Berlin
Merz’s Foreign Policy Advisor Meets Rubio Amidst NATO Tensions
Günter Sautter, foreign policy advisor to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday. Their...
Henrik MüllerApril 3, 2026
BASF to Relocate Berlin Jobs to India: A Betrayal of Trust or Economic Necessity?
BASF, the German chemical giant, plans to cut jobs in Berlin and relocate them to India, citing cost pressures. This move has ignited...
Henrik MüllerApril 2, 2026
Berlin’s Health Update: Tracking COVID-19, Flu, and RSV in April 2026
As of April 1, 2026, Berlin reports a COVID-19 7-day incidence of 0.2, 396 new flu cases, and 66 new RSV cases in...
Henrik MüllerApril 2, 2026
German Government to Subsidize Office-to-Residential Conversions to Combat Housing Shortage
Federal Building Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) has launched a new program, 'Gewerbe zu Wohnen' (Commercial to Residential), to provide state subsidies for converting...
Henrik MüllerApril 2, 2026
Berlin Tourism Faces Decline in 2025: Tour Guides Report Fewer Visitors
Berlin's tourism sector experienced a downturn in 2025, with fewer overnight stays and a noticeable decrease in tourist numbers. Tour guides report smaller...
Henrik MüllerApril 2, 2026
New Sumatran Tiger Habitat Opens at Berlin Zoo
A new, jungle-themed habitat for Sumatran tigers, costing approximately 7.6 million euros, has officially opened at Berlin Zoo, providing a new home for...
Henrik MüllerApril 2, 2026
Berlin and Paris Appoint Mediators to Rescue Stalled FCAS Fighter Jet Project
Germany and France have each appointed a national mediator to help resolve the ongoing dispute surrounding the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project,...
Henrik MüllerApril 1, 2026
Checkpoint Charlie Redesign Competition Launched for Educational Memorial
A European competition to redesign Checkpoint Charlie, a historic Cold War site in Berlin-Kreuzberg, has been launched today, April 1st, 2026. The aim...
Henrik MüllerApril 1, 2026
Duncker Bridge in Prenzlauer Berg to Close for Reconstruction Until 2028
The Duncker Bridge in Prenzlauer Berg will be completely closed from April 1st for reconstruction, with work expected to last until 2028. The...
Henrik MüllerApril 1, 2026
Hacker Attack on Neukölln District Heating Plant: Ransom Demanded
A hacker group has attacked the infrastructure of the Berlin-Neukölln district heating plant, demanding a ransom for the release of stolen data. The...
Henrik MüllerApril 1, 2026
