Berlin

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

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