The Berliner
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Global Cybersecurity Risk Shuts Down Berlin Websites
OpenAI discovered a global security vulnerability; websites of official bodies in Berlin and Brandenburg were inaccessible. Following the disclosure of a global security vulnerability, important websites of official bodies in Berlin and Brandenburg were inaccessible.
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Police Prepare for Large-Scale Youth Protests
Following the announcement of a day of protests on October 31, Berlin police are preparing for a major operation. Berlin police prepare for large-scale youth protests on October 31.
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Raid on Queer Community Space and Health Centre in Kreuzberg
The centre in Kreuzberg was searched by police; demonstrators gathered afterwards. A queer health project in Kreuzberg was searched on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking. Protesters gathered afterwards.
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Red-Green-Red Coalition Reach an Agreement on Social Housing
They want to socialise properties belonging to real estate companies possessing more than 10,000 apartments. The red-green-red coalition has concluded exploratory talks and have agreed on the socialisation of privately owned housing.
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The latest Berlin news in English
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Students Protest Against Education Cuts and Conscription
Demos are taking place in front of the Andreas Gymnasium and the Leibniz Gymnasium in Berlin-Friedrichshain today. Students in Berlin have started protesting against conscription and education cuts, mirroring the recent student protests in France.
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Nationwide Alcohol Ban at Train Stations Begins
From today, Deutsche Bahn is banning the consumption of alcohol at its 5,400 train stations nationwide. Germany's national rail service has implemented a nationwide alcohol ban.
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FlixTrain Will Double Capacity in 2027
The DB alternative is expanding its train connections from Berlin to other major German cities. FlixTrain services between Berlin, Hamburg, Köln, Duisburg and Frankfurt set to double next year.
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Possible Camera Mounts Discovered in Women’s Restrooms at HWR Berlin
Velcro strips were found attached to the underside of sanitary bag dispensers in the cubicles. Velcro strips were found in the womens bathroom at HWR Berlin, the same type that had been used several months ago to attach cameras in women's restrooms on the campus.
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'Ragebait' is the German Youth Word of the Year
'Ragebait' obtained 36.5% of the votes, followed by 33.8% for 'Peak' and 29.7% for 'Crashout'. Publisher PONS Langenscheidt announced “Ragebait” as the 2026 winner of the Youth Word of the Year at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Unknown Assailants Storm Die Linke Headquarters
The incident is currently being investigated as a right-wing attack. Three assailants pepper sprayed members of Die Linke's youth group at their headquarters in Oranienburg.
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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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Berlin is The Second Youngest Federal State in Germany.
The average age of Berlin's population at the end of 2025 was 42.8 years. Berlin is the second youngest city in Germany by population according to recent statistics.
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The Deutschlandticket is Getting More Expensive in 2027
This is the third time the price of the ticket has increased since 2023. The Deutschlandticket is getting more expensive next January.
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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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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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15 Buildings Flooded in Siemensstadt, Berlin
1,200 residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the district just North of Charlottenburg due to a burst water main. A major water main burst causing extreme flooding and forcing 1,200 people to evacuate their homes in Berlin
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Urine Poured Over Construction Workers
200 police officers were deployed to prevent escalation. The current governing Mayor Kai Wegner has announced that Berlin has withdrawn from the Olympic bid.