Berlin news · 5 November 2026
Berlin Security Conference and Selenskyj Visit Cause Traffic Disruption into Wednesday
An unannounced visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj and the ongoing Berlin Security Conference brought sweeping traffic, airspace, and waterway restrictions to the German capital on Tuesday; the measures remained in force until 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Red-Green-Red Coalition Talks Open in Berlin
Die Linke, the Greens and the SPD formally opened coalition negotiations on Monday at the Berlin House of Representatives, aiming to form a left-wing government for the German capital.
Charité Doctors Declare Strike Readiness as Pay Talks Stall in Berlin
An internal Marburger Bund survey found that 89 per cent of Charité physicians are willing to join a warning strike and nearly 81 per cent would back an unlimited stoppage, as the union demands eight per cent more pay against management's offer of 3.7 per cent over 28 months.
Schaeffler to Close Two Berlin Sites, Putting Around 270 Jobs at Risk
Auto-parts supplier Schaeffler announced plans to shut its two Berlin development centres in Moabit and Spandau, putting around 270 jobs at risk as part of a Europe-wide restructuring.
Berlin Officer Shoots at Tyre During Chase in Charlottenburg
Plainclothes officers in Berlin-Charlottenburg attempted to stop a vehicle on Tuesday afternoon, but the driver fled; an officer fired at a tyre after the car headed directly at police, and both the driver and his passenger were arrested at the scene.
GTA 6 Covers the Park Inn: Rockstar Plasters Alexanderplatz with Giant Advert
Video-game publisher Rockstar Games has covered much of the Park Inn hotel tower at Alexanderplatz with a massive advertisement for Grand Theft Auto VI, which is set for release on November 19.
Vonovia Completes 90 Per Cent Fewer Apartments While Rents Keep Rising
Germany's largest residential landlord Vonovia completed nearly 90 per cent fewer apartments for its own portfolio in the first nine months of 2026 than in the same period of 2024, while rents in its comparable stock still rose 3.8 per cent, driven mainly by local rent-index adjustments.
Berlin's Cold-Aid Buses Return for Winter with Two New Vehicles After Arson
The Berliner Stadtmission's three cold-aid buses are back on the streets each night until March 31, with two vehicles brand-new after a man set fires earlier this year and left two of the previous buses as total losses.
Berlin Cemetery Near Alexanderplatz Reinvents Itself as Art and Nature Venue
A nearly four-hectare disused cemetery in the middle of Berlin, close to Alexanderplatz, has established itself as a cultural and recreational space, hosting art exhibitions on two levels among overgrown gravestones directly opposite the SOHO House.
Halloween Unrest in Berlin's Märkisches Viertel: Protest or Opportunism?
Serious disturbances broke out in Berlin's Märkisches Viertel over the Halloween weekend, with a group of around 120 predominantly male youths throwing Molotov cocktails and stones at police on Sunday evening — raising questions about whether the violence reflected organised youth protest or simply rowdy Halloween behaviour that spiralled out of control.
Schönhauser Allee Bridge Demolition Begins in Prenzlauer Berg
Demolition of the Schönhauser Allee bridge in Prenzlauer Berg got under way on Monday morning, bringing closures and restrictions for car, cycling and public-transport users at one of Berlin's key junctions.
Swedish Bus Driver Refuses Unpaid Pre-Shift Work, Raising Questions About German Labour Law
A Swedish bus driver from near Stockholm has explained why he performs no preparation tasks before his shift officially begins, arriving around two minutes late at his first stop as a result — prompting a closer look at whether German transport workers are legally entitled to paid preparation time.
Berliner Ensemble Opens Ticket Lottery for Tilda Swinton's Solo Show
The Berliner Ensemble has launched a lottery from November 5 through the theatre's app for the chance to buy tickets for Tilda Swinton's solo performance of 'Man to Man' in February 2027 — the only continental European dates.
First Frost in Berlin: Will It Snow on November 11?
Berlin recorded its first autumn frost nights with temperatures falling to minus two degrees Celsius in outlying areas, while weather models disagree over whether the city could see up to three centimetres of snow around November 11.
Police Appeal for Information on Missing 13-Year-Old Lisa Tạ from Marzahn
Berlin police are searching for 13-year-old Lisa Tạ, who went missing from her family home in Berlin-Marzahn on the morning of Tuesday, November 3, and whose whereabouts remain unknown.