German
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Arts
In Germany, ‘Hamilton’ Hangs Up Its Musket
After a year of less-than-stellar ticket sales, the German-language translation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s stage hit is closing. But it has helped diversify German musicals.
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Arts
Well-Made, and Massively Weird: A New Theater Season in Berlin
Recent premieres in the city ranged from a spare take on the recent Broadway hit “Prima Facie” to a dose of sheer artistic lunacy.
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World
Bavarian Election Results Signal Trouble for German Government
The election served as a midterm report card for Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and the grades were not good.
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World
Facing a Tough Election, a Governing Party Targets an Old Boogeyman: Nazis
Poland’s Law and Justice party is using Germany as a punching bag to rally its base for the election on Oct. 15, a tactic driven by the country’s de facto leader, Jaroslaw Kaczynski.
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World
Small-Town Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine
The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign policy is struggling to gain traction.
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World
Where German Cars Falter, E-Bikes Gain in Power
E-bikes sales in Germany have jumped, as drivers, suppliers and even automakers embrace their role in the future of transportation.
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World
What Do You Call a German Siesta? An Answer to the Europe Heat, Some Say.
The siesta, a sacred afternoon break in Spain, was once mocked as lazy. But now, countries like Germany, which were among the siesta haters, are taking another look.
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World
Switzerland and Austria, Both Traditionally Neutral, Join a German-Led Air Defense Initiative
GENEVA — Switzerland and Austria, two countries with strong traditions of foreign-policy neutrality, signaled their intention on Friday to join a German-led initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s air defenses to deal with threats highlighted by ...
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Arts
In Cold War Berlin, an Affair Born of Chaos and Control
Jenny Erpenbeck’s novel “Kairos” folds intimations of German history and cultural memory into a torrid romance.
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World
Discreetly, Berlin Confronts Russian Spies Hiding in Plain Sight
For years, Germany seemed to tolerate even flagrant Russian operations on its soil. But a new Cold War-like chill has now made the snooping difficult to ignore.