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Olympics committee defends sale of T-shirt commemorating 1936 Nazi-era Games

Jewish organizations condemned the IOC after a 1936 Berlin Olympics T-shirt sold out online, saying the Games were used to legitimize Hitler’s regime.

Screenshot of T-shirt commemorating 1936 Nazi-era Games via WebArchive, Shop.Olympics.com.
Kai Höss at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin. January 27, 2026.

Grandson of Auschwitz commandant: 'My grandfather was greatest mass murderer in history'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the Italy–Germany Business Forum at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026.

Germany establishes diplomatic ties with Niue, signaling the importance of the Pacific - opinion

An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

German police arrest Lebanese Hamas terror suspect linked with planning attacks on Jews, Israelis


New documentary commemorates 'Shoah' for 40th anniversary

“I do not hesitate to say that Shoah was the greatest event in the history of our festival, the Forum of the Berlinale, maybe also the greatest event of the Berlinale itself.”

 THE 72ND BERLIN International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale.

Syrian refugee arrested for stabbing tourist in Berlin planned 'to kill Jews,' prosecutors say

The 30-year-old Spanish tourist underwent emergency surgery after sustaining injuries to his neck and was placed in an induced coma,

 HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, with Berlin Television Tower in background.

ISIS-affiliated Russian teen arrested for planning attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin

The teen reportedly became radicalized online and planned to travel to Africa to join ISIS.

 Members of the police force stand guard as demonstrators protest against German far-right politician of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) Bjoern Hoecke on the day of his trial over the alleged use of Nazi vocabulary during a speech in May 2021. April 18, 2024.

Berlin Jewish community hides identity over fears of antisemitism

The number of antisemitic incidents in Berlin in the first half of 2024 was higher than the whole total for 2023.

 Protestors take part in a pro-Palestinian demonstration, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Berlin, April 6, 2024.

High-end brand unveils future of fashion in Berlin: Reality meets fantasy

The Marc Cain Fashion show in Berlin revealed the new winter collection with an innovative blend of fashion and technology. Among the attendees: Alessandra Ambrosio and Michelle Hunziker.

 Marc Cain Fashion Show

Berlinale head spotlights Gaza hostages at festival opening

At this year’s festival, a new documentary by Shoval will be shown, Letter to David, about David Cunio’s kidnapping will be shown.

 Marie-Lou Sellem, Julia von Heinz, Alice Brauner and Duzen Tekkal hold photos of Israeli hostage David Cunio as they attend the red carpet of the opening gala of the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany February 13, 2025.

Berlin enforces strict knife ban in three neighborhoods starting February 15

Those found with prohibited weapons or knives in these zones face fines up to 10,000 euros for administrative offenses.

 May 1, Görlitzer Park, Berlin.

Berlin police break up pro-Palestine protest after Arabic chants heard, in violation of permit

Restrictions on the use of certain languages by German police have become more regular over the past few years.

 Pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin.

UK Embassy holds event commemorating Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day

Three Holocaust survivors - Walter Bingham, 101, George Shefi, 93, and Paul Alexander, 89 - attended along with the embassy staff, diplomats and their families.

 Three Holocaust survivors - Walter Bingham, 101, George Shefi, 93, and Paul Alexander, 89 - attended along with the embassy staff, diplomats and their families

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with Berlin police in Rosa Luxemburg memorial rally

The event was marked by outbreaks of violence, culminating in more than 20 arrests and at least 10 investigations.

 Pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin.