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Grandson of Auschwitz commandant: 'My grandfather was greatest mass murderer in history'

It was only when Höss was in the 7th grade that he discovered who his grandfather was, which changed the way he saw himself.

Kai Höss at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin. January 27, 2026.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the Italy–Germany Business Forum at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026.

Germany establishes diplomatic ties with Niue, signaling the importance of the Pacific - opinion

An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

German police arrest Lebanese Hamas terror suspect linked with planning attacks on Jews, Israelis

A rabbi and defendant in a court case appears in the district court in Tiergarten, Berlin, January. 16, 2026.

Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel


Amateur detectives are invited to join search for a lost Jewish library looted by the Nazis

Looting Jewish libraries became a crucial part of Nazi Germany’s project to control narratives about Jewish history and culture.

 Bettina Farack, a research fellow at the Leo Baeck Institute in Jerusalem, speaks about the Library of Lost Books initiative during a  launch event in Berlin in November 2023.

Israel blasts Germany for declaring it will arrest Netanyahu

German opposition party head says Berlin’s anti-Israel move is “now really becoming a scandal.”

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Israel on March 17, 2024

New hostage square in Berlin to open, raise awareness for those in Hamas captivity

The new installation in Berlin has been inspired by the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, a public plaza located outside of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art that also showcases those held in Hamas captivity.

 A new hostage sqaure is set to open in Berlin on Thursday May 16, 2024.

Jewish officials push for Germany to convert Goebbels's mansion into an anti-hate center

The European Jewish Association has said they are willing to consider accepting responsibility for the site.

Goebbels delivers speech in Nazi Germany 150

New TV series ‘Berlin Blues’ brings Berlin to life

The series examines the drama caused by their being foreigners in a place that offers a stimulating artistic environment but is shadowed by the tragic history of the Holocaust.

ITAMAR ROTSCHILD and Shira Naor in 'Berlin Blues'

Shuttering Al Jazeera is crucial and the decision is better late than never - opinion

Al Jazeera not only fans the coals of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but even provides the matches to light the fire.

 COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER Shlomo Karhi attends a Knesset National Security Committee meeting, last month. He should be congratulated for his persistence and success in taking down a channel that supports Hamas, the writer argues.

The supermarket established by the Israeli company in Berlin

Israeli startup Trigo opens unique autonomous-hybrid supermarket in Berlin for German retail giant REWE, using computer vision tech for seamless checkoutless experience.

  Automation in a supermarket in Berlin, take out and take out

Martin Scorsese’s new documentary about the films of Powell and Pressburger premieres in Berlin

American filmmaker, Martin Scorsese, presents a new documentary that covers the films made by Powell and Pressburger.

 A pedestrian walks past advertising billboards for the upcoming 74th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 13, 2024.

Rested Maccabi Tel Aviv gets ready to bounce back for Euroleague stretch run

NOT PLAYING with the Israel National Team during the international break has allowed Maccabi Tel Aviv veteran Jake Cohen to be rejuvenated for upcoming crunch-time games in Europe.

 JOHN DIBARTOLOMEO has been with Maccabi Tel Aviv since 2017 and is no stranger to unexpected basketball ups-and-downs, though this year is still unique.

Berlinale film festival launches investigation into pro-Palestinian posts on its Instagram

The festival said they would file a criminal complaint against whoever made the pro-Palestinian post on their account.

 The Berlinale Bear is pictured at the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 18, 2024