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Babka & Krantz, a Berlin Jewish bakery, closed citing harassment as well as economic pressure, as seen in June 2026. (Toby Axelrod via JTA)
June 9, 2026, 6:34 am
Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing antisemitic harassment since Oct. 7
Babka & Krantz owners shutter original store after closing second location months ago, saying they have been ‘subjected to constant verbal abuse’ since the Hamas invasion of Israel
By Toby Axelrod
A police officer stands guard at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany, following a stabbing there on February 21, 2025. (Ebrahim Noroozi/AP)
May 27, 2026, 12:59 pm
Berlin police arrest man suspected of encouraging Holocaust Memorial stabbing attack
Khalaf A. accused of aiding fellow Syrian national who was convicted in March of slashing Spanish tourist’s throat in antisemitic attack on behalf of Islamic State
By Agencies and ToI Staff
From left to right, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler, Reichs Sports Leader Hans von Tschammer und Osten and General Field Marschall Werner von Blomberg observe the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany in August 1936. (AP Photo, File)
May 21, 2026, 7:08 pm
Berlin okays bid to host Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of Nazis’ 1936 Games
Mayor’s plan for ‘summer fairy tale’ provokes ire of residents and opposition lawmakers, who point to high costs; German president has called centennial ‘historically problematic’
By Ciaran Fahey
Alon Ohel, far right, and his brother, Ronen Ohel, perform at the Israeli ambassador's residence in Berlin on May 18, 2026 (WJC / Nicolai Froundjian)
May 19, 2026, 8:42 pm
In Berlin, ex-hostage Alon Ohel plays piano in appreciation of support
Pianist performs briefly at Israeli ambassador’s event, shares how music helped him survive Hamas captivity in Gaza
By Jessica Steinberg
Relatives pose for a photograph holding a Holocaust plaque in German reading "Johanna Berger, born in 1893, lived here; deported on Nov. 17, 1941, murdered on Nov. 25, 1941 in Kowno/Kaunas Fort IX," prior to the placing of the so called "Stolperstein," in front of her former home in Berlin, Germany, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
May 7, 2026, 1:23 pm
As new Holocaust memorial stone laid in Berlin, relative says plaque serves as substitute for grave
Project initiator Gunter Demnig places ‘stumbling block’ for Nazi victim Johanna Berger; great-nephew says memorial ‘brings the family history to a certain conclusion’
By AP
Illustrative: German police officers walk in Munich, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
April 21, 2026, 7:41 pm
Syrian charged with planning attack on Jews and ‘infidels’ in Berlin
Prosecutors say suspect bought knife, materials to build explosives, and watched content about ‘martyrdom’ and ‘jihad’ on social media
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Police officers detain a man at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin, Germany, after another man was seriously injured, February 21, 2025. (Ebrahim Noroozi/AP)
March 5, 2026, 2:30 pm
Syrian man handed 13-year sentence for Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing
Defendant said in trial he immediately regretted 2025 attack that seriously injured Spanish tourist, claimed was pressured into assault by online acquaintance, Islamic State videos
By Agencies
The team of the film "Chronicles from the Siege" hold a Palestinian flag as they arrive on the red carpet for the Award Ceremony of the 76th Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, in Berlin on February 21, 2026. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
February 26, 2026, 7:10 pm
Filmmakers back Berlin festival chief after director’s Gaza ‘genocide’ speech sparks row
Writers group says possible firing of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle over Abdallah Al-Khatib’s anti-Israel comments would mean ‘wanton destruction of German cultural scene’
By AFP
Visitors discover the remains of a Russian KH-101 cruise missile (L) and other items during a press presentation of the "Ukraine Museum" in the "Berlin Story Bunker" on February 23, 2026 in Berlin, one day of its opening to the public and the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion in Ukraine. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
February 24, 2026, 9:58 am
Ukraine war exhibit opens at Berlin museum in former Nazi bunker
Four years into grueling war with Russia, museum curator says new display hopes to show ‘physical reality’ of war, as it hammers importance of Ukraine as ‘shield’ of Europe
By Léa Pernelle
From 'Where To,' Assaf Machnes' feature film that premiered at the Berlinale on February 17, 2026 (Courtesy)
February 18, 2026, 5:26 pm
Uber comedy-drama about Palestinian, Israeli premieres at Berlinale
Sell-out crowd for Where To?’ from director Assaf Machnes, which is competing for Best Debut Film Award in Berlin film festival
By Jessica Steinberg
German director Wim Wenders attends a press conference of the International Jury of the 76th Berlinale, Berlin on February 12, 2026. (John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
February 15, 2026, 4:24 pm
Berlinale chief urges ‘cool heads’ amid backlash over Wim Wenders’ no-politics comment
Some guests pull out of event after famed German filmmaker said Berlin Film Festival has ‘to stay out of politics’; festival director says artists are free to express opinions
By AFP
Candles placed in front of a concrete slab of the Holocaust memorial to mark International Holocaust Memorial Day in Berlin, Germany, January 27, 2026. (Markus Schreiber/AP)
January 27, 2026, 1:20 pm
Ceremonies held worldwide to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Former prisoners lay flowers and wreaths at the Execution Wall in former Auschwitz camp, candles lit at Berlin memorial, commemorations planned across Europe
By Vanessa Gera
People take part in a rally in support of anti-government protests in Iran, in Berlin, Germany, January 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
January 16, 2026, 6:53 pm
Emotions run high as Iran’s exiles in Europe rally together against regime
Members of diaspora, desperate for answers about loved ones amid internet blackout during unrest, express hope for an end to theocratic rule and creation of a democracy
By Kirsten Grieshaber
Lights are out at the S-Bahn train station at Mexikoplatz square in the district of Zehlendorf in southwest Berlin on early January 4, 2026, after power cables in the area were seriously damaged causing a power outage which left tens of thousands of households in the German capital without electricity. (Ralf Hirschberger/AFP)
January 4, 2026, 8:20 pm
Berlin power grid attack caused by ‘extremist leftists,’ officials say
Up to 45,000 households expected to be without power for days as a result of a fire next to a power plant; far-left group claims attack, says it targeted the ‘fossil fuel economy’
By Agencies
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, 2nd right, and his wife, Elke Buedenbender, light a fire during a vigil for the victims of the terror attack at Australia's Bondi Beach, Berlin, Germany, December 14, 2025. (AP/ Markus Schreiber)
December 14, 2025, 11:05 pm
Major cities around world ramp up security for Hanukkah events after Sydney attack
Berlin says it will ‘further intensify’ protection measures; NYC, London vow bolstered security; US Jewish groups, Israeli National Security Council issue new guidelines for events
By Reuters, Lazar Berman, Luke Tress and ToI Staff
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