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Ikea pledges 6 million to former prisoners of communist East Germany who were forced to build flat-pack furniture during the Cold War

Ikea has agreed to pay millions to former political prisoners who were forced to work in East German factories from 1960 to 1990.

German far-right party AfD poised for state election victory in east

The far-right AfD party became the largest political force in a German state parliament for the first time since World War II.

50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts Stasi Officer of Murder

Elderly former Stasi officer sentenced for murder, reflecting on historical accountability for East Germany's oppressive regime.

Former Stasi official sentenced to 10 years for 1974 Berlin border murder

A former Stasi officer was convicted for the murder of Polish man Czeslaw Kukuczka, highlighting the historical significance of accountability for state-sponsored violence.

Greens struggle against far-right tide in eastern Germany

The sandstone monument in East Germany symbolizes division as far-right AfD gains popularity ahead of crucial regional elections.

German businesses worried about far-right gains in the east DW 09/02/2024

The AfD's rise in Thuringia and Saxony raises concerns about political stability and investor confidence in former East Germany.

Ikea pledges 6 million to former prisoners of communist East Germany who were forced to build flat-pack furniture during the Cold War

Ikea has agreed to pay millions to former political prisoners who were forced to work in East German factories from 1960 to 1990.

German far-right party AfD poised for state election victory in east

The far-right AfD party became the largest political force in a German state parliament for the first time since World War II.

50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts Stasi Officer of Murder

Elderly former Stasi officer sentenced for murder, reflecting on historical accountability for East Germany's oppressive regime.

Former Stasi official sentenced to 10 years for 1974 Berlin border murder

A former Stasi officer was convicted for the murder of Polish man Czeslaw Kukuczka, highlighting the historical significance of accountability for state-sponsored violence.

Greens struggle against far-right tide in eastern Germany

The sandstone monument in East Germany symbolizes division as far-right AfD gains popularity ahead of crucial regional elections.

German businesses worried about far-right gains in the east DW 09/02/2024

The AfD's rise in Thuringia and Saxony raises concerns about political stability and investor confidence in former East Germany.
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Evelyn Richter's Photos Reveal the Reality of Life in East Germany

Evelyn Richter's work as a photographer focused on capturing day-to-day life in East Germany, particularly the working lives of women.
Richter's photographs were a tool for apprehending history and recording social conditions.
The first major retrospective of Richter's work, 'Evelyn Richter: A Photographer's Life,' has been unveiled in Leipzig.

For Jews in East Germany, a Life of Contradictions

The exhibition 'Another Country: Jewish in the G.D.R.' explores the history of Jewish life in East Germany.
The exhibition features personal narratives and objects that highlight the range of experiences of Jews in East Germany.
The exhibition aims to challenge the singular narrative and showcase the diversity within the Jewish community in East Germany.
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