Berthold Beitz Dies at 99
Berthold Beitz has saved hundreds of Jews. After World War II he became one of the most powerful managers in Germany and was honored in Yad Vashem. Now he is nearly 100 years old
Fashion Capital Berlin
Berlin once was a glamorous hub for international style and Jews were part of a thriving business. But the Nazis have almost destroyed fashion and tailoring tradition. Today Berlin ranks again among the top international fashion locations. More people earn their living in the fashion business in Berlin than in any other German city
Habait: The Doorbell to Home
Berlin has become a popular destination for young Israelis who enrich the cultural scene. Associations like Habait help to create platforms and organize events. Here Israelis and Germans who are tired of talking only about the past, meet and celebrate
The Beauty and the Berliner
James Simon bequeathed the city its most famous treasure, the bust of Nefertiti. Even today the spell of the Egyptian queen is unbroken. But the man who transformed the provincial collections of Berlin into galleries of international standing was also a passionate philanthropist.
The Spudy Column: The “New” Equity Age
The Eurozone is still debt-ridden. Investors are cautious and put safety first. But, paradoxically, the wide-spread caution is good news for stocks