Berlin police said Tuesday that a fire that caused a widespread power outage was being treated as a suspected arson attack with a potential 'political motive'.
A review of rent prices in Germany's capital found that almost every single lease violated rent control laws. So why is the 'rent price brake' failing, what are the potential punishments for landlords who overcharge, and what is to be done?
Salaries are higher in Frankfurt while Munich has higher housing costs, according to a recent report. The Local looks at average salaries and apartment prices to get a sense of how affordable Germany’s big cities really are.
New screening equipment at place in several German airports should allow passengers to bring more liquids with them on flights. So when will the 100 ml limit be dropped?
After twelve years and €721 million in construction, Berlin is opening the newest stretch of the A100 motorway. Due to the projects contentious nature, the opening ceremony will take place behind closed doors.
Germany's popular cities for foreigners and tourists are also among the best destinations for international university students according to a recent global ranking.
A central Berlin street is being officially renamed on Saturday for an 18th-century African philosopher after years of debate over its current name, Mohrenstrasse ("Moors' Street"), viewed as outdated and offensive.
Many people in Germany get rid of their items by placing them in a box on the street with the sign 'zu verschenken' (to give away) written on them. But as Berlin clamps down on this, we look at whether you could face a fine.
An upgraded historic railroad set to open in December will shorten the time it takes to reach BER airport from central Berlin, and provide more links to Dresden.
A proposal to open up a central section of the Spree river in Berlin for swimming has gained traction, with some city leaders suggesting it could happen by the summer of 2026. Here are the details.
If you live in Berlin or Brandenburg, and you're seeking a place to escape from a scorching summer day, here’s out list of top attractions in 'cool' locations.
Travellers between Berlin and Hamburg will suffer longer rail connections for at least nine months as Deutsche Bahn embarks on its next great construction project. Here's how passengers will be affected.
Hundreds of thousands celebrated Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin under the motto "Never silent again" and demonstrated for the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Berlin police on Sunday said they arrested 57 people during a pro-Palestinian demonstration on the fringes of the city's yearly Pride march a day earlier, adding that 17 police officers sustained injuries.
Germany's conservative leadership has banned Pride flags at the country's parliament building, but in response Berlin's municipal transport company painted the nearby metro station in rainbow colours.
Germany's capital city saw travel chaos at the weekend with multiple S-Bahn lines disrupted due to a staffing shortage. Here's where passengers can expect disruptions at the start of the week.
Trains on Berlin's U1 line have been suspended indefinitely. Confronted by both staffing and infrastructure issues, the city's transportation company appears to be struggling to maintain services.
Berlin has introduced a weapons ban - including knives and batons - for all passengers of the city's trains, buses and trams. Here’s what you need to know.
Last year the city of Berlin announced an online portal for registering your address, but many of the city's foreign residents are excluded from the digital service. Here's the scoop on who can register digitally in Berlin and who can't.
Berlin’s constitutional court has just given the green light for a "People’s Referendum" on outlawing cars from the city centre. How will the vote work and who can cast a ballot?
Demonstrations are taking place in major German cities on Saturday 14th June, as part of the wider 'No Kings' Rally against rising authoritarianism in the United States.
Overpriced short-term rentals are increasingly common on the German housing market. In response city council members in Berlin’s Neukölln neighbourhood have announced plans to ban them.
