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Tag: Berlin (Germany)
At Checkpoint Charlie, Cold War History Confronts Crass Commercialism
Checkpoint Charlie, ground zero in the Cold War split between East and West, is a top attraction for Berlin tourists. It is now threatened with development that could overshadow the site.
Germans Send Love Letter on Brexit: Britain, Please Don’t Go
In a letter of admiration, prominent Germans called on Britons to halt their withdrawal from the European Union.
The Hunt for the Nazi Loot Still Sitting on Library Shelves
The art stolen by the Nazis has gotten more attention, but millions of books were also looted from Jews, and others, and have yet to be returned.
Jerusalem Criticizes Berlin’s Jewish Museum for ‘Anti-Israel Activity’
The museum and other cultural organizations were singled out in a paper demanding that the German government cut funding to groups hostile to Israel.
German Activists Use Coca-Cola, and Santa Claus, to Denounce the Far Right
A sign showing Coca-Cola’s jolly Santa Claus with a bottle of Coke in each hand wasn’t what it appeared to be. It drew a boycott online, and soda brands into politics.
Angela Merkel’s Political Life in Pictures: Tracing the End of an Era
As Germany’s chancellor enters the final chapter of a long career, the snapshots of her political life chronicle an era that may end with her.
Australia’s Liberal Party, Seeking to Project Stability, Tries to End Leadership Coups
Internal power struggles and a revolving door to the post of prime minister have cost the governing Liberal Party at the polls.
Merkel Antagonist Quits Party Post but Stays On as Interior Minister
Horst Seehofer’s announcement that he would step down as head of his Bavarian conservative party comes after a similar decision by Chancellor Angela Merkel.