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.
Merkel recalls childhood, Putin, and Trump in new memoir DW 11/21/2024
Angela Merkel's reflections reveal her resilience in the face of East Germany's oppressive regime and the unique challenges she faced as a female leader.
Today in History: November 1, Seabiscuit wins Race of the Century
Seabiscuit's triumph over War Admiral in 1938 exemplified a significant moment in horse racing history, showcasing the sport's popularity and competitive spirit.
Ikea pledges 6 million to former prisoners of communist East Germany who were forced to build flat-pack furniture during the Cold War
Ikea has agreed to pay millions to former political prisoners who were forced to work in East German factories from 1960 to 1990.
IKEA to compensate East German prisoners for forced labor DW 10/29/2024
IKEA will contribute $6.5 million to compensate victims of East German dictatorship, reflecting on its historical ties with the GDR and acknowledging its past.
Ikea pledges 6 million to former prisoners of communist East Germany who were forced to build flat-pack furniture during the Cold War
Ikea has agreed to pay millions to former political prisoners who were forced to work in East German factories from 1960 to 1990.
IKEA to compensate East German prisoners for forced labor DW 10/29/2024
IKEA will contribute $6.5 million to compensate victims of East German dictatorship, reflecting on its historical ties with the GDR and acknowledging its past.
50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts Stasi Officer of Murder
Elderly former Stasi officer sentenced for murder, reflecting on historical accountability for East Germany's oppressive regime.
Berlin: Prosecution seeks 12 years in Stasi murder trial DW 10/07/2024
A former Stasi officer faces a 12-year prison sentence for the 1974 murder of Polish man Czesaw Kukuczka during a Cold War escape attempt.
Germany's Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize DW 05/22/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction for 'Kairos,' shining a light on historical complexities of East Germany beyond the Stasi.
50 years later, German Stasi agent convicted of murder gets 10 years
An 80-year-old former Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a killing that occurred 50 years ago, marking a significant historical moment.
German court jails former Stasi member for 1974 murder DW 10/14/2024
A former East German secret police officer was sentenced to 10 years for the 1974 murder of a Polish man attempting to escape.
Verdict expected in trial of former Stasi officer accused of 1974 Berlin shooting
A former East German officer faces trial for the 1974 murder of a Polish firefighter, highlighting the enduring consequences of state-sponsored violence.
50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts Stasi Officer of Murder
Elderly former Stasi officer sentenced for murder, reflecting on historical accountability for East Germany's oppressive regime.
Berlin: Prosecution seeks 12 years in Stasi murder trial DW 10/07/2024
A former Stasi officer faces a 12-year prison sentence for the 1974 murder of Polish man Czesaw Kukuczka during a Cold War escape attempt.
Germany's Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize DW 05/22/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction for 'Kairos,' shining a light on historical complexities of East Germany beyond the Stasi.
50 years later, German Stasi agent convicted of murder gets 10 years
An 80-year-old former Stasi officer was convicted of murder for a killing that occurred 50 years ago, marking a significant historical moment.
German court jails former Stasi member for 1974 murder DW 10/14/2024
A former East German secret police officer was sentenced to 10 years for the 1974 murder of a Polish man attempting to escape.
Verdict expected in trial of former Stasi officer accused of 1974 Berlin shooting
A former East German officer faces trial for the 1974 murder of a Polish firefighter, highlighting the enduring consequences of state-sponsored violence.
Jenny Erpenbeck: Germany's least-known famous author DW 05/17/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck is a renowned contemporary German author with global recognition despite not winning major German literary prizes.
Booker winner Jenny Erpenbeck: An East German perspective DW 05/22/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck, a renowned German author, is more recognized internationally than in her home country due to potential cultural biases.
A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany's Tortured History
Jenny Erpenbeck's writing reflects the complexities of German and Soviet history through the lives of her characters, shaped by her experience growing up in East Germany.
Jenny Erpenbeck: Germany's least-known famous author DW 05/17/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck is a renowned contemporary German author with global recognition despite not winning major German literary prizes.
Booker winner Jenny Erpenbeck: An East German perspective DW 05/22/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck, a renowned German author, is more recognized internationally than in her home country due to potential cultural biases.
A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany's Tortured History
Jenny Erpenbeck's writing reflects the complexities of German and Soviet history through the lives of her characters, shaped by her experience growing up in East Germany.