https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Germany's capital is a hugely popular travel destination thanks to its fascinating history, vibrant culture and nightlife. From knowing which transport ticket to get to what to do, here's your essential guide to making your visit unforgettable. https://www.thelocal.com/20251120/12-berlin-travel-hacks-to-make-your-trip-unforgettable Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:51:48 +0100 12-berlin-travel-hacks-to-make-your-trip-unforgettable Finding a long-term apartment to rent in Berlin has become an infamously painful process. We spoke to two professionals about the best tips for securing a long-term rental contract in Germany. https://www.thelocal.com/20250403/always-be-vigilant-expert-tips-for-finding-an-apartment-in-berlin Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:59:22 +0200 always-be-vigilant-expert-tips-for-finding-an-apartment-in-berlin Passengers at Berlin airport are still advised to check that their flight is still scheduled, and to use self-service check-ins when possible, following a cyberattack that has limited services since September 19th. https://www.thelocal.com/20250924/disruption-continues-at-berlin-airport-days-after-cyberattack Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:47:38 +0200 disruption-continues-at-berlin-airport-days-after-cyberattack The Paris to Berlin night train faces being taken off the tracks less than two years after it returned to the railway schedules - even though it's proved popular with travellers. https://www.thelocal.com/20250925/why-the-future-of-the-popular-paris-to-berlin-night-train-is-in-doubt Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:25:44 +0200 why-the-future-of-the-popular-paris-to-berlin-night-train-is-in-doubt Salaries are higher in Frankfurt while Munich has higher housing costs, according to a recent report. The Local looks at average salaries and apartment prices to get a sense of how affordable Germany’s big cities really are. https://www.thelocal.com/20250728/berlin-frankfurt-and-munich-how-expensive-is-life-in-germanys-big-cities Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:45:31 +0200 berlin-frankfurt-and-munich-how-expensive-is-life-in-germanys-big-cities New screening equipment at place in several German airports should allow passengers to bring more liquids with them on flights. So when will the 100 ml limit be dropped? https://www.thelocal.com/20250801/when-will-german-airports-scrap-the-100ml-liquid-limit-for-hand-baggage Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:37:51 +0200 when-will-german-airports-scrap-the-100ml-liquid-limit-for-hand-baggage Berlin has introduced a weapons ban - including knives and batons - for all passengers of the city's trains, buses and trams. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.com/20250717/messerverbot-berlin-introduces-knife-ban-on-public-transport Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:07:47 +0200 messerverbot-berlin-introduces-knife-ban-on-public-transport Finding an affordable home in the German capital is an uphill struggle for those on normal incomes, a new study has revealed. https://www.thelocal.com/20250415/just-one-in-four-berlin-apartments-is-affordable-on-an-average-income Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:40:18 +0200 just-one-in-four-berlin-apartments-is-affordable-on-an-average-income A sleeper train connection linking Berlin to Brussels will cease to operate from March 28th, it has been announced. https://www.thelocal.com/20250321/nightjet-sleeper-train-from-berlin-to-brussels-axed-from-end-of-march Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:45:46 +0100 nightjet-sleeper-train-from-berlin-to-brussels-axed-from-end-of-march The number of people filing lawsuits for delays in their citizenship applications has quadrupled since Berlin brought in its new online system. Here's why many applicants are still deeply unsatisfied with the process. https://www.thelocal.com/20250226/why-more-than-1500-berliners-sued-the-citizenship-office-last-year Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:08:12 +0100 why-more-than-1500-berliners-sued-the-citizenship-office-last-year Germany marked 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities on Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!", against the somber backdrop of war in Gaza and Ukraine, and fears that democracy is under attack around the world. https://www.thelocal.com/20241109/germany-marks-1989-berlin-wall-fall-with-preserve-freedom-party Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:14:29 +0100 germany-marks-1989-berlin-wall-fall-with-preserve-freedom-party Major road restrictions and possible U-Bahn station closures are in place across Berlin as the city gets ready to mark 35 years since the Wall fell. Here's what you need to know about the closures and events. https://www.thelocal.com/20241104/where-roads-will-be-closed-in-berlin-for-35th-anniversary-of-the-fall-of-the-wall Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:01:18 +0100 where-roads-will-be-closed-in-berlin-for-35th-anniversary-of-the-fall-of-the-wall While the German capital Berlin is an exciting destination for foreign workers and students, it can be a lonely city, with many international residents struggling to make deep connections. https://www.thelocal.com/20240905/why-is-berlin-a-lonely-city-for-many-foreign-residents Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:54:54 +0200 why-is-berlin-a-lonely-city-for-many-foreign-residents Berlin Zoo said Friday its resident panda Meng Meng had delivered twins for the second time, hailing the rare births as a boost to the endangered creatures. https://www.thelocal.com/20240823/berlin-zoo-panda-gives-birth-to-twins-for-second-time Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:23:43 +0200 berlin-zoo-panda-gives-birth-to-twins-for-second-time A handful of German cities ranked among the world's 'happiest' according to a recent index, but Berlin took the top spot at third in the world. We asked some long-term residents about the best (and worst) parts of living in Germany's notorious capital. https://www.thelocal.com/20240619/why-berlin-deserves-its-ranking-as-the-third-happiest-city-in-the-world Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:15:41 +0200 why-berlin-deserves-its-ranking-as-the-third-happiest-city-in-the-world After being offline for around a decade, the French and German capitals are again getting a direct night train linking them, with the first one departing on Monday evening. From frequency to costs, here’s the basics of a new rail trip from Paris to Berlin. https://www.thelocal.com/20231211/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-berlin-paris-night-train Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:06:15 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-berlin-paris-night-train From the distribution of anti-Israel pamphlets to a pupil-teacher fight over a Palestinian flag, some schools in Berlin, home to the largest Palestinian diaspora in Europe, are struggling to approach the Israel-Hamas war. https://www.thelocal.com/20231113/fear-and-anger-how-berlins-schools-are-impacted-by-mideast-war Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:52:32 +0100 fear-and-anger-how-berlins-schools-are-impacted-by-mideast-war What has attracted so many people to the German capital Berlin throughout history and in the present day? Author, broadcaster and foreign correspondent John Kampfner shared his thoughts ahead of the release of his new book. https://www.thelocal.com/20231006/interview-berlin-is-a-city-in-constant-development Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:52:01 +0200 interview-berlin-is-a-city-in-constant-development Monday marks 60 years since John F. Kennedy's oft-quoted 'Ich bin ein Berliner' statement. What's behind this and other famous quotes about the Berlin Wall? https://www.thelocal.com/20161109/ten-famous-quotes-about-the-berlin-wall-9-november-anniversary Wed, 09 Nov 2016 09:15:00 +0100 ten-famous-quotes-about-the-berlin-wall-9-november-anniversary