The importance of remembering V-E Day serves as a poignant reminder of the cost of freedom and the necessity of unity in the ...

Surveys in recent years have shown that many Germans want to believe that their ancestors had nothing to do with the crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Members of the younger generation, though, now ...

Russia on Wednesday paid tribute to freedom fighter and former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik by unveiling a memorial plaque in his honour at its embassy in New Delhi. The event was part of ...

May 8 and November 11 are new national holidays for WWII and WWI victories that don't replace Veterans Day or close ...

Foreign embassies have been disinvited from an annual Washington event commemorating the end of World War II in Europe this week, after a group of European embassies protested the organizers’ decision ...

From Wieland Wagner to Arno Breker, many musicians and artists benefited from Nazism. Some had shining careers after the war.

President Trump on Monday declared national holidays on Nov. 11 and May 8 to commemorate victories in World War I and World ...

New polling shows how people in different nations view the war’s end — and the chances of a new war.

As we approach the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on Thursday, we are reminded of a pivotal moment in history when the Allied forces accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, ending ...

In a striking gesture of respect, King Charles followed in his grandfather's footsteps as he appeared on the balcony in front ...

The WSWS is posting here both the video and text of the speech by Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (Germany) National Committee member Katja Rippert to the International May Day 2025 Online Rally.