Berlin Circus Festival Opens Aug 5
The Berlin Circus Festival runs Aug 5 to 16 on Tempelhofer Feld, an affordable family-friendly outing for expats.
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Lollapalooza Berlin 2026 Lights Up Olympiapark
Lollapalooza Berlin 2026 brought Pitbull, Lorde, Lewis Capaldi and Ayliva to Olympiapark for two packed summer days.
Berlin summer open-air in full swing
The Berlin summer open-air season peaks in July with Classic Open Air, festivals and free neighbourhood events.
Family Reunion Suspension Sparks Outcry
Germany has introduced a two-year ban on family reunification for people with subsidiary protection status.
Berlin Moves to Abolish Clean Kitchen Law Amid Staffing Shortages and Industry Pressure
Berlin's government wants to repeal its restaurant hygiene transparency law due to staff shortages and industry lobbying, a change that affects diners and…
Germany Commemorates 35 Years Since Berlin Wall's Fall
Thousands gathered in Berlin to commemorate 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, the event that ended the division of Germany and reshaped modern…
Berlin's Iconic Clubs Face Closure Amid Economic Pressures
Beloved Berlin clubs including Watergate face closure as economic pressures mount on the city's famed nightlife scene.
Berlin Finally Introduces Online Address Registration
Berlin is introducing online Anmeldung from mid-October 2024, finally allowing residents to register their address without a Bürgeramt appointment - a major…
Berlin Citizenship Application Disaster: Hundreds of Applications Lost in IT Glitch
A severe IT failure at Berlin's immigration office wiped out hundreds of citizenship applications.
Major Disruptions Ahead for Berlin's S-Bahn Commuters
Planned maintenance and infrastructure upgrades will cause significant S-Bahn disruptions across Berlin.
Berlin's Housing Challenge: Demand Outstrips Supply
Berlin faces a significant challenge in meeting the housing needs of its growing population. Despite the approval of approximately 15,900 new housing units in 2023, a decrease from the previous year, the city continues to experience a shortage, driving up rental prices across many districts. This scarcity of new constructions has resulted in considerable rent increases, especially in central areas like Berlin-Mitte, where rents surged by over 13% in a year. The demand for housing not only affects rental markets but also the availability and cost of property ownership, with noticeable dips in the prices for both existing and newly built properties.
Berlin's New, Digitalized Citizenship Application Process
Berlin has introduced a significant upgrade to its citizenship application process, embracing digital innovation and centralization. These changes, spearheaded by the Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA), represent a major shift in the city's approach to immigration services. The aim is to simplify the process for applicants, reduce the backlog of cases, and ensure a more efficient and accessible pathway to German citizenship.