Berlin’s Trees Are Sick

76 percent of the trees in the German capital are damaged in some way. It’s worst for the oaks.

Kiezdeutsch, a New Dialect?

Kiezdeutsch might become an official dialect in Germany. At least if one language expert gets her way.

“Shit Silicon Allee says”

Never understood what the startup scene in Berlin is all about? Here’s a quick guide.

Brothel or Spa?

The authorities suspect that a wellness club in a residential area in Charlottenburg houses a brothel, something that is not allowed in this particular area.

Ochsenknecht Is now a Berliner

One of Germany’s more well known actors, Uwe Ochsenknecht, has moved to Berlin. He’s now living in an Altbau in Helmholzkiez in Prenzlauer Berg with his girlfriend Kirsten.