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Friday, November 7

Authorities find over a ton of marijuana in Spandau

Police tracked a suspicious coconut delivery from Hamburg's port to Berlin, and seized more than a ton […]
Berlin

A Leap in Faith: Why are Berliners turning back to belief?

Belief is popular again. How are Berliners balancing religion and life in the capital?
Thursday, November 6

First section of Görlitzer Park fence complete

Turnstile gates have been erected at Görlitzer Park with more to follow by the end of the […]
Thursday, October 9

Germany ends “turbo-citizenship” as Merz introduces new restrictions

The times are changing — and for the worse. Just a year after Germany relaxed its citizenship […]
Stage

River’s Running Through It

A new collaborative work explores the trans(cendent) performances of Anita Berber.
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Seven days with Abundo

Theatres, exhibitions, cinemas, concerts, workshops, festivals… Berlin’s cultural landscape is unbeatable. But with so many great events […]

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Rocket woman: Rabea Rogge on becoming the first German woman in space

Rabea Rogge reflects on her journey from Svalbard to outer-space orbit, making history as the first German […]
Vintage fashion

Vintage and second-hand shopping in Berlin: The ultimate guide

It’s unique, it’s eclectic, and the planet will thank you for it. Our shopping guide features more […]
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“Berlin’s not for everybody”: Parcels on 10 years in the city that made them

After a decade in Berlin, Parcels discuss their new album LOVED, reaching one billion streams, and why […]
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New Openings

Restaurant openings: Where to eat in October 2025

From bánh mì to sugar- and gluten-free cake, October 2025 dishes up exiting new flavours across the […]
Drink

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Berlin

Don't let the Bavarians have all the fun! As Oktoberfest approaches, we round up our favourite places […]
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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Food

Drink

Nature’s Calling Winery: A call from the vine

Nature’s Calling Winery began with a shared instinct to build something lasting. Now they're carving out an […]
New Openings

Restaurant openings: Where to eat in October 2025

From bánh mì to sugar- and gluten-free cake, October 2025 dishes up exiting new flavours across the […]
Food

Fukagawa Ramen owners on their favourite Berlin restaurants

Fukagawa Ramen is one of Berlin's most beloved ramen destinations, but where do its owners actually like […]
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The Berliner Events

Art

Review

Irma Stern: Between Berlin and Cape Town

This exhibition thoughtfully navigates the complexities of Jewish artist Irma Stein, who fled Nazi persecution, yet perpetuated […]
Review

Hero: Monira Al Qadiri’s pursuit of perfection

Monira Al Qadiri's exhibition at Berlinerische Galerie is a sinister, brooding spectacle.
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

On our radar

Sera Kalo’s infinite sound

Berlin-based vocalist Sera Kalo, winner of the German Jazz Prize, talks music, identity, and the city's vibrant […]
Feature

“Berlin’s not for everybody”: Parcels on 10 years in the city that made them

After a decade in Berlin, Parcels discuss their new album LOVED, reaching one billion streams, and why […]
Editor's Column

Finding refuge: How local radio is struggling for air

Once a vital cultural force, radio is now fighting for survival – and Berlin is no exception.
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Architecture

Stage

Review

Prozess: Oliver Frljić’s Kafka at Maxim Gorki

Frljić's adaptation of Prozess at Maxim Gorki commits fully to theatrical absurdity, turning Kafka's sober prose into […]
Review

Schlocky slaughter: Der Liebling at Deutsches Theater

Anita Vulesica's latest production turns corporate feminism into tragicomic satire, following a CEO whose empire crumbles over […]
Stage

Behind the Bühne: These Volksbühne artisans are fighting back

As Volksbühne theatre workshops face government cuts, we take the time to meet the 47 craftspeople creating […]
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History

Books

Review

Enemy of the Sun: The beauty and tragedy of Palestinian poetry

Seven Stories Press reassembled Enemy of the Sun, an anthology of Palestinian poetry, to include contemporary voices […]
Books

How to figure out who will win the Nobel Prize for Literature

Caring about the Nobel Prize in literature is cool. Betting on the outcome is even cooler. 
Interview

Berghain Nights: Liam Cagney on sex, drugs and Samuel Beckett

We caught up with Liam Cagney to talk about his new book, a "gonzo music writing" investigation […]
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Film

Film

Director Rebecca Lenkiewicz on her debut film Hot Milk

Rebecca Lenkiewicz is one of Britain’s most compelling contemporary writers. She spoke to The Berliner about her […]
Interview

Natja Brunckhorst on Berlin, Christiane F. and becoming a director

Natja Brunckhorst was just a teenager when she was plucked from a West Berlin schoolyard and cast […]
Editor's column

Swimming upstream: An argument for moviegoing in the era of Mubi

While it's no shocker that streaming makes watching films more convenient than ever, Berlin's Kinos still provide […]
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Politics

Love & Sex

Why is abortion still a crime in Germany?

Germany’s abortion law dates back to 1871, and despite reforms over the decades, it remains a criminal […]
Burning issue

Who’s gonna clean up this city? Inside Berlin’s trash problem

The BSR has poured thousands into a campaign promising cleaner streets, but grassroots volunteers are already doing […]
History

Remembering the black history of Weimar Berlin

Three Cameroonian Berliners from a century ago were key figures in Berlin's black history, remembered for their […]
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Berlin

Vintage fashion

Vintage and second-hand shopping in Berlin: The ultimate guide

It’s unique, it’s eclectic, and the planet will thank you for it. Our shopping guide features more […]
Feature

Rocket woman: Rabea Rogge on becoming the first German woman in space

Rabea Rogge reflects on her journey from Svalbard to outer-space orbit, making history as the first German […]
Autumn

Autumn markets in and around Berlin

From pumpkin shows in Beelitz to apple weekends at Schloss Britz, this is where to make the […]
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