Zeitgeist
Elderskatesman & co: Berlin's roller-skating originals
On the streets, squares and social media channels of Berlin, roller-skating is back in vogue. But behind millennials’ slick Instagram videos is a hardcore base of veterans who’ve been keeping the scene alive for decades. Read more
Aug 2, 2021
Berlin’s cricket revolution
The beloved sport has burst onto the scene in Berlin parks, thanks to a rapidly expanding South Asian community looking for home comforts. Read more
Jul 26, 2021
Idiot buttons: The brutal truth about Berlin's pedestrian crossings
Think those sweet little Ampelmännchen are making a mockery of you? Patrick Maynard investigates. Read more
Jul 22, 2021
Boules are cool! Inside Berlin's pétanque scene
This French pastime is as much about community as it is about ball-tossing glory, attracting a microcosm of Berlin life to sandy pitches across the city. We meet some of the scene's protagonists. Read more
Jul 19, 2021
Going corporate: The rise of Berlin’s coworking spaces
As companies throughout Berlin look to bring at least some of their workforce back to the office, we take a look inside one of the city’s fastest-growing industries. Read more
Jun 28, 2021
The new corona gigs: DJs, waiters and club kids to the rescue
Thousands of workers from Berlin’s music and entertainments scenes are staffing test and vaccine centres. But how attractive are these jobs? And happens when the crisis is over? Read more
May 31, 2021
How to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Berlin
As Berlin finally ramps up its Covid-19 vaccine campaign, we give you the lowdown on how you might get your hands on a shot. Read more
May 5, 2021
