms

In opposition to her country's strict dress code, Berlin-based Sepideh Ahadi stresses individuality and asymmetry.

Geplanter Anschlag auf israelische Botschaft

Geplanter Anschlag auf israelische Botschaft

Libyan terror suspect arrested in Berlin suburb

Raphael Bossong, terrorism expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, talks to DW.

A view of Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz (both L) shaking hands next to reporters

A view of Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz (both L) shaking hands next to reporters

Biden meets allies in Berlin

Joe Biden has made his likely last visit to Berlin as US president, meeting the leaders of Germany, Britain and France.

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DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Pianist Giorgi Gigashvili, a non-alcoholic wine trend, a Berlin fashion designer with Iranian roots.