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Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel

Court witness Elena Eyngorn told the court during the recent criminal trial that about 32 women had contacted her with accounts of abuse by the accused rabbi.

A rabbi and defendant in a court case appears in the district court in Tiergarten, Berlin, January. 16, 2026.
IDO TAKO (left) and Ehab Salami star in Assaf Machnes' movie, Where To?, which will be shown at the Berlinale.

Israeli film 'Where to?' to compete in Berlin International Film Festival

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrive for a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025.

Erdogan, Sharaa discuss Syria as SDF confirms withdrawal following ceasefire

A Star of David necklace.

Berlin man indicted for antisemitic knife attack against man with star of David necklace


High-end brand unveils future of fashion in Berlin: Reality meets fantasy

The Marc Cain Fashion show in Berlin revealed the new winter collection with an innovative blend of fashion and technology. Among the attendees: Alessandra Ambrosio and Michelle Hunziker.

 Marc Cain Fashion Show

Berlinale head spotlights Gaza hostages at festival opening

At this year’s festival, a new documentary by Shoval will be shown, Letter to David, about David Cunio’s kidnapping will be shown.

 Marie-Lou Sellem, Julia von Heinz, Alice Brauner and Duzen Tekkal hold photos of Israeli hostage David Cunio as they attend the red carpet of the opening gala of the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany February 13, 2025.

Berlin enforces strict knife ban in three neighborhoods starting February 15

Those found with prohibited weapons or knives in these zones face fines up to 10,000 euros for administrative offenses.

 May 1, Görlitzer Park, Berlin.

Berlin police break up pro-Palestine protest after Arabic chants heard, in violation of permit

Restrictions on the use of certain languages by German police have become more regular over the past few years.

 Pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin.

UK Embassy holds event commemorating Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day

Three Holocaust survivors - Walter Bingham, 101, George Shefi, 93, and Paul Alexander, 89 - attended along with the embassy staff, diplomats and their families.

 Three Holocaust survivors - Walter Bingham, 101, George Shefi, 93, and Paul Alexander, 89 - attended along with the embassy staff, diplomats and their families

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with Berlin police in Rosa Luxemburg memorial rally

The event was marked by outbreaks of violence, culminating in more than 20 arrests and at least 10 investigations.

 Pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin.

Palestinian influencer arrested after firework rocket hits Berlin apartment

"I didn't know how a rocket works and how far it would fly. I didn't want to hurt anyone on purpose," Atallah Younes said.

 Remains of New Year’s celebration in Berlin.

'Israel must go': Israeli attacked in Berlin over Israeli-Palestinian peace pin - report

“Israel must go,” one of the attackers reportedly shouted.

 Anti-Israel protest held outside the Axel Springer Campus in Berlin where the JPost conference was being held.

German woman who lives in home looted from Jews must give it up, judge rules

The ruling earlier this month capped a decade of legal wrangling over the home, located in Wandlitz, outside Berlin.

 Wandlitz is a suburb of Berlin that also was a retreat area for Nazi leaders.

German parliament votes no-confidence in Chancellor Scholz, paving way for election

Only 207 of the parliament's 733 expressed confidence, while 394 withheld it.

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a session of the lower house of parliament Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, October 16, 2024.