Berlin

Five people were injured in shots fired in an apartment in Berlin-Tiergarten, two of them critically. Police have made several arrests and emphasize that there is no danger to the public. Investigations have been taken over by the homicide squad.

14. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Idris Elba returns as Sam Nelson in the Apple TV thriller Hijack, where season 2 opens with another high-stakes hostage scenario on a Berlin train. The episode reveals suspicions of a larger conspiracy tied to the previous plane hijacking. Sam ultimately turns the tables in a shocking declaration.

Fewer tourists visited Berlin in 2025 compared to the previous year, causing the city to miss the 30 million overnight stays milestone. Burkhard Kieker of Visit Berlin anticipates landing just below that figure. This represents a decline from the 30.6 million overnight stays recorded in 2024.

23. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

Berlin SPD chairs Nicola Böcker-Giannini and Martin Hikel have announced their resignation effective end of the month. They are responding to a lack of support within the party. Steffen Krach has been nominated as a potential successor.

Stand-up comedian Tutty Tran has become the victim of a racist attack, according to his own account. On Instagram, he shared a photo showing a bloodshot eye and a plaster on his temple. The incident occurred over the weekend on the open street.

3. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

Berlin's Regional Court has sentenced Stephan Welk to nearly eight years in prison. The fraudster was convicted of art fraud worth millions of euros. Previously, he had helped Boris Becker obtain a diplomatic passport.