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The German state’s repression of the Palestine Congress in Berlin and its persecution of Palestine solidarity activists is a sign of the creeping resurgence of fascism in Germany.

The German state is taking extraordinary measures to clamp down on pro-Palestinian activism, including arresting activists in their homes in the middle of the night.

The Palestine Conference aims to raise awareness about the ongoing violations of international law by the Israeli military in Gaza and German complicity, but the congress is facing massive pressure 

Berlin authorities, on high alert after unrest the previous year, reported a return to a more "normal New Year's Eve." That still involved 390 detentions, mainly for fireworks-related offenses, and 54 injured officers.

At the end of every year, arguments around fireworks in Berlin spark up again. But now, many believe it's time to stop pretending that a complete ban is ever going to happen and start implementing logical alternatives.

Germany's capital Berlin is ready to bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. But the plan is attracting plenty of criticism and some awkward questions.

Germany's capital Berlin is ready to bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. But the plan is attracting plenty of criticism and some awkward questions.

At least three uniformed officers were videoed wordlessly taking down posters that share information about some of the roughly 200 civilians who were taken from Israel into Gaza by Hamas

The posters were affixed to an advertising column believed to be owned and operated by Ilg-Außenwerbung.

Berlin prosecutors cite lack of evidence and testimony from alleged victims, following investigation into rock star Till Lindemann