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The biggest Berlin news stories of 2024
In 2024, political scandals rocked the city, while beloved cultural institutions faced an uncertain future. What a […]
The Burning Issue
Why are Berlin’s public toilets such a shitshow?
Berlin has very few public toilets, and the ones available can be the stuff of nightmares. What’s […]
Friday, September 27
How much does it cost to clean the toilets of Kreuzberg?
The Berlin Senate will spend €1.6 million over two years to keep 13 public toilets clean - […]
Friday, August 16
Beware the mushroom gummies: German state agency issues warning
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection warns that these mushroom edibles may have "profound" psychological consequences.
Thursday, July 11
Berlin mayor doesn’t want tourists visiting for “cheap, safe” drugs
Berlin mayor Kai Wegner spoke out against drug tourism, saying Amsterdam should not become a "model for […]
Burning Issue
The drug test: What next for Berlin’s drug checking programme?
Berlin's drug checking programme just marked its one year anniversary, but with huge demand and limited resources, […]
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