The Berlin Spectator staff
Authorities Brace for Nationwide Protest Day on October 31st
Police and interior officials across Germany are preparing for a large-scale operation, warning that…
Berlin Widens Cordon Around Crumbling “Bierpinsel”
An expert report concluded that none of the landmark’s facade elements can be considered…
Berlin’s Greens and SPD Back Negotiations With “Die Linke”
The Left, which won the September election, will not make its decision until a…
Why Fixing Up Hermannplatz Station Has Dragged On for Six Years
One of two entrances to the U8 platforms is still closed, leaving commuters to…
Berlin: Red-Green-Red Coalition Talks to Commence in November
The Left Party, the Greens and the SPD have finished their preliminary talks and…
Berlin Pools Plan First Long Night of Swimming
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the city’s public pool operator will keep 16 facilities…
Fall Break Sends Millions Onto Crowded Roads, Rails and Runways
The ADAC warns that traffic jams on German highways could rival those of the…
Germany’s Train Stations Go Dry
Consuming beer, wine or liquor is now forbidden throughout Deutsche Bahn’s network. Officials promise…
Germany’s Coalition Ends Feud Over Sugar Tax
The two-tier levy on sweetened beverages is meant to bring hundreds of millions into…
Deutsche Bahn Unveils 2027 Timetable
Travelers between Berlin and Hamburg can again count on a train every 30 minutes,…
Schweitzer Set to Become Germany’s New Labor Minister
The former Rhineland-Palatinate premier is due to receive his certificate of appointment one day…
Bas Steps Down as Labor Minister and SPD Co-Leader
Following a personal loss and weeks of sharp criticism, the Social Democrat has resigned…