World famous singer and songwriter Dua Lipa recently partnered with Google Maps to share some of her favourite spots to visit around the world. Here are the places she recommends in Berlin.
A US national who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo was discharged from a German hospital on Saturday after recovering from the infection following 17 days of medical care, the clinic said.
The cost of renting an apartment in Berlin has increased substantially in the last two years, with tenants now paying on average 50 cents more per month per square metre, according to the latest rent index.
Record numbers are leaving Berlin, while international arrivals keep the city growing. But with only modest growth expected, the real story is how quickly its population – and character – are shifting.
A large group of Indian students enrolled at a private university in Berlin saw their right to residence revoked due to an accreditation issue. The Local asked Berlin's immigration authority what happened.
More foreigners are leaving Germany than at any point in the last 15 years. We spoke to recent emigrants about why they've decided to pack up and move out.
Did you know there's a new queer-friendly travel pass available in Berlin and Cologne, and it's actually cheaper than the standard tourist transport tickets?
Ever wanted to take a dip in Berlin's Spree River in the scenic Mitte district? You could join a swim demonstration. Here are the dates you need to know.
Being hit by a car in Berlin was traumatic enough for two foreign women living in the city, but then what came next - having to navigate Germany's harsh and confusing bureaucratic legal system - proved even worse.
Budget airline Ryanair has repeatedly slashed flights from Berlin citing high taxes and costs. Now Eurowings has announced plans to takeover some of those routes and add others.
Do you need German to land a job in Berlin? The Local teamed up with a job-hunting platform for an exclusive look at how friendly the tech job market is for non-German speakers.
New initiative BerlinPay offers free drinks, boat trips and other watery experiences to anyone who acts responsibly around the German capital’s waterways. We look at the perks on offer to residents and visitors.
Berlin pulls in millions of visitors each year, but new figures and growing complaints raise an awkward question: Is the German capital loosing its draw as a travel destination?
From an opening ceremony at the beloved airport-turned-park, Tempelhof Feld, to erecting a 'golden ramp' at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin's bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in future is taking shape.
Whether you're looking to smash the system or dance the day away in a leafy park, May 1st is a big day in the Berlin calendar. Here's our guide for where to protest and/or party, and some practical tips for surviving the chaos.
Now that we’re (finally) crawling out of Berlin’s eight-month winter, it’s time to get reacquainted with one of the city’s greatest assets: its parks.
Deutsche Bahn hopes that prohibiting the consumption of alcohol at Berlin’s Zoologischer Garten and Ostbahnhof stations will make the transport hubs cleaner and safer.
After years of landlords skirting German rent controls, Berlin's state government coalition is pushing a proposal to create a housing and rental registry that could help authorities crack down on illegal prices. But will the law be passed?
Bike thefts are not uncommon in Germany, especially in the bigger cities. Here's a look at where in Berlin most bikes were stolen in 2025, as well as a few tips on how to make sure yours doesn't join them this year.
Transport ticket machines around Berlin have stopped accepting cash payments due to a 'technical malfunction', but city officials suggest it's time to retire the machines altogether.
To help clean up Berlin's waterways, the city has taken a tip from Copenhagen and plans to reward visitors for collecting litter. Here's what residents and visitors should know about 'BerlinPay'.
Thousands of Michael Jackson fans descended on Berlin on Friday for the premiere of a new biopic about the "King of Pop", undeterred by child sex abuse allegations that continue to haunt the star.
A Berlin-built satellite named after a legendary art squat launched into space last week as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission – connecting the city’s countercultural past with its high-tech future.
Rising rents and an extremely scarce housing supply in Berlin can make moving to the German capital for work a daunting task. Here are seven more relaxed and affordable towns just a short commute away.
Tens of thousands of passengers are expected to be affected by a warning strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday. Further pilot strikes are on the horizon.
