Authorities in Germany's capital Berlin have banned local performers from wearing US army uniforms at Checkpoint Charlie, the iconic Cold War crossing between the east and west of the city.

Checkpoint Charlie was the most popular border crossing between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. It has also had a starring role in major films, including the James Bond franchise.

Who would have known a holiday trip to Germany in December 1989, would have offered an opportunity to be an eyewitness to, ...

Finally, Karl-Heinz replaced the car’s West Berlin license tags with U.S. military plates, and headed for Checkpoint Charlie ... of Dortmund, West Germany, was wounded and hauled away with ...

Checkpoint Charlie remains a significant tourist ... Also, visitors should be aware that prostitution is legal in Germany, and a percentage of Berlin's sex workers are victims of human trafficking.

The historic city of Berlin, Germany, is an easy entry point for ... or head to the American Sector to see the infamous ...

Checkpoint Charlie (or "Checkpoint C") was the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War. - Source ...