Berlin
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(S+) Three Years of the Gaza War through the Eyes of Soldiers: "The Rule Was: 'Shoot Everyone You See'"
More than 70,000 killed; even more wounded; destruction without end: Ten Israeli soldiers speak about feelings of revenge, orders to shoot and “collateral damage.”
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Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal
Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc's next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep divisions and reach a deal by the end of the year.
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IN PICTURES: Thousands join pro-Palestinian march in Berlin
Thousands of people on Saturday joined a pro-Palestinian march in Berlin calling for an end to Israeli strikes on Gaza, three years after Hamas's October 7 attack.
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Berlin Strengthens Disaster Response with 25 New Vehicles
Berlin is investing in emergency preparedness: New vehicles and emergency generators are intended to better equip aid organizations.
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France and Germany lock horns over long-term EU budget
Daggers have been drawn over the European Union's next seven-year budget, with Germany and France at loggerheads over whether Brussels should make deep cuts in a battle increasingly expected to overshoot the end of the year.
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Germany pursues new Russia sanctions despite US diesel deal
Germany said Saturday it would continue to push for new EU sanctions against Russia despite Moscow's agreement with Washington to release diesel to ease a fuel crunch.
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German green power workers protest planned subsidy cuts
Thousands of workers from Germany's renewable energy sector and environmental activists demonstrated outside parliament in Berlin on Friday against the conservative-led government's plans to cut subsidies for the industry.
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Inside Germany: How joining sports clubs helped me find my place in Berlin
Sports clubs have a knack for turning strangers into locals. In this week's Inside Germany, journalist Tom Pugh explains how playing football and tennis helped him find a home in Berlin.
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Would you drink the kebab water in Berlin?
Feasting on döner kebab is a sort-of rite of passage for visitors in Germany. But whether the flavour also works as a soft-drink is up for debate.
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Seven poisonous mushrooms to avoid when foraging in Germany
Germany's mushroom season draws thousands of people into the forests every autumn. But some of the country's most dangerous mushrooms closely resemble edible varieties – and a single mistake can potentially be fatal.
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Die Linke, Die Grünen and the SPD Release Joint Statement
Preliminary talks are over, and the red-green-red exploratory talks are beginning. Leading figures of the Die Linke, Die Grünen, and the SPD appear before the press, after releasing their joint statement.
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Merz outraged at former German chancellor's birthday visit to Putin
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is outraged that former German leader Gerhard Schröder visited Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the Russian president's birthday, Berlin said Friday.
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How Germany’s plan to test 4-year-olds will affect bilingual families
A new childcare reform could introduce developmental assessments for young children and extra support in daycare centres. Here's what foreign families in Germany need to know.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Two officials killed in shooting during routine weapons check, Left Party ready to move forward with coalition talks in Berlin, the British Prime Minister meets Merz in Germany to strengthen ties and more news on Friday, October 9th.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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The latest Berlin news in English
Stay up to date with Berlin news in English. Find out what's going on in the city, from politics to culture, transport and events.
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(S+) "Exploited State Secrets for Profit": German Intelligence Rocked by Espionage Arrest of Former Chief
The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning has sent shockwaves through the intelligence world. Yet Hanning’s dubious consulting work was no secret. Does German intelligence have a systemic problem?
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Germany's fractious ruling coalition hails 'constructive' talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's fractious and increasingly unpopular coalition said Thursday they had held positive talks aimed at settling numerous disputes that have hampered their governing agenda.
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Police search for puma near Munich airport
After a local hunter reported a 'big cat sighting' near Munich, local police have deployed drones, dogs and a helicopter to comb the surrounding region.
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Seven questions foreign residents should ask before buying property in Germany
With mortgage rates above four percent and rents rising in many cities, deciding whether to buy a home right now in Germany is complicated. Here are seven questions foreign residents should ask themselves before taking the plunge.
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Germany braces for rain and snow as cold front ends late summer weather
After an unseasonably warm start to October, it looks like the weather is shifting. The coming days are expected to bring heavy rain in places and a drop in temperatures across Germany.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Pro-Palestine march in Berlin halted after arrests and clashes, German transport minister backs Tesla's 'full self-driving' system, Ryanair pulls out of Bremen in airport fee dispute and more news on Thursday, October 8th.
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Tens of thousands of metric tons of leaves: BSR begins cleanup
The BSR has begun its annual leaf-cleaning campaign. Over the coming weeks and months, employees are expected to sweep up approximately 36,000 metric tons of fallen leaves once again.
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Ryanair scraps all flights from Bremen airport from spring 2027
Flights that served around 400,000 passengers a year will be cut when Ryanair ends operations at Bremen Airport in April.
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Ryanair Drops 12 Destinations from BER
Ryanair described BER as “the least successful airport in Europe" and halved its services. Ryanair has doubled down on its promise to cut 50% of its routes from BER airport this year.
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(S+) Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"
France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.
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German Chancellor marks October 7th with vow to fight antisemitism
Friedrich Merz spoke about 'rising antisemitism' in Germany in a speech he delivered on October 7th, the anniversary of the 2023 attack which was the deadliest day in Israel's history.
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Court orders German ex-spy chief kept in jail following treason arrest
A court Wednesday ordered ex-German spy chief August Hanning to remain in jail after his arrest on suspicion of espionage and treason, along with a former deputy who allegedly supplied him with secret files.
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Factory production in Germany hits highest level in 18 months
German industrial production rose to its highest level for a year and a half in August, according to data released Wednesday, but officials warned that the economy's recovery was still fragile.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Questions raised over firewall against AfD after state parliament speaker elected, chancellor pays tribute to Israel on anniversary of October 7th attacks, foreign minister warns of new migration due to climate change and more news on Wednesday.
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'We don’t accept this': Inside the German legal team organising against the far-right
After travelling across Saxony-Anhalt, the team behind Recht Solidarisch says foreigners are already feeling the impact of anti-migrant policies. Lawyer Lukas Theune told The Local what they found and why they want more people to get involved.
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Is Hamburg really Germany's friendliest city?
The cold Hanseatic city of Hamburg ranks among the world's most welcoming, according to an analysis of online comments by travellers.
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Power Grid Targeted in Arson Attack in Marzahn
Unknown individuals set fire to old tyres under a cable bridge on Boxberger Straße. Nineteen businesses are without power. The power grid in Berlin has again been targeted in an arson attack, this time perpetrators set tyres ablaze under a cable bridge in Marzahn, leaving 19 businesses without power.
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KEY DATES: All the school holiday dates in Germany for 2026 and 2027
Wondering when schools are off in Germany? We've put together a handy guide for the coming term so you can plan the year ahead.
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'Nothing is certain': Has Germany's firewall against the far-right finally cracked?
The AfD's Tobias Rausch was expected to be elected as parliamentary president in Saxony-Anhalt. But four unexpected votes backing the far-right leader have plunged assumptions about Germany's political future into doubt.
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PODCAST🎧: How Germany is grappling with far-right gains and rising transport costs
We're back! This week we're looking at what's happening in Saxony-Anhalt after the AfD victory, how parts of German society are fighting back against the far right, rising transport costs and preparing for autumn like a German.
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High Rents Are No Longer Berliners’ Biggest Problem
Outside the luxury housing market, Berlin’s housing situation looks pretty bleak. But finding a flat is no longer the biggest problem.
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Berlin Housing Shortage: What Students Need to Know
The new semester is beginning – and for many students, the most pressing question is: Where can I find an affordable place to live? An overview.
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Youth Violence in Berlin: One Group Worries Experts
More children in Berlin are being registered as suspects in violent offences. A new report shows which group is drawing particular concern.
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Berlin’s Wartime Pavement Damage: On the Trail with a Researcher
Researcher Hans Greiner reveals where traces of wartime damage can still be found in Berlin today. A search for clues.
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Americans in Germany: Deadlines for voting in the US midterms
The US midterms take place on November 3rd 2026, and Americans in France can still vote - but for some states, time is running out. Here's who can vote, how to request and return a ballot, and what to do if yours hasn't arrived.
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Are the EU's new rules on AI enough to protect Europeans?
AI agents going rogue and ever-louder doomsday warnings have led many in Europe to wonder: are the EU's artificial intelligence rules enough to protect against the potential dangers?
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Germany's far-right AfD gains first ever state parliament speaker
A candidate for Germany's AfD was elected parliament speaker in the state of Saxony Anhalt Tuesday, the first time a far-right party has held such a post in the country since 1945.
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German word of the day: Gruppenzwang
Have you ever felt you had to order dessert, buy the latest gadget or stay late at work simply because everyone else was doing it? Then you need to know this word.
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'It's too easy': The verdict on how Germany's citizenship test should be changed
Should Germany's citizenship test be be rewritten, made harder or simply scrapped? We asked readers, and also political parties, how they would change the 'Einbürgerungstest'.
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Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Berlin Professor
Peter Hegemann from Humboldt University found the key in an alga that gives hope to patients with neurological diseases. A Berlin Professor has won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his research, which hopes to help patients with neurological diseases.
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Are young people in Germany better off in a traineeship or university programme?
Unemployment rates are rising among graduates in Germany while traineeships, for jobs facing a shortage of workers, are increasingly vacant. So has vocational training become the better bet for job security?
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Merz insists Baltic defence is Germany's defence, German researchers win Nobel prize in medicine, flight prices from Germany have doubled since 2010 and more news on Tuesday, October 6th.
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Ex-German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
Germany's former foreign spy chief was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of espionage, accused of seeking to pass sensitive information to overseas intelligence services, prosecutors said.
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Where in Germany rental costs are rising fastest
Rents are continuing to rise in Germany, but the situation differs between cities. From rocketing rents in Hamburg and Frankfurt to a slowdown in Berlin, here's the latest price developments on the rental market this year.