In a corner of Berlin, Danjel Zarte opened Das Hoven café with a dream: to create a safe, welcoming space for everyone, especially the LGBTQ+ community. He hung a neon sign that glowed “QUEER AND FRIENDS,” a bright beacon of acceptance in one of the city’s trendiest neighbourhoods. But instead of drawing people together, that sign has become a target for hate. Story continues below this ad Over the last year and a half, Danjel’s dream has been shattered—literally. Vandals have smashed the café’s windows, smeared swastikas and even faeces on its walls, and harassed its staff. One terrifying night,...