Berlin’s spring 2026 political season features major networking events alongside Mayor Kai Wegner’s urgent calls for swift government intervention on soaring fuel prices.
Mass protests in Berlin and Hamburg rally behind Collien Fernandes, spotlighting the fight against digital and sexual violence targeting women in Germany.
Nearly 500 survivors of sexual violence gathered silently in Berlin to demand justice and political action, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by abuse victims in Germany.
Berlin's population reached nearly 3.9 million by the end of 2025, with eastern districts growing faster and foreign immigration sharply declining.
Berlin parties diverge on federal rent control plans, with SPD pressing for caps, CDU opposing, and AfD expressing skepticism amid housing market pressures.
Freezing rain and black ice have forced a full suspension of flights at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, with widespread travel disruptions and accidents reported in northeastern Germany.
Following a large-scale arson-related power outage in Berlin affecting thousands, officials report on the first blackout-linked fatality and emphasize enhanced security and preparedness measures.
Following a four-day blackout caused by arson, Berlin has restored power, but schools remain closed and businesses report heavy losses.
Berlin residents begin regaining power after a multi-day blackout affecting over 45,000 households, with restoration ongoing and precautions advised.
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office investigates a politically motivated arson attack by the 'Vulkangruppe' that left tens of thousands in Berlin without power, highlighting concerns over rising politically driven violence in Germany.
Over 30,000 homes remain powerless in Berlin’s southwest amid sub-zero temperatures, as experts work tirelessly to restore electricity following a terrorist attack on the power grid.
Berlin faces a massive power outage suspected to be caused by arson, prompting emergency actions and ongoing investigations into infrastructure security.
A massive fire destroyed critical power cables near Berlin's Lichterfelde power plant, causing a wide blackout amid cold weather, with repair crews racing to restore electricity.
Berlin's New Year's Eve 2026 celebrations saw over 400 arrests and dozens of injuries amid heavy police deployment and fireworks-related violence.
Two left-wing extremists are on trial for a brutal attack on a neo-Nazi in Berlin, raising concerns over political violence between extremist groups.
Berlin launches DefTech ecosystem and increases investment to attract and network defense technology companies, aiming to grow its role in Germany's defense industry.
The Berlin Football Association highlights ongoing discrimination in local football and calls for improved reporting and referee training to combat the issue.
Berlin police seized over 800 kg of illegal fireworks and explosive materials in raids involving 140 officers, arresting three suspects in a crackdown ahead of New Year's Eve.
Berlin's 22 state-owned companies will invest €13.8 billion by 2030 to cut CO2 emissions by 70%, supported by Senate's additional funding under a landmark Climate Pact.
Berlin plans to invest nearly €14 billion through state-owned companies and public infrastructure renovations under the Climate Pact 2025-2030 to reduce CO2 emissions by 70%.
Berlin faces rising suicide cases in 2024 and develops a decade-long prevention plan amid funding cuts threatening social work support.
Three suspects tied to Hamas arrested in Berlin, thwarting a potential terrorist attack.
Growing calls in Berlin-Pankow for class size limits amid ongoing overcrowding issues.
A peace demonstration in Berlin led by Sahra Wagenknecht highlights growing calls for diplomatic solutions.
Berlin sees mixed progress as power restoration efforts continue post-outage.
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