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The wisdom of vegetables: Why Berlin artists are learning from the garden

This summer, two Berlin art projects are tapping into ancient farming wisdom and learning the detoxifying effects […]
Partner

Not Just Another Food Hall: Q&A with KERB CEO Simon Mitchell

After reshaping London's independent food culture, KERB has launched its first international site at Potsdamer Platz. So, […]
Music & clubs

Your guide to Fête de la Musique 2025

On June 21, Fête de la Musique rolls back into town, bringing with it some of Berlin's […]
Monday, June 16

Masked men attack Brandenburg diversity festival

Masked men attacked a diversity festival in Bad Freienwalde, Brandenburg, injuring three. Police are investigating possible far-right […]
Stage

The technician behind Florentina Holzinger’s wild stunts explains his craft

Ronny Horning has worked on Hollywood productions and Netflix shows - but his latest work with Florentina […]
Food

Lonely Hearts Cafe’s founders share their favourite Berlin restaurants

Amy and Nicola Phillips, the duo behind mega-popular Neukölln diner Lonely Hearts Cafe, let us in on […]

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Berlin

Berghain’s new soap is confusing people

From "parmesan" to prison toilet vibes, Berghain's new soap dispensers are baffling clubgoers.
Berlin

The Pope’s revenge: How the TV tower got its gleaming crucifix

Ever seen the cross that forms on the Fernsehturm when the light hits? We revisit the Cold […]
Cover story

We spent 24 hours in a Berlin Kneipe

As Berlin’s beloved Kneipen die out, we spent a full day at Bierbaum 2 to see exactly […]
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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 […]
June events

What to do this June: Berlin’s best events this month

Long sunny days have finally arrived and Berlin's summer schedule is full of great events. Here's the […]
Guide

Berlin film events: June 2025

From a Gene Hackman tribute, music films, silent classics, documentaries, and poetry film festival, Berlin has plenty […]
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Food

Food

The rethink of KINK: The popular Berlin bar and restaurant is done with fussy fine dining

Berlin's KINK Bar & Restaurant has quietly ditched fine dining for an inclusive, community-focused vibe.
Food

Restaurant openings: Where to eat in Berlin in June 2025

Looking for new restaurants to try in Berlin in June 2025? From Vietnamese fusion to the city's […]
Train journeys

Knödelexpress final tour: Goodbye to the Czech dining car

As České dráhy is transitioning to the standard reheated meal fare, here's where you can get fresh […]
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Art

Interview

“Anger doesn’t have to be stupid”: Julian Rosefeldt on his new show, Nothing is Original

Ahead of his new show at C/O Berlin, Julian Rosefeldt reflects on Nazis, Munich, and working with […]
Art

Missed Gallery Weekend? Don’t worry, the shows still go on

Berlin's Gallery Weekend might be over, but many of its most captivating art exhibitions are still open.
Review

Matt Copson’s ‘Coming of Age. Age of Coming. Of Coming Age’: A laser-projected enigma

Matt Copson's laser-projected 'Coming of Age. Age of Coming. Of Coming Age' at KW explores innocence lost […]
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Music

On Our Radar

Juno Lee: “There is an oversaturation of mediocre white indie boys in this town”

Rising queer indie-rocker Juno Lee on her debut EP, feminism, Berlin's music scene, and smashing the patriarchy.
On our radar

From Russia with Lvft: Berlin’s woodwind-infused punk act

We spoke with Andrey Gankin of noise-punk band Berliner Lvft about their formation, thoughts on Berlin's music […]
Interview

Celebrating 10 years of Mansions and Millions

From Neukölln to the world, this Berlin indie-pop label, founded by Anton Teichmann, has spent the last […]
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Architecture

Stage

Review

Between the River and the Sea: Yousef Sweid’s disarming autobiography

Directed by Isabella Sedlak, this one-man show imbues Sweid's life with frank humor and striking compassion.
Preview

Autor:innenTheaterTage 2025: Queer journeys and apocalyptic escapes

From June 11 to 21, Autor:innenTheaterTage, Deutsches Theater’s annual celebration of writing for the stage, returns with […]
Review

Weiße Witwe: Animatronic spiders and AfD fever-dreams

Kurdwin Ayub's debut play challenges reductive stereotypes and enters into dialogue with the meaning of female empowerment […]
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Books

Editor's column

“Who’s got my Czech Dreambook?” On the joys and perils of lending books

Why can't I stop giving books away? An investigation into the joys and murky ethics of loaning […]
Reading by example

Oliver Moody recommends five books about the Baltic Sea

Berlin correspondent for 'The Times', Oliver Moody gives us five recommendations for literature on the political and […]
Book review

Esther Kondo Heller’s AR:RANGE:MENTS: A poetic journey through the diaspora

Esther Kondo Heller's AR:RANGE:MENTS is a powerful debut - exploring identity, language, and memory through a unique […]
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Film

Interview

Cold War cinema: Kino UNION’s East German film programme

Every month, the historic cinema in Friedrichshagen screens a restored DEFA classic from the East German state-owned […]
Guide

Berlin film events: June 2025

From a Gene Hackman tribute, music films, silent classics, documentaries, and poetry film festival, Berlin has plenty […]
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

Politics

Decriminalise now: The new law written by sex workers, for sex workers

German sex workers have long been unhappy with the controversial Prostitute Protection Act. Now, they've drafted a […]
Burning issue

Riding in cars without boys: Could the BVG introduce FLINTA*-only carriages?

A petition to create FLINTA*-only carriages on the BVG got thousands of signatures and backing from the […]
Politics

A hell of a trip: Berliner Jessica Brösche on 45 days in US border lock-up

Berlin tattoo artist Jessica Brösche was one of the early victims of President Trump's new policy at […]
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Berlin

Best of Berlin

“We’re kind of like flower anarchists”: Studio Linné is reinventing Berlin floristry

Kreuzberg’s Studio Linné mixes art and floristry in a bold new take on bouquet design.
Carnal Knowledge

STI Testing in Berlin is a mess: Here’s what you need to know 

These grassroots Berlin organisations are making it easier for everyone to navigate STI testing and get the […]
Object lesson

Berlin airport’s “cabinet of curiosities”

BER’s customs keeps a special collection including walrus tusks, voodoo dolls, and lion pelts - the unofficial […]
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