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Berlin’s other Mauer: The ancient customs wall that shaped the city
The Berlin Customs Wall (or Akzisemauer) is long gone, but you can still see its ripples in […]
History
Christmas in Berlin: A festive photo history
Dive into a festive time capsule with these photos of Berlin Christmas celebrations over the last century.
Tuesday, September 17
Arnold Schwarzenegger to receive honourary doctorate in Berlin
The former governor of California will be bestowed the honour on Tuesday at 15:00 - but who […]
This Must Be The Place
Assassinations, socialism and conspirators’ dens: Inside Berlin’s Rote Insel
Take a trip to Schöneberg's Rote Insel (or Red Island), an unassuming neighbourhood with an astounding history.
Berlin
The killing of Horst Wessel: Uncovering a Berlin Nazi murder mystery
Horst Wessel was shot in his apartment in 1930. Years later, the exact motive for his murder […]
Friday 15, March
Ex-Stasi officer put on trial for deadly border shooting 50 years later
On Thursday, an 80-year-old former Stasi officer was put on trial for the alleged murder of Czesław […]
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