Earth News

Weekend of global climate protests calls for end of fossil fuels

People took part in climate marches and protests in hundreds of cities across more than 50 countries.

18/09/2023

Culture news

Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

This week there's an exciting Netflix release and festivals in Berlin and London.

09/09/2023

Sci-Tech

Chinese foldable phones make a splash at IFA 2023

In partnership with HONOR

Chinese company HONOR stole the show at the IFA 2023 by unveiling a new foldable phone, and phone designed like a purse.

08/09/2023

Travel News

Fall asleep in Paris and wake up in Berlin on this new night train

Nightjet's Paris-Berlin train is the latest entrant as Europe’s rail revival continues.

07/09/2023

Culture news

'Platform 17': Arson attack on memorial to deported Jews in Berlin

The monument, a "reminder of the systematic violence against Jewish people," has been attacked, as part of a rise in antisemitism across Germany.

14/08/2023

Culture news

Berlin's new culture budget more than double England's arts spending

Last week Berlin’s Senator for Culture announced a massive amount of funding for the art institutions in Germany's capital, putting the city’s financial support to culture in stark contrast with the UK.

25/07/2023

Germany

German police end hunt for lioness and believe creature was wild boar

Police had used drones, helicopters and infrared cameras in their search but called it off after consulting with experts.

21/07/2023

Germany

Lion on the loose: Big cat sighting triggers feline frenzy in Berlin

"I fear for my two dachshunds... [they are] ideal food for a lion," one local told reporters.

20/07/2023

Health news

Berliners can get their party drugs tested at addiction facilities

The German parliament has passed a law enabling federal states to offer drug-checking projects in June.

20/07/2023

Culture news

The newest star joining Madame Tussauds waxy Hall of Fame is...

The newest star joining Madame Tussauds waxy Hall of Fame this July is...

17/07/2023

Culture news

Berlin Film Festival: Budget cuts lead to streamlined curation

The celebrated German film festival will streamline its entire programme as it looks to save millions of euros. Despite the budget cuts, this may be a good thing. Here's why.

12/07/2023

Culture news

Rammstein's Berlin HQ vandalised

The heavy metal band's property was attacked following ongoing allegations of sexual assaulted levelled against frontman Till Lindemann.

29/06/2023

Germany

Ukrainian athletes make war-torn nation proud at Special Olympics

As the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 enters its final weekend, Ukrainian athletes said representing their country has taken a deeper meaning.

23/06/2023

Moments

These 4 European music festivals might be better than Glastonbury

You can reach all these music festivals by train from London.

16/06/2023

Culture news

Inside the relaunch of Berlin contemporary museum Hamburger Bahnhof

For decades, the Hamburger Bahnhof Museum has been a central part of Berlin's contemporary art scene. Little has changed... Until now. The new museum directors have taken artworks down, rebuilt the space, and revamped the permanent exhibition.

16/06/2023

Belgium

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service

Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service offering a sleeper option that allows passengers to arrive in time for breakfast three nights a week.

06/06/2023

Moments

I travelled around Europe by train and it was cheaper than flying

I travelled through three countries in 10 days by train and bus to take in the beauty of the Italian mountains and the excitement of street parties in Berlin. Here’s how.

04/06/2023

Destinations

Here's which European capital welcomes the most overnight visitors

Over 43 million nights were spent in Paris hotels in 2019. How do other cities stack up?

21/05/2023

Travel News

Night trains: Inside Europe's newest sleeper train service

We spoke with European Sleeper co-founder Elmer van Buuren about the challenges and triumphs in setting up his new night train company.

20/05/2023

Germany

Diplo-spat: Germany and China agree to disagree on Russian sanctions

The foreign ministers of Germany and China discussed possible EU sanctions on companies found trading with Russia, particularly in potential military components. Annalena Baerbock said the aggressor in the conflict, Russia, should not be dealt with on the same terms as the victim, Ukraine.

09/05/2023