Place: Berlin

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>A crowd of people are separated from the Brandenburg gate by the Berlin Wall on November 10, 1989. File picture: Paul O'Driscoll</p>

culture

Berlin blew cold then hot, but underneath it all is still Berlin

I remember the old West Berlin before the Wall fell in 1989, it was a strange place to visit as a tourist, writes Michael Russell

<p>Eileen Walsh and Cillian Murphy pose at the 'Small Things Like These' photocall during the 74th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin. Picture: Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images</p>

culture

Cillian Murphy calls Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries scandal a ‘collective trauma’

<p>UK prime minister Rishi Sunak meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Chequers, the country house of the serving prime minister in Buckinghamshire.</p>

ourview

Irish Examiner view: New diplomatic efforts welcome

companies

VW encounters protests over climate and China at annual meeting

companies

Tesla ramps up output in Berlin and Texas but hits target later than planned

munster

Cork runner becomes social media star after beating Kaka in Berlin Marathon

Michael Moynihan: Dark stores are another step on the way to the apocalypse

The question keeps getting asked because it never gets answered.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2022

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

Irish Examiner view: Housing problems have not gone away

Ireland starts its new year with stark new figures about the supply and affordability of housing

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Lufthansa sees rising demand from key business travel cohort

German aviation giant has already stepped up the frequency of its flights and boosted domestic capacity by 30%

Wed, 15 Sep, 2021

'Sausage war' truce expected to continue as post-brexit trade talks continue

EU rules prevent chilled meat products being imported into the single market

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

Dr Norah Patten, Eimear Noone and Emma Donoghue lined up for global St Brigid's Day events

Events are scheduled to take place in eight cities to mark the day which traditionally heralds the beginning of spring in Ireland.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

Play: The Big Weekend Quiz

Resident quizmaster Noel Welch didn't come to play. Put your thinking cap on for our bumper end of year quiz

Sat, 26 Dec, 2020

Here's what Dublin people think of the city's nightlife

Spoiler alert: It's not positive.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Scratching the surface on Soft Cell

Dave Ball has published a memoir of his time as the lesser-known member of Soft Cell, and going on to remix for the likes of Bowie and Kylie, writes Alex Green

Sun, 14 Jun, 2020

Question of Taste: Tom Lane

Born in Bristol, Tom Lane is a composer based in Dublin who has been involved in regular projects at Cork Midsummer Festival. He speaks to Des O'Driscoll.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Is Europe over the worst of the virus?

Fears of a flare-up in virus cases after lockdown haven’t come to pass, though some caution is warranted, writes Lionel Laurent

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Famous photo of Waterford All-Ireland winners brought back to life

Berlin-based designer Ian Hannigan has colourised the iconic 1959 photograph.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

The Irish Examiner View: Dubious demonstrations amid Covid crisis

That people in Europe want to show their concerns about civil rights and police brutality in the US is understandable, what we have witnessed there has been upsetting and at times barbaric.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Picture Perfect: 'I'm looking at a bunch of Irish supporters with the European bronze medalist stuck on their shoulders'

My favourite picture

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

How Leon Reid went from a childhood in crack dens to an Olympic dream

Of all the ways his story could gave gone, this one existed on the outer edges of realism.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Richard Collins: Wildlife taking back the streets of our cities

Fifty years ago, a fox was spotted in Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green. The unfortunate animal was chased by local ‘gurriers’. It took refuge in a tree but was promptly stoned to death.

Sun, 24 May, 2020

The future of travel - has Covid-19 given us the wake up call we needed?

Has Covid-19 made sustainable travel a reality? Will staycations be the holiday of the future? Tom Breathnach asks the experts.

Sat, 23 May, 2020

Business Movers

Here are people beginning new roles with Digital Business Ireland, Royal London Insurance, Sonica, SparksWealth, emovis and Three.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Trend of the Week: Sustainable style

Step lightly in clothes that don’t cost the earth.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Geoffrey Roberts: 75 years on let's hope the Covid-19 crisis re-energises global efforts to avoid war

Seventy-five years on from its most patriotic hour, Russia remains wary of alliances and those who might rewrite its history, writes Geoffrey Roberts.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Letter to the Editor: EU is fiddling while Rome burns

The EU is fiddling whilst Rome burns. And soon maybe Berlin will be burning. Northern European Banks can and should invest in climate change mitigation.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Crawford exhibition highlights migrants' plight

The impressive images from the In Transit exhibition are now online, writes Colette Sheridan.

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Clutching at swans while eagles inspire

Over the last while, since the pandemic emptied many of our cities, a very different pace of life has changed our perspective on many, many things.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2020

Social distancing: Pressure on local authorities to designate more space for pedestrians

Pressure is mounting on local authorities to designate more space for pedestrians and cyclists who are social distancing.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Germany’s orderly response to the Covid-19 pandemic is paying dividends

Picture the opposite of the US under Donald Trump during the Covid-19 outbreak. That’s Germany under Angela Merkel writes Andreas Kluth

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Pass the salt: Tiny details helped Germany build virus defences

Germany won crucial time to build its Covid-19 defences by meticulously tracing chains of infection in order to interrupt them, write Jörn Poltz and Paul Carrel.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Album reviews: Wajatta and Takeleave provide beats and pieces

Shane Johnson takes a look (and listen) at two recent electronic full-lengths.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Culture that made me: Camille O'Sullivan

Musician, singer and actress Camille O’Sullivan tells Richard Fitzpatrick how music and ballet freed her from an introverted life

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Home is where Downey’s heart is, but all eyes still on Tokyo

For five years, Mark Downey had been living life with his thumb on the fast forward button. Now everything is on pause.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

'Landlords just sold up': Leo Varadkar explains why Dáil rejected 12-month rent freeze

People Before Profit sought the amendment to legislation being considered by the Dáil

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Home comforts: Clodagh Finn on stress-free remote working

Office workers are supported by a technical team and colleagues but for those who are going it alone at home there can be a steep learning curve, says Clodagh Finn

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Covid-19 updates from around Europe: Italy reports 250 new deaths, 2,500 new cases

Italy is reporting 250 new deaths related to the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Tourism chiefs: Defer Vat payment next week to keep firms going in Covid-19 crisis

Irish business and trade union leaders said they stand ready to work with government in a national effort to face down the Covid-19 crisis, but warn that they need more help to prevent firms from going under.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Veterans of 2008 show resolve facing new Covid-19 crisis

Europe began a new campaign to shield economies from the coronavirus as the region’s two main central banks either delivered or signaled action to avoid a 2008-style crisis, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel promised to do “whatever is necessary”.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Taoiseach delays US trip; 10 ministers spending St Patrick's Day abroad

He will now not go to New York where a UN event is being held as was initially planned.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Route unveiled for Rás Tailteann's comeback

After cancellation last year the Rás Tailteann will return to the Irish sporting calendar for 2020 with the route confirmed for the five-day race which runs from June 10-14.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

State scales back St Patrick’s Day trips for ministers

Ministers travelling abroad as part of scaled back St Patrick’s Day visits this year have been banned from flying first class, hiring limousines, or using hotel suites.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Don’t be blasé about coronavirus around the less healthy, urges transplantee

A double lung transplant patient is urging people not to be blasé about the coronavirus precautions and to be mindful of others with compromised immune systems in their communities.