As Germany marks 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, a nostalgic ‘Ost-West-Buffet’ showcases the stark culinary contrasts between East and West Germany. Guests enjoy traditional dishes like Jägerschnitzel and Eisbein, highlighting the different food experiences shaped by…
Though the Berlin Wall fell 35 years ago, divisions between East and West Germany endure. While the physical barrier has disappeared, significant economic disparities remain, with eastern salaries 20% lower than their western counterparts. Western Germans largely occupy leadership roles,…
Berlin marked the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall with vibrant celebrations attended by tens of thousands, including the Vice Chancellor and the Mayor. A four-kilometer-long open-air installation featuring 5,000 posters, created by children and adults, highlighted themes of…
As Berlin prepares to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, 82-year-old Sabine Hammer recalls her experience on that historic night in 1989. Watching the momentous announcement on TV, she vividly remembers the disbelief as borders…
On November 9, 2024, Germany marked the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall, a pivotal moment in history symbolizing freedom. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier attended a central memorial ceremony at the Bernauer Straße memorial site, alongside Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner…
Germany commemorates 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall with a series of festivities themed ‘Preserve Freedom!’ amidst rising concerns over democracy, fueled by contemporary geopolitical tensions. Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted this significance, emphasizing that the ideals of…
As Germany prepares to mark the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall, the Berlin Wall Foundation has embarked on an innovative project to gather personal accounts from witnesses of that era. Using a cargo bike equipped with recording equipment,…
On the anniversary of the Berlin Wall’s fall, Bundestag President Bärbel Bas honored the courage of East Germans during their peaceful revolution for democracy. She emphasized the different impacts on East and West Germany, recognizing the challenges faced by many…
