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Berlin's traditional Christmas markets reflect city's growing diversity

Berlin's more than 100 Christmas markets are opening across the city this week, and organizers are taking an increasingly diverse approach

Associated Press · 1d

LGBTQ Christmas market attracts crowds in Berlin

Mulled wine, fried sausages, and plenty of Christmas spirit. At first sight, the Christmas Avenue market in West Berlin looks much like any other of the roughly 100 Christmas markets in the German capital.

Berlin's traditional Christmas markets reflect its growing diversity

The city of 3.8 million, which takes pride in its tolerance and diversity, offers Christmas markets for pretty much every taste these days. Nowadays, almost 40% of Berliners have immigrant roots, and the city's LGBTQ+ community is considered one of the biggest in the country.

Russia expels 2 German journalists in tit-for-tat move

The New York Times · 1h

Moscow Expels 2 German Journalists, Accusing Berlin of Closing Russian TV Bureau

Russia on Wednesday ordered the expulsion of two German journalists in retaliation for what it said was Germany’s move to close the Russian state broadcaster’s Berlin bureau, another chapter in the tit-for-tat between Russia and western media.

Reuters on MSN · 5h

Russia expels German journalists in tit-for-tat move denied by Berlin

Russia said on Wednesday that it would expel one correspondent and one cameraman from Germany's ARD in a symmetrical response to German moves against journalists from Russia's Channel One that Berlin denied undertaking.

Newsweek on MSN · 3h

Russia Expels 2 German Journalists in Retaliatory Move

Russia revoked the accreditation of two employees of the German ARD broadcaster and ordered them to leave the country.

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Berlin Faces Backlash Over Proposed Cut to Culture Budget

Berlin's plan to cut its cultural budget by €130 million, a reduction of around 13 percent, has sparked a wave of opposition ...

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Berlin, Oxford police officers recognized with state Medal of Valor

BERLIN - A former Berlin police officer who rushed into chaos to help rescue a survivor from a sudden house collapse has been ...

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Review: Berlin Philharmonic makes another sublime stand at Symphony Center

Concluding its U.S. tour in Chicago, the orchestra attracted a classical music who’s-who to Tuesday night’s concert in ...

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Berlin's Justice Senator Says Cannabis Law Benefits Mafia-Like Structures And It Should Be Repealed

Berlin’s Senator for Justice Felor Badenberg recently criticized Germany's cannabis law. According to Badenberg, contrary to ...

New Berlin softball coach recovering from line drive to the face

A New Berlin dad is recovering after being hit in the face by a line drive while coaching softball. The hit sent Kevin ...

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Berlin Police Chief Issues Warning for Jews in City's Arab Neighborhoods

There has been a rise of antisemitic incidents in the German capital since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.

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Berlin Film Festival Adds New Screening Venue and Hub Ahead of 2025 Edition

The Berlin Film Festival has added a new screening venue and hub ahead of its 75th edition in February. In a press release on ...

Berlin forests: Pines recover, oaks deteriorate

Forests provide clean air and a pleasant climate. Berlin's forests have been in a bad way for years. Only a few trees still ...

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