Berlin news · 11 November 2026
Girl, 13, from Berlin-Marzahn found dead in Brandenburg; 22-year-old suspect in critical condition
The body of 13-year-old Lisa T., missing since 3 November, was found in an uninhabited house in Brandenburg. A 22-year-old man found seriously injured there is suspected of abducting and killing her; he is in intensive care.
Berlin Left Party reportedly plans to expel lawmaker Vanessa Emde from its parliamentary group
Left Party leaders are reportedly preparing a motion to expel Vanessa Emde from the parliamentary group, with a vote at the earliest in two weeks. Her exclusion is described as a condition for a coalition of the Greens, SPD and Left.
Berlin coalition talks: four controversial Left politicians in interior negotiations
Tagesspiegel reports that four controversial Left politicians take part in the interior-policy coalition talks in Berlin. It says three reject the exploratory paper on dealing with antisemitism.
Left and Greens agree new alliance in Berlin's Pankow district
According to the Tagesspiegel, the Left Party and the Greens have agreed on a joint alliance in Pankow after weeks of negotiations. The new district administration is to be led by the Left.
Berlin police search properties in large raid on firearms crime
About 300 officers searched nine apartments and a Hells Angels clubhouse on Monday evening in an operation against firearms crime. One of the sites was in Brandenburg.
Trial of ex-RBB chief Schlesinger opens in Berlin
The trial over alleged breach of trust (Untreue) at the broadcaster RBB has opened at the Berlin regional court. Former director Patricia Schlesinger and three other ex-executives are accused; the defence rejects the allegations.
Small protests and blockades at universities in Berlin and Hamburg against conscription and cuts
Students blocked an institute building at Berlin's Free University and a Hamburg university entrance on Tuesday, protesting conscription and cuts to higher education. Participation was very small, according to the Tagesspiegel.
Berlin Senate moves to extend tight housing market status to 2031
Berlin's Senate has started the extension of a legal ordinance that would classify the housing market as tight until 2031. The Council of Mayors must still agree.
Emirates puts Berlin BER flight plans on hold despite new traffic rights
Emirates has suspended for now its plans to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, even though a new agreement allows it. President Tim Clark says some points still need clarifying with the German transport ministry.
Sarah Kuttner, who has breast cancer, plans a video diary of her chemotherapy
Presenter and author Sarah Kuttner, 47, has breast cancer and wants to document her chemotherapy in a vlog on YouTube. She says she wants to give regular updates for others who are afraid of the treatment.
Gas leak near Berlin Sportforum stopped after hours-long operation
An excavator damaged a gas line during construction work in Alt-Hohenschönhausen on Tuesday. Berlin's fire brigade was on site for about four hours, and nobody was injured.
88-year-old pedestrian dies in accident on Berlin cemetery car park
An 88-year-old woman on foot died at the scene after being run over by a car on a cemetery car park in Berlin's Lichtenberg district. Police say the 77-year-old driver was manoeuvring at the time.
Berlin police stop driver of suspected 'cocaine taxi' after phone use at the wheel
Berlin police stopped a 23-year-old who was using a phone while driving and found small containers of apparent cocaine on him. He was taken into custody and later released, and investigators are looking into suspected drug dealing involving weapons.
Dispute over AfD role blocks district administration in Marzahn-Hellersdorf
Parties in Marzahn-Hellersdorf are divided over whether the AfD should take part in the district administration, leaving it in a standstill.
Berlin tenant activists plan two rallies in solidarity with Spanish housing protests
Berlin tenant activists plan two rallies on 11 November, at the Spanish embassy and the Brandenburg Gate. They want to show solidarity with a general strike in Spain against evictions and high rents.