Wolski's film presents a satirical yet dark portrayal of the 1970 Polish protests, highlighting the disconnect between authority and the people's struggle.
Former Stasi official sentenced to 10 years for 1974 Berlin border murder
A former Stasi officer was convicted for the murder of Polish man Czeslaw Kukuczka, highlighting the historical significance of accountability for state-sponsored violence.
As a former East German athlete doped by the state, I see how our past pain is fuelling the far right | Ines Geipel
The rise of the far right in eastern Germany is fueled by historical denial and political anger stemming from past dictatorships.
East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship DW 10/07/2024
The GDR was established in 1949 as a result of post-WWII political divisions, contrasting sharply with West Germany's democratic framework.
Germany: Peace activist Friedrich Schorlemmer dies DW 09/10/2024
Friedrich Schorlemmer, influential in East Germany's peaceful revolution, passed away at 80, leaving a legacy of advocating for democracy and civil rights.
Former Stasi secret police officer jailed for murder at Berlin Wall border crossing
A former East German Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a 1974 shooting at the Berlin Wall.
Piecing Together the Secrets of the Stasi
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, efforts to restore East Germany's secret police records have been ongoing for thirty years.
Former Stasi official sentenced to 10 years for 1974 Berlin border murder
A former Stasi officer was convicted for the murder of Polish man Czeslaw Kukuczka, highlighting the historical significance of accountability for state-sponsored violence.
As a former East German athlete doped by the state, I see how our past pain is fuelling the far right | Ines Geipel
The rise of the far right in eastern Germany is fueled by historical denial and political anger stemming from past dictatorships.
East Germany: A failed experiment in dictatorship DW 10/07/2024
The GDR was established in 1949 as a result of post-WWII political divisions, contrasting sharply with West Germany's democratic framework.
Germany: Peace activist Friedrich Schorlemmer dies DW 09/10/2024
Friedrich Schorlemmer, influential in East Germany's peaceful revolution, passed away at 80, leaving a legacy of advocating for democracy and civil rights.
Former Stasi secret police officer jailed for murder at Berlin Wall border crossing
A former East German Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a 1974 shooting at the Berlin Wall.
Piecing Together the Secrets of the Stasi
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, efforts to restore East Germany's secret police records have been ongoing for thirty years.
Machine learning enhances the precision of handheld Raman spectroscopy for on-site pigment analysis.
Say Nothing: Must see story of the Troubles depicts Jean McConville and paints Gerry Adams as a 'ruthless pragmatist'
'Good Bye Lenin!' encapsulated Ostalgie through humor, contrasting the fall of the Berlin Wall with a uniquely German nostalgic sentiment.
Trump's victory has fractured the western order leaving Brexit Britain badly exposed | Rafael Behr
The anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall highlights today's political challenges, especially with the potential return of authoritarianism under a Trump administration.
Tens of thousands celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago
Germany commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking a crucial moment for freedom and democracy on November 9, 1989.
Marching in Berlin for Democracy and Diversity - San Francisco Bay Times
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized freedom and unity, echoed in Berlin's Pride events emphasizing democracy and diversity.
'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.
Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party
Democracy's stability is fragile; historical events remind us of its value and the need for vigilance.
Tens of thousands celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago
Germany commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall, marking a crucial moment for freedom and democracy on November 9, 1989.
Marching in Berlin for Democracy and Diversity - San Francisco Bay Times
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized freedom and unity, echoed in Berlin's Pride events emphasizing democracy and diversity.
'Political wall' in Belarus will collapse, says Tsikhanouskaya
Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya draws parallels between the Berlin Wall's fall and current repression in Belarus, urging global support for freedom.
Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party
Democracy's stability is fragile; historical events remind us of its value and the need for vigilance.