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Startups

Berlin psychedelics startup lures $125 million

The founder as well as Peter Thiel's own VC firm participated in the fundraising. The company has yet to bring a drug to market.

Andrew Bulkeley, 27.11.2020
Welcome to Germany

Victim to suspect in the blink of an eye - my encounter with Berlin bureaucracy

An Egyptian man, sold on the fantasy of German efficiency, gets a reality check after walking into a Berlin police station one night.

Moustafa Daly, 27.11.2020
Performers in the pandemic

Getting through corona: Rebecca Scott

Corona restrictions have hit Berlin's performing artists hard. In our new series, we ask them how they're coping. Today: theatre director Rebecca Scott

Maurice Frank, 18.11.2020
Corona Christmas

Gatherings of just five allowed in Berlin for Christmas

While the rest of Germany will allow gatherings of up to 10 people, the rules in Berlin will remain strict for the holidays.

kmi, 26.11.2020
27.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Lockdown till March +++ Lonely zoos +++ First hospital closure +++ The stats +++

Andrew Bulkeley, 23.09.2020
Property

Berlin's "shadow rent" problem, explained

Landlords are asking new tenents to sign contracts that would require large backpayments should the rent cap get overturned in court.

Ulrich Paul, 24.11.2020

Performers in the pandemicGetting through corona: Rod Eldridge of Naturally 7

Corona restrictions have hit Berlin's performing artists hard. In our new series, we ask them how they're coping. Today: Rod Eldridge of Naturally 7

18.11.2020

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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 +++

Elizabeth Rushton, 23.09.2020
Violence against women

Refugee abuse victims are inadequately protected

Germany is a signatory of an international agreement defending women's rights - but the inner workings of its own systems often do little to help.

Antonia Groß, 25.11.2020
Tesla

Elon's giant battery plant – will it happen?

Elon Musk says the world's largest battery factory will be built next to the new Grünheide Tesla factory. Brandenburg bureaucrats know nothing about it.

mbz/mf, 26.11.2020
Car industry

Is Daimler closing its Marienfelde motor plant?

The plant manager has defected to Tesla and employees are curious about what a joint venture with investor Geely means.

Jochen Knoblach, 25.11.2020
Performers in the pandemic

Getting through corona: Stephen Paul Taylor

Corona restrictions have hit Berlin's performing artists hard. In our new series, we ask them how they're coping. Today: Stephen Paul Taylor

Maurice Frank, 18.11.2020
Opinion

Why does catcalling still go unpunished in Germany?

Catcalling has harmful psychological consequences but remains unpunishable by law in Germany. A new petition wants to change that.

Maxi Beigang, 25.11.2020
Crime

Car crashes into chancellery gates

The words "you damned child and old-people murderers" were painted on the car. The police are on the scene.

pde, 25.11.2020
25.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

+++ Record death toll +++ Corona summit +++ November cash +++ The stats +++

Maurice Frank, 23.09.2020
Lockdown aid

Self-employed and suffering in lockdown? Here's how to apply for "November aid"

Solo self-employed people affected by the "lockdown light" can apply for up to €5,000 compensation. But the application is anything but straightforward.

Michael Maier, 24.11.2020
Coronavirus regulations

Berlin's corona rules at a glance

We decipher the guidelines so you don’t have to – bookmark this page and keep checking back for the up-to-date lowdown on all the rules you need to follow in Berlin to keep yourself and others safe.

Elizabeth Rushton, Andrew Bulkeley, Maurice Frank, 30.09.2020
Coronavirus

Vaccinanations initially invitation only

The programme is expected to begin in December. The project manager explains how Berlin plans to avoid chaos at the six vaccination centres.

chg, 24.11.2020
Berlin history

All our Berlin history articles in one place

Berlin's turbulent past is endlessly fascinating. Here's all our English history content for your perusal.

BLZ, 16.11.2020
Corona in Berlin

All our coronavirus content

Everything you need to know about how the corona pandemic is affecting life in the German capital.

BLZ, 11.11.2020
Performers in the pandemic

Getting through corona: Barbara Panther

Corona restrictions have hit Berlin's performing artists hard. In our new series, we ask them how they're coping. Today: Barbara Panther.

Maurice Frank, 18.11.2020
New Year 2021

Fireworks to be partially banned this NYE

A Senat spokesperson has confirmed fun-lovers' worst fears - parts of Berlin will be subject to pyrotechnic bans, because of corona.

chg, 24.11.2020
Charité

Inside a Covid ward: overcoming the second wave

Two nurses looking after Covid patients at Berlin's famous Charité hospital discuss their concerns during the second wave - and how they keep their heads up.

Anne Lena Mösken, 24.11.2020
Travel disruption

BER terminal set to close just months after opening

It's barely been open a month, but Berlin's newest airport is set to temporarily close one of its terminals from next year - no prizes for guessing why.

mow, BLZ, 23.11.2020

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Child poverty

Over 2 million German children at risk of poverty

Despite a decline from last year's figures, the risk of social exclusion is still "scandalously high". Reports of risks to child welfare are also increasing.

Toni Spangenberg, 19.11.2020
Crime

Pedestrian traps in Grunewald, razor blades in Ernst Thälmann Park

A cyclist got a flat tire and a jogger a screw in her shoe. A dog owner in Prenzlauer Berg saved their dog at the last second. Police are investigating.

pde, 23.11.2020
Berlin history

Friedrichsfelde cemetery: Where the socialists lie

The graveyard in the east is brimming with Berlin history. Countless revolutionaries, resistance fighters, spies and artists are buried here.

Katrin Bischoff, 19.11.2020
Crime

Suspect in custody in alleged cannibalism murder

A 41-year-old teacher from Pankow was arrested Wednesday after search dogs led investigators to his apartment.

Alexander Schmalz, Jens Blankennagel, 19.11.2020
Gaffe of the year

FDP leader Lindner branded "Sexist Man Alive"

A sexist joke at a female colleague's expense was "the last straw" - a feminist magazine has awarded Christian Lindner 2020's perhaps least desirable prize.

BLZ, 23.10.2020
Language

30 years of German reunification in 30 words

Between 3 October and 9 November 2020, we painted a patchy yet informative and fun portrait of the GDR and its aftermath.

Andrew Bulkeley, Elizabeth Rushton, Maurice Frank, 09.11.2020
Rent cap

Online now: the rent cap calculator

From 23 November, landlords in Berlin must reduce excessive rents. But how much is too much? The rent cap calculator or Mietendeckel-Rechner can help.

kmi, 16.11.2020
Food

A guide to getting your Thanksgiving on in Berlin

It's the one holiday with few affiliations other than family and sibling strife, which is what makes it so great. Here's where we shop.

Andrew Bulkeley, 18.11.2020
Performers in the pandemic

Getting through corona: Sofia Portanet

Corona restrictions have hit Berlin's performing artists hard. In our new series, we ask them how they're coping. Today: singer Sofia Portanet.

Maurice Frank, 18.11.2020
Nightlife and corona

Berlin clubs stuck between a lockdown and a hard place

Times are tough for bars and clubs. We checked in with some Berlin nightlife people to gauge their mood.

Moustafa Daly, 19.11.2020

Food businessCorona is making a tough industry more difficult

Many pubs, restaurants and cafes only made it this far with government help. Corona may be the final straw.

19.11.2020

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19.11.20 update

Today's corona news in 60 seconds

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

Elizabeth Rushton, 23.09.2020
Glücklich

2020 Happiness Atlas: Germans are optimistic despite corona

The level of joy in Germany has fallen only slightly, says Deutsche Post. The gap between East and West is closing.

schl., 18.11.2020
Corona regulations

Police use water cannon to disperse protestors

An estimated 10,000 demonstrated against updates to the country's pandemic protection laws. Few wore masks or social distanced.

Alexander Schmalz, Eric Richard, Andreas Kopietz, 18.11.2020