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The Berlin Spectator was shut down on December 26th, 2022.

Dec 26, 2022 •

Berlin Forbids Use of Firecrackers and Fireworks in Three Zones on New Year's Eve

After two years of strict bans, pyrotechnical products may be sold, purchased and used again on New Year's Eve 2022 and New Year's Day 2023.

Dec 26, 2022 •

Christmas Eve with the Police in Berlin's Neukölln District

Karsten Bonack with Imanuel Marcus

Dec 25, 2022 •

Young Gun Silver Fox to Perform in Germany

Between 1975 and 1982, stunning Pop and Rock music was recorded.

Dec 24, 2022 •

Steinmeier: 'Peace is Our Most Fervent Wish'

In his Christmas Address, Germany's President Steinmeier thanked the Germans for their solidarity with the Ukrainian people during the Russian war of…

Dec 24, 2022 •

Berlin Senate Asks Residents Not to Overburden Health System During Holidays

Berlin's hospitals and doctors are under pressure because of an extremely high number of patients with respiratory diseases, flu symptoms and COVID-19.

Dec 23, 2022 •

Berlin to Use 'Noise Traps' to Chase Loud Vehicles

When those hotshots with their loud motorbikes or cars drive by, they want to be admired.

Dec 22, 2022 •

Indecent Proposal: The Dark Realities of Finding Housing in Berlin

It’s a long and arduous journey for many moving to Berlin.

Dec 21, 2022 •

The Beauty of Brandenburg's Dahme Spreewald County

As we all know, Berlin is a great place.

Dec 20, 2022 •

Germany: Big Traffic Mess to Hit Autobahn During Christmas Holidays

One of the Christmas presents nobody wants is the expected congestion on federal highways and Germany's Autobahn later this week.

Dec 20, 2022 •

Germany: Freezing Rain Expected to Create Dangerous Conditions on Streets and Roads

Streets and roads in parts of Germany, including Berlin and Brandenburg, will be affected by freezing rain today, according to the German Meteorological…

Dec 19, 2022 •

Berlin: The Islamist Terror Attack of 2016 and the Authorities' Failures

Six years ago, the Islamist Anis Amri murdered thirteen people, in a terror attack at one of Berlin's main Christmas markets.

Dec 19, 2022 •

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