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Berlin’s Heating Transition Risks Social Conflict Amidst Public Exclusion

A joint press release from BUND Berlin and Berliner Energietisch on March 16, 2026, highlights concerns that Berlin's heating transition is being treated...

Pickpocketed in Berlin: The Real Trouble Came Afterwards

A personal account from a Berlin resident highlights the frustrating ordeal that often follows a simple pickpocketing incident, revealing a chain of systemic...

Major Fire in Märkisches Viertel: Former Kindergarten Engulfed in Flames

A major fire has been raging for several hours at the building of a former kindergarten in Berlin's Märkisches Viertel. Around 129 firefighters...

Berlin Prepares for Potential Cyberattacks and Disinformation Ahead of State Election

Berlin's Interior Administration is actively preparing to counter potential cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns that could target the upcoming state parliamentary election on September...

Isa Genzken: Berlin’s Art Rebel is Taking Over Your Feed (and Museums!) 🔥

Isa Genzken, the Berlin-based artist known for her rough, loud, and emotional art, is experiencing a massive resurgence. Her works, which transform everyday...

German Girls Secure Gold and Silver at WTT Youth Contender Berlin U13

Kristin Tuve and Dana Haspel of Germany have secured gold and silver respectively in the U13 category at the WTT Youth Contender Berlin,...

Isa Genzken: Berlin’s Art Rebel is EXPLODING on TikTok & Why You NEED to Know Her!

Isa Genzken, the Berlin art rebel, is suddenly everywhere again, from high-end auctions to your TikTok feed! Her chaotic sculptures, a mix of...

Federal Fossil Fuel Rollback Threatens Berlin’s Heating Transition

A proposed federal building modernization law could undermine Berlin's heating transition, risking climate targets and increasing costs for tenants. The BUND Berlin calls...

Germany Sees First Decline in Refugee Numbers Since 2011

For the first time since 2011, the number of refugees living in Germany has slightly decreased. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 3.53...

Wild Boar Enters Berlin Discount Store and Shopping Center

A wild boar caused a stir in a Berlin discount store and shopping center, prompting questions about how to handle such encounters and...

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