Berlin news · 26 October 2026
Dobrindt Pushes to Make Socialisation of Berlin Housing Companies Significantly Harder
After the Left Party's election victory in Berlin, a sounding paper has been drawn up as the basis for coalition negotiations with the Greens and SPD, but the prospective coalition's plans to socialise large housing companies are facing fierce resistance.
Hundreds Protest Deportations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Roughly 200 demonstrators — far more than the 25 to 50 officially registered — gathered at BER on Saturday as part of a nationwide day of action against deportations, with police directing the protest outdoors.
Federal Minister Plans Three Legal Hurdles to Block Berlin Housing Socialisation
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) unveiled three conditions for a proposed investment-protection law — proof of necessity, market-value compensation, and cash-only payment — designed to block Berlin's plan to socialise around 160,000 rental apartments.
Berlin Traffic Bulletin: Several Road Works and Closures Announced for 26 October 2026
Berlin's traffic authority VIZ has issued a series of notices for Monday 26 October 2026, covering nightly motorway maintenance, a pedestrian tunnel removal, survey works, bridge updates, and an immediate closure near the "Bierpinsel" in Steglitz.
Füchse Berlin Captain Max Darj Says He Wanted to Stay After Club's Departure Decision
Füchse Berlin announced they will not activate the extension clause in captain Max Darj's contract, meaning the 35-year-old Swede will leave the club when his deal expires in summer 2027; Darj said he was initially "disappointed and sad" but respects the decision.
Füchse Berlin Beat HSG Wetzlar 36:30 as Fabian Wiede Returns from Year-Long Injury
Füchse Berlin ended a two-game losing run with a convincing 36:30 Handball-Bundesliga victory at the Max-Schmeling-Halle on Sunday, with top scorer Mathias Gidsel netting twelve goals and back-court player Fabian Wiede making a celebrated comeback after a year out injured.
Halloween Guide: From Haunted Boat Rides to Drone Light Shows Around Berlin
A round-up of Halloween events across Berlin and Brandenburg features spooky boat rides in Lübben, a 500-drone display in Elstal, a family lantern procession at Britzer Garten, and corn-maze horror experiences, with something on offer for every age group.
Berlin Weather: Dry and Mild Tuesday Before Rain Returns Wednesday Night
Monday brought clouds and scattered showers with temperatures of 12–14 °C in Berlin and Brandenburg, but Tuesday promises a break with no precipitation and highs of up to 17 °C before rain pushes in from the north-west during Wednesday night into Thursday.
Berlin's Left Youth Wing Challenges Parent Party Ahead of Federal Congress
Berlin's Linksjugend has drafted motions for the youth association's own federal congress in November 2026 using the terms "genocide" and "apartheid," and accuses the parent party of yielding to media pressure, as internal debate about a possible red-red-green government continues.
Reinickendorf District Removes Historical Swastika Photograph from City Hall Gallery
The Reinickendorf district office in Berlin has removed an archival Nazi-era photograph containing a swastika from its Rathaus gallery, prompting accusations of "image censorship" from a local art association, while the district mayor says her objection was only to the image's placement — not to the photograph itself.
Berlin Taxis Face Being Banned from BER Airport from January 2027
Berlin-registered taxis risk losing the right to pick up passengers from BER airport after the Dahme-Spreewald district terminated a key operating agreement, leaving negotiators scrambling to reach a new deal before the 1 January 2027 deadline.
Berlin New-Build Apartments Hit 7,500 €/sqm — Pricier Than Paris
Deloitte's Property Index 2026 shows average asking prices for new-build apartments in Berlin have reached 7,500 euros per square metre — a 4.2 per cent rise on the previous year and now well above Paris, though Munich remains Europe's most expensive major market.
Senate Documents Reveal Plan for Six Cable Car Lines Spanning 40 km Across Berlin
Records obtained through a formal file inspection by the alliance Bündnis Pro Straßenbahn Berlin show that state housing company Howoge presented a plan for six urban cable car lines totalling 40 kilometres — but Senate experts flagged serious obstacles, from high-voltage power lines to passenger safety concerns.
Emirates Halts Berlin Flight Plans After Agreement Dispute
Emirates CEO Tim Clark announced at the World Routes conference in Frankfurt that the airline will not launch flights to Berlin for now, citing conflicting interpretations of a bilateral air transport agreement with the United Arab Emirates signed in September.
Berlin Administration Cyber Attack: 1.2 Million Stolen Files Could Threaten Victims for Years
Security experts warn that the hacker group Rhysida's cyber attack on Berlin's transport and housing Senate administrations — which exfiltrated more than 1.2 million files and posted them to the darknet — could expose affected residents to identity theft and fraud for years to come.