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Beyond the Berlin Wall: The forgotten collapse of Bulgaria’s ‘wall’

It has been 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The consequences of this event for Germany and for Europe to this day take central stage in discussions about the end of the Cold War. Essays on the repressive nature of the regime in East Germany and the wall’s purposeful construction to keep…

       




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Europe 1989-2019: Lessons learned 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall

The 30 years since the opening of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 have been marked by incredible progress toward a Europe “whole and free.” The European Communities became the European Union, grew to 28 member states, and helped raise living standards across the continent. NATO survived the end of the Cold War and…

       




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Rooftop modular wooden homes proposed for Berlin

Metsä Wood design competition produces very interesting entries, like this one from Sigurd Larsen.




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From A to Zierfische; Obsolete Signs are Being Saved from the Dump at the Buchstabenmuseum in Berlin (Photos)

The Buchstabenmuseum is an NGO dedicated to preserving, restoring and exhibiting old signs from Berlin and around the world. Its owners save obsolete letters from the dump and instead tell their stories. It is a museum like no other!




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Reborn as a Restaurant, a Berlin Building Overcomes its Dark History

A building that once housed a Jewish girls' school, shut down by the Nazis, is now home to a fashionable restaurant.




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How Car Sharing is Taking Over Berlin

Robert Llewellyn explores Berlin's high tech systems for car sharing in an urban environment. He thinks he may have seen the future of mobility.




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PLATOON Opens Cultural Center Built From Shipping Containers in Berlin

Shipping Containers are used as giant blocks to build a giant steel party room




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Bamboo Bicycles from the Ozon Cyclery in Berlin (Photos)

Made from TigerBamboo and hand sculpted flax fiber composite joints, the bikes weigh around 1.75 kg, and, according to the designers, “have a ride quality similar to high end steel, but with better vibration absorption”. And they look funky!




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What's new in bikes at VELO Berlin (Photos)

In spite of snow and freezing winds, the bicycle season officially opens and we check out the trends and innovations for 2013.




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Cohousing: The real sharing economy at its best, and a great example in Berlin

This is a housing form that we should be building a lot more of.




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Whoever drives in Berlin has too much time

In which a brash-talking politician takes on the lobbyists - and everybody wins (hint: the "lobbyists" aren't who you think!)




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New option to retrofit your bike into an e-pedelec, and more at VELO Berlin

Innovation and local products featured prominently at the bike show




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Biking and walking in Berlin is a breath of fresh air (metaphorically, not literally)

It is a strange and wonderful experience where you don't know what's around the corner.




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Berlin public transport system sponsors shoe with an annual transport pass

An advertising gimmick that gives a whole new meaning to the words "training shoes."




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After 4 killed in crash, Berliners call for ban on SUVs

Mayor says "Such tank-like SUVs do not belong in the city"




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'Empty' Spaces are Full of Life in Berlin -- For Now

In the crowded heart of Istanbul lies a secret garden. Actually, there are probably at least a few, but the one I had the pleasure






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World Cup questions: what did Zidane's head-butt in Berlin mean? | Barney Ronay

Using the Fifa archive we rewatch a series of memorable games in search of answers we didn’t find at the time

It was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness” – Albert Camus, the Outsider

The World Cup final, France v Italy in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. It’s still humid under the lights. The score is 1-1, the players wide-eyed but still running.

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Money Heist director Alex Rodrigo chooses Vijay as El Profesor, Shah Rukh Khan for Berlin's role, Ranveer as Denver for Indian version

Spanish drama Money Heist aka Le Casa De Papel on Netflix has quickly become of the most-watched shows on the streaming giant. From El Profesor to Tokio, fans absolutely love the characters. Bollywood Hungama recently shared the dream cast if Bollywood adapted it as a film.

During a recent interaction with Behindwoods, Money Heist director Alex Rodrigo was asked who would he select from the list of the Indian actors for the Indian version. Alex chose South superstar Thalapathy Vijay for the role of El Profesor whereas he said Shah Rukh Khan would be best suited for Berlin's role. He further said Ajith Kumar could play Bogota, Ranveer Singh as Denver. He wanted Mahesh Babu and Suriya to take on the roles Tamayo and Suarez. Thalapathy Vijay's fans trended 'Money Heist' in India on Thursday night on Twitter.

Created by Álex Pina, Money Heist aka Le Casa De Papel stars Álvaro Morte as The Professor, Itziar Ituño as Raquel, Úrsula Corberó as Tokyo, Miguel Herrán as Rio, Jaime Lorente Lopez as Denver, Alba Flores as Nairobi, Darko Peric as Helsinki, Esther Acebo as Monica, Hovik Keuchkerian, Rodrigo de la Serna, and Pedro Alonso as Berlin.

ALSO READ: From Shah Rukh Khan to Alia Bhatt, here’s the dream cast of Money Heist if remade in Bollywood




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8th Annual Meeting of the OECD LEED Forum on Partnerships and Local Governance (Berlin, Germany)

The transition from education to work is not easy for many young people, particularly when it comes to finding sustainable employment with progression opportunities. Recently established national policies to support youth will be only effective if implemented in a coordinated way at local level.




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Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, in Berlin on 11-12 June 2018

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Berlin on 11-12 June 2018 to attend a meeting with Chancellor Merkel and Heads of International Organisations. While in Berlin, the Secretary-General will also present the 2018 OECD Economic Survey of Germany.




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Great Britain win silver in men's team sprint race at the Track World Championships in Berlin

It was left to Jason Kenny to add to the family's cycling silver after wife Laura defied doctor's orders but could not defy the odds.




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Union Berlin defender Neven Subotic says Bundesliga players fear contracting coronavirus

The Premier League are watching closely as they try to push ahead with Project Restart, which would see the campaign come back on June 12.




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Iggy Azalea goes makeup free as she attends a dance rehearsal in Berlin

Iggy Azalea was forced to delay the release of her EP, Wicked Lips, by a week after missing the deadline.




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Iggy Azalea flaunts cleavage in plunging frock in Berlin 

The Australian rapper, 29, dared to bare in a plunging black frock at an awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany on Friday.




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Iggy Azalea steps out in Berlin with candy-colored green hair and a thick coat

Iggy Azalea was seen out in Berlin as she checked out of her hotel on her way home. It was reported this week that she had a $35K diamond ring stolen from her home, among $366K in stolen jewelry.




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Katarina Johnson-Thompson takes silver while Matthew Hudson-Smith storms to 400m title in Berlin

For Katarina Johnson-Thompson, there was a hugely impressive silver medal after eventually losing her fascinating heptathlon tussle with the great Belgian, Nafi Thiam.




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Johnny Depp looks jovial as he attends Minamata photocall during the Berlin Film Festival

Johnny Depp looked jovial as he attended the Minamata photocall during the Berlin Film Festival on Friday in the midst of a bitter court battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.




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Katherine Jenkins and Bill Nighy attend Berlin Film Festival

The singer, 39, looked chic in a red Gucci dress with a leopard print collar and pockets as well as a branded belt to cinch in her svelte waist.




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Germany's daily infection rate slows for second day with 2,055 new cases as crowds gather in Berlin

Saturday saw Germany confirm 2,055 new coronavirus cases, bringing to total figure to 152,438, and 179 new deaths, bringing the total fatalities in the country to 5,500 (graph pictured).




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German second division side Dynamo Dresden create a 'yellow wall' after taking 35,000 fans to Berlin

Dresden fans are known for their passionate and immense support, and they brought huge banners, flags and flares to the match, but did not see their team progress after a penalty-shoot-out defeat.




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Bayern Munich 2 - 1 Union Berlin: Goals from Benjamin Pavard and Robert Lewandowski send Bayern top

Bayern were looking to bounce back from a disappointing away draw to Augsburg last week and got off to a flyer when French defender Benjamin Pavard struck from long range after 13 minutes.




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Union Berlin 1-0 Hertha Berlin: Sebastian Polter seals last-gasp victory with penalty

Sebastian Polter's 90th-minute penalty gave Union Berlin a 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin in the German capital's first Bundesliga derby featuring teams from either side of the formerly divided city.




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Cancer battle proved to be spur for Ed Chamberlin to take the punt on new challenge in racing

HUGH MacDONALD: It is a testament to the power of sport in Ed Chamberlin's life that it both consoled and excited him as he laboured under the shadow of death.




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Laureus World Sports Awards: Sportsmail goes exclusively behind the scenes at Berlin ceremony

A host of sporting greats were honoured for their achievements at the annual Laureus World Sports Awards, held in Berlin on Monday night, and Sportsmail's photographer Andy Hooper was allowed exclusive behind the scenes access to capture the glitzy ceremony in all of its glory.




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How my daring Dad duped the Nazis: Jews were send to Auschwitz but Hans Neumann moved to Berlin

Ariana Neumann (left) wrote When Time Stopped: A Memoir Of My Father's War about Hans (right), her doting Dad. It started when she found an old ID card tucked away.




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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite at Bad Boys For Life premiere in Berlin

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have been on the promotional trail for their new movie, popping up in Berlin in a typically exuberant fashion on Tuesday.




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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Berlin premiere: Margot Robbie dazzles in plunging olive green gown

Margot Robbie was every inch the A-lister as she led the glamour at the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood premiere in Berlin on Thursday.




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Margot Robbie is a ray of sunshine at Once Upon A Time In Hollywood photocall in Berlin

The Wolf Of Wall Street star, 29, was a vision in a pretty yellow jumpsuit with a corseted top while her co-stars, aged 55 and 44 respectively




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Oberlin students erect memorial on its Ohio campus to commemorate deaths of Palestinian terrorists

The memorial erected by Oberlin College students in Ohio shows 34 small black flags planted on the lawn of a campus building. Each flag bears the name of a Palestinian killed by Israel earlier this month.




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Hitler's 'suicide note' in which he refused to flee Berlin up for auction

The German chancellor sent the historic memo to one of his favourite commanders, Field Marshal Ferdinand Schörner, who had urged him to flee the besieged capital.




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Boris Johnson planning whirlwind trip to Berlin and Paris to deliver Brexit demands in person

The plan is believed to be under consideration by Boris Johnson in order to avoid Brexit dominating the G7 summit set to be held in Biarritz, France, from August 24-26.




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PETER OBORNE: Many wanted him to fail, but Boris Johnson triumphed in Berlin

PETER OBORNE: From his days as a Brussels-based journalist whose motif was his ridiculing of the Eurocracy and their policies, our new Prime Minister has long been a hate figure in Europe.




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Germany's Angela Merkel marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall 

Angela Merkel has urged Europe to defend 'democracy' and 'freedom' as Germany is today marking 30 years since the Berlin Wall fell.




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John Simpson on the two words that brought down the Berlin Wall

The fall of the Berlin Wall changed the world. It brought an end to Communist regimes right across Europe, and finished Russia as a superpower




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Union Berlin defender Neven Subotic says Bundesliga players fear contracting coronavirus

The Premier League are watching closely as they try to push ahead with Project Restart, which would see the campaign come back on June 12.




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Channing Tatum attends Magic Mike Live! opening in Berlin amid Jessie J rumours

Channing Tatum attended the Magic Mike Live! opening in Berlin Germany on Thursday, amid claims he and ex Jessie J are spending time together again.




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Cate Blanchett looks stylish in a brown blazer and a black top at Berlin International Film Festival

The actress, 50, took part in the Talents Table Talk: Places Like Home event at the Berlin International Film Festival on Monday.




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Cate Blanchett attends Stateless photocall at the Berlin Film Festival

The actress, 50, opted for the Roksanda suit teamed with a black polo neck jumper for the launch of the series, which centres on four strangers in an immigration detention centre.