Twenty years after the first murals appeared on Kottbusser Straße, the artists who transformed a crumbling neighbourhood reveal how grassroots activism became global cultural currency.
A surge in venture funding and strategic corporate investments is transforming neighbourhoods from Kreuzberg to Charlottenburg into genuine competitors for London and Paris.
A hyperlocal digital platform mapping every official and unofficial running route across the city has quietly become the backbone of Berlin's outdoor fitness community.
New cycle infrastructure opens in Charlottenburg while district heating expansion reaches Friedrichshain, marking tangible progress on the city's climate targets.
A controversial decision to postpone large-scale urban renewal in Kreuzberg and Neukölln signals shifting priorities in the capital's battle against soaring rents.
After years of rapid gentrification and identity anxiety, Kreuzberg residents are discovering a renewed sense of community—and actually wanting to stay.
From Tiergarten morning walks to Kreuzberg cycling clubs, Berliners over 60 are sharing the practical routines that keep them mobile, strong and independent.
A wave of infrastructure upgrades, cultural openings, and neighbourhood transformations has locals celebrating—and expats arriving at precisely the right moment.
Following last week's shooting at a mothers-and-children facility, city officials must decide between expanded security measures and community-based prevention—and the clock is ticking.
As major rail upgrades, the U-Bahn expansion, and the contentious Stadtring project enter decisive phases, the city faces pivotal choices about funding, timelines, and which neighbourhoods get priority.
From Kreuzberg to Charlottenburg, a new wave of govtech companies is reshaping how Europe's capital manages its 3.6 million residents—and venture capital is finally taking notice.
From Kreuzberg startups to Adlershof research parks, Berlin's sustainability sector is attracting record investment—and proving the city's tech future runs on renewable energy.
From AI-powered logistics to sustainable hardware, the city's leading startups and established players are unveiling ambitious roadmaps that could reshape European tech over the next 18 months.
