Berlin news · 9 November 2026
Missing 13-year-old Lisa T. from Marzahn found dead; suspect in critical condition
Police found the body of the missing 13-year-old on a farmstead in Altglietzen, Brandenburg. Prosecutors say a man who seriously injured himself is suspected of abducting and killing her; he is in a critical condition.
Palestinian flag raised on Reichstag flagpole in Berlin; three people held
A 22-year-old climbed the flagpole outside the Reichstag, removed the German flag and raised a Palestinian one, while two others filmed. Police are investigating all three, and politicians including Kai Wegner and Julia Klöckner criticised the action.
Berlin coalition talks: Left's education team draws attention
Coalition talks between Berlin's red, green and Left parties are due to begin in the coming days. The Tagesspiegel looks at who will negotiate on schools for the Left and sees an important dividing line emerging.
Tagesspiegel headlines: Trump on migration, Ukraine talks, Berlin coalition talks
A Tagesspiegel page of headlines covers US President Trump saying deportation policy went too far, reports on Ukraine war talks, and Berlin's planned coalition negotiations. The source gives only short teasers, and it contains no report about a fire at a power plant.
Man attacked with hammer and robbed in Berlin-Friedrichshain
Police say three men allegedly attacked a 27-year-old pedestrian on Simon-Dach-Straße in Friedrichshain, one of them hitting him with a hammer while the others took valuables. He was treated as an outpatient in hospital.
Two men seriously hurt in knife attacks at same Kreuzberg corner
Two men were seriously injured in separate knife attacks at the corner of Schlesische Straße and Falckensteinstraße in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Police are checking whether the two cases are connected.
Berlin spent 883 million euros on refugee housing in 2024
Berliner Zeitung reports that Berlin spent about 2.4 million euros a day on housing refugees in 2024, or 883 million euros over the year. The figure comes from the social administration's answer to a parliamentary question.
How Berlin marks 9 November with memorials and services
Berliner Zeitung lists commemorations across Berlin on Monday, 9 November, the 88th anniversary of the 1938 November pogroms. The date also recalls the fall of the Wall in 1989.
Berlin has as many Deutschlandtickets as cars, but growth stalls
Berliner Zeitung reports that Berlin now has as many Deutschlandtickets as cars, but the sales boom is slowing.
Berlin taxis reportedly unwelcome at BER airport
Berliner Zeitung reports that Berlin taxis are unwelcome at BER airport, and a former taxi chief compares the situation to GDR times.
Lode van Zuylen of Remi named Berlin Master Chef 2026
Lode van Zuylen of the restaurant Remi won the title "Berliner Meisterkoch 2026" at a gala at Tempelhof Airport. Awards also went to a rising star, a host, a scene restaurant, a neighbourhood pub, a bar and wine-shop owners.
Several Berlin Christmas markets already open
Tagesspiegel lists Berlin Christmas markets that have already opened, with five tips for the impatient.
John Reed gym on Prenzlauer Allee to close on 7 December
The John Reed fitness club on Berlin's Prenzlauer Allee will close at its current site after 7 December, according to Berliner Zeitung. The company told members by mass email, and the paper's teaser says the site is to be converted.
Berlin business auction raises 600,000 euros for reading, school sport and culture
A VBKI auction raised 600,000 euros for reading mentors, school sport and Berlin culture.
Man shot and seriously injured after argument in Berlin-Charlottenburg
A 45-year-old man was shot in the leg and seriously injured during an argument with two men in Berlin-Charlottenburg on Saturday night. Police say his life is not in danger, and the two unknown men fled.