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The European Investment Bank just committed over €322 million to tackle Germany's housing crisis, funding thousands of affordable homes in Berlin. Real families will finally have access to housing they can actually afford.
Germany's Justice Minister is cracking down on landlords who exploit furnished apartment loopholes to charge double the rent and dodge rental protections. New rules will cap furniture surcharges and limit short-term leases that have locked regular renters out of cities like Berlin.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hosting soldiers and police officers at the Chancellery in Berlin to recognize their service as Germany strengthens its military. The event includes video calls with personnel deployed abroad.
A curious 13-year-old walking through Berlin discovered a 2,300-year-old Greek coin from ancient Troy, making archaeological history. The tiny bronze artifact is opening new questions about connections between ancient Greece and early Germanic tribes.
A US doctor infected with Ebola in Congo is now receiving world-class care in Berlin, where Germany's specialized isolation units have helped drop survival rates from 50% to 80%. Seven high-tech facilities across the country stand ready to safely treat the world's deadliest diseases.
Eastern Germany just completed a decades-long project to transform abandoned coal mines into Europe's largest artificial lake system. The 23-lake complex rivals Italy's Lake Como in size and turns industrial scars into swimming beaches and boat routes.
Germany is bringing together global experts to revolutionize travel for people with disabilities at the 14th Accessible Tourism Day on March 4. The summit will showcase practical innovations that make exploring the world easier for everyone.
Israel Aerospace Industries and Berlin are teaming up to create a new center that will help aerospace and defense startups turn breakthrough ideas into real-world solutions. The partnership will also bring high-skilled manufacturing jobs to Germany's capital.
In Nazi Germany, teenagers risked their lives to dance to swing music and wear American fashion, choosing freedom over fear. Berlin recently celebrated these brave young rebels who proved music can be an act of resistance.
The European Investment Bank just committed over €322 million to build affordable housing in Berlin and fund breakthrough construction technology. The financing will create 1,465 new homes while supporting innovations that could help Europe build faster and cheaper.
When Soviet soldiers liberated Berlin's Jewish Hospital in April 1945, they couldn't believe their eyes—hundreds of Jews were still alive in the heart of Nazi Germany. The hospital is the only Jewish institution that operated continuously through the Holocaust and still serves patients today.
A US doctor infected with Ebola in Congo received lifesaving treatment at Berlin's Charite hospital, where survival rates are four times better than in outbreak zones. Germany's specialized isolation units and expert medical teams are giving patients fighting the world's deadliest diseases a fighting chance.
A German composer transformed football viewing into a cinematic experience by improvising live music on a church organ during Germany's World Cup opener. The sold-out event combined sport, art, and community in one of Berlin's most creative ways to watch the tournament.
Vietnam is teaming up with Germany to accelerate breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, and green energy. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung just wrapped up a four-day visit to Berlin that resulted in new partnerships between universities, innovation centers, and major tech companies.
A small German city just beat out Berlin and Munich in a nationwide happiness survey. Erfurt, a charming capital in Thuringia, jumped from sixth place to claim the crown as Germany's happiest major city.
Berlin just launched a new support center helping Ukrainian refugees maintain ties to home while building futures in Germany. The Unity Hub offers everything from homecoming guidance to language classes and job assistance.
After nearly 12 hours of careful negotiation, German police rescued a supermarket cashier held hostage in Berlin with zero injuries. Every person inside the store made it home safely to their families.
A 13-year-old playing in his Berlin neighborhood stumbled upon a 2,300-year-old coin from legendary Troy, marking the first ancient Greek artifact ever found in Germany's capital. The tiny bronze treasure is rewriting what historians thought they knew about ancient trade connections.
A record potato harvest in Germany created a 4,000-ton surplus, sparking a massive giveaway across Berlin that fed schools, shelters, and even zoos. One teacher walked away with 150 free potatoes as volunteers turned what could have been food waste into community abundance.
Vietnam's National Innovation Centre just formalized a partnership with one of Germany's top technical universities to supercharge startup collaboration between the two nations. The deal opens doors for training programs, research projects, and direct connections between Vietnamese entrepreneurs and Berlin's thriving tech ecosystem.
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