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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.