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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Berlin, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Former Hamas Activist Says He Received Death Threats After Israeli Interview
Iehab Omar, a former Hamas activist from Bethlehem, says he has received death threats and family abuse after an interview about his past was published in Israel. He warns that th…
Bayer Opens Jewish Science Wing in Berlin Named for Forgotten Jewish Chemist
Bayer opened a new science and laboratory wing on the Jewish campus in Berlin, and the facility was named after Jewish chemist Dr. Hans Finkelstein. The project was presented as a…
Hamas operative arrested in Greece after alleged plot against Jewish, Israeli targets in Germany
German and Greek authorities uncovered a Hamas-linked plot against Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany. The suspect, 37-year-old Youssef M., was arrested in Crete on June 6 afte…
Germany Moves to Take Major Stake in Tank Maker KNDS
Germany has agreed to buy about 40% of KNDS, making the state one of its two largest shareholders with France. The deal, still awaiting budget committee approval, is part of Berli…
Brown Hotels expands into Germany with six-hotel deal
Brown Hotels is entering Germany for the first time through a package of six hotels in major cities. The deals include the purchase and planned reopening of the Excelsior Hotel Be…
Chef Gal Ben Moshe to Leave Tel Aviv’s Pastel After Four Years
Chef Gal Ben Moshe will leave Pastel in Tel Aviv at the end of the month after four years. Tedi Kagan will replace him and also lead Grace, while Ben Moshe turns to new projects i…
Deniz Undav Becomes Germany’s Surprise Football Hero Amid Political Tensions
Deniz Undav, Germany’s Kurdish-Yezidi heritage striker, has become a national favorite after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. His late-blooming career, Stuttgart succe…
Mali Levi on Dancing With the Stars: 'Shimon Holds the Whole House Together'
Mali Levi is competing on Dancing With the Stars on Keshet 12 and says the intensive rehearsals are affecting her family life. In a mako interview with partner Danny Yochtman, she…
Israel Canada Hotels buys German hotel rights in €66 million expansion
Israel Canada Hotels is buying hotel rights in Germany for a combined €66 million, marking its first entry into the German market. The deals include a Berlin property and five ope…
Harry Styles Ran to Wembley, Then Sang for 90 Minutes
Harry Styles was filmed running nearly 10 kilometers from his Hampstead home to Wembley Stadium before a concert for about 90,000 fans. He then performed a 90-minute show, and the…
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils its international lineup, from Cannes winners to Steven Soderbergh
The Jerusalem Film Festival has announced the international program for its 43rd edition, running July 9 to 19. The lineup includes Cannes and Berlin winners, Steven Soderbergh’s…
Europe swelters as heat dome pushes temperatures above 40C
Western Europe is experiencing a severe heat wave, with France, Spain, Italy and Britain facing unusually high temperatures. France and Spain have issued major alerts, rail servic…
German-language-only pool rule sparks racism and safety debate in Halle
A swimming area in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, has banned non-German-speaking visitors, triggering accusations of racism and a safety defense from management. The row comes amid a broad…
Chef Arthur Borleka Shares an Algerian Sinija Kebab Recipe
Chef Arthur Borleka of Joy in Mamilla shared his recipe for Algerian sinija kebab, a meat dish topped with spicy vegetables and baked dough. The restaurant in Jerusalem’s Mamilla…
Zendaya Turns Spider-Man Press Tour Into a Black-and-Red Fashion Statement
Zendaya and Tom Holland have begun promoting "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in Europe as newly confirmed spouses. Zendaya used the tour to showcase spider-themed black-and-red outfit…
German Journalist Freed After Five Months in Syrian Detention, Colleague Still Held
German journalist Eva Maria Mickelmann has been released after about five months in Syrian detention and returned to Berlin. Her colleague, Kurdish Turkish journalist Ahmet Polat…
New Book Recasts the Natziv as a Voice for Jewish Unity
Rabbi Tzuriel Halmish launched a new book on the Natziv of Volozhin and Jewish unity at Kibbutz Ein Hanatziv. The event examined communal separation, the Reform and Conservative m…
Russia Accuses Germany of Discriminating in WWII Compensation for Leningrad Siege Survivors
Russia accused Germany of discriminatory compensation policies for survivors of the siege of Leningrad, saying Berlin favors Jewish survivors while excluding other civilians and d…
'Köln 75' Turns a Legendary Jazz Concert Into a Fictionalized Film
Ido Fluk’s "Köln 75" dramatizes the making of Keith Jarrett’s legendary 1975 Cologne concert without using any of its music. The film follows young promoter Vera Brandes, who scra…
Europe Endures Intensifying Heat Wave, Triggering School Closures and Emergency Measures
A sweeping heat wave is affecting much of Europe, with France imposing restrictions, schools closing, and events being canceled. Spain, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, and the UK h…
Berlin Police Arrest 31-Year-Old After Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Man and His Children
Berlin police arrested a 31-year-old man after an antisemitic attack on a 48-year-old Jewish father and his two children on Uhlandstrasse on Saturday afternoon. The case was trans…
Alba Berlin Stages Stunning Comeback to Win German Title
Alba Berlin won its 12th German championship, beating Bayern Munich 84-81 in the decisive final game in Munich. Trailing by 20 at halftime, Alba stormed back with a dominant secon…
Germany Eyes Major Deal With Secretive Israeli Missile Startup After Trump Scrapped Tomahawk Plan
Germany is considering buying long-range cruise missiles from Covenant Technologies, a secretive Israeli startup, as an alternative to U.S. Tomahawks. Berlin wants the missiles by…
US Opens Trade Probe Into Germany’s Drug Pricing Cuts
The United States has opened a Section 301 trade investigation into Germany’s pharmaceutical policy, saying Berlin is underpaying for medicines as it cuts health spending. Washing…
Alba Berlin forces a decisive Game 5 against Bayern Munich
Alba Berlin beat Bayern Munich 71-61 in Game 4 of the German final to force a decisive fifth game. Justin Bean led Alba with 17 points and nine rebounds, and the next game will be…
More Women Officiating and Coaching Would Help Normalize Football Equality
A Hebrew opinion piece argues that women should be far more visible as coaches, referees, and commentators in football. It cites FIFA’s efforts, Israel’s pay gap problem, and Mari…
German report says Turkish spying is Berlin's most active foreign threat
A leaked German parliamentary report says Turkey’s MIT is one of the most active foreign intelligence threats in Germany, especially in Berlin. It cites espionage, cyber operation…
The Lesson From 1918: Victory Must End the Threat, Not Just Pause It
A Hebrew opinion article argues that Israel must not end its fight with Iran on defensive terms, but only by toppling the Iranian regime. Using World War I and World War II as exa…
A Filmmaker Links His New Movie to His Father’s Final Days
Director Odo Fluk links his film "Cologne 75" to the collapse of his previous project, the death of his father, and the movie’s coming release in Israel. He says the film, inspire…
Ten Facts About the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 32 Years After His Death
The article revisits 10 key facts about the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, on the 32nd anniversary of his death. It highlights his upbringing in Ukraine, his…
A Tearful Encounter Becomes a Lesson in Jewish Connection and Outreach
Rabbi Natanel Darmon describes a tearful meeting with an Israeli worker in Europe who felt cut off from Hebrew, family, and Jewish identity. He uses the story, the red heifer, and…
England Need Bellingham as Tuchel Tests His Role Before the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has left Jude Bellingham’s England starting role uncertain ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Bellingham has been inconsistent at Real Madrid and under Tuchel, but he impr…
Hapoel Jerusalem signs guard Jaleen Smith for two years
Hapoel Jerusalem announced the signing of guard Jaleen Smith to a two-year deal, making him the first addition for new coach Sasa Obradovic. The 31-year-old American-Croatian play…
EuroLeague franchise plan could bring Maccabi Tel Aviv tens of millions
EuroLeague is preparing to switch to a franchise model that would secure the 13 owners, including Maccabi Tel Aviv, on a permanent basis. The league could raise more than 400 mill…
Munich Then, Iran Now: A Warning About Appeasement
The article compares Trump’s deal with Iran to the 1938 Munich Agreement, arguing both reward aggressive powers while excluding threatened allies. It recounts how Chamberlain and…
France Turns to UAE After German Split Over Future Fighter Jet
France is in advanced talks with the UAE over a future Rafale F5 partnership after Germany ended the FCAS fighter program. Paris is also struggling with delays in the joint Europe…
Nine Scholars Win 2026 Dan David Prize for History Research
Nine early-career scholars won the 2026 Dan David Prize, each receiving $300,000 for research on history and the human past. The awards span topics from Byzantine art and Balkan v…
Russian anti-Putin cartoonist shot dead in Poland in suspected targeted killing
Robert Kuzovkov, a Russian anti-Putin cartoonist living in Poland, was shot dead in Biała Podlaska. Polish police have detained two Belarusian suspects and are investigating possi…
Jerusalem signs guard Jalin Smith to a three-year deal
Hapoel Jerusalem signed guard Jalin Smith to a three-year deal, with the 31-year-old expected to earn about $600,000 per season. The move is the first major addition for new coach…
Zinedine Zidane's Son Lays Claim to a World Cup Role for Algeria
Luca Zidane, Zinedine Zidane's 28-year-old son, will play in goal for Algeria at the World Cup after switching allegiance from France. The Granada keeper overcame a facial injury…
Venus and Serena Williams receive Wimbledon doubles wildcard at ages 45 and 44
Venus and Serena Williams received a wildcard to play Wimbledon doubles, 26 years after their first title together. Serena returns after four years away, while Venus has played th…
Germany Says Hamas Suspect Planned Major Attack on October 7 Anniversary
German prosecutors said a Hamas suspect in Europe planned a major attack for the October 7 anniversary and had recorded a video taking responsibility for a foiled strike. Authorit…
How Hapoel Jerusalem Landed Sasha Obradovic
Hapoel Jerusalem hired Sasha Obradovic after a months-long search for a top European coach. The club met him in Athens, offered 750,000 euros and a major budget, and wants him to…
Two Centuries of Immigration Show the Zionist Movement Was Not the Beginning
An Orthodox essay says 200 years of aliyah and settlement prove that Jewish connection to the Land of Israel long predates Zionism. It cites early Hasidic immigration, the Vilna G…
Jerusalem Film Festival unveils Israeli lineup of premieres, documentaries and shorts
The Jerusalem Film Festival has unveiled its Israeli lineup for July 9 to 19, led by feature, documentary, short and experimental competitions. The program spans world premieres…
AI Is Reshaping Travel Demand and Vacation Choices Worldwide
Mastercard says paid AI users are spending nearly twice as much on some travel categories and are choosing less conventional destinations. The company argues AI is now helping sha…
Jim Acosta mocked after 11-hour livestream over Trump name removal at Kennedy Center
Jim Acosta livestreamed nearly 11 hours outside Washington’s Kennedy Center, awaiting removal of Donald Trump’s name from the building. The former CNN host compared the event to t…
Barcelona Win Their 13th European Handball Title
Barcelona beat Fuchse Berlin 37-34 in Cologne to win the 2025/26 Champions League in handball. It was Barcelona’s 13th European title and fourth in six seasons. Luis Frade and goa…