The latest published stories from Berlin.
Politics
The policy aims to increase affordable housing stock in Berlin, matching trends seen in Hamburg and Munich, with direct effects on rental prices and availability for residents.
By Berlin Policy Desk · 12 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
High demand in established districts combined with tenant protections is pushing both sides toward practical updates instead of major overhauls.
By Berlin Property Desk · 12 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
The mayor's new spending plan targets crumbling Berlin streets and overcrowded U-Bahn lines while promising to hire thousands of public sector workers in education and waste management.
By Berlin Policy Desk · 11 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
Riverside apartments in Köpenick hit 6,200 euros per sqm. Discover why Berlin's eastern waterfront district is attracting buyers seeking green spaces and water access.
By Berlin Property Desk · 11 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
Berlin's tight rental supply keeps vacancy below 1 percent, pushing competition higher even as buyer prices hold near 5,500 euros per square metre.
By Berlin Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Berlin's July harvest brings cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, strawberries and new potatoes straight from Brandenburg farms to city tables.
By Berlin Wellness Desk · 8 July 2026 · 2 min read
lifestyle
From Friedrichshain's industrial warehouses to Kreuzberg's intimate basements, here's how to navigate the city's clubbing landscape without getting lost in the hype.
By Berlin Lifestyle Desk · 7 July 2026 · 3 min read
lifestyle
Venues across Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg are closing earlier, cutting capacity, and pivoting toward quality over excess as the city's legendary 24-hour party scene faces a reckoning.
By Berlin Lifestyle Desk · 7 July 2026 · 3 min read
culture
As the capital navigates a quiet Sunday, visitors are finding refuge in the city’s historic galleries and expansive public parks.
By Berlin Culture Desk · 7 July 2026 · 2 min read
news
A years-long build-up of duplicate and AI-generated property photos has distorted Berlin's rental market, and regulators are finally moving to clean it up.
By Berlin News Desk · 5 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
Berlin’s western fringe is seeing a surge in property values and investment, beating hipper districts on price growth and livability.
By Berlin Property Desk · 4 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Discover how Berliners are embracing free, accessible outdoor fitness in the city's most beautiful green spaces-and how you can start this week.
By Berlin Wellness Desk · 3 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
Increased subsidies and expanded services are expected to improve daily travel options and affordability for Berlin residents starting this year.
By Berlin Policy Desk · 12 July 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
From smart energy grids to bio-based materials, Berlin’s tech ecosystem is gearing up to launch groundbreaking green technology products in the coming years.
By Berlin Tech Desk · 12 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Berliners are carving out device-free blocks to ease mental strain in a city wired for constant connection.
By Berlin Wellness Desk · 10 July 2026 · 2 min read
property
Vendors in several Berlin districts chose private sales over public auctions in June, locking in offers to avoid delays and bidding shortfalls.
By Berlin Property Desk · 10 July 2026 · 1 min read
wellness
Neuroimaging data from Berlin clinics shows eight weeks of daily practice shrinks the amygdala while thickening the prefrontal cortex.
By Berlin Wellness Desk · 9 July 2026 · 2 min read
wellness
Researchers say most adults are getting their evenings badly wrong, here's what the evidence actually recommends, and where Berlin makes it surprisingly easy to do better.
By Berlin Wellness Desk · 8 July 2026 · 3 min read
property
Revised ordinances from the Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung will tighten height limits and design rules from 1 August across several districts.
By Berlin Property Desk · 8 July 2026 · 2 min read
Politics
The Berlin Senate's mid-year fiscal adjustments trim rental assistance and public transport subsidies while protecting school operating budgets, leaving low-income households and daily commuters facing higher costs from autumn.
By Berlin Policy Desk · 7 July 2026 · 3 min read
lifestyle
As the Spandau summer concert season reaches its peak, the Zitadelle prepares to host a night of Mediterranean nostalgia and classic Italian pop anthems.
By Berlin Lifestyle Desk · 7 July 2026 · 2 min read
Technology
The capital's clean energy sector is hiring faster than almost any other industry in Germany, but the skills gap is widening and the window to retrain may be shorter than you think.
By Berlin Tech Desk · 3 July 2026 · 3 min read