Helen Whittle

Helen Whittle is a British journalist based in Berlin who writes about politics, society and culture.

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The Jewish Hospital's gynecology ward pictured in 1935.

The Jewish Hospital's gynecology ward pictured in 1935.

How Berlin's Jewish Hospital survived the Holocaust

Red Army troops were astonished to find hundreds of Jews living just a couple of miles away from Hitler's bunker.

The accused in the courtroom at the start of his trial in February 2026, hiding his face behind paper

The accused in the courtroom at the start of his trial in February 2026, hiding his face behind paper

Germany: Man found guilty in Pelicot-style rape case

The perpetrator was a member of a Telegram chat group where men organized rapes and shared images of their crimes.

Stewardess leading two children over the airfield to the plane, Germany 1930s.

Stewardess leading two children over the airfield to the plane, Germany 1930s.

Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust

German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust.

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Wilhelm II, German Emperor, who lived between 1859 and 1941, pictured on a hunting trip.

Wilhelm II, German Emperor, who lived between 1859 and 1941, pictured on a hunting trip.

The queer scandal that shook the German Empire

The queer scandal that shook the German Empire

The Eulenburg Affair shook the German Empire to its core and paved the way for the downfall of the monarchy.

A nurse measures the blood pressure of a patient at the St. Johannes hospital in Dortmund

A nurse measures the blood pressure of a patient at the St. Johannes hospital in Dortmund

German health minister announces billions in cutbacks

German health minister announces billions in cutbacks

The comprehensive reform package aims to plug a multibillion-euro hole in Germany's expensive health care system.

Protesters in Berlin

Protesters in Berlin

Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse

Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse

Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes."

A patient talking about mental health issues with psychologist

A patient talking about mental health issues with psychologist

Germany: Mental health patients face uphill battle for help

Germany: Mental health patients face uphill battle for help

Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting over a year for treatment.

Construction of high rise building in Berlin

Construction of high rise building in Berlin

Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs

Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs

Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's new construction law has failed to take off.

Tanks and soldiers stand in front of a building.

Tanks and soldiers stand in front of a building.

Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later

Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later

Victims of Argentina's brutal military dictatorship of the 1970s and '80s are still fighting for justice.

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