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Over 80 Berlin Film Festival alumni sign open letter urging organizers to take stance on Gaza

The Berlin Film Festival is considered the most political of its peers, Venice and Cannes, and prides itself on showing cinema from underrepresented communities and young talent.

Cast member Julia Jones attends the premiere of 'The Weight' at the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 2026.
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Olympics committee defends sale of T-shirt commemorating 1936 Nazi-era Games

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


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.

Palestinian influencer arrested after firework rocket hits Berlin apartment

"I didn't know how a rocket works and how far it would fly. I didn't want to hurt anyone on purpose," Atallah Younes said.

 Remains of New Year’s celebration in Berlin.

'Israel must go': Israeli attacked in Berlin over Israeli-Palestinian peace pin - report

“Israel must go,” one of the attackers reportedly shouted.

 Anti-Israel protest held outside the Axel Springer Campus in Berlin where the JPost conference was being held.

German woman who lives in home looted from Jews must give it up, judge rules

The ruling earlier this month capped a decade of legal wrangling over the home, located in Wandlitz, outside Berlin.

 Wandlitz is a suburb of Berlin that also was a retreat area for Nazi leaders.

German parliament votes no-confidence in Chancellor Scholz, paving way for election

Only 207 of the parliament's 733 expressed confidence, while 394 withheld it.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a session of the lower house of parliament Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, October 16, 2024.

How Germany’s left amplifies terror propaganda against the west

Samidoun, Masar Badil, and other organizations do not always reveal their true goals, but one truth remains: they do not stand for peace.


Antisemitism in Berlin surpasses entirety of 2023 in just six months

From January to June, RIAS recorded 1,383 incidents of antisemitism in Berlin (about 8 a day), which is a significant increase from 1,270 in 2023.

 Antisemitic and terror-glorifying graffiti on a glass recycling bin in Berlin.

Germany brings charges against four men suspected of being Hamas members

The prosecutors noted that while Hamas is run out of Gaza, it has set up underground weapons depots in countries across Europe to ready them for possible attacks.

 The German national flag flies in front of Reichstag building in Berlin

Berlin's St. Hedwig's Cathedral reopens after six-year renovation

the redesign represents an almost radical new beginning after long disputes.

 St. Hedwig's Cathedral Berlin at night.

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.

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