Esme Nicholson

Alla Ilyinichna Sinelnikova (left), 90, and Sonya Leibovna Tartakovskaya, 83, were recently evacuated from Ukraine to Germany. Both are survivors of the Holocaust, and this is the second time they are fleeing war. "I never thought I would live to see such horror for the second time in my life," says Sinelnikova. "I thought it was in my past, all over and done with. And now we're reliving it."

Ukrainian Holocaust survivors flee war again — this time to Germany

Esme Nicholson

Germany has welcomed dozens of the oldest refugees fleeing Ukraine — those who survived the Holocaust during World War II. They've now narrowly escaped death for the second time in their lives.

People fleeing the Russian invasion in Ukraine and volunteers to help them fill the Hauptbahnhof main railway station on Wednesday in Berlin.

Ukrainians fleeing war, and volunteers to help them, fill a Berlin train station

Esme Nicholson

At Berlin's main train station, hundreds of volunteers distribute food, hot drinks, diapers, toys, warm coats and a helping hand to the Ukrainians disembarking daily.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, speaks to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during their meeting at The Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. Scholz visited Ukraine as part of a flurry of Western diplomacy aimed at heading off a feared Russian invasion that some warn could be just days away.

German chancellor warns of far-reaching sanctions if Russia moves on Ukraine

Vanessa Romo

Olaf Scholz did not elaborate on specifics during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday but he did pledge a new round of financial assistance to Kyiv.

A billboard advertisement for the delivery service Flink in Berlin uses what's called the "gender star" in the word <em>Freund*in</em>, a gender-neutral word for romantic partner.

Germany debates how to form gender-neutral words out of its gendered language

Esme Nicholson

The German language is full of male and female nouns. Officials and businesses are tweaking words, including adding asterisks, to make them inclusive.

Lines form in front of a vaccination center in Hamburg, Germany.

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Germany Is Expected To Centralize Its COVID-19 Response. Some Fear It May Be Too Late

Esme Nicholson

The country's scattershot approach, with each of 16 states imposing different regulations, has come under mounting criticism as cases surpass 3 million and hospitals warn they're running out of beds.

Berlin's Tegel Airport opened in 1948 and is closing Sunday as a new international hub opens after a series of delays. Although COVID-19 has hampered travel, Germans are flocking to Tegel to relive memories.

'An Era Is Coming To An End': Travelers Bid Fond Farewell To Berlin's Tegel Airport

Esme Nicholson

The airport opened in 1948 and is closing as Berlin's new international hub opens after a series of delays. Although COVID-19 has hampered travel, Germans are visiting Tegel to relive old memories.

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A Look At Coronavirus Outbreaks Outside The U.S.

Esme Nicholson

NPR correspondents in South America, the Middle East and Europe discuss the recent spikes in coronavirus cases in their regions.

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European Coronavirus Infections Now Exceed U.S. Cases

Esme Nicholson

Sharp increases in COVID-19 cases in many countries in Europe have left governments trying to limit the spread of infection while avoiding further damage to their economies

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EU Leaders Meet To Discuss Economic Impact Of COVID-19

Esme Nicholson

EU leaders, still divided on how to help European economies hit by the pandemic, hope German Chancellor Angela Merkel can forge an agreement when they meet in Brussels on Friday.

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Lessons On Reopening Schools The U.S. Could Learn From Germany, Israel And Thailand

Esme Nicholson

While the United States debates the reopening of schools, NPR correspondents discuss experiences of Germany, Israel and Thailand as they reopen classrooms during the pandemic.