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Former Stasi Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Murder

Former Stasi officer convicted for 1974 murder at Berlin border during Cold War tensions.

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Former officer with East Germany’s secret police sentenced to prison for a border killing in 1974

An 80-year-old former officer with communist East Germany’s secret police, the Stasi, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of a Polish man at a border crossing in divided Berlin 50 years ago

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Former Stasi officer jailed for 10 years over 1974 Berlin border shooting

Martin Naumann, 80, shot Czesław Kukuczka in the back at close range as he tried to cross into West Berlin

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Ex-Stasi Officer Faces Verdict Over 1974 Berlin Border Killing

A former East German secret police officer faces a verdict Monday in a murder trial, accused of shooting dead a Polish man trying to flee to the West 50 years ago.

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Joe Biden set to visit Germany to discuss Ukraine and Middle East

US president likely to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz within next week during rescheduled trip, say sources in Berlin

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon world record in Chicago

The Kenyan smashed the previous best set in Berlin last year, breaking under the 2:10:00 barrier

The Independent UK

‘Celebrated again’: Portrait of German jazz-age pioneers lost after Nazi takeover returns to Berlin

Jewish Museum in Berlin buys painting of Weintraubs Syncopators, who played the soundtrack to the Weimar cabaret

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Vladimir Putin 'stops taking phone calls from German Chancellor as he pursues his war and destruction'

Berlin on Friday announced a further £500 million in support for Kyiv

Evening Standard

Zelenskyy appeals to allies to keep up aid as Germany pledges new weapons package

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it’s important that allies’ aid to Ukraine doesn’t decrease next year

The Independent UK

Chelsea: Marc Cucurella believes he's being unfairly treated after beating England in Euro 2024 final

Blues star says English fans are “hurt” after July’s final in Berlin

Evening Standard

Elmgreen & Dragset explore contemporary masculinity in Paris

We visit Elmgreen & Dragset at their Berlin studio ahead of new exhibition ‘L’Addition’ at Paris’ Musée d’Orsay, a subversive take on the classical form

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A walk through Potsdamer Platz: Europe’s biggest construction site 30 years on

In 2024, Potsdamer Platz celebrates its 30th anniversary and Jonathan Glancey reflects upon the famous postmodernist development in Berlin, seen here through the lens of photographer Rory Gardiner

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The Lake House is a tree-inspired retreat making the most of Berlin’s nature

The Lake House by Sigurd Larsen is a nature-inspired retreat in west Berlin, surrounded by trees and drawing on their timber nature

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Global Protests And Memorials Mark Hamas Attack Anniversary

Protests and memorials worldwide mark the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, reigniting tensions in the region.

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The Independent UK

Berlin has been named the best place for dining solo – here’s where to eat

These spots in the German capital have been recommended by solo diners using OpenTable

The Independent UK

The best holidays to book for November 2024, from Thailand’s dry season to French snowscapes

There’s still time for a getaway before winter rolls in, whether it’s sunshine in Thailand, a cosy cottage in Suffolk or the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote that takes your fancy

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"I want people to have sex in the moshpit." How Mimi Barks went from Berlin fetish clubs to leading her own nu gen revolution

This Is Doom Trap represents a moment of realisation for nu gen star Mimi Barks

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After 20 years and a move to Berlin, Xiu Xiu is still making music for outsiders

Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes

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Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany

Carmaker wants to ‘appeal to employees’ work ethic’ but move prompts outrage from plant’s union

MusicRadar

“Ableton Move is coming soon”: The Live creator has something new coming 8 October

The Berlin brand is teasing Move... but what actually is it?

The Independent UK

New high-speed train to link Paris and Berlin launching in December

The service will be launched on 16 December and boost seat numbers by more than 300,000 a year

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Elder to revisit third album Lore for May 2025 European tour

US prog quartet Elder will appear at Desertfest in Oslo, London and Berlin during 2025 European tour

The Guardian - UK

High-speed Paris-to-Berlin rail link to launch in December

Daytime service will take about eight hours and will complement the night route that launched last year

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“I Just Want To Make Others Laugh”: 20 Humorous One-Panel Comics By Joseph Nowak (New Pics)

Joseph Nowak, a talented Canadian illustrator based in Berlin, is known for his humorous and unpredictable single-panel comics, which he's been drawing since 2012. The post “I Just Want To Make Others Laugh”: 20 Humorous One-Panel Comics By Joseph Nowak (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Carlos Alcaraz Leads Team Europe To Laver Cup Victory

Team Europe's victory in the Laver Cup led by Alcaraz's standout performance against Team World in Berlin.

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