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Say Nothing: Must see story of the Troubles depicts Jean McConville and paints Gerry Adams as a 'ruthless pragmatist'

'Good Bye Lenin!' encapsulated Ostalgie through humor, contrasting the fall of the Berlin Wall with a uniquely German nostalgic sentiment.

Trump's victory has fractured the western order leaving Brexit Britain badly exposed | Rafael Behr

The anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall highlights today's political challenges, especially with the potential return of authoritarianism under a Trump administration.
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Tens of thousands celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Germany commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking a crucial moment for freedom and democracy on November 9, 1989.

Marching in Berlin for Democracy and Diversity - San Francisco Bay Times

The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized freedom and unity, echoed in Berlin's Pride events emphasizing democracy and diversity.

'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says Tsikhanouskaya

Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.

Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party

Democracy's stability is fragile; historical events remind us of its value and the need for vigilance.

Tens of thousands celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago

Germany commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking a crucial moment for freedom and democracy on November 9, 1989.

Marching in Berlin for Democracy and Diversity - San Francisco Bay Times

The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized freedom and unity, echoed in Berlin's Pride events emphasizing democracy and diversity.

'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says Tsikhanouskaya

Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.

Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party

Democracy's stability is fragile; historical events remind us of its value and the need for vigilance.
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The Mixed Emotions of November 9th - emptywheel

November 9th in Germany represents both tragic historical events and significant moments of change, illustrating the complexity of national memory.
#freedom

Tens of thousands gather to celebrate fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago

The fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago remains a monumental event in Germany's history, symbolizing the enduring value of freedom.

Video. Art installation marks Berlin wall's 35th anniversary

The Berlin Wall anniversary celebrations emphasize themes of freedom and unity through art and cultural events.

Tens of thousands gather to celebrate fall of Berlin Wall 35 years ago

The fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago remains a monumental event in Germany's history, symbolizing the enduring value of freedom.

Video. Art installation marks Berlin wall's 35th anniversary

The Berlin Wall anniversary celebrations emphasize themes of freedom and unity through art and cultural events.
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Tens of thousands celebrate fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago with concerts and art installations

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Berlin in the '90s: Playground and wasteland DW 11/08/2024

The fall of the Berlin Wall marked a transformation in the city's identity and cultural landscape, highlighted by a new photography exhibition.

Berlin in the 1990s: Playground and wasteland DW 11/09/2024

The fall of the Berlin Wall initiated a decade of transformation that culturally and geopolitically reshaped the city.

Berlin in the '90s: Playground and wasteland DW 11/08/2024

The fall of the Berlin Wall marked a transformation in the city's identity and cultural landscape, highlighted by a new photography exhibition.

Berlin in the 1990s: Playground and wasteland DW 11/09/2024

The fall of the Berlin Wall initiated a decade of transformation that culturally and geopolitically reshaped the city.
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Today in History: November 9, Berlin Wall falls after 28 years

November 9 marks significant historical events including the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938.
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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.

As a former East German athlete doped by the state, I see how our past pain is fuelling the far right | Ines Geipel

The rise of the far right in eastern Germany is fueled by historical denial and political anger stemming from past dictatorships.

East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship DW 10/07/2024

The GDR was established in 1949 as a result of post-WWII political divisions, contrasting sharply with West Germany's democratic framework.

Germany: Peace activist Friedrich Schorlemmer dies DW 09/10/2024

Friedrich Schorlemmer, influential in East Germany's peaceful revolution, passed away at 80, leaving a legacy of advocating for democracy and civil rights.

Former Stasi secret police officer jailed for murder at Berlin Wall border crossing

A former East German Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a 1974 shooting at the Berlin Wall.

Piecing Together the Secrets of the Stasi

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, efforts to restore East Germany's secret police records have been ongoing for thirty years.

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.

As a former East German athlete doped by the state, I see how our past pain is fuelling the far right | Ines Geipel

The rise of the far right in eastern Germany is fueled by historical denial and political anger stemming from past dictatorships.

East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship DW 10/07/2024

The GDR was established in 1949 as a result of post-WWII political divisions, contrasting sharply with West Germany's democratic framework.

Germany: Peace activist Friedrich Schorlemmer dies DW 09/10/2024

Friedrich Schorlemmer, influential in East Germany's peaceful revolution, passed away at 80, leaving a legacy of advocating for democracy and civil rights.

Former Stasi secret police officer jailed for murder at Berlin Wall border crossing

A former East German Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a 1974 shooting at the Berlin Wall.

Piecing Together the Secrets of the Stasi

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, efforts to restore East Germany's secret police records have been ongoing for thirty years.
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Where roads will be closed in Berlin for 35th anniversary of the fall of the Wall

35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Germany commemorates the peaceful revolution and reunification with various city-wide events.
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German president to mark opening of Iron Curtain in Hungary DW 08/19/2024

The Pan-European Picnic was crucial in paving the way for the fall of the Berlin Wall and promoting European unity.

How the Berlin Wall Worked: The Engineering & Structural Design of the Wall That Formidably Divided East & West

Life on the edges of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic is explored through the dynamics of the Berlin Wall.

German president to mark opening of Iron Curtain in Hungary DW 08/19/2024

The Pan-European Picnic was crucial in paving the way for the fall of the Berlin Wall and promoting European unity.

How the Berlin Wall Worked: The Engineering & Structural Design of the Wall That Formidably Divided East & West

Life on the edges of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic is explored through the dynamics of the Berlin Wall.
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What's in Our Queue? Kleo' and More

Exploring culture after the fall of the Berlin Wall through diverse mediums like art, literature, and music
Discovering lesser-known postwar history and artistic expressions in Germany

Former Stasi officer faces trial for 1974 Berlin border shooting

Former Stasi officer denies murder charges related to border crossing incident in 1974
Legal challenges arise in prosecuting communist-era killings in Germany due to statute of limitations

Five of the best translated novels of 2023

Javier Marias' final work is a companion novel to its predecessor, Berta Isla, and showcases his unique blend of thriller plots and long, equivocating sentences.
Erpenbeck's novel, Kairos, explores the tensions and pairings of 1980s East Berlin and the ruins left behind by the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Col&MacArthur's Wind of Change Timepiece Comes with an Actual Fragment of the Berlin Wall - Yanko Design

The Wind of Change watch by Col&MacArthur commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The watch features a shattered dial with a concrete fragment of the wall and a textured dial with the date of the wall's fall.

39 Best New York Off the Beaten Path Attractions You'll Love (2023) I Boutique Adventurer

New York City offers off-the-beaten-path attractions beyond the iconic landmarks.
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