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Berlin Police Classify Power Grid Threats as Extremely Serious Development
Berlin police are now assessing new threats targeting the capital’s power grid as significantly more severe than previously…
Oezdemir Promises to Stand Out From Berlin Ruling Style
During the ZDF “Heute Journal” the new Baden-Württemberg Minister-President and Green Party member, Cem Özdemir, announced that he…
Mercedes Sells Berlin Dealerships to Canadian Investor Alpha Auto Group
Mercedes-Benz’s branches in Berlin are reportedly being sold to Kuldeep Billan, the head and founder of the Canadian…
Winkel Slams Union Response To Chancellor’s Speech At Berlin Congress
Johannes Winkel, Chairman of the Young Union (JU), sharply criticized the behavior of trade unionists during the Chancellor’s…
Political Crisis Demands Show of Unity From Berlin States Labor And Business
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies of the SPD, has called for a coordinated effort involving the federal government,…
Berlin Investigates Turkish Missiles as Replacement for US Tomahawk Missiles
Following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that long-range Tomahawk missiles will no longer be stationed in…
Berlin Beats Mainz Securing Bundesliga Victory
Union Berlin defeated FSV Mainz 05 with a score of 3-1, concluding the 33rd matchday of the German…
Parliamentary Power Play Klöckner and Nouripour Aim to Halt Berlin Rebuild
The Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) and Deputy President Omid Nouripour (Greens) are advocating for the cancellation of…
Berlin to Oslo Train Link Connects Three Scandinavian Capitals By 2028
Deutsche Bahn plans to establish a major direct rail connection that will take passengers from Berlin deep into…
Berlin SPD Leader Slams Proposed Cuts to Housing Benefit
Steffen Krach, the leading SPD candidate in Berlin, sharply criticized the planned cuts to the housing benefit (Wohngeld)…
Schulze Warns of “Memory Ballot” Election Signaling Trouble for Berlin Government
Sven Schulze, the Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt (CDU), warned that his state faces a threat of governmental paralysis given…
Berlin Sport Economist Slams Olympic Games Cost Estimate
Sport economist Norbert Schütte criticized the financial cost estimations presented by the Berlin Senate regarding the potential hosting…
Berlin in Talk with Israel Over Energy Partnership Kerosene and Gas Deliveries
According to a spokesperson for the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs in Berlin, Israel has offered to supply…
Magdeburg Secures Crucial 2a Bundesliga Victory Against Hertha Berlin
On the 32nd matchday of the second professional football league, 1. FC Magdeburg secured a crucial 1-0 victory…
Union Berlin Draws 2-2 with Köln as Heidenheim Misses Munich Victory
During the 32nd round of the Bundesliga, two relegation battles captivated audiences. In the first, Union Berlin faced…
Berlin Backs EU Ambitions for Independent Intelligence Agency
The concept of the European Commission developing its own intelligence service is drawing support from political figures in…
Berlin Blackout Triggers Numerous Emergencies According to Fire Department Report
The blackout that struck Berlin in early January placed several people in acute danger of death. This information…
Berlin Walpurgisnacht Police Confirm Mostly Peaceful Night
According to the police, the Walpurgis Night in Berlin proceeded with minimal disruption. Approximately 1,800 police personnel were…
Witches’ Night Kicks Off With Minor Mayhem Confrontations In Berlin
The night celebrated as Walpurgis Night in Berlin began with minor scuffles involving the police. Several thousand left-wing…
Kazak Suspect of Russian Espionage Arrested in Berlin
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in Berlin announced on Wednesday that they had placed the Kazakh national, Sergej…
Berlin Kiev Advance Defense Cooperation Tech Sharing Boosts Armaments Industry
Germany and Ukraine have agreed to deepen their partnership within the defense and security sectors. During a recent…
Berlin Universities in Disarray Former Professor Sounds Alarm Over Deteriorating Campus Conditions
According to Geraldine Rauch, the former president of the Technical University (TU) in Berlin, the current state of…
Leipzig Dominates Union Berlin Starts Bundesliga Campaign Strong With Three Goals
RB Leipzig began the 31st matchday of the Bundesliga by securing a decisive 3-1 victory over 1. FC…
Berlin Culture Senator Resigns Seeking Change After Controversial Grant Funding Issues
Berlin’s Cultural Senator, Sarah Wedl-Wilson (non-partisan), has decided to resign due to the controversial allocation of funding for…
Exiled Iranian Politician Targeted with Tomato During Berlin Visit
Iranian exile politician Reza Pahlavi was reportedly pelted with a tomato during his visit to Berlin on Thursday.…
Union Berlin Coach Eta Wants to Impress with Performance Alone
Marie-Louise Eta, who has taken over as the head coach for Union Berlin-marking the first time a woman…
Lindner Joins FDP Party Convention in Berlin
Christian Lindner, the former chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has confirmed to the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”…
Berlin Prosecutors Charge Syrian Man With Terrorism
The Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on Tuesday that charges have been filed against a 23-year-old Syrian national.…
Sachsen-Anhalt SPD Distances From Berlin Amid Low Approval Ratings
Given the low approval ratings for the red-black federal coalition government, the SPD in Saxony-Anhalt is distancing itself…
Thousands Protest Berlin Bundestag Against Psychotherapy Cuts
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin on Wednesday to protest planned cuts…
Berlin Party Showdown Exposes Deepening Green Party Divisions
During the recent meeting involving the CDU, CSU, and SPD at the Villa Borsig in Berlin, underlying conflicts…
Berlin and Kyiv Agree to Share Digital Battlefield Data for Weapons Development
Germany and Ukraine intend to share digital combat data in the future to aid in the development of…
Union Berlin Slashes Ties With Baumgart Eta Takes Over Coaching Role
1. FC Union Berlin has parted ways with head coach Steffen Baumgart, along with assistant coaches Danilo de…
Berlin Pergamon Museum Saal Reopens April 2027 After Year of Closure
A section of the Pergamon Museum in Berlin is scheduled to reopen on April 13, 2027, following years…
Berlin Left Calls For Fuel Subsidies To Aid Small Businesses
Elif Eralp, the leading candidate for the Berlin Left party, is calling for targeted relief measures to offset…
AfD Politician Beaten at Berlin Campaign Stand
A confrontation occurred on Saturday at a campaign stand belonging to the AfD in Berlin, following the party’s…
Germany’s Left Demands Nationwide Stop to Deportation of Syrians as Syrian Transition President Visits Berlin
Following Syrian transitional president Ahmed al‑Scharaa’s visit to Berlin, the German left-wing party Die Linke warned against sending Syrians back…
Merz Promises Germany Will Help Rebuild Syria After Berlin Meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) pledged reconstruction aid to Syrian President Bashar Al‑Assad during a visit to Berlin. “In…
Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad Visits Berlin to Bolster Minority Rights Claims
Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sarra visited Berlin and reaffirmed his commitment to minority rights. During a meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Left Party Denounces Merz’s Berlin Meeting With Syrian Interim President As Moral Bankruptcy
The Left party sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) ahead of Syrian interim president Ahmed al‑Sharaa’s visit to Berlin.“Merz’s meeting…
SPD Articulates Demands Ahead of Syrian Interim President’s Berlin Visit
Adis Ahmetovic, the foreign‑policy spokesman of the SPD’s parliamentary group, set clear expectations ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s meeting with…
Kurdish German Community Denounces Syrian Interim President Al‑Sharaa’s Berlin Visit Over Lack of Democratic Legitimacy
The chairman of the Kurdish Community Germany (KGD), Ali Ertan Toprak, criticized sharply the upcoming visit of Kurdish…
Berlin Police Launch Citywide Raids After September Power Attack
Following the attack on Berlin’s power grid in September 2025, the police conducted city‑wide searches on Tuesday morning. According…
Berlin Simplifies Export of Military Goods to Gulf States and Ukraine
The German federal government has streamlined the export of certain armaments to Gulf states and Ukraine. On Friday,…
Berlin Stalls on Stability Assessment After Killing of Iran Security Chief in Israeli Strike
After the Israeli air strike that killed Iran’s senior security chief Ali Larijani, the German federal government has chosen…
Strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport Halts All Passenger Flights
On Wednesday morning a warning strike announced by the service union Verdi began at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).…
German Chancellor Merz Meets EU Parliament President Metsola in Berlin
On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, for an inaugural visit to…
Verdi Calls for Wednesday Strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
The union Verdi has called for a warning strike at Berlin‑Schönefeld (BER) Airport on Wednesday. The employers stalled…
Berlin Participation Law Partially Deemed Unconstitutional by Expert Report
In Berlin’s “Law to Promote Participation in the Migration Society” abbreviated the Participation Act, the Justice Senator Felor Badenberg…
Union Berlin Seals Late 1-0 Victory Over Freiburg, Woo‑yeong Jeong Scores Stunner
Union Berlin claimed a 1-0 victory over Freiburg on matchday 26 of the Bundesliga, with the only goal coming…
Trump Administration Urges Berlin to Grant US Exception in EU Deforestation Law
The U.S. government is tightening its pressure on Germany and the EU to allow a special exemption for…
Berlin Hamburg Line Back to Regular Service by Mid-June After Extensive Repairs
Deutsche Bahn announced on Wednesday that the Hamburg‑Berlin line will again be fully available for regular traffic only on…
Hundreds Of Tips Emerge After Berlin Power Attack Reward Sparks Public Clues
In the investigation of the attack on Berlin’s power supply, authorities appear to have obtained new leads that…
Berlin Attorney General Drops Case Against Spahn Over Mask Purchases
The General Prosecutor’s Office in Berlin has dropped the criminal case against Bundestag faction leader Jens Spahn (CDU) concerning…
Werder Bremen Clinches 4-1 Victory Over Union Berlin to Secure Bundesliga Relegation Survival
On the 25th round of the Bundesliga, Werder Bremen clinched a 4‑1 victory away at Union Berlin, securing vital…
AfD Drops Bid for New Party Headquarters in Berlin
According to a media report, the AfD has shelved attempts to buy a representative property for its national…
Berlin Cautiously Considers Pahlavi’s Role in Post-Mullah Iran
The German federal government, along with foreign‑policy officials from the Union and the SPD, is approaching the question…
German Interior Minister Announces Upcoming Syrian President Visit to Berlin
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said that he expects Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shoaib to visit Berlin in the near future, adding…
Syrian sentenced to 13 years after knife attack on Berlin Holocaust memorial
Just short of a year after the knife attack on a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial, the…
Local Government Bodies Demand Immediate Financial Relief Ahead of Berlin Premier Conference
Before the forthcoming Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz (MPK) in Berlin on Thursday, the leading municipal associations at federal and state level…
Thousands Rally in Berlin to Support Israel and US Air Strikes on Iran
Several thousand people gathered in Berlin’s government quarter on Saturday to celebrate the airstrikes launched by Israel and…
Berlin Parliament Sings in Tears as Linken MP Exposes Sexual Abuse in Address About Epstein Files
During the Bundestag debate on the agenda item “Combatting Sexualised Abuse” left‑wing MP Kathrin Gebel delivered a highly…
Hamburg Berlin High‑Speed Line Slows After Corridor Overhaul
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed trains on the Hamburg‑to‑Berlin corridor are now traveling slower than they did before the recent months‑long…
Berlin Power Grid Fire Attack Still Unresolved Authorities Search for New Suspects After Two Months
Two months after the severe arson attack on Berlin’s power grid, officials still lack a clear lead. A…
Berlin Homeless Shelter System Exposed as Highly Susceptible to Abuse – Business Model Under Scrutiny
Berlin’s system for housing homeless people is extremely vulnerable to abuse, according to the investigative reporting of the…
Berlin Mayor Rebukes Pro‑Palestine Activists Accusing Them of “Israel‑Hate” After Berlinale Critique
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner (CDU), sharply criticized anti‑Israel activists after they made remarks critical of Israel at the…
Leverkusen Falters 0-1 at Union Berlin While Bayern Stay Solid on Top
On the 23rd matchday of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen lost 0‑1 at home to Union Berlin, leaving them at…
Verdi Calls for 2‑Day Strike at Autobahn GmbH – Workers Rally Across Nine Outlets, Berlin Office, and NRW Tunnel Hubs
The service trade union Verdi has called on employees of the Autobahn GmbH to strike, protest, and hold…
Steinmeier Opposes Germany’s 2036 Olympic Bid in Berlin
German President Frank Walter Steinmeier has spoken out against Germany bidding to host the 2036 Olympic Games, the Spiegel reports.…
Berlin Doubles Citizenship Numbers to Nearly 40,000
Berlin has nearly doubled its number of naturalisations last year, according to figures from the State Office for…
Berlin SPD Candidate Demands More Federal Support for Capital City
Berlin’s SPD lead candidate Steffen Krach has called for a stronger federal commitment to the capital. He told the…
Berlin Alarmed Over Alleged Glyphosate Use in Southern Lebanon by Israeli Forces
The German foreign ministry has expressed concern about reports that the Israeli army may be using glyphosate in…
Berlin Alarmed Over AfD Ties to Trump Circle Ahead of Munich Security Conference
Before the Munich Security Conference, Berlin’s concerns are growing over the repercussions of an expanding closeness between certain…
Berlin coalition plans overhaul of winter street cleaning rules to tackle curbside chaos
Following the winter chaos seen in recent weeks, the CDU and SPD in Berlin are preparing a comprehensive…
Dobrindt Reports Surge in Leads for Berlin Power Grid Attack Reward
According to German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), the federal reward for a million euros to help investigate the…
Union Berlin And Frankfurt Draw 1-1 As Bundesliga Season Kicks Off
Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt opened the Bundesliga’s 21st matchday with a 1‑1 draw. For Frankfurt it was…
Berlin Airport BER Grounded by Severe Frost and Ice Rain No Flights at Dawn
At Berlin’s BER airport, no aircraft were able to start even early on Friday morning. Operators announced that…
Berlin Secures DFB Cup Final Until 2030 With New Partnership
Berlin and the German Football Association (DFB) have extended their partnership and signed a framework agreement for the…
German Coalition Aims for Rapid Reform of Association Suit Law After NABU Wins Berlin Road Salt Case
The successful lawsuit by the German Federation for the Environment (NABU) against the private use of road salt…
Berlin Unites in Anger Over Moscow’s Revanchism Accusation Against Germany
Germany’s foreign ministry has been criticised across party lines in Berlin for accusing the Russian state of “revanchism”.Green…
Berlin Notes Iran’s Terror Designation of EU Forces While Prioritizing Soldier Safety
The German Federal Ministry of Defence acknowledged that Iran has announced it would label the armed forces of…
CDU Economic Council Pushes for Workers Agenda Strikes Harder on Berlin
The CDU’s Economic Council has stepped up pressure on the federal government, demanding a new “Agenda for workers”.…
Van Aken Advocates Peaceful Defense: Berlin to Maintain Military Readiness While Rejecting Additional Arms Spending
Jan van Aken, chair of the Left Party, has called for a Bundesrepublik that is capable of a military…
Germany Romania Deepen Arms Cooperation in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Berlin on Wednesday and agreed to deepen…
Dobrindt Boosts Counter‑Terror Forces and Offers Million‑Euro Reward for Attacks on Berlin Power Grid
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) announced that measures aimed at counter‑extremist left‑wing activities would be strengthened, and…
Dortmund Triumph Over Union Berlin with 3‑0 Victory
Borussia Dortmund secured a 3‑0 victory over Union Berlin in the 19th Bundesliga round, trimming the gap to the…
Berlin Airport Arrests Suspected Hamas Arms Smuggler in Ongoing Investigation
Police officers rounded up the 36‑year‑old Mohammad S. at Berlin’s airport around 11 p.m. on Friday. The man, born in…
Bundesbank Chief Nagel Confident in Bank’s Crisis Readiness After Berlin Power Outage
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, believes his institution is well‑prepared for crises such as the recent power outage…
Berlin Court Blocks Nextbike Rental Bikes From Public Streets
Nextbike’s rental bicycles are now barred from being offered on public street land in Berlin, as ruled by…
Berlin Kindergarten Tragedy Child Dies in Accident in Niederschöneweide
Before the incident, several police and fire vehicles were already on scene. In total, 22 fire‑fighters and two…
Berlin SPD Candidate Pushes For Return To 49 Euro Ticket
Both Krach and König stress that attracting passengers back to the public network is a priority. They highlight…
German Politicians Urge Clear Signals From Al Sharaa Ahead Of Berlin Visit
In response to the anticipated visit, several organisations have called for a protest. A rally is scheduled for…
Berlin Snatches Late Draw Against Stuttgart
Late Surge Highlights Union Berlin’s Resilience, Raises Questions for Stuttgart Berlin’s Union FC secured a 1-1 draw against…
Berlin Snags Late Draw in Augsburg
A Draw in Bavaria Masks Growing Concerns for Union Berlin The Bundesliga fixture between FC Augsburg and 1.…
Berlin Hospital Chief Warns of Health Crisis Gaps
a glaring lack of preparedness for crisis situations.. According to Heyo Kroemer, CEO of the Charité – Universitätsmedizin…
Berlin Tax Offices Fastest in Germany
Berlin’s tax offices consistently outperform their counterparts across Germany, a new analysis reveals, highlighting persistent inefficiencies within the…
Berlin Attack Spurs Calls for Parliament Security Review
The recent widespread power outage in Berlin, triggered by a targeted attack on the city’s electricity grid, has…
Cities Demand Power Reserve After Berlin Outage
The recent, deliberate disruption of power supply in Berlin, leaving tens of thousands affected, has triggered a surge…
Merz Promises Deep Dive into Berlin Power Outage
The disruption of Berlin’s power supply last week has triggered a defensive posture from the German government, with…
Power Outage Fuels Calls For Berlin Mayor’s Resignation
The escalating political fallout from Berlin’s recent widespread power outage has intensified, with prominent figures within the Free…