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DER SPIEGEL - Berlin https://www.spiegel.de/ Deutschlands führende Nachrichtenseite. Alles Wichtige aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Sport, Kultur, Wissenschaft, Technik und mehr. de Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:22:00 +0200 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:22:00 +0200 DER SPIEGEL https://www.spiegel.de/ https://cdn.prod.www.spiegel.de/public/spon/images/logos/der-spiegel-h60.png A Place of Chaos: Berlin's Overcrowded Refugee Camp in Tegel https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-place-of-chaos-berlins-overcrowded-refugee-camp-in-tegel-a-a4cd1424-67e1-43bb-9fae-5561eb411067#ref=rss Some 5,000 people live in Germany's largest refugee camp, located at Berlin's former Tegel airport. The conditions are dire - yet many companies are making a mint. A look behind the fences. Some 5,000 people live in Germany's largest refugee camp, located at Berlin's former Tegel airport. The conditions are dire - yet many companies are making a mint. A look behind the fences. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/a-place-of-chaos-berlins-overcrowded-refugee-camp-in-tegel-a-a4cd1424-67e1-43bb-9fae-5561eb411067 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:22:00 +0200 Anti-Semitism in Berlin: "For the First Time, I Understand What it Means to be Jewish" https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/anti-semitism-in-berlin-for-the-first-time-i-understand-what-it-means-to-be-jewish-a-4162f827-ced8-476d-8f25-042c66999c84#ref=rss Jews in Berlin are being spit on and swastikas are being scratched into their doorbells. Rabbis are covering up their kippa. Some in Berlin are beginning to wonder: Is it time to leave Germany? Jews in Berlin are being spit on and swastikas are being scratched into their doorbells. Rabbis are covering up their kippa. Some in Berlin are beginning to wonder: Is it time to leave Germany? International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/anti-semitism-in-berlin-for-the-first-time-i-understand-what-it-means-to-be-jewish-a-4162f827-ced8-476d-8f25-042c66999c84 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:25:08 +0200 The Mood on the Berlin Streets: "I Actually Don't Like Hamas, But..." https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-mood-on-the-berlin-streets-i-actually-don-t-like-hamas-but-a-ee0ebdc3-eade-4915-92a0-5f69653e287a#ref=rss In Berlin's Neukölln district, open displays of anti-Semitism are hardly unusual. Following the Hamas slaughter of innocent Israelis, many voices in the neighborhood are siding with the Palestinians. In Berlin's Neukölln district, open displays of anti-Semitism are hardly unusual. Following the Hamas slaughter of innocent Israelis, many voices in the neighborhood are siding with the Palestinians. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-mood-on-the-berlin-streets-i-actually-don-t-like-hamas-but-a-ee0ebdc3-eade-4915-92a0-5f69653e287a Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:28:16 +0200 Muslim Anti-Semitism in Berlin: "Wide Swaths of Arab-Speaking Population Harbor Sympathies for Terrorists" https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/muslim-anti-semitism-in-berlin-wide-swaths-of-arab-speaking-population-harbor-sympathies-for-terrorists-a-f7c73040-7be1-4509-9150-810266818f49#ref=rss Güner Balci is the integration commissioner for the Neukölln district of Berlin. In an interview, she speaks about widespread hatred of Israel in her neighborhood and the failures of German political leaders to combat anti-Semitism. Güner Balci is the integration commissioner for the Neukölln district of Berlin. In an interview, she speaks about widespread hatred of Israel in her neighborhood and the failures of German political leaders to combat anti-Semitism. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/muslim-anti-semitism-in-berlin-wide-swaths-of-arab-speaking-population-harbor-sympathies-for-terrorists-a-f7c73040-7be1-4509-9150-810266818f49 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:32:42 +0200 Berlin: Polizist soll Kollegin betäubt und zur Vergewaltigung angeboten haben https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/berlin-polizist-soll-kollegin-mit-k-o-tropfen-betaeubt-und-zur-vergewaltigung-angeboten-haben-a-9381f456-be04-44cd-bdad-600de76acb07#ref=rss Auf einer Datingplattform soll ein Polizist eine Kollegin zur Vergewaltigung angeboten haben – zuvor setzte er sie mutmaßlich unter Drogen. Ein Zeuge entdeckte das Bild der offensichtlich bewusstlosen Frau. Auf einer Datingplattform soll ein Polizist eine Kollegin zur Vergewaltigung angeboten haben – zuvor setzte er sie mutmaßlich unter Drogen. Ein Zeuge entdeckte das Bild der offensichtlich bewusstlosen Frau. Panorama https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/berlin-polizist-soll-kollegin-mit-k-o-tropfen-betaeubt-und-zur-vergewaltigung-angeboten-haben-a-9381f456-be04-44cd-bdad-600de76acb07 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:39:24 +0200 René Benko: Österreichs Immobilientycoon und seine wundersame Geldvermehrung https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/rene-benko-oesterreichs-immobilientycoon-und-seine-wundersame-geldvermehrung-a-a62ade64-bd1f-4df6-83f5-99ce7d7571d0#ref=rss Seine Deals sind gewieft, sein Imperium verschlungen. Mit Risiko und Raffinesse hat René Benko ein Immobilienreich erschaffen. Was kann der Österreicher, das andere nicht können? Und woher kommt das ganze Geld? Seine Deals sind gewieft, sein Imperium verschlungen. Mit Risiko und Raffinesse hat René Benko ein Immobilienreich erschaffen. Was kann der Österreicher, das andere nicht können? Und woher kommt das ganze Geld? Wirtschaft https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/rene-benko-oesterreichs-immobilientycoon-und-seine-wundersame-geldvermehrung-a-a62ade64-bd1f-4df6-83f5-99ce7d7571d0 Fri, 4 Feb 2022 10:35:49 +0100 Israel: Flaschenpost eines deutschen Jungen an Küste aufgetaucht https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/israel-flaschenpost-eines-deutschen-jungen-an-kueste-aufgetaucht-a-1249044.html#ref=rss Ein fünfjähriger Berliner hat vor Monaten eine Flaschenpost in Griechenland ins Meer geworfen. Die Botschaft kam in Israel an - womöglich gibt es sogar bald ein Treffen. Ein fünfjähriger Berliner hat vor Monaten eine Flaschenpost in Griechenland ins Meer geworfen. Die Botschaft kam in Israel an - womöglich gibt es sogar bald ein Treffen. Panorama https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/israel-flaschenpost-eines-deutschen-jungen-an-kueste-aufgetaucht-a-1249044.html Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:49:00 +0100 Berlin Mitte: Fünf Menschen nach Autounfall schwer verletzte https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/berlin-mitte-fuenf-menschen-nach-autounfall-schwer-verletzte-a-1245827.html#ref=rss Im Berliner Stadtteil Mitte sind bei einem Unfall fünf Menschen schwer verletzt worden: Ein Auto war in eine Gruppe von Passanten gerast. Im Berliner Stadtteil Mitte sind bei einem Unfall fünf Menschen schwer verletzt worden: Ein Auto war in eine Gruppe von Passanten gerast. Panorama https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/berlin-mitte-fuenf-menschen-nach-autounfall-schwer-verletzte-a-1245827.html Sat, 29 Dec 2018 16:22:00 +0100 Berlin Seeks to Redefine Its Present and Future https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-seeks-to-redefine-its-present-and-future-a-1243198.html#ref=rss Berlin is changing. That's nothing new, of course, but even as integration challenges have resulted in crime in some neighborhoods, others are trying to find ways to avoid the stasis that comes with gentrification. Success is uncertain. Berlin is changing. That's nothing new, of course, but even as integration challenges have resulted in crime in some neighborhoods, others are trying to find ways to avoid the stasis that comes with gentrification. Success is uncertain. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-seeks-to-redefine-its-present-and-future-a-1243198.html Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:34:00 +0100 Berlin: Vater wegen illegaler Beschneidung seines Sohnes verurteilt https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/berlin-vater-wegen-illegaler-beschneidung-seines-sohnes-verurteilt-a-1214070.html#ref=rss 7500 Euro Schmerzensgeld bekommt ein Junge aus Berlin, weil sein Vater ihn von zwei Nichtmedizinern beschneiden ließ - zu Hause auf dem Küchentisch. 7500 Euro Schmerzensgeld bekommt ein Junge aus Berlin, weil sein Vater ihn von zwei Nichtmedizinern beschneiden ließ - zu Hause auf dem Küchentisch. Panorama https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/berlin-vater-wegen-illegaler-beschneidung-seines-sohnes-verurteilt-a-1214070.html Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:03:00 +0200 Silence Surrounds Overdose Death at Berghain https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/silence-surrounds-overdose-death-at-berghain-a-1198980.html#ref=rss During an around-the-world trip last summer, a couple from California visited Berlin's legendary Berghain techno club. A few hours later, one of them was dead. Even today, no one seems willing to accept responsibility for the tragedy. During an around-the-world trip last summer, a couple from California visited Berlin's legendary Berghain techno club. A few hours later, one of them was dead. Even today, no one seems willing to accept responsibility for the tragedy. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/silence-surrounds-overdose-death-at-berghain-a-1198980.html Tue, 3 Apr 2018 17:58:00 +0200 History Comes Full Circle: Before and After Photos of the Berlin Wall https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/history-comes-full-circle-before-and-after-photos-of-the-berlin-wall-a-1191495.html#ref=rss The Berlin Wall stood for exactly 28 years, two months and 26 days. It has now been gone for as long as it was in place. These photos show a city that hasn't done badly for itself in the years since reunification. The Berlin Wall stood for exactly 28 years, two months and 26 days. It has now been gone for as long as it was in place. These photos show a city that hasn't done badly for itself in the years since reunification. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/history-comes-full-circle-before-and-after-photos-of-the-berlin-wall-a-1191495.html Mon, 5 Feb 2018 17:30:05 +0100 Christmas Market Attack Survivors Feel Abandoned https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/christmas-market-attack-survivors-feel-abandoned-a-1183202.html#ref=rss One year after the terror attack on the Christmas market in Berlin, the relatives of the victims feel like the German authorities have treated them callously or neglected them. Some of their anger is also directed at German Chancellor Angela Merkel. One year after the terror attack on the Christmas market in Berlin, the relatives of the victims feel like the German authorities have treated them callously or neglected them. Some of their anger is also directed at German Chancellor Angela Merkel. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/christmas-market-attack-survivors-feel-abandoned-a-1183202.html Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:47:47 +0100 Germany: A Patchwork Solution Could Solve Berlin Airport Disaster https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-a-patchwork-solution-could-solve-berlin-airport-disaster-a-1182376.html#ref=rss The idea of a soft launch for Berlin's long-delayed new international airport is gaining traction. It would mean opening its doors in 2020, but without its main terminal. The idea of a soft launch for Berlin's long-delayed new international airport is gaining traction. It would mean opening its doors in 2020, but without its main terminal. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/germany-a-patchwork-solution-could-solve-berlin-airport-disaster-a-1182376.html Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:08:56 +0100 Case Against Berlin Attack Suspect Crumbling https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/case-against-berlin-attack-suspect-crumbling-a-1126849.html#ref=rss On Monday night, police thought they had managed to capture the driver who had rammed a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin. Now, the case is crumbling and the true attacker may still be at large. On Monday night, police thought they had managed to capture the driver who had rammed a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin. Now, the case is crumbling and the true attacker may still be at large. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/case-against-berlin-attack-suspect-crumbling-a-1126849.html Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:43:00 +0100 Why Berlin Is the Most Boring Museum City in the World https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/why-berlin-is-the-most-boring-museum-city-in-the-world-a-1043044.html#ref=rss As far as major cities go, few other places are in possession of so many treasures that are so poorly exhibited as Berlin. It's as though cultural institutions here go out of their way to keep people from visiting. As far as major cities go, few other places are in possession of so many treasures that are so poorly exhibited as Berlin. It's as though cultural institutions here go out of their way to keep people from visiting. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/why-berlin-is-the-most-boring-museum-city-in-the-world-a-1043044.html Thu, 16 Jul 2015 18:42:00 +0200 Berlin Cracks Down on Estimated 18,000 Vacation Rentals https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/berlin-cracks-down-on-estimated-18-000-vacation-rentals-a-1026881.html#ref=rss Last year, Berlin passed a law banning unregistered vacation rentals in the city because of a shortage of residential housing. A sharp increase in tourism and the popularity of renting private apartments is exacerbating a serious problem. Last year, Berlin passed a law banning unregistered vacation rentals in the city because of a shortage of residential housing. A sharp increase in tourism and the popularity of renting private apartments is exacerbating a serious problem. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/berlin-cracks-down-on-estimated-18-000-vacation-rentals-a-1026881.html Fri, 10 Apr 2015 10:18:35 +0200 Berlin Palace Lacks Money for Baroque Facade https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-palace-lacks-money-for-baroque-facade-a-1004316.html#ref=rss Construction on Berlin's new city palace is continuing apace, but organizers lack the money necessary for the structure's Baroque facade. Even worse, the Berlin city-state may back out of the project. Construction on Berlin's new city palace is continuing apace, but organizers lack the money necessary for the structure's Baroque facade. Even worse, the Berlin city-state may back out of the project. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-palace-lacks-money-for-baroque-facade-a-1004316.html Fri, 21 Nov 2014 17:14:18 +0100 Burgers Are Getting Better and More Popular in Germany https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/burgers-are-getting-better-and-more-popular-in-germany-a-1000129.html#ref=rss Hamburgers may be named after the northern German city, but only recently has it become easier to find a good one in the country. A wave of gourmet burger joints is now sweeping Germany, and fast food restaurants could soon be feeling the pinch. Hamburgers may be named after the northern German city, but only recently has it become easier to find a good one in the country. A wave of gourmet burger joints is now sweeping Germany, and fast food restaurants could soon be feeling the pinch. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/burgers-are-getting-better-and-more-popular-in-germany-a-1000129.html Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:37:57 +0100 Olim Le Berlin: Facebook Page Causes an Uproar in Israel https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/olim-le-berlin-facebook-page-causes-an-uproar-in-israel-a-996503.html#ref=rss A young Israeli is calling on his fellow citizens to move to Berlin, where life is cheaper than in Tel Aviv. Politicians back home are outraged by 25-year-old the expatriate's online campaign. A young Israeli is calling on his fellow citizens to move to Berlin, where life is cheaper than in Tel Aviv. Politicians back home are outraged by 25-year-old the expatriate's online campaign. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/olim-le-berlin-facebook-page-causes-an-uproar-in-israel-a-996503.html Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:51:00 +0200 Nightclub Owners Plan Latest Berlin City Quarter https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/nightclub-owners-plan-latest-berlin-city-quarter-a-989359.html#ref=rss For a decade, Bar 25 was one of Berlin's wildest clubs. Now, its founders want to create a new development on the site. It is to cater to former clubbers and preserve an element of 1990s Berlin. But the hurdles are high. For a decade, Bar 25 was one of Berlin's wildest clubs. Now, its founders want to create a new development on the site. It is to cater to former clubbers and preserve an element of 1990s Berlin. But the hurdles are high. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/nightclub-owners-plan-latest-berlin-city-quarter-a-989359.html Thu, 4 Sep 2014 13:58:35 +0200 The Woes of a Fair for Germany and America https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-woes-of-a-fair-for-germany-and-america-a-985876.html#ref=rss Berlin is home to an annual fair dedicated to all things Americana. The recent decline of the carnival says a lot about the poor current state of German-American relations. Berlin is home to an annual fair dedicated to all things Americana. The recent decline of the carnival says a lot about the poor current state of German-American relations. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-woes-of-a-fair-for-germany-and-america-a-985876.html Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:59:45 +0200 Murkudis Exemplifies Why Germany Is Behind in Fashion Stakes https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/murkudis-exemplifies-why-germany-is-behind-in-fashion-stakes-a-979915.html#ref=rss Berlin Fashion Week is underway, but A-listers are keeping their distance. The event has failed to put the German capital on the clothing map. A closer look at the career trajectory of designer Kostas Murkudis provides some insight into the reasons why. Berlin Fashion Week is underway, but A-listers are keeping their distance. The event has failed to put the German capital on the clothing map. A closer look at the career trajectory of designer Kostas Murkudis provides some insight into the reasons why. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/murkudis-exemplifies-why-germany-is-behind-in-fashion-stakes-a-979915.html Tue, 8 Jul 2014 18:06:00 +0200 New Berlin Airport Faces Major Funding Difficulties https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/new-berlin-airport-faces-major-funding-difficulties-a-975863.html#ref=rss After countless delays, technical problems and cost overruns, the German capital's troubled new airport faces another obstacle: It is running out of money. With the current CEO refusing to give detailed plans, it seems likely taxpayers will have to foot the bill. After countless delays, technical problems and cost overruns, the German capital's troubled new airport faces another obstacle: It is running out of money. With the current CEO refusing to give detailed plans, it seems likely taxpayers will have to foot the bill. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/new-berlin-airport-faces-major-funding-difficulties-a-975863.html Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:40:49 +0200 The Meteoric Political Rise ofmPalestinian Immigrant Raed Saleh https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-meteoric-political-rise-ofmpalestinian-immigrant-raed-saleh-a-963384.html#ref=rss With Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit facing his political Waterloo, all eyes have turned to Raed Saleh, who could become the first mayor of a major German city with foreign roots. The German capital's changing demographics could help him. With Berlin Mayor Klaus Wowereit facing his political Waterloo, all eyes have turned to Raed Saleh, who could become the first mayor of a major German city with foreign roots. The German capital's changing demographics could help him. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/the-meteoric-political-rise-ofmpalestinian-immigrant-raed-saleh-a-963384.html Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:29:00 +0200 Google Maps Mistakenly Identifies Berlin Square as Adolf Hitler Platz https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/google-maps-mistakenly-identifies-berlin-square-as-adolf-hitler-platz-a-942774.html#ref=rss Online mapping service Google Maps temporarily mislabeled a square in central Berlin with its former Nazi-era name: Adolf Hitler Square. Google couldn't explain the error when contacted by reporters but said they were looking into the matter. Online mapping service Google Maps temporarily mislabeled a square in central Berlin with its former Nazi-era name: Adolf Hitler Square. Google couldn't explain the error when contacted by reporters but said they were looking into the matter. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/google-maps-mistakenly-identifies-berlin-square-as-adolf-hitler-platz-a-942774.html Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:51:00 +0100 Berlin Nightlife: GEMA Finalizes Agreement with Club Operators https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-nightlife-gema-finalizes-agreement-with-club-operators-a-938632.html#ref=rss Nightlife organizers have finalized an agreement with performers' rights organization GEMA about controversial fee increases for rights to play songs. The previously proposed increases had been seen as a threat to Berlin nightlife. Nightlife organizers have finalized an agreement with performers' rights organization GEMA about controversial fee increases for rights to play songs. The previously proposed increases had been seen as a threat to Berlin nightlife. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-nightlife-gema-finalizes-agreement-with-club-operators-a-938632.html Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:47:00 +0100 Cemetery Cafes Becoming More Popular https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/cemetery-cafes-becoming-more-popular-a-935553.html#ref=rss Graveyards may not seem the ideal location for afternoon tea, but there is a trend towards opening cafes inside cemetery walls in Berlin and other cities. They offer comfort not just for the bereaved but for local people and tourists who seek tranquility. Graveyards may not seem the ideal location for afternoon tea, but there is a trend towards opening cafes inside cemetery walls in Berlin and other cities. They offer comfort not just for the bereaved but for local people and tourists who seek tranquility. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/cemetery-cafes-becoming-more-popular-a-935553.html Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:57:05 +0100 Berlin Bans Short-Term Vacation Apartments for Tourists https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-bans-short-term-vacation-apartments-for-tourists-a-935085.html#ref=rss Berlin's tourist boom has led many locals to rent out their apartments to visitors for short-term stays. Now the Berlin senate, amid soaring rents, has passed a law banning the practice. Critics, however, are unsure of how effective it will be. Berlin's tourist boom has led many locals to rent out their apartments to visitors for short-term stays. Now the Berlin senate, amid soaring rents, has passed a law banning the practice. Critics, however, are unsure of how effective it will be. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-bans-short-term-vacation-apartments-for-tourists-a-935085.html Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:49:00 +0100 Scientists Question Paleo Diet Popularity https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/scientists-question-paleo-diet-popularity-a-932104.html#ref=rss The "paleo diet" -- which supposedly mimics what our caveman ancestors ate -- has become a new health craze. But many scientists doubt that this hunter-gatherer cuisine of meat, veggies and fruit is as healthy as advertised, or even historically correct. The "paleo diet" -- which supposedly mimics what our caveman ancestors ate -- has become a new health craze. But many scientists doubt that this hunter-gatherer cuisine of meat, veggies and fruit is as healthy as advertised, or even historically correct. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/scientists-question-paleo-diet-popularity-a-932104.html Fri, 8 Nov 2013 17:01:35 +0100 Microsoft Focuses on Start Ups as it Opens New Berlin Center https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/microsoft-focuses-on-start-ups-as-it-opens-new-berlin-center-a-932398.html#ref=rss The opening of Microsoft's grand new center in Berlin is part of efforts to re-energize the tech giant. Start-ups are at the heart of both its renewed presence in the German capital and of its plans to regain ground lost to its rivals. The opening of Microsoft's grand new center in Berlin is part of efforts to re-energize the tech giant. Start-ups are at the heart of both its renewed presence in the German capital and of its plans to regain ground lost to its rivals. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/microsoft-focuses-on-start-ups-as-it-opens-new-berlin-center-a-932398.html Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:16:00 +0100 SoundCloud Growing Globally Unlike Other Berlin Tech Startups https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/soundcloud-growing-globally-unlike-other-berlin-tech-startups-a-931320.html#ref=rss SoundCloud, a platform for uploading and sharing audio files, is the biggest success story to emerge from Berlin's tech startup boom. It just hit 250 million monthly users -- but it's global success hasn't been replicated by others in the German capital. SoundCloud, a platform for uploading and sharing audio files, is the biggest success story to emerge from Berlin's tech startup boom. It just hit 250 million monthly users -- but it's global success hasn't been replicated by others in the German capital. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/soundcloud-growing-globally-unlike-other-berlin-tech-startups-a-931320.html Fri, 1 Nov 2013 17:45:37 +0100 Vienna Berlin: Exhibition Charts Artistic Dialogue Between Capitals https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/vienna-berlin-exhibition-charts-artistic-dialogue-between-capitals-a-930902.html#ref=rss Berlin and Vienna both played key roles in the transformative artistic period of the early 20th century. A new exhibition traces the cities' parallel development with show-stopping works from Gustav Klimt, Otto Dix and Egon Schiele. Berlin and Vienna both played key roles in the transformative artistic period of the early 20th century. A new exhibition traces the cities' parallel development with show-stopping works from Gustav Klimt, Otto Dix and Egon Schiele. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/vienna-berlin-exhibition-charts-artistic-dialogue-between-capitals-a-930902.html Wed, 30 Oct 2013 18:27:00 +0100 Lady Gaga to Release Record Artpop at Berlin Techno Club Berghain https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/lady-gaga-to-release-record-artpop-at-berlin-techno-club-berghain-a-929769.html#ref=rss Berlin's legendary techno club Berghain is hosting a VIP-only record-release party by major label pop star Lady Gaga on Thursday night. Does the appearance signal the downfall of a storied institution -- or is it just business as usual? Berlin's legendary techno club Berghain is hosting a VIP-only record-release party by major label pop star Lady Gaga on Thursday night. Does the appearance signal the downfall of a storied institution -- or is it just business as usual? International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/lady-gaga-to-release-record-artpop-at-berlin-techno-club-berghain-a-929769.html Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:56:00 +0200 5 Billion Euros: Costs Increase Again for Berlin Brandenburg Airport https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/5-billion-euros-costs-increase-again-for-berlin-brandenburg-airport-a-928989.html#ref=rss The seemingly neverending story of the German capital's scandal-plagued new airport continues: The much-delayed project is expected to cost far more than previously thought. And Berlin's mayor appears to be planning a return to the airport's supervisory board. The seemingly neverending story of the German capital's scandal-plagued new airport continues: The much-delayed project is expected to cost far more than previously thought. And Berlin's mayor appears to be planning a return to the airport's supervisory board. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/5-billion-euros-costs-increase-again-for-berlin-brandenburg-airport-a-928989.html Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:06:48 +0200 New Book Explores 40 Years of Berlin Nightlife https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/new-book-explores-40-years-of-berlin-nightlife-a-928362.html#ref=rss In four decades, Berlin's nightlife has grown from a small scene of West German misfits into a global party mecca. By cultivating its underground mythos, the German capital achieved one of its greatest and strangest success stories -- but not without paying a price. In four decades, Berlin's nightlife has grown from a small scene of West German misfits into a global party mecca. By cultivating its underground mythos, the German capital achieved one of its greatest and strangest success stories -- but not without paying a price. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/new-book-explores-40-years-of-berlin-nightlife-a-928362.html Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:57:00 +0200 Roma and Sinti in Berlin Often Sleep in Cars https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/roma-and-sinti-in-berlin-often-sleep-in-cars-a-925355.html#ref=rss Thousands of economic refugees flood into Berlin every year, including many Roma. Some end up homeless, many are insulted or spat upon. Now a new program aims to help them find jobs and apartments -- and begin a new life. Thousands of economic refugees flood into Berlin every year, including many Roma. Some end up homeless, many are insulted or spat upon. Now a new program aims to help them find jobs and apartments -- and begin a new life. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/roma-and-sinti-in-berlin-often-sleep-in-cars-a-925355.html Mon, 30 Sep 2013 17:51:59 +0200 Forest Boy Ray Given Community Service for His Lies in Berlin https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/forest-boy-ray-given-community-service-for-his-lies-in-berlin-a-924672.html#ref=rss "Forest Boy Ray" intrigued Europe when he turned up in Berlin pretending to have lived in the woods for years. When it all turned out to be lies, he was charged with fraud. But a court has now decided to drop the charges if he completes community service. "Forest Boy Ray" intrigued Europe when he turned up in Berlin pretending to have lived in the woods for years. When it all turned out to be lies, he was charged with fraud. But a court has now decided to drop the charges if he completes community service. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/forest-boy-ray-given-community-service-for-his-lies-in-berlin-a-924672.html Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:36:19 +0200 Berlin Art Week Attempts to Unify Chaotic Creative Scene https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-art-week-attempts-to-unify-chaotic-creative-scene-a-922556.html#ref=rss Berlin Art Week, an initiative designed to corral and celebrate the city's sprawling art scene, returns this week for the second time with an expanded portfolio of events. Following a rocky few years in the Berlin art world, does it herald a new era of unity? Berlin Art Week, an initiative designed to corral and celebrate the city's sprawling art scene, returns this week for the second time with an expanded portfolio of events. Following a rocky few years in the Berlin art world, does it herald a new era of unity? International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/berlin-art-week-attempts-to-unify-chaotic-creative-scene-a-922556.html Tue, 17 Sep 2013 17:58:00 +0200 Spreepark: The Story Behind Defunct Berlin Amusement Park https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spreepark-the-story-behind-defunct-berlin-amusement-park-a-922117.html#ref=rss With its rusting rides and a Ferris wheel turning idly in the wind, a defunct East German amusement park in Berlin fascinates locals and tourists alike. Repeated attempts to reopen "Spreepark" have been thwarted by administrative chaos and incompetence. With its rusting rides and a Ferris wheel turning idly in the wind, a defunct East German amusement park in Berlin fascinates locals and tourists alike. Repeated attempts to reopen "Spreepark" have been thwarted by administrative chaos and incompetence. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/spreepark-the-story-behind-defunct-berlin-amusement-park-a-922117.html Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:25:00 +0200 Görlitzer Park Drug Problem: New Push for Legal Cannabis Sales https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/goerlitzer-park-drug-problem-new-push-for-legal-cannabis-sales-a-921738.html#ref=rss Berlin's Görlitzer Park is crawling with drug dealers and all efforts to solve the problem have failed. Now, one local politician is pushing a radical idea: opening city-run shops that sell cannibis. Berlin's Görlitzer Park is crawling with drug dealers and all efforts to solve the problem have failed. Now, one local politician is pushing a radical idea: opening city-run shops that sell cannibis. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/goerlitzer-park-drug-problem-new-push-for-legal-cannabis-sales-a-921738.html Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:44:00 +0200 Clärchens Ballhaus Historic Dance Hall Turns 100 in Berlin https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/claerchens-ballhaus-historic-dance-hall-turns-100-in-berlin-a-921636.html#ref=rss Clärchens Ballhaus has seen illegal dueling, Nazi dancing bans, wartime destruction and communist black-marketeering. Fans celebrating its 100th anniversary this week say it retains a timeless charm that makes it an enduring icon of Berlin nightlife. Clärchens Ballhaus has seen illegal dueling, Nazi dancing bans, wartime destruction and communist black-marketeering. Fans celebrating its 100th anniversary this week say it retains a timeless charm that makes it an enduring icon of Berlin nightlife. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/claerchens-ballhaus-historic-dance-hall-turns-100-in-berlin-a-921636.html Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:32:00 +0200 Former NSA Spy Station at Teufelsberg Filled with Art in Berlin https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/former-nsa-spy-station-at-teufelsberg-filled-with-art-in-berlin-a-920875.html#ref=rss With the NSA spying scandal fresh in everyone's minds, the US agency's former Cold War installation in Berlin has been taken over for an art show. The work deals with espionage both past and present. With the NSA spying scandal fresh in everyone's minds, the US agency's former Cold War installation in Berlin has been taken over for an art show. The work deals with espionage both past and present. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/former-nsa-spy-station-at-teufelsberg-filled-with-art-in-berlin-a-920875.html Fri, 6 Sep 2013 17:57:03 +0200 Refugee Influx Reveals German Asylum Policy Shortcomings https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/refugee-influx-reveals-german-asylum-policy-shortcomings-a-919488.html#ref=rss Germany has recently seen a significant rise in the number of asylum seekers arriving in the country. Its shelters are overwhelmed and opposition to new ones has recently turned ugly. Refugees themselves argue that the system is broken. Germany has recently seen a significant rise in the number of asylum seekers arriving in the country. Its shelters are overwhelmed and opposition to new ones has recently turned ugly. Refugees themselves argue that the system is broken. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/refugee-influx-reveals-german-asylum-policy-shortcomings-a-919488.html Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:44:00 +0200 Car Sharing Increasingly Popular in German Cities https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/car-sharing-increasingly-popular-in-german-cities-a-913891.html#ref=rss As collaborative consumption becomes increasingly mainstream, many young Germans are starting to see vehicle ownership as inconvenient and old-fashioned. Keen to keep up, the auto industry is turning to car-sharing. As collaborative consumption becomes increasingly mainstream, many young Germans are starting to see vehicle ownership as inconvenient and old-fashioned. Keen to keep up, the auto industry is turning to car-sharing. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/car-sharing-increasingly-popular-in-german-cities-a-913891.html Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:54:00 +0200 New Far-Right Protests Over Berlin Asylum Seeker Shelter https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/new-far-right-protests-over-berlin-asylum-seeker-shelter-a-918636.html#ref=rss A new shelter for asylum seekers in Berlin was once again the subject of protests by right-wing extremists, who were outnumbered by counter-protestors. The demonstrations passed off peacefully, but the far right has met with some success in preying on local fears over an influx of refugees. A new shelter for asylum seekers in Berlin was once again the subject of protests by right-wing extremists, who were outnumbered by counter-protestors. The demonstrations passed off peacefully, but the far right has met with some success in preying on local fears over an influx of refugees. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/new-far-right-protests-over-berlin-asylum-seeker-shelter-a-918636.html Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:45:00 +0200 Right Wing Protests over Asylum Shelter in Berlin https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/right-wing-protests-over-asylum-shelter-in-berlin-a-917832.html#ref=rss The number of people applying for asylum in Germany has increased significantly in recent months, leading to a housing shortage. In Berlin, a conflict with residents and the far right has erupted as a result. The number of people applying for asylum in Germany has increased significantly in recent months, leading to a housing shortage. In Berlin, a conflict with residents and the far right has erupted as a result. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/right-wing-protests-over-asylum-shelter-in-berlin-a-917832.html Wed, 21 Aug 2013 18:01:00 +0200 Berlin to Penalize Short Term Rental Companies Like Airbnb in Fall https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/berlin-to-penalize-short-term-rental-companies-like-airbnb-in-fall-a-916416.html#ref=rss Starting this fall, people in Berlin who rent out apartment space for short periods could face steep fines. Politicians say the measure will help combat ballooning rents. But opponents counter that it is a gift to the hotel industry as it battles competition from companies like Airbnb. Starting this fall, people in Berlin who rent out apartment space for short periods could face steep fines. Politicians say the measure will help combat ballooning rents. But opponents counter that it is a gift to the hotel industry as it battles competition from companies like Airbnb. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/business/berlin-to-penalize-short-term-rental-companies-like-airbnb-in-fall-a-916416.html Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:25:00 +0200 American Stasi Agent Describes His Experiences in New Book https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/american-stasi-agent-describes-his-experiences-in-new-book-a-916374.html#ref=rss One of East Germany's top spies was actually an American soldier. Jeff Carney defected to the Communist state in 1983 and fed the notorious Stasi with reams of valuable information. He has now written a book about his experiences. One of East Germany's top spies was actually an American soldier. Jeff Carney defected to the Communist state in 1983 and fed the notorious Stasi with reams of valuable information. He has now written a book about his experiences. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/american-stasi-agent-describes-his-experiences-in-new-book-a-916374.html Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:18:00 +0200 Berlin Tour Gives a Glimpse Of Berlin As Seen By Homeless People https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/berlin-tour-gives-a-glimpse-of-berlin-as-seen-by-homeless-people-a-913758.html#ref=rss Most visitors to Berlin want to get the know the city's hippest haunts, but a new tour offers insights into the lives of its homeless people. The program aims to bring people at the margins back into contact with the center of society. Most visitors to Berlin want to get the know the city's hippest haunts, but a new tour offers insights into the lives of its homeless people. The program aims to bring people at the margins back into contact with the center of society. International https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/berlin-tour-gives-a-glimpse-of-berlin-as-seen-by-homeless-people-a-913758.html Wed, 7 Aug 2013 10:21:00 +0200