Can we still give peace a chance?

In the face of the rapid escalation of the war in the Ukraine, tens of thousands come together in Berlin to protest for peace People at the anti-war demonstration near Berlin’s Brandenburger Tor express their opinion of Putin’s aggression. Photograph:...

No future for Zukunft am Ostkreuz?

Zukunft am Ostkreuz, a much loved arthouse cinema and cultural venue, has not been able to renew its lease. Its demise would represent a huge loss to the local community as well as the city of Berlin Entrance (before opening hours) to Zukunft am Ostkreuz, mid-January,...

International Women’s Day Berlin

Berlin’s new bank holiday gives birth to a revealing performance The Growler, aka artist Dee Mulrooney, appearing on stage in Berlin It’s not every day you get to watch a giant vulva reveal itself on stage to the lilting tones of Ave Maria sung sean-nós. It was...