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Once the stage of Nazi Germany and epicenter of the subsequent Cold War, Berlin was at the heart of 20th century geopolitics. The city has been reborn as the eclectic capital of reunified Germany. Unemployment is high, but the city still holds a cachet with the creative classes and tourists.

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Nach vier Monaten Flaschenpost eines deutschen Jungen an Israels Küste aufgetaucht

Ein fünfjähriger Berliner hat vor Monaten eine Flaschenpost in Griechenland ins Meer geworfen. Die Botschaft kam in Israel an - womöglich gibt es sogar bald ein Treffen.

Flaschenpost eines deutschen Jungen an Israels Küste aufgetaucht - imago/ CHROMORANGE

Berlin Mitte Fünf Menschen durch Autounfall schwer verletzt

Im Berliner Stadtteil Mitte sind bei einem Unfall fünf Menschen schwer verletzt worden: Ein Auto war in eine Gruppe von Passanten gerast.

Fünf Menschen durch Autounfall schwer verletzt - dpa

Babylon Berlin The German Capital at a Crossroads

Berlin is changing. That's nothing new, of course, but even as integration challenges have resulted in crime in some neighborhoods, others are trying to find ways to avoid the stasis that comes with gentrification. Success is uncertain. Von Lars-Olav Beier, Hilmar Schmundt und Volker Weidermann

The German Capital at a Crossroads - M.Omair/ Getty Images

Berlin Vater wegen illegaler Beschneidung seines Sohnes verurteilt

7500 Euro Schmerzensgeld bekommt ein Junge aus Berlin, weil sein Vater ihn von zwei Nichtmedizinern beschneiden ließ - zu Hause auf dem Küchentisch.

Vater wegen illegaler Beschneidung seines Sohnes verurteilt - Paul Zinken/ dpa

A Death in Berlin Deafening Silence After Overdose at Berghain

During an around-the-world trip last summer, a couple from California visited Berlin's legendary Berghain techno club. A few hours later, one of them was dead. Even today, no one seems willing to accept responsibility for the tragedy. Von Alexander Osang

Deafening Silence After Overdose at Berghain - Paul Zinken/ picture alliance / dpa

History Comes Full Circle Berlin Before and After the Wall

The Berlin Wall stood for exactly 28 years, two months and 26 days. It has now been gone for as long as it was in place. These photos show a city that hasn't done badly for itself in the years since reunification. Von Christoph Gunkel

Berlin Before and After the Wall - DPA/ Wolfgang Kumm

2016 Berlin Christmas Market Attack Terror Survivors Feel Abandoned by German Authorities

One year after the terror attack on the Christmas market in Berlin, the relatives of the victims feel like the German authorities have treated them callously or neglected them. Some of their anger is also directed at German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Von Britta Stuff und Wolf Wiedmann-Schmidt

Terror Survivors Feel Abandoned by German Authorities - Werner Schuering / DER SPIEGEL

Patchwork Solution An End to Berlin's Neverending Airport Fiasco?

The idea of a soft launch for Berlin's long-delayed new international airport is gaining traction. It would mean opening its doors in 2020, but without its main terminal. Von Gerald Traufetter und Andreas Wassermann

An End to Berlin's Neverending Airport Fiasco? - Patrick Pleul/ dpa

Democracy Under Pressure Germany Balances Liberty and Security in Face of Terror

In the wake of the Berlin terror attack, leading German politicians have begun demanding changes to the country's security architecture. With fall elections approaching, the issue is set to dominate the campaign. But there's also a danger of going too far. By SPIEGEL Staff

Germany Balances Liberty and Security in Face of Terror - DPA

A Known 'Threat' Why Did Germany Fail to Stop Terrorist?

German authorities identified Anis Amri as a potential terrorist threat months ago. How did they fail to stop him from committing his deadly attack? These government failures are likely to haunt the country for months to come. By SPIEGEL Staff

Why Did Germany Fail to Stop Terrorist? - Daniele Bennati/ AP

Terror in Berlin How the Attack Has Changed the Country

Terror attacks bring people together. That, at least, is what used to happen. But the attack in Berlin has followed a different script, with the gap between those content to wait for the facts and those eager to score political points now wider than ever before. A look back at 48 hours that changed the country. By SPIEGEL Staff

How the Attack Has Changed the Country - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

Christmas Market Attack Case Against Berlin Suspect Crumbles

On Monday night, police thought they had managed to capture the driver who had rammed a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin. Now, the case is crumbling and the true attacker may still be at large.

Case Against Berlin Suspect Crumbles - Markus Schreiber/ AP

Haphazard and Uninspired Why Berlin Is World's Most Boring Museum City

As far as major cities go, few other places are in possession of so many treasures that are so poorly exhibited as Berlin. It's as though cultural institutions here go out of their way to keep people from visiting. Von Ulrike Knöfel

Why Berlin Is World's Most Boring Museum City - Daniel Naupold/ dpa

Tourism Troubles Berlin Cracks Down on Vacation Rentals

Last year, Berlin passed a law banning unregistered vacation rentals in the city because of a shortage of residential housing. A sharp increase in tourism and the popularity of renting private apartments is exacerbating a serious problem. Von Ann-Kathrin Nezik

Berlin Cracks Down on Vacation Rentals - Thomas Grabka/DER SPIEGEL

Emperor's New Clothes Money Lacking for Facade of Berlin's New Palace

Construction on Berlin's new city palace is continuing apace, but organizers lack the money necessary for the structure's Baroque facade. Even worse, the Berlin city-state may back out of the project. Von Sven Becker und Michael Sontheimer

Money Lacking for Facade of Berlin's New Palace - Maurizio Gambarini/ dpa

Flippin' Good Germany Learns to Love the Burger

Hamburgers may be named after the northern German city, but only recently has it become easier to find a good one in the country. A wave of gourmet burger joints is now sweeping Germany, and fast food restaurants could soon be feeling the pinch. Von Alexander Kühn und Ann-Kathrin Nezik

Germany Learns to Love the Burger - Carsten Koall/ DER SPIEGEL

An Israeli in Berlin The Chocolate Pudding Exodus

A young Israeli is calling on his fellow citizens to move to Berlin, where life is cheaper than in Tel Aviv. Politicians back home are outraged by 25-year-old the expatriate's online campaign. Von Raniah Salloum

The Chocolate Pudding Exodus - © Thomas Peter / Reuters/ REUTERS

Hipster Village Berlin Nightlife Grows Up

For a decade, Bar 25 was one of Berlin's wildest clubs. Now, its founders want to create a new development on the site. It is to cater to former clubbers and preserve an element of 1990s Berlin. But the hurdles are high. Von Philipp Oehmke

Berlin Nightlife Grows Up - SC Architekten

Burger Blues Ailing Fair a Measure of German-American Ties

Berlin is home to an annual fair dedicated to all things Americana. The recent decline of the carnival says a lot about the poor current state of German-American relations. Von Simon Pfanzeit

Ailing Fair a Measure of German-American Ties - Paul Zinken/ dpa

Bad Fit Why Germany Doesn't Cut It in International Fashion

Berlin Fashion Week is underway, but A-listers are keeping their distance. The event has failed to put the German capital on the clothing map. A closer look at the career trajectory of designer Kostas Murkudis provides some insight into the reasons why. Von Mareike Nieberding

Why Germany Doesn't Cut It in International Fashion - REUTERS / STEFANIE LOOS/ REUTERS

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