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Brutal Berlin

Moving into lockdown: What it's like to be new in Berlin during the pandemic

Moving abroad is hard enough even if there isn't a global pandemic on. For our writer, solitude has become the norm nearly a year after she moved to Berlin.

27.07.2021

Kolumne „Brutal Berlin“

Umzug in den Lockdown: Wie es ist, Neuberlinerin in einer Pandemie zu werden

Ein Umzug aus dem Ausland ist auch ohne Pandemieumstände schwierig. Für unsere Autorin ist die Einsamkeit nach fast einem Jahr in Berlin zur Normalität geworden.

19.07.2021

Zimmerpflanzen

Im Großstadtdschungel: Jetzt kommen die Plantfluencer!

In der Corona-Pandemie sind Zimmerpflanzen zum Hype geworden, selbst „Plantfluencer“ gibt es. Doch ist dieser Trend tatsächlich so grün, wie er aussieht?

11.07.2021

Food-Tipps am Wochenende

Bier in Berlin: Wo gibt es das beste Guinness – und wo das schlechteste?

Ein anonymer Blogger hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, Irish Pubs in Berlin zu testen und nach dem besten Guinness zu fahnden. Wir haben mit ihm gesprochen.

10.07.2021

Kommentare

Pro und Contra: Sollte man Berliner Parks nach 22 Uhr schließen?

Berliner Parks werden zum Problem. Feierwütige beschädigen die Grünanlagen und provozieren regelmäßig Polizeieinsätze. Sollte man die Parks um 22 Uhr schließen?

05.07.2021

Buchkritik

Sinéad O’Connor: Früher hatte sie Zusammenbrüche, heute spürt sie Hoffnung

In ihrer neuen Autobiografie erzählt die irische Sängerin von traumatischem Kindesmissbrauch und von Highlights ihrer Karriere. Ein packendes Buch.

20.06.2021

Nächste Lockerung

Berlin macht die Hotels auf: Hurra, die Touristen kommen!

Der Sommer ist da, der BER angeblich fertig, nun sind auch Hotelübernachtungen wieder erlaubt in Berlin. Über eine Stadt, die sich auf den Ansturm vorbereitet.

12.06.2021

Corona closures

A neighbourhood cinema in Prenzlauer Berg fights for survival

Corona has devastated cinemas. The Colosseum multiplex was already fighting an uphill battle and its last chance could be state intervention.

25.05.2021

ARD-Mediathek

Beuys: Eine aufschlussreiche Dokumentation zu 100 Jahren Joseph Beuys

Joseph Beuys ist eine der umstrittensten Ikonen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Ein Film-Porträt des Mannes, der Selbstmythologisierung zur Kunst machte.

23.05.2021

Globales Glücksranking

Richtiges Glück ist die Abwesenheit von Unglück

Finnland ist laut mehrerer Studien das glücklichste Land der Welt, Afghanistan das unglücklichste. Stimmt das? Zwei Experten erzählen, was Glück ausmacht.

23.05.2021

Eurovision Song Contest

The joy of Eurovision

Last year, there was no Eurovision for the first time in its history – but now it’s back. Our author has tuned in every year since 2007.

22.05.2021

Eurovision Song Contest

Daði Freyr: “I’m going to try to win... but that's not the point”

One of the favourites to win this year’s Eurovision is a Berliner – from Iceland. Daði Freyr recaps his viral stardom and journey to Rotterdam despite corona.

22.05.2021

Film

Colosseum: Wie ein Berliner Kiez-Kino ums Überleben kämpft

Die Corona-Pandemie bedroht die Kino-Branche. Das insolvente Colosseum in Prenzlauer Berg kämpft um seine Zukunft. Die letzte Hoffnung: das Land Berlin.

22.05.2021

Zukunft der Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Ökonom: „Es genügt nicht, sich nur das Bruttoinlandsprodukt anzuschauen“

In globalen Krisen wie der Pandemie sind breitere Perspektiven auf die Zukunft gefragt. Ein Gespräch mit Dennis Snower über alternative Wirtschaftsmodelle.

21.05.2021

Travel

My Bahncard and I

Optimistic that corona would be over by now, Elizabeth Rushton bought a Deutsche Bahn discount card. Six months later, her Wanderlust is as strong as ever.

04.05.2021

Opinion

Mallorca or a hug

One fifth of Berlin’s residents are foreign nationals. Watching a distant family’s life unfold over Zoom isn’t always easy.

12.04.2021

Großbritannien

Es wird immer weniger Männer wie Prinz Philip geben

Jahrzehnte im Schatten seiner Ehefrau, der Queen, und trotzdem im Rampenlicht. Unsere britische Kollegin und ihr Blick auf den verstorbenen Prinz Philip.

09.04.2021

Investment Banking

“When something goes wrong, chances are it’s outside your control”

What even is Zoomshock? We spoke to a top J.P. Morgan manager about 2020's impact on stock risks, investment and the future of office life.

28.03.2021

Interview

Israel's post-corona economy: "We're venturing into new territory"

The country that's vaccinating faster than anyone else is now reopening its economy - with caution, economic advisor Avi Simhon tells us.

13.03.2021

Neue WTO-Chefin im Amt

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: „Ich bin eine Kämpferin“

Die Nigerianerin nennt sich selber „Trouble Woman“, als Kind lebte sie in einfachen Verhältnissen. Nun will die neue WTO-Chefin die globale Armut bekämpfen.

01.03.2021

Media

BTS fans accuse German radio host of racism over virus comparison

A Bavarian DJ said he hoped there would be a vaccine against the South Korean group soon - all because he didn't like their Coldplay cover.

26.02.2021

26.02.21

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ EU vaccine passports? +++ FFP2 masks under the lens +++ Schnelltests landing soon +++ Stats +++

26.02.2021

25.02.21

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Teachers await vaxx invites +++ BVG step up mask fines +++ Lockdown eroding trust? +++ Stats +++

25.02.2021

Interview

Anna Winger: "It's creatively freeing to not live in your own culture"

The writer and showrunner behind Netflix's Unorthodox on awards success, representation on screen and being a fish out of water in Berlin.

22.02.2021

22.02.21

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Schools back, teacher jabs +++ Third wave incoming? +++ Jabs up among medical staff +++ Stats +++

22.02.2021

Ze Newsletter

Clichés aside - German directness is a pandemic lifesaver

Being able to speak directly and honestly to each other, even about uncomfortable topics, is more important than ever - and not just because of corona.

19.02.2021

Hanau shootings: one year on

How Berlin is marking one year since the Hanau attack

Public vigils and demonstrations are planned. A consortium tackling Islamophobic hate will also be formed.

19.02.2021

19.02.21

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Scepticism over Schnelltests +++ Police basketball crackdown +++ Vaccine pregnancy trials +++ Stats +++

19.02.2021

15.02.21

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Caution over variants +++ Indoor infection risks assessed +++ Flick v Lauterbach +++ Stats +++

15.02.2021

08.02.21 update

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ New incidence rate target +++ Kita staff jabs +++ Broke zoos +++ The stats +++

08.02.2021

Public TV

Nine German TV shows worth watching

Unfortunate clangers have dented the reputation of Germany's public broadcasters recently - but it's not all bad. We picked out some redeeming features.

05.02.2021

Winter weather

Berlin set for more snow this weekend

Ready your toboggans and thermal pants - we could be in for up to 20cm of snowfall and sub-zero temperatures.

05.02.2021

03.02.21 update

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Müller cautious on ending lockdown +++ Merkel TV interview +++ Gigs for the vaxxed? +++ The stats +++

03.02.2021

Immigration

The Ausländerbehörde relaunch - has it helped?

One year after the renaming of the notorious hub of bureaucracy, has anything really changed?

02.02.2021

02.02.21 update

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Merkel stands by summer target +++ More doses today? +++ Mask skin problems +++ the stats +++

02.02.2021

01.02.21 update

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Vaccine conference +++ AZ Brexit debacle +++ Sputnik V headed for Europe? +++ the stats +++

01.02.2021

Under the hammer

Seats, scales and snow ploughs: Tegel airport's inventory up for auction

Thousands have already been bid on items from the legendary former airport's inventory, which offers a range of nostalgic bargains.

29.01.2021

Listicle

Six things in my lockdown flat that just make sense

Too much time inside your own four walls certainly makes you think about the other things inside them too much.

29.01.2021

29.01.21 update

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ AZ vaccine approval +++ Scotch & Sofa demo +++ Half a billion euros to save Galeria +++ the stats +++

29.01.2021

26.01.21 update

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++ AZ vaccine drama +++ Senat debates variants, home office +++ Abitur delayed? +++ The stats +++

26.01.2021

Clubhouse

State premier Ramelow admits playing Candy Crush in corona meetings

The Thuringian government boss also apologised for "belittling" Angela Merkel - but defended playing mobile games during major summits.

25.01.2021

Ze Newsletter

Crunch time for the anti-vaxxers?

46 per cent of Germans don't want to get the corona jab. But with schools in chaos and businesses suffering, how many will stick to their guns?

21.01.2021

19.01.21 update

Today's Berlin corona news in 60 seconds

+++  Vax delivery failure +++ FFP2 worries +++ BVG considers "home office" ticket +++ The stats +++

19.01.2021

Politics

Calls for clarity amid Brexit travel "chaos"

Brits living in the EU have faced passport stamps and even been denied boarding since 1 January. Advocacy groups blame authorities.

15.01.2021

11.01.21 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ School plan delayed +++ Choice between vaccines? +++ Lauterbach's "super summer" +++ The stats +++

11.01.2021

07.01.21 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ New rules from Sunday +++ Vaccine debate today +++ Bavaria autobahn protest +++ The stats +++

07.01.2021

Opinion

Brexit Britain is a more hostile place - the worst could be yet to come

The UK's exit from the EU has been stoking resentment in the country since before the referendum, laments our resident Brit.

05.01.2021

5 months English Edition

Our favourite Berlin stories in 2020

Since August we've been busy translating the work of our German colleagues - and writing our own stuff. Here are some of our personal faves.

31.12.2020

2021

Here's what we're looking forward to in post-corona Berlin

Gigs, beer and flying in to BER – here's what the Berliner Zeitung English Edition team and readers can't wait to do in the post-Covid world.

30.12.2020

30.12.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Record deaths, again +++ Vaccine delay +++ Mask exemption scams +++ The stats +++

30.12.2020

VBB

Public transport New Year price hike

Corona has hit local travel hard - so bus and train trips within Berlin are getting 1.9 per cent pricier from 1 January 2021.

28.12.2020

No deal

Can Brits get school financing post-Brexit?

Time is running out to secure an EU-UK Brexit deal. The potential impact on support for British students in Europe could limit opportunities for generations.

23.12.2020

Covid travel ban

UK arrivals sleep over at BER after virus flight ban

Some passengers rushed to board the last flights to Germany as European borders locked down. They received a chaotic welcome.

21.12.2020

18.12.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Xmas delivery surge +++ Vaccines in 10 days +++ Charité "emergency plan" +++ The stats +++

18.12.2020

Corona Christmas

The shops giving international Berliners a taste of home this Christmas

Another lockdown is about to make this Christmas very different. We met some of the shopkeepers providing vital reminders of home to those with roots elsewhere.

15.12.2020

Ze Newsletter

Looking for the light in lockdown

Christmas festivities might be overshadowed by the hard lockdown - but there are signs of optimism. Green innovation, better cultural dialogue - and a vaccine.

10.12.2020

07.12.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Pre-Christmas shopping at a low +++ More Christmas cutbacks +++ Corona aid "too slow" +++ The stats +++

07.12.2020

26.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Groups of 10 for Xmas +++ Market "to-go" +++ Keep zoo animals cosy +++ The stats +++

26.11.2020

23.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Tougher pre-Xmas rules expected +++ Sophie Scholl comparison +++ Brandenburg Gate NYE could be cancelled +++ The stats +++

23.11.2020

19.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ AfD protest accusations +++ One friend rule "ruthless" +++ NYE fireworks ban? +++ The stats +++

19.11.2020

Zeitgeist

Black Lives Matter tops 2020 cultural ranking

Berlin art magazine Monopol has published its annual list of 100 key players from this year - with a few surprise inclusions.

18.11.2020

Plagiarism scandal

Another German minister accused of plagiarism

Families minister Franziska Giffey is accused of copying parts of her 2010 doctoral thesis. Her case is nothing new in German politics.

18.11.2020

16.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Lockdown halfway meeting +++ Lessons in the pub? +++ Report into care home outbreak +++ All the stats +++

16.11.2020

11.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ 20,000 jabs a day by December +++ "Salami lockdown" +++ RKI pub study +++ All the stats +++

11.11.2020

'Day of Fate'

9 November: Germany's day of national soul-searching

Germany's active remembrance of a date skewed with fate makes the case for nuance in a polarised world.

09.11.2020

Trump vs. Biden

What German politicians are saying about the US election

All eyes are on the US as vote counting continues. German politicos haven't been shy to weigh in on the developing situation.

06.11.2020

Corona and community

Give something back to Berlin - despite corona

One of Berlin's most highly decorated social integration projects has faced obstacles during lockdown - but is determined to keep its doors open online.

06.11.2020

5.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Greens in quarantine +++ Berlin cases could be four times higher +++ X-mas lockdown fears +++ the stats +++

05.11.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#29: Amikäfer

To mark 30 years of reunification, we're giving you 30 key German phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division and reunification. Today: Amikäfer

04.11.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#30: Blühende Landschaften

To mark 30 years of reunification, we're giving you 30 key phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division and reunification. Today: Blühende Landschaften

04.11.2020

Poland's abortion crackdown

Ciocia Basia: the Berlin group helping Poles get abortions abroad

Following Poland's near complete ban on abortion, volunteers are preparing to do more to help across international borders.

30.10.2020

Expo Festival

English Theatre Berlin: the show must go on

The international theatre's festival celebrating 'Wahlberliner' is back this week after its postponement due to corona.

28.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#22: Vita Cola

To mark 30 years of reunification, we're giving you 30 key German phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division and reunification. Today: Vita Cola

28.10.2020

29.10.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Senat debates new lockdown +++ Concert experiment results +++ 33 streets under mask rule +++ The stats +++

27.10.2020

28.10.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Announcement due on new measures +++ Retirement home outbreak +++ Road deaths drop in lockdown +++ The stats +++

27.10.2020

Life in quarantine

The 5 stages of getting corona in Berlin

No matter how hard you try, corona might just get you anyway. If it does, prepare yourself for an emotional rollercoaster.

23.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#18: Besserwessi

To mark 30 years of reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 phrases charting Germany's division. Today: Besserwessi.

20.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#17: Mauerspecht

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 phrases that charted Germany's division and reunification. Today: Mauerspecht.

20.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#15: Arbeiterschließfach

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 key German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: Arbeiterschließfach.

19.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#14: Tal der Ahnungslosen

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 key German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: Tal der Ahnungslosen.

15.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#12: Polylux

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 key German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: Polylux.

12.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#9: Blaue Fliesen

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 key German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: Blaue Fliesen.

11.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#8: Erichs Lampenladen

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 key German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: Erichs Lampenladen.

10.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#7: Jahresendflügelfigur

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 key German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: Jahresendflügelfigur.

09.10.2020

Eviction

Liebig 34: Forceful eviction underway

The eviction of the Friedrichshain housing collective is underway. About 40 women are thought to be inside.

09.10.2020

Liebig34

Eviction from Friedrichshain squat followed by rioting in Mitte

Police took around 4 hours to remove almost 60 residents of the anarcho-queer-feminist housing project. Protests got violent on Friday night.

09.10.2020

Eurovision 2020

Daði Freyr:"If the song hadn’t taken off like it did, I probably would have moved back to Iceland"

Corona cancelled Eurovision 2020 – but Icelandic musician Daði Freyr took over the internet with his song Think About Things anyway. We met him for a chat about his life in Berlin, Will Ferrell's Eurovision movie and next year’s competition.

08.10.2020

30 years

Germany's muted approach to its historical milestones is something to celebrate

Germans can feel awkward about celebrating their history. Some are against it altogether. The corona-proofed fest in Potsdam at the weekend reminded us of why sometimes less is more.

06.10.2020

2021 election

AfD now third party in east Germany amid falling support

The rightwing, anti-immigration party was once seen – or feared – as a serious challenger to Germany’s traditional political establishment. After a row of scandals, their support seems to be dropping off the map.

05.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#3: Antifaschistischer Schutzwall

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we at the Berliner Zeitung English Edition are taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 German phrases charting Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: antifaschistischer Schutzwall.

05.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#5: Westpaket

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we're taking a linguistic journey through 30 German words and phrases charting Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Today: Westpaket.

05.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#2: Intershop

To mark 30 years of German unity, we at the Berliner Zeitung English edition are taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. Our second word of the day is Intershop.

04.10.2020

German reunification in 30 words

#1: Neue Bundesländer

To mark 30 years of German reunification, we at the Berliner Zeitung English Edition are taking you on a linguistic journey through 30 German words and phrases that charted Germany's Cold War division, reunification and what happened next. First up, it's the neue Bundesländer.

03.10.2020

Friday corona update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

Highest daily new cases since April +++ Spahn weighs in on army debate +++ Keeping safe on unity day +++ the stats

02.10.2020

Monday corona update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

Three boroughs now "risk areas" +++ Health minister pushes alcohol ban +++ SPD warns of long path to normality +++ the stats

01.10.2020

Tuesday corona update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

Fourth borough "risk area" +++ Spahn's harsh mask plea +++ New law could offer work-from-home flexibility +++ the stats

01.10.2020

Fridays for Future

Thousands demand climate justice on Global Climate Strike day

A diverse crowd of schoolchildren, scientists and political activists took to the streets - and their bikes - to demand urgent action to curb the climate crisis. And did it while keeping social distance.

25.09.2020

Monday corona update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Private party caps +++ Nationwide corona "traffic-lights" +++ Outdoor heating debate continues +++ the stats

23.09.2020

Thursday corona update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

Last orders for clubs +++ Eviction ban extension +++ Covid immunity exemptions +++ the stats

23.09.2020

Corona and the arts

"Culture has had a lot more support in Germany"

British sound engineer and Labour politician Olga FitzRoy – who grew up in Berlin – talks about how Germany and the UK have handled the pandemic – and of course Brexit.

22.09.2020