Travel News

When will the new Berlin to Brussels sleeper train launch? 

Europe's rail revival is in full swing. Berlin to Brussels in the latest overnight train to launch.

24 February 2023

Culture news

Berlinale Dispatches: Inside the Steven Spielberg press conference

Steven Spielberg comes to the Berlin Film Festival to take home his honorary Golden Bear. We were at the press conference...

22 February 2023

Culture news

Berlinale Dispatches: How do you solve a problem like Trump?

Dispatches from Berlin Film Festival: How do you solve a problem like Trump?

20 February 2023

Culture news

Sean Penn's Ukraine documentary 'Superpower' receives standing ovation

Actor Sean Penn's 'Superpower' documentary about the war in Ukraine receives a standing ovation at the Berlin International Film Festival

18 February 2023

Culture news

Berlinale Dispatches: Addictions to Politics and Love

Join us for our first dispatch from this year's Berlin Film Festival, including the lowdown on the opening ceremony and reviews for opening film 'She Came To Me' and Encounters highlight 'El Eco'

17 February 2023

United Kingdom

UK embassy guard in Berlin jailed for spying for Russia

A London court has sentenced David Ballantyne Smith to more than 13 years in prison for putting UK diplomats at “maximum risk” by selling secret information to Russia.

17 February 2023

Culture news

The bear necessities: The 73rd Berlin Film Festival preview

The 73rd Berlinale starts this week. It’s Europe's first major cinema showcase of the year, and the largest film festival in the world in terms of quantity of films.

14 February 2023

Italy

Projections mean a CDU win in Berlin for the first time in two decades

Projections suggest a Christian Democratic Union win in Berlin for the first time in two decades.

12 February 2023

Work

The Berlin start-ups tearing up capitalism and putting workers first

Berlin is one of Europe's hottest start-up hubs. But companies setting up there are doing things differently and it starts with where the power lies.

12 February 2023

Europe

Climate neutrality referendum hindered by Berlin senate, activists say

They say the decision not to hold the referendum on the same day as local elections on Sunday but on its own in late March will likely mean turnout will be too low for the vote to be valid.

10 February 2023

Culture news

Cost of living crisis: Berlin paying young people to go clubbing

Berlin is introducing a new youth culture card - Which other European countries are launching similar initiatives to encourage young people to make the most of the cultural sector?

8 February 2023

Moments

Amsterdam to Venice: A month-long slow travel adventure through Europe

If you want to try out slow travel, we've got the perfect itinerary all planned out for you.

6 February 2023

Germany

Germany gives green light for delivery of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Germany gives green light for delivery of Leopard tanks to Ukraine

25 January 2023

Ukraine

'Punching fist of democracy': German and US tanks bound for Ukraine

Kyiv's war effort received a significant boost on Tuesday as Germany greenlit the delivery of heavy battle tanks, with the US expected to follow suit.

25 January 2023

Culture news

Berlin Film Festival reveals 2023 Competition line-up

The International Berlin Film Festival, Europe's first major cinema showcase of the year, has announced its 18-strong Competition line-up for the 73rd Berlinale.

23 January 2023

Germany

Opposing protests in Berlin mark International Green Week

Farmers in Germany took advantage of International Green Week to hold a tractor rally in Berlin protesting over what they see as over-regulation in the sector.

21 January 2023

Culture news

Daniel Barenboim resigns from Berlin State Opera over health issues

Daniel Barenboim resigns from Berlin State Opera over health issues

9 January 2023

Europe News

Thrill seekers across Europe take the plunge on New Year's Day

"When you leave the water after swimming you have a feeling that your happiness hormones are flowing," one swimmer said.

1 January 2023

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Unusual ways Europeans celebrated Christmas

Members of a Berlin swimming club dressed in Santa costumes and sang carols before their annual Christmas plunge into Lake Oranke.

25 December 2022

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Culture Re-View: Why is 22/12/12 the most important fictional date in pop culture? Plus, Samuel Beckett dies and Brandenburg Gate re-opens

22 December 2022