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Our top 9 favourite podcasts for learning German

New year, new you? If mastering German is on your list of resolutions for 2025, here are […]
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Where to buy The Berliner

Want to grab a copy of The Berliner? Look no further. Below you’ll find a full list […]
Food

Dry January: 4 Berlin bars making amazing mocktails

Thinking about ditching the booze this month? Sip on alcohol-free cocktails created with innovation and care in […]
Friday, December 20

Man arrested after firing arrows from Mitte apartment window

Police are looking for witnesses after a man was arrested for firing a bow and arrow at […]
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What’s going on this January? Your guide to the first month of the year

The year is off to a busy start! With the British Shorts Film Festival, Transmediale and CTM, […]
Berlin

Homelessness in Berlin: How to help people sleeping rough this winter

With winter closing in, there are many ways you can help someone struggling with homelessness in Berlin.

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History

Inside the ruins of Waldhof am Bogensee: A Nazi villa turned Communist youth school

Hidden deep in the woods north of Berlin, the Waldhof am Bogensee, once a Nazi propaganda minister's […]
Music & clubs

The top 15 Berlin albums of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we round up the best releases Berlin had to offer this […]
News

The biggest Berlin news stories of 2024

In 2024, political scandals rocked the city, while beloved cultural institutions faced an uncertain future. What a […]
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NYE parties

Don’t know where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered

Our Berlin event guide has the best picks to help you ring in the new year in […]
Berlin Bites

Chocolate lovers’ paradise: 4 places to get incredible hot chocolate in Berlin

From classic to gourmet, discover the cozy Berlin cafés serving rich, decadent hot chocolate.
Winter Fun

Time to hit the ice! 12 places to go ice skating in Berlin

Get your skates on and glide like a champion on one of Berlin's ice-rinks. These are our […]
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Food

Drink

Emigre Spirits is bringing the taste of Slavic nostalgia to Berlin

With Emigre Spirits, Polish-born founder Zbigniew Janic blends a traditional Eastern European drink with modern and international […]
Food

Happy Veganuary! 23 food spots for a cruelty-free start to the new year

Think this January might be time to convert to a cruelty-free, plant-based diet? Check out Berlin's finest […]
Food

Berlin bites: The best new restaurants of 2024

From classic German fare to innovative fusion cuisine, these are the must-try Berlin restaurants that opened in […]
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Art

Group Show

‘draw love build’: A dull architectural legacy

The Akademie der Künste presents a collection of architectural models and sketches by Sauerbruch Hutton, offering a […]
Preview

I’m sorry, I can’t help you: An exhibition rooted in Black resistance

German-Nigerian artist Ngozi Ajah Schommers reveals the discrimination suffered by women of colour in Germany healthcare.
What's on

Berlin art: What exhibitions are on now?

What's going on in the art world and which Berlin exhibitions should you check out right now?
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Music

Music & clubs

The top 15 Berlin albums of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we round up the best releases Berlin had to offer this […]
NYE parties

Don’t know where to celebrate New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered

Our Berlin event guide has the best picks to help you ring in the new year in […]
Editor's column

Watergate’s last dance: A look back at the iconic club’s golden years

With Watergate’s closure, our beloved memories and experiences are all water under the bridge now.
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Architecture

Stage

Spotlight

A rebellious reimagining: Pınar Karabulut’s feminist take on Shakespeare

With 'Der Zähmung Widerspenstigkeit', director Pınar Karabulut is reclaiming a Shakespearian classic with an all-female cast.
Review

‘Method’: The blurred lines of acting and madness

Kata Wéber and Kornél Mundruczó's 'Method' has a great ensemble, but the plot thins with each passing […]
Stage

The Infinite Gesture: Confronting the nature of perception

Dance institutions Radialsystem and Tanzfabrik join forces to make space for confronting climate and consciousness.
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History

Books

Review

Jennifer Neal’s ‘My Pisces Heart’ is a well-woven tapestry of Black life abroad

In her memoir 'My Pisces Heart', Jennifer Neal blends personal narrative with well-researched historical fact.
Books

The pure magic of the zu verschenken book

Berlin’s streets are littered with literary treasures. From quantum physics to polyamory, zu verschenken books offer a […]
Interview

Ryan Ruby’s poetic epic: “It kept expanding past the point where a reasonable person would have stopped”

With 'Context Collapse', writer, literary critic and Twitter legend Ryan Ruby has written a history of poetry […]
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Film

Editor's column

Break free from nostalgia: Our Yuletide cult cinema picks to escape the Christmas classics

Tired of watching the same seasonal films every year? Escape the holiday clichés with this selection of […]
Guide

The month on screen: Our selection of Berlin film events this December

The best of Portuguese cinema, a documentary film festival, and more. This is our guide to the […]
Film

Cinema city: Berlin’s most unusual kinos

With its many arthouse cinemas playing subtitled gems to a growing crowd of international filmgoers, Berlin is […]
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Politics

Transport

Everything you need to know about the €29 and Deutschlandticket

The ever-changing rules behind Berlin's €29 ticket and the Deutschlandticket can seem pretty overwhelming. But fear not! […]
Politics

Murder of the dancefloor: Can Berlin’s club scene ever recover?

Iconic Berlin clubs like Watergate and Renate are set to close, while others face increasing operating costs, […]
Politics

The tension is building: How Berlin lost its affordable housing crown

The city desperately needs more affordable apartments to accommodate a growing population. But the price tag for […]
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Winter Fun

Time to hit the ice! 12 places to go ice skating in Berlin

Get your skates on and glide like a champion on one of Berlin's ice-rinks. These are our […]
Xmas

Christmas markets in Berlin: The ultimate guide

Winter is here - and that means Christmas Market season is upon us. So grab a cup […]
Best of Berlin

Berliner Quartett Spiele: Real Spätis, real fun

Discover the unique Berlin card game which pays homage to the city's most iconic Spätis.
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