Berlin
Berlin’s Olympic Bid: A Grand Bluff of Event Dreams and Hidden Costs?
Berlin's Senate has approved a concept for bidding to host the Olympic Games, but Die Linke faction sharply criticizes the plan, labeling it...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Mieterbund Warns Against Cuts to Housing Benefit in Berlin Amid Budget Constraints
The German Tenants' Association (Mieterbund) has issued a warning against potential cuts to housing benefits, emphasizing that such measures should not lead to...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Berlin Launches One of Europe’s Largest Power-to-Heat Projects
Berlin has launched one of Europe's largest Power-to-Heat (PtH) projects, a 120-megawatt facility at the Berlin-Mitte combined heat and power plant. This initiative,...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Ryanair to Halve Berlin-Brandenburg Airport Flights, Close Base by October 2026
Ryanair will halve its flight operations from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) and close its operating base by October 24, 2026. This decision, announced by...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
Berlin to Build 120-Megawatt Power-to-Heat Plant for District Heating
Berlin, Germany – Berliner Energie und Wärme (BEW), 50Hertz, and Stromnetz Berlin have jointly commenced construction of a 120-megawatt power-to-heat plant at the...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
Berlin-Mitte: New Greening Initiative at Pohlstraße to Combat Urban Heat and Improve Water Retention
Berlin-Mitte is launching a new greening project along Pohlstraße in Tiergarten, focusing on replanting green spaces beneath street trees with shrubs and perennials....
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
Federal Transport Minister Schnieder Rejects Autobahn Speed Limit Despite IEA Recommendations
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has once again rejected the introduction of a speed limit on German autobahns, despite recommendations from the...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
Man Critically Injured in Schöneberg Shooting, Police Search for Suspect
A man was shot and critically injured in Berlin-Schöneberg early Tuesday morning. Police are actively searching for an unknown suspect who is currently...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
Berlin Zoo Welcomes Rare Gaur Calf Grisu, First in Seven Years
Berlin Zoo announced the birth of Grisu, a rare gaur calf, on January 26, 2026. This marks the first gaur birth at the...
Henrik MüllerMay 4, 2026
Carnival of Cultures Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Berlin
Berlin's Carnival of Cultures is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, with a four-day festival from May 22 to 25, 2026. The event,...
Henrik MüllerMay 4, 2026
