BERLIN WALL
'Enjoy the moment': The German clubs limiting smartphones in stadiums
Borussia Dortmund introduced a scheme rewarding fans for not using smartphones during matches. The initiative aims to preserve the unique atmosphere of the stadium experience. Supporters earn points through the Dortmund app, which can lead to prizes like signed jerseys. Other clubs, including Hertha Berlin and Dynamo Dresden, are implementing similar restrictions to maintain matchday enjoyment. The policy has received positive feedback and coincided with Dortmund's winning streak.
Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that extremism is entering the country’s parliamentary system as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains ground. Suspicions that mainstream lawmakers defied party orders to help the AfD secure a regional assembly speakership have raised fresh questions about the long-standing political “firewall” against the party and its prospects in the 2029 national election.
One Shah Rukh Khan film made an iconic director-producer lose all his money. His son, a superstar, reveals, 'He had to mortgage the house and our cars; there was no furniture…’
Hrithik Roshan, while he is one of the wealthiest superstars today, is no stranger to financial difficulties. His father, veteran director producer Rajesh Roshan, once lost a huge chunk of his money in the ambitious film Koyla. Despite starring Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, the film did not set the box-office on fire, and the Roshans struggled with financial crisis
3,400-year-old fragment of world’s oldest peace treaty found in Turkey with a powerful message; here what it reveals
A remarkable discovery has been made in Turkey, where archaeologists have uncovered a 3,400-year-old piece of the Kadesh Peace Treaty. This significant treaty, created between the Egyptian ruler Ramses II and Hittite monarch Hattusili III, encompasses crucial provisions concerning refugees and home protection. Found at the historic Boğazköy/Hattuşa site, this fragment was announced on World Peace Day, inspiring further excavations for additional missing sections.
Abdullah vs Hari Singh holiday row hits J&K House, highway curbs add to tensions
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed protests after NC MLA Abdul Majid Larmi demanded restoration of public holidays marking Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s birth and death anniversaries or cancellation of Maharaja Hari Singh’s holiday. BJP legislators walked out in protest, while PDP backed Abdullah holiday demands and sought restoration of July 13 holiday. MLAs also raised concerns over highway restrictions affecting Kashmir residents.
Global Market: Euro area bond yields fall as oil prices ease
Euro area government bond yields fell Monday as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield dropped 4.5 basis points to 3.48%. Investors focused on potential diplomatic progress over Iran and recovering Saudi oil shipments. German regional election gains by far-left and AfD parties had limited market impact.
By 2024, over 550,000 Germans had hung solar panels from their balcony railings and plugged them into wall sockets, turning apartments into mini power plants; within a year, installations surged to 1 million as the simple, roughly €500 technology spread among renters
Germany's innovative balcony solar systems provide a hassle-free solution for renters looking to harness solar energy. Designed for easy self-installation, these plug-in units are backed by simplified regulations and new protections for landlords. This initiative empowers apartment residents to actively contribute to renewable energy efforts, aligning with Germany's ambitious energy transition goals.
In 1961, Berliners went to sleep and woke up to a city cut in half. East German troops had put up barbed wire overnight, stopping trains, cars and thousands of people from crossing between East and West Berlin
In 1961, Berliners woke up to find barbed wire separating East and West Berlin after East German troops sealed the border overnight. Train services and road traffic were stopped, cutting off thousands of people and blocking the route used by East Germans fleeing to the West, marking the beginning of the Berlin Wall.
Berlin beyond the wall: Pfannkuchen, street art, and the rise of the Doner Kebab
Once a battleground of ideologies, Berlin now stands as a vibrant melting pot of cultures. The city's beloved Pfannkuchen, a delightful pastry, serves as a sweet reminder of its unique culinary identity, distinct from the American doughnut. Street foods like Currywurst embody the city's spirited evolution, blending tradition with innovation.
No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price
The iconic Tacheles building, once a hub of alternative art in Berlin, has been transformed into commercial spaces, symbolizing the city's shift from edgy to economically booming. Rising costs are now threatening the bohemian lifestyle that once defined the capital, with significant increases in rents and living expenses.
German Unity Day 2022: Wishes, quotes, and messages to celebrate the day
Find greetings, thoughts, and quotations to help you commemorate or raise awareness about German Unity Day.
Breaking down boundaries: Google celebrates 30th anniversary of fall of Berlin Wall with special doodle
"Tor auf!" roared the crowds gathered at the Berlin Wall on this evening in 1989.
2019 holiday guide: Swing at the edge of a Stratovolcano in Ecuador; walk on water in Bolivia
Make plans to explore new horizons and try new experiences
Learning with the times: Since when have defensive walls been made to protect countries or cities?
The wall was demolished in November 1989. Similar to the Berlin wall is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which acts as the de facto border between North and South Korea.
Diplomacy greatest force for peace and progress: Hillary Clinton
"Unlike most other nations, the idea is that all people are created equal and that you can pursue life, liberty, and happiness," Kerry said.
People of Berlin inspired the world: Barack Obama
Commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall some 26 years ago, US President Barack Obama has said the people of Berlin inspired the world.
25 years after Berlin Wall’s fall, Asia is increasingly the key to world order
By contrast, one key element of continuity in international order, 25 years on, is that the US remains the world’s most powerful country, certainly in a military sense.
Great Wall of India: Centre plans 10m high embankment along Jammu-Pakistan border
The security wall, being erected to keep infiltrators out, will be higher and wider than both the Berlin Wall and the serpentine barrier that Tel Aviv is creating.
Berlin: Subtle commemorations of history
Berlin is truly one of Europe’s most vibrant capital cities, with much art, culture on display but Prakash Dubey was particularly struck by the many symbolic yet subtle commemorations of history there.
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