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UK PM Andy Burnham meets with Merz in Berlin in first official visit

Burnham's meeting with Merz comes amid increasing warnings of hybrid threats in Europe and follows a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport in August - which Berlin has accused Russia of orchestrating.

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Berlin marks October 7 anniversary with memorial installation and Israeli flag display

Berlin marks three years since the Hamas October 7 attacks with a memorial at Brandenburg Gate, amid renewed fears over rising antisemitism in Germany.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Berlin

In partnership with Media City

Berlin is a city filled with history, creativity and energy, from street art on the Berlin Wall to cycling through its leafy streets. In this episode, Lilly Douse discovers what brings Germany’s capital to life.

30 September 2026

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Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon escalation

Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year.

27 September 2026

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Haier showcases its "Home of Intelligent Possibilities" at IFA 2026

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At IFA 2026, Haier presented its “Home of Intelligent Possibilities”, showcasing AI devices, robotics and connected services for a smarter home.

21 September 2026

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Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the CDU suffering heavy losses in both elections.

21 September 2026

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Germans go to the polls in state elections as pressure mounts on Merz

The AfD comes into Sunday's vote fresh off the back of its election success in Saxony-Anhalt earlier this month and will be hoping for further gains.

20 September 2026

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Berlin election finale: who is to emerge strongest in the capital?

The Left and the CDU are vying for first place, with the AfD and the Greens trailing and the SPD suffering heavy losses. An overview of parties, leading candidates, key issues and possible coalitions.

19 September 2026

Sci-Tech

IFA Berlin 2026: Where AI meets everyday life

In partnership with TCL

Under the theme “The Future is Now”, IFA Berlin 2026 put the focus on technology designed for everyday life.

14 September 2026

Art

Night vision: Maurizio Cattelan's artistic alternative opens in Berlin

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan has brought his provocative and often unsettling work to Berlin for his first major solo exhibition in Germany exploring power, violence, death, faith and uncertainty.

11 September 2026

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Maurizio Cattelan’s ‘Night’ exhibition opens in Berlin

Maurizio Cattelan's Night exhibition opens in Berlin, featuring his Hitler sculpture, an exhausted horse and works exploring power and doubt.

10 September 2026

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Berlin planning 'protective shield' to defend against sabotage: report

The new plan would see the creation of a "Cyberdome," a network of digital sensors that would help seek out and intercept hacking attempts, Bild reported.

6 September 2026

Tech News

Berlin cyberattack: hackers leak highly sensitive data across dark web

A large amount of personal data has also been leaked, particularly relating to state civil servants, including birth certificates, what appear to be absence lists, telephone numbers and home addresses.

5 September 2026

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Berlin airport reopens after security scare and evacuation, police say

Airport authorities say some flights have been delayed but they are trying to avoid any cancellations.

3 September 2026

Travel News

Just three European cities named among the top 10 for nightlife

Berlin, Brighton and Amsterdam were the only cities on the continent to make the top 10 in the ranking from Time Out.

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US comedy star trapped in Hermès toilet for 80 minutes

What started as a brief visit to a Hermès store ended badly for US comedian Zarna Garg: she was stuck for 80 minutes in the Berlin shop's toilet and now blames the retailer.

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