A grassroots coalition of muralists and designers is transforming forgotten neighbourhoods into creative hubs, reshaping the city's cultural identity in the process.
With €2.3bn invested in sustainable startups across Germany last year, Berlin's Mitte district has become ground zero for investors betting big on the energy transition.
Once dismissed as peripheral, Lichtenberg's tree-lined boulevards and warehouse conversions are attracting serious capital—and challenging Mitte's monopoly on prestige.
From Kreuzberg's underground spaces to Museum Island's global institutions, Berlin's visual arts landscape has become the defining marker of what it means to be culturally Berlin in 2026.
As nutritional science evolves, we investigate the evidence behind the city's growing focus on local, seasonal eating—and what it means for your health.
As the capital's property market accelerates beyond the EUR 5,500 per square metre average, understanding the forces at work is essential for anyone considering a purchase.
Once dismissed as a neglected corner of a divided city, Kreuzberg's DIY ethos transformed it into one of Europe's most influential creative neighbourhoods.
As funding pressures mount and audiences shift post-pandemic, the city's performing arts institutions are making bold moves that signal a fundamental shift in how Berlin does culture.
With prices hovering around €3,800 per square metre—nearly 30% below the city average—the sprawling district is attracting institutional investors committed to affordable housing models.
With summer championships across the city's five boroughs set to determine divisional champions, local academies are preparing hundreds of young players for the decisive matches that could reshape Berlin's competitive youth landscape.
As Berlin's most contested neighbourhood faces a pivotal decision on affordable housing protections, residents and policymakers must choose between competing visions for the district's future.
From revamped U-Bahn lines to car-free zones expanding across Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, the city's transport revolution is making daily journeys faster, cleaner, and more human.
As the Senate faces mounting pressure over affordability and gentrification, key decisions on rent controls, social housing targets, and Tempelhofer Feld development will define Berlin's next five years.
As the city commits to carbon neutrality by 2045, newly released statistics reveal both remarkable progress and stubborn challenges in Berlin's environmental transformation.
