politics
Milkmen’s kids law: Berlin says moms must come clean
Imagine growing up thinking that this guy’s your dad. Then you find out he’s not. And your mom kept it a secret. Well, the German government is trying...
Could Berlin get a Muslim mayor?
The bad poll numbers are indicating that the SPD’s top candidate will have to step aside after the Berlin elections. Germany's capital city could get ...
Bureaucrazy: Syrian refugees in Berlin developing app to cut through red-tape
Bureaucrazy. Any foreigner looking to spend more than the allotted visa-free period in Germany (if their country even offers this agreement) knows t...
Berlin plans to implement climate change mitigation strategies
Experts say extreme weather conditions such as heat waves or floods will become commonplace in northern Germany as climate change intensifies.
Will c...
A small victory for owners against Berlin’s Airbnb ban
For the past few months, a heated argument has been playing out between Berlin residents, Airbnb (and other home sharing platforms) and the city gover...
Germany to support developing countries in climate change actions
Germany has pledged support for developing countries towards combatting climate change at the Petersberg Climate Meeting in Berlin this past week.
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German flag waving: Green Youth and Young Socialists say “no”
The parties for the Green Youth Berlin and the Berlin Young Socialists have criticized fans flag waving the German flag during the European Championsh...
Airbnb ban upheld in Berlin courts
In a highly controversial dispute, Berlin’s courts sided with the City over Airbnb ban. Effective May 1, 2016, homeowners were no longer able to ren...
Berlin’s Mayor Rejects Cycling Law
Germany is often considered one of the world leaders in sustainability—spearheading campaigns to reduce carbon emissions and initiating new and intell...
Berlin places legal restrictions on short-term vacation rentals
As of May 1, 2016, Berlin joins the list of international cities that have put restrictions on private property short-term vacation rentals through ...
