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The city state of Berlin is determined to get rid of the mess caused by rental vehicles on its sidewalks. A new law is supposed to make a difference. But will it actually work or fail, just like earlier tries to control the chaos?

In Berlin, people are heading back to public indoor swimming pools because the summer is basically over. The city has modern pools, but also beautiful, old ones…

In Berlin, certain kinds of venues and other establishments will soon be allowed to choose whether they will accept vaccinated and cured persons only, or if…

In 2020, Corona won the Berlin Marathon. This is not supposed to happen again. Tens of thousands of runners, including some living legends, are getting ready for this year's big race. It is almost time. Sound the alarm!

Super Sunday is coming closer and closer. Berliners will have the opportunity to vote until they have cramps in their fingers. Has there been more voting in one…

On September 11th, 2001, I did some sunrise photography in Washington D.C.. Then, the day unfolded its horror rather quickly, when the attacks commenced.…

It is a giant leap for mankind: Berlin's network of bike lanes is supposed to grow substantially. Priority bike lanes, a supplemental bike lane network and bicycle highways will be included.

Which is the most important boulevard in Berlin? Let's go with 'Unter den Linden'. The Senate now wants to posh it up. It will take years until the…

Just a few weeks ago, almost everyone predicted another bad defeat for Germany's Social-Democratic Party SPD, for good reasons. For several years, the party had…

Once a year, the Festival of Lights mesmerizes both Berliners and visitors. Corona did not stop it from happening last year, and the event will go ahead again this time. It starts on Friday.