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‘We were broke, but fascinated by freedom’: exhibition showcases East German artist Gabriele Stötzer

Show at Martin Gropius Bau gallery in Berlin is biggest ever celebration of an East German female artist in a state museum

The Guardian - UK

Hottest day: Berlin police deploy water cannons to fight extreme heat

Germany is groaning under the year's first heatwave. Berlin police are resorting to an unusual tactic, sending two water cannons onto city streets normally reserved for protests.

Euronews

"He wrote stories so painfully real that rock’n’roll still bears their scars." From Velvet Underground to his often divisive solo work, here's why Lou Reed is rock’s greatest storyteller

"With 1989’s New York album, Reed sealed his position as NYC’s poet laureate with a concept work of rare lyrical brilliance."

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The worrying Aryna Sabalenka trend jeopardising Wimbledon title bid

Sabalenka has been racked with tension at key points in her last two tournaments, but a blueprint from an unlikely source could help her rediscover her title-winning ways this summer

The Independent UK

Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027, senior MP tells AFP

Germany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military service, a senior parliamentarian has told AFP. Faced with a growing threat from Russia and an unpredictable United States, Berlin is looking to revamp its army and has…

The Economic Times

‘I really need to learn how to say no’: Woman visiting Germany went for a swim, but accidentally found herself auditioning for the Olympic Swim team

“I went in for a casual swimming session. I came out looking like a nonce.”

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Volkswagen to cut up to 100,000 jobs

BERLIN — Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume aims to cut up to ‌100,000 jobs from the current workforce worldwide over the next few years and discontinue production at four of the group's German plants, Manager Magazin reported on Friday.

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Jesus Christ Kinski by Benjamin Myers review – inside the mind of an actor in meltdown

Narrator Rory Kinnear fully inhabits Klaus Kinski’s fury in this depiction of the irascible actor’s ill-fated performance in Berlin

The Guardian - UK

Europe leaders reaffirm unity on defence ahead of Ankara NATO summit

European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members.

France 24

Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit with Ukraine in mind

The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.

Euronews

German authorities carry out raids over alleged Russian gas sabotage

An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Euronews

Andy Burnham inches closer to power in Britain as Starmer seeks legacy

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister unopposed as potential rival Darren Jones declared he won't run. Meanwhile, outgoing leader Keir Starmer, seeking to solidify his legacy, heads to Berlin for crucial talks on Ukraine and the Middle East. Burnham, a former Greater Manchester mayor, secured a…

The Economic Times

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

Euronews

Europe Today: Sánchez under pressure as Europe backs Ukraine

Europe's five leading military powers meet in Berlin to discuss support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, while US-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over a widening corruption scandal.

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Autosport

Brands Hatch to make Formula E debut on expanded Gen4 calendar

Brands Hatch will replace the ExCeL as host of the London event with Zandvoort and Austin also joining the Formula E calendar

Motorsport

COTA to make Formula E debut in record-breaking 2026-27 calendar

The all-electric championship has announced a 21-race season for the introduction of its Gen4 car, with COTA, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch all joining

The Independent UK

A German journalist was released from Syrian prison after months and is back in Berlin

A German journalist detained in Syria has been released

Radio France Internationale

France, Germany reach deal on arms maker KNDS, opening door to stock market

France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of Amsterdam-headquartered arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to boost faltering European defence cooperation.

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International Business Times UK

Alex Eala's Berlin Fairytale Delivers Ranking Boost and Major Prize Money Haul

Alex Eala's impressive performance at the Berlin Tennis Open boosts her WTA ranking to No. 30, earning her a Wimbledon seeding and cash prizes. She prepares for the Bad Homburg Open next.

Euronews

Germany to take 40% stake in Leopard tank maker KNDS alongside France

Berlin is preparing to buy a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German group behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, putting it alongside France as a state shareholder in one of Europe's most important defence firms.

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TEN:Favoured Pegula toppled in Berlin grasscourt final

A day after beating world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula got a pre-Wimbledon reality check when defeated in the Berlin Open final.

AAP

Favoured Pegula toppled in Berlin grasscourt final

A day after beating world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula got a pre-Wimbledon reality check when defeated in the Berlin Open final.

International Business Times UK

'My Heart Is Full': Alex Eala Reflects on Career-Changing Berlin Tennis Open Campaign

Alexandra Eala's WTA 500 journey in Berlin ended with a loss to Linda Noskova, but the Filipino tennis star gained valuable experience and confidence, marking a significant step in her career.

AAP

Pegula delivers Sabalenka a pre-Wimbledon blow

Aryna Sabalenka's quest for a maiden Wimbledon title copped a setback as she was beaten in the semi-finals of the Berlin Open on grass.

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5 Under-the-Radar Berlin Spots to Discover the City "Beyond the Obvious" — Picked by the Designer of Its Hippest New Hotel

Rachael Gowdridge's latest project and a long-term friendship in the German capital have made its creative pulse one of the key inspirations for how she approaches design

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