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Eurocup Opener: Alba Loses Despite Strong Performance in Athens

Jarasch After Coalition Talks Pause: "A Bang That Did Us Good"

After the exploratory pause, Greens, SPD, and Left want to resume negotiations on Thursday. The Green parliamentary group leader is optimistic. Updates in the blog.

Coalition Talks in Berlin to Continue

After SPD and Greens suspended exploratory talks with the Left Party in Berlin, negotiations are set to resume. All three parties have reached an agreement to uphold their joint antisemitism clause in the event that…

Brandenburg AfD Faction Announces Criminal Complaint Against Kurt Krömer

Comedian Kurt Krömer announced on Instagram that he will not sell tickets to AfD voters. Brandenburg's AfD parliamentary group now plans to take legal action against him. How is Krömer responding, and how does a criminal law expert assess the…

Alcohol ban takes effect Thursday at 5,400 train stations

Starting October 15, an alcohol ban will take effect at all 5,400 train stations across Germany. Deutsche Bahn plans to enforce it with its own staff. Brandenburg's Infrastructure Minister Crumbach wants to go even further.

CHL: Eisbären Close Main Round With Victory Against Klagenfurt

2-1 victory over Klagenfurt: Eisbären streak continues! 4th consecutive win in CHL

Berlin: SPD, Greens and Left parties resume coalition talks after dispute

Row over antisemitism papers: What's in both documents and what's not?

Greens and SPD are irritated with the Left party over its lawmakers signing a different antisemitism declaration than the one agreed upon during preliminary talks. The Left argues that both documents are…

Health Insurance Contributions to Remain Stable in 2027

Cured of HIV: The "Second Berlin Patient" Is Charité Employee

Thomas Kahlert is considered one of only 13 people worldwide who have been cured of HIV. For the first time, he is publicly sharing his story.

Agreement in Berlin: Parties Continue Coalition Talks

Crisis in Red-Green-Red Coalition: Two Papers That Shook Coalition Talks

The progress of government talks in Berlin hinged on a complicated dispute over wording and definitions. Here are the details.

Stadium Expansion: Confidence in Union Stadium Financing

Citizen Forum "We Want to Talk": More Weapons for More Peace?

How do we preserve security and peace? Is rearmament unavoidable? Or does it harm peace and turn ammunition production sites like those in Berlin-Wedding into potential attack targets? This is being discussed in...

State Opera Under den Linden Extends Long-Term Contracts With Sobotka and Thielemann

Youth Violence in Brandenburg: Interior Minister Announces Security Talks

Following several serious violent incidents in Potsdam allegedly involving migrant youth, the interior minister announced consequences on Wednesday. The AfD had placed the issue on the state parliament's agenda.

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Comment on Coalition Talks: A Self-Inflicted Political Mess

The Left, Greens, and SPD actually wanted to hold exploratory talks in Berlin. But the discussions have stalled. This pause won't help reach an agreement or even clarify the issues. Too much tactics, too much political calculation—and too little willingness to…

Linnemann: Additional contribution can remain stable in 2027

Cured of HIV: He is one of 13 people worldwide

Brandenburg Parliament votes for higher civil service salaries

Civil servants will receive more money following a German Constitutional Court decision—but must also work more hours. Brandenburg is one of the first states to implement the ruling. What exactly…

Füchse doctor Jürgen Bentzin: Retirement after 20 years with the club

'Law-free zones': Berlin lacks staff to pursue clan money

Theater, paths, hills: Berlin's Mauerpark to be rebuilt and partially closed

Extensive renovation work is beginning at Berlin's Mauerpark. The amphitheater, pathways, and green spaces are to be modernized and made more climate-resilient.

Union Berlin: How Uduokhai gets through crises

Horror ad at site of terror attack: Amazon removes dark advertisement at Berlin's Breitscheidplatz

Psychological thriller atmosphere at the site of the truck attack: An advertisement at Berlin's Breitscheidplatz is reminding passersby of the Christmas market attack from ten years ago. Now the ad is being taken down.

DEL: Penguins: Santos versus Wolfsburg back in the lineup

After eviction in contested Berlin house: Fire department accidentally rescues trapped woman through window

For years, an investor has been trying to demolish the former nurses' residence on Habersaathstraße. It was temporarily occupied by homeless people. Now another incident has occurred.

According to owner, not the first incident: Shots fired at flower shop in Berlin-Wilmersdorf

The owner of a flower shop in Wilmersdorf discovered what appear to be bullet holes in her business. A similar incident reportedly occurred back in September.

"No tickets for AfD voters": Brandenburg AfD politician files complaint against Kurt Krömer

Kurt Krömer doesn't want AfD voters at his reading. Now an AfD federal board member has filed a criminal complaint and launched a petition.

Green light for new early retirement program

Young architects present spectacular ideas for IBA and Expo in Berlin

The competition jury has recognized four works—with a focus on "Open Construction," which turns construction sites into public spaces.

Crackdown on youth gangs in Potsdam: Minister doesn't rule out deportations

The state parliament discussed the violence spree in Potsdam at the AfD's request. Interior Minister Jan Redmann (CDU) revealed new details.

From makeup artist to painter: She traded faces for walls

Gita Kurdpoor makes Berlin's landmarks shine. But at the Festival of Lights, one side of her Oberbaumbrücke projection remains dark.

Brandenburg parliament unanimously raises civil servants' salaries: Up to 2,400 euros more per month starting December

Brandenburg's state parliament has approved a pay boost for its civil servants a month ahead of schedule. Even the opposition held back on this one. Here's who's getting more money.

Our Fathers: "These Fathers Are No Exception"

School routes in Berlin: Lichterfelde parents block cars – plea for help from district

Half an hour of added security. Parents of school children have presented six concrete demands to the district office and state government.

Prominent Left party federal politician to become city councilor in Pankow

Martina Renner sat in the Bundestag and was deputy party leader of the Left. Now she wants to work for security and affordable housing in Pankow.

Files Reveal: How Often CSD Attacker Abdul Ballout Got Away With It

DHM Exhibition: "Can Suffering Be Compared?"

Union Berlin: Zingler: "We Knew It Would Be Bumpy!"

Frank S. allegedly drugged and raped at least 14 women: Berlin prosecutors seek 13 years imprisonment and preventive detention

The series of alleged rapes is unprecedented for Berlin's justice system. Police are investigating additional possible victims.

Energy Prices - EU Commission Wants to Postpone Climate Rules

"Why Not Retractable Bollards or a Gate?": Berlin School Wants to Ban Cars – Children Protest by Dancing

The Athene primary school in Berlin urgently wants a temporary car-free street and is protesting with Greek dances. Why is it impossible to temporarily ban cars?

Merz calls for 'creative efforts' against extremism

Alcohol ban at train stations: What experiences Deutsche Bahn has had in Berlin

Deutsche Bahn is banning alcohol consumption nationwide at train stations starting Thursday. Berlin already has some experience with this.

Hertha BSC: Leitl: My Boys Should Claim This Record

Colorful fish on Berlin tour: Coalition campaigns for AfD ban

Poor craftsmanship, lack of leadership: The coalition sounding-out pause is a strategic total failure by Left, Greens, and SPD

The three exploratory partners have already missed their first target. That's not a good sign. For talks to continue, this incident must serve as a warning.

Mourning beloved pub landlord in Prenzlauer Berg: "Marriages were made and children were conceived at the Uebereck"

Cheap beer and Berlin attitude: For the neighborhood, the "Uebereck" had been like a living room for three decades. Now owner Marco Hinze has died. What remains are memories.

Verdi calls Charité employees to warning strike – three locations affected

The Verdi union wants binding staffing requirements and compensation for workload. Strikes are planned for two days to push for this.

Protest at construction start of 'Luise' beer garden: 'We are shocked'

Construction of two city villas has begun on Königin-Luise-Straße. Nine luxury apartments are being built, requiring trees to make way.

Boat accident in Berlin: Two people critically injured

A boat reportedly sank in Tunnelstraße overnight. Three people and two dogs apparently fell into the water. Latest updates in our blog.

He faked dates with men to rob them: Long prison sentence for young offender in Berlin

He arranged meetings with men through dating apps like Grindr, then brutally attacked them. Politicians are calling for better protection for victims.

Confusion over coalition sounding-out pause in Berlin: "What's the plan?" ask SPD members – "The house is on fire," say Greens

After surprising negotiations with the Left were suspended, tensions are running high between the Greens and SPD. Many see no concept for how to resolve the situation.

Nord Stream attack: First suspected perpetrator in court

Berlin sounding out negotiations in a stumbling block

Federal government strips postal service of tax advantage