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Avatargeowarnerflipped into Travel-Vacation, Time, HistoryStoryboardThe Tourist Trap In Europe People Still Flock To (And Where To Go Instead)Curated byExploreBerlin is one of the best European cities for history buffs. Since the fall of its much-hated wall in 1989, the German capital has moved into the 21st century as a vibrant and confident metropolis. Building typify the buzzing modern city, while reminders of the past (both good and bad) are very much part of the landscape. The latter's most conspicuous landmark is also one of Berlin's biggest tourist traps: Checkpoint Charlie.
CNN2 days agoFormed in the Cold War, former members of Germany’s Red Army Faction are still on the runverified_publisherCNNCNN — German authorities have been tracking down the former members of the Red Army Faction (RAF), a now-defunct Cold War-era militant group, who have been on the run for nearly 30 years. Dubbed the “RAF pensioners” by German media and among Europe’s most wanted people, the female member of a …
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Mar 12Javier de la Blanca is switching up Berlin fashiongaytimes.co.uk - Juule KayThe Margiela-loving queer artist is known for surreal humour, serving looks and showing up for himself unapologetically. The rumours are true, you see …
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