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Can I Read in a Bar Yet?

Literature Editor Ceri Savage discusses how socially acceptable reading in a bar was, is and is becoming.
Kink

From Parties to Play: The Berlin Kink Calendar

Whether you're a newcomer to the scene or are a seasoned kink partygoer, find the best sex-positive […]
Stage Feature

Reinventing The Repertoire: Armin Hokmi on His New Show Bazm (Repertoire)

Iranian choreographer Armin Hokmi reimagines dance as a site for collective agency.
Art
SPONSORED

Why the Hell Not – Photographs by John Schuetz

In the series featured in this exhibition, the American artist John Schuetz explores the […]
Giveaway

5×2 free tickets for the movie “Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo (dt.m.engl.Ut)”on 23/7 at open-air movie theater Kreuzberg

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Friday, Jul 10

Dead Infant Found In Lichterfelde Housing Estate

A passerby discovered a dead infant at Thermometersiedlung housing estate.

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Event Tips

Daily Tips

What’s On This Week: Our Daily Tips

A curated selection of the best things to do daily in Berlin.
July Events

What to do this month: Our July Events Guide

In Berlin and don't know what to do this July? Don't worry. These are our picks of […]
Film Events

Lights, Camera, Action: Berlin’s Unmissable Film Events this Summer

From film festivals to retrospectives, these are the top events happening in the world of cinema in […]
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Berlin Guides

Ice Cream

Ice That’s Nice: Berlin’s Coolest Ice Cream

With summer temperatures here to stay, check out our guide to the best places in town for […]
Punk Bars

On the Rock(s): Berlin’s Best Punk Rock Bars

Our top spots to feel Berlin's countercultural spirit – and to have a cold one without breaking […]
Guide

Weird and Wonderful: Berlin’s Most Unusual Museums

Get off the beaten track and explore some of the strangest and most unique museums and galleries […]
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Features

Music Feature

Anatomy of a Screamer: in Conversation with Metal Musician Otay:Onii

The Berlin-based artist discusses dream-world wastelands, immured nuns and the kind of beauty that breaks your bones.
Object Lesson

The Tischtelefon: Berlin’s Original Dating App

In nightclubs of yesteryear, you could call someone you found cute across the room.
Fashion

Berlin’s Fashion Takes on the International Runway

This city’s subcultural style has gone global. Can it keep its cool?
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Food

Ice Cream

Ice That’s Nice: Berlin’s Coolest Ice Cream

With summer temperatures here to stay, check out our guide to the best places in town for […]
Vegan Guide

Give Peas a Chance: Berlin’s Best Vegan Food Spots

From bakeries to burger joints, these are our top picks for vegan restaurants in the city.
Best Dishes

Berlin’s Must-Eat Dishes

As chosen by the city’s biggest foodies.
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Art

Art Festival

What to See at 48 Hours Neukölln

Our guide to some of the most interesting exhibitions, tours and performances for the beloved neighbourhood art […]
Project Space

The U8 Just Got a Major Glow-Up

U8 Haus is Neukölln's new project space that focuses on bringing Berlin-based artists together and community.
What's on

Berlin Art: What Exhibitions Are On Now?

Wondering what's going on in the art world and which Berlin exhibitions should you check out right […]
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Music

Live Music

Music to your Ears: the best upcoming live music in Berlin

From classical to punk, electronic to jazz, we've put together a list of the best upcoming live […]
Music Feature

Anatomy of a Screamer: in Conversation with Metal Musician Otay:Onii

The Berlin-based artist discusses dream-world wastelands, immured nuns and the kind of beauty that breaks your bones.
Feature

The BUTO BAYANG Collective On Bringing Visibility to Asian Artists

DJs ENNIO and HAMY's vision, club night and a record label aim to centre the BIPOC and […]
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Stage

Review

“The production’s greatest asset is Magnea herself.”

Stage Editor Rhyannon Styles reviews Liina Magnea's new work 'What’s a Mob to a King (Plot-twist Redemption)' […]
Architecture

(Not) A Bad Idea: The Volksbühne gets a swimming pool

A free swimming pool on Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, complete with a fries stall, will welcome bathers from August 7.
Column

Playing Dress-Up: a Return to Decadence

Stage Editor Rhyannon Styles asks: as naked bodies become a familiar sight on stage, what happens when […]
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History

Books

Lit. Events

Words on the Street: the Best Literary Events in Berlin

Curious about readings, writing events, book club meetings and the like? Check out our guide to see […]
Lit. Features

This Chapter’s About African Literature: Behind the African Book Festival in Berlin

Author and board member Niq Mhlongo discusses the curation, programming and challenges of organising the ABF.
Column

Is ChatGPT a good writer?

Literature editor Ceri Savage discusses how AI is affecting the literary scene.
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Film

Film Events

Lights, Camera, Action: Berlin’s Unmissable Film Events this Summer

From film festivals to retrospectives, these are the top events happening in the world of cinema in […]
Film Festival

Sun, See and Screenings

Film editor Florence Scott-Anderton shares why she looks forward to Lakeside Film Festival every year.
Open-Air Cinema

Summer Screenings: Open-Air Cinemas in Berlin

Warmer weather means open-air cinema season in Berlin! Here's your guide to the city's must-visit spots for […]
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Politics

Burning Issue

Berlin’s Empty Office Problem Is Building

This city has two million square metres of vacant space. Why isn’t it being converted into apartments?
Burning Issue

Berlin’s Big Brother: New Police Surveillance Powers and What They Mean For You

AI-assisted video monitoring, police authorisation to hack phones and body cams being allowed in homes are all […]
Burning Issue

Is Berlin Tourism on the Ropes?

Tourism numbers are down and airport connectivity, a lack of affordable housing and dwindling support for experimental […]
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