World Book Day: Books can save us
Good morning, dear reader, When I look out the window next to my desk, I see straight across the street into other living rooms. This is possible because no one here in Berlin-Mitte seems to appreciate the aesthetic value of curtains. That’s why now, as I write down this newsletter for you late in the […]
“Germany has become too expensive”
FDP General Secretary Bijan Djir-Sarai warns of additional burdens for companies in Germany. And explains why he firmly believes that the Liberals will achieve double-digit results in the 2025 federal election. Germany’s economy is not moving. The job market is booming because there is a shortage of skilled workers everywhere. At the same time, however, […]
Action against the “Palestine Congress” in Berlin criticized
Shortly after the event began, the police broke up a “Palestine Congress” in Berlin. It’s not just the organizers who are protesting against this. After the dissolution of a controversial “Palestine Congress” in Berlin, the organizers sharply criticized the actions of the police. Democratic rights have been undermined, it was said during a press conference. […]
Relatives of the Hamas hostages ask for help with leaflets
The hostages kidnapped from Israel have been in the control of Hamas and other terrorists in the Gaza Strip for six months. Relatives make a desperate appeal to Germany. With a spectacular leaflet campaign in Berlin, relatives of the Israeli hostages kidnapped by the terrorist organization Hamas recalled the fate of their loved ones: from […]
Beaten student blames university management
A Jewish student was brutally beaten for suspected anti-Semitic reasons. In an interview he now makes allegations against the Free University. The Jewish student Lahav Shapira, who was beaten in a suspected anti-Semitic attack, has accused the Free University of Berlin of doing too little against anti-Israel groups. “The university management gave the anti-Israel groups […]
University bans students from entering the building after attack on Jewish student
The attack on FU student Lahav Shapira is fueling a political debate. Now the university is drawing conclusions. Berlin is also discussing a reform of the higher education law. Berlin (dpa) After the attack on a Jewish student, the Free University of Berlin took action. The university announced that after the violent attack in Berlin-Mitte, […]
Heated atmosphere at the Palestine demo at the FU
A few days after the attack on the Jewish student Lahav Shapira, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups met at a demonstration at the Free University. A few days after the attack on a Jewish student at the Free University of Berlin (FU), pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups clashed there at a rally. According to the police, around […]
Dispute over student’s expulsion after attack in Berlin
The Free University of Berlin is criticized for being too tolerant in dealing with anti-Semitism. Now there is a demonstration under the title “Solidarity with Palestine”. How does the university react? After the alleged attack on a Jewish student in Berlin, the Free University (FU) is planning a rally entitled “Solidarity with Palestine”. A private […]
After an incident at the university: the Central Council demands strict consequences
In Berlin, a 23-year-old pro-Palestinian student is said to have beaten up a Jewish fellow student. The Central Council of Jews calls for exmatriculation. The Free University counters. After the alleged attack on a Jewish student at the Free University of Berlin, the Central Council of Jews is demanding strict consequences from the university. “Anyone […]
Jewish student beaten: “Vicious attack”
A Jewish student ends up in the hospital with broken bones in his face. According to police, a fellow student is suspected of punching and kicking. Berlin’s head of government is shocked. Lahav Shapira doesn’t want to show his shattered face – in an interview with the Israeli broadcaster N12, the 30-year-old can only be […]
