German federal prosecutors on Tuesday launched a terrorism investigation into an arson attack on high-voltage cables that caused a power blackout impacting 45,000 Berlin households.
Anger is simmering in parts of Berlin where an arson attack claimed by a far-left group has caused a blackout that has plunged tens of thousands into icy darkness in mid-winter.
Days after an arson attack cut power to tens of thousands of homes in Berlin, most affected residences are still without heat and electricity. Here's the latest on school closures and transport disruptions, as well as resources for those affected.
Police in Berlin said Sunday they suspected a far-left group of being behind an arson attack that has left tens of thousands of homes in the German capital without power.
Tens of thousands of homes in Berlin will be without electricity until Thursday as authorities struggle to repair power cables seriously damaged in a suspected arson attack, officials said.
New Year's Eve in Germany is all about fireworks. Here are The Local's suggestions for where to watch them across the country, from Berlin and Hamburg to Cologne, Munich and elsewhere.
Railway service on the new 'Dresdner Bahn' is set to start from December 14th in Berlin, opening up faster routes to BER airport from most major stations. Here's how rail traffic in the capital city is changing.
Kreuzberg or Mitte? St. Pauli or Altona? Schwabing or Maxvorstadt? A data-driven study of the trendiest neighbourhoods in Germany's cities claims to have the answer.
Berlin offers an efficient and reasonably priced public transportation system, making it a pleasure to explore the city. But there are a few key things to know to make the most of your travels and avoid unwelcome surprises.
Soldiers of the German army ran a training exercise on Wednesday that involved entering a Berlin metro station and moving through underground tunnels to reach a passenger train.
Finding a long-term apartment to rent in Berlin has become an infamously painful process. We spoke to two professionals about the best tips for securing a long-term rental contract in Germany.
The German capital has set a new precedent by becoming the first state to adopt a Climate Adaptation Act. The law says that the city should have one million trees in fifteen years time, to be financed in part by the federal government's special fund.
Germany's largest LGBTQ club SchwuZ announced on Thursday the venerable Berlin institution's doors will close for good on November 1st, making it the latest casualty of the German capital's nightlife recession.
In an unprecedented move, a Berlin district issued a fine against a landlord for collecting illegally high rent. The Local asked an expert in tenancy and property law what the case means for Berlin's housing market.
Berlin, long hailed as one of the world's great party cities, is fighting to keep its famed techno clubs alive in the face of soaring prices, shifting tastes and a tightening property market.
Two daycare centres in Berlin have closed due to falling demand. How is it that the city's 'Kitas' have 18,000 unfilled places for children when parents very recently had to fight for a spot for their kids?
For the first time in Berlin’s history, a landlord has been fined for charging excessive rent. Politicians hope the decision could represent a breakthrough in the city’s struggle against housing exploitation.
Passengers at Berlin airport are still advised to check that their flight is still scheduled, and to use self-service check-ins when possible, following a cyberattack that has limited services since September 19th.
German prosecutors said they arrested three suspected members of Palestinian militant group Hamas in Berlin on Wednesday and prevented attacks on Jewish and Israeli sites. Hamas denies any connection.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of the German capital on Saturday to demand that Israel halt its military campaign in Gaza.
The Paris to Berlin night train faces being taken off the tracks less than two years after it returned to the railway schedules - even though it's proved popular with travellers.
Travel chaos strikes long-distance rail services between Germany's most populous cities, currently no direct train traffic is possible according to Deutsche Bahn. Here's what passengers need to know.
Thousands of people gathered in front of Berlin's landmark Brandenburg Gate on Saturday, demanding an end to "the genocide in Gaza" as well as a halt to arms deliveries to Ukraine.
Thousands of Berlin homes have been without power for days following a suspected arson attack that cut electricity to a large region. Experts say the event highlights the vulnerable nature of Germany's infrastructure.
Around 20,000 Berlin homes and businesses were still without power Wednesday, a day after a fire hit electricity pylons in what police labelled a suspected arson attack.
