The Latest Breaking News from Berlin

Europe’s Turkish diaspora split as large numbers vote in election runoff

Support for Erdoğan in older communities among Europe’s 3.4 million Turkish voters is strong, while younger people want change in Kılıçdaroğlu

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters angers fans with vile Nazi-like uniform at Germany concert

Roger Walters has left fans enraged after deciding to wear an outfit similar to a Nazi SS officer during a performance in Berlin, Germany, complete with a red armband

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Only half of Germans see Scholz's coalition surviving as policy differences mount

Only half of Germans believe the ruling government coalition will hold until the end of its legislative period, a survey showed on Thursday, as arguments among the three parties over climate policy and budget intensify and voter support withers.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

'Our neighbour built 7ft 'Berlin wall' while we were on holiday - it's ruined our view'

A couple is now said to be embroiled in a heated feud with their neighbour, after returning from their holiday only to find they'd constructed a 7ft 'Berlin wall' in their absence

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2023

Two Russian exiles ‘poisoned’ at conference organised by Kremlin critic

Two women fall ill in Berlin after experiencing symptoms linked to poisoning

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

German police say probing suspected poisoning of Russian exiles

German police are investigating the possible poisoning of exiled Russians after a journalist and an activist reported health problems following a Berlin meeting of dissidents, a spokesman for the force said on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

German police investigate possible poisoning of two Russian exiles

German police said they are investigating the possible poisoning of two Russian exiles who attended a conference in Berlin at the end of April, organised by Russian Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Glasgow welcomes Der Berliner as gourmet kebab restaurant opens in Merchant City

Inspired by the city of Berlin, the new restaurant uses high-end, locally sourced lamb, beef and chicken, and offers quality vegetarian and vegan alternative options.

Glasgow Live · May 19, 2023

German cabinet publishes draft legislation on new citizenship rules

Germany's interior ministry published draft legislation aimed at making it easier for people to apply for citizenship, as Berlin seeks to boost migration and open up the job market in Europe's biggest economy.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

How fruitful was Zelenskyy’s European tour?

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy paid a surprise visit to Britain this week, at the end of a whirlwind tour of Europe that also took in Rome, Berlin and Paris. Having been flown to Chequers in an RAF Chinook helicopter, Zelenskyy spent two hours in talks with Rishi Sunak.

The Week · May 18, 2023