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Botswana’s president threatens to deport 20,000 elephants to Berlin
In Botswana, overpopulation of elephants causes huge property damage every year. As Germany plans harsher restrictions on […]
Tuesday 2, April
Hundreds celebrate weed legalisation at Brandenburger Tor
As the clock struck midnight on April 1st, smokers lit up to celebrate the legalisation of weed […]
Thursday 28, March
Video surveillance system planned for Leopoldplatz
Starting with a 6-month trial period, Leopoldplatz in Berlin-Wedding will be put under video surveillance in an […]
Wednesday 27, March
Berlin’s refugee accommodation: 16 new locations planned
The new 'container villages' are to be built in 9 Berlin districts between 2025 and 2026.
Tuesday 26, March
Berlin gravestones vandalised with pro-Russian symbol
On Sunday afternoon, Berlin police received a tip-off that several gravestones in a Reinickendorf cemetery had been […]
Monday 25, March
Why dancing is officially banned in Berlin this Friday
A dancing ban on Good Friday: This might just be Germany's most bizarre law.