Berlin Briefing

By Abby Ross Menacher, Albert Menacher

We curate local news stories from Berlin (mostly reported in German) every weekday morning and report them back in a succinct five to ten minute summary. In English.... more

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The podcast currently has 1,396 episodes available.

Berlin Briefing episodes:

April 18, 2018 18.04.2018 - Manning at re:publica, Otto-Weidt-Platz, Arson Suspicion, Summer Temperatures
- Chelsea Manning at re:publica
- Square named after protector of Jewish families
- Arson suspected after several fires in Neukölln highrise
- Summer temperatures expected for the weekend
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5min
April 17, 2018 17.04.2018 - May Demos, Neglected House, Homeless found dead, Headscarf Decision
- Authorities prepare for May 1st demos
- Neglected house in Wedding cleared
- Homeless man found dead
- Headscarf dispute decision expected May 9th
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6min
April 16, 2018 16.04.2018 - Dercon Withdrawal, Weekend Fires, 3-D Printing, Rent Prices Protests
- Volksbühne in turmoil
- Several serious fires during weekend
- Senate created study on 3D-priniting
- 13,000 protest against rent prices
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7min
April 13, 2018 13.04.2018 - Kreuzberg Crime down, Pioneer E-Bus Project, Left May 1st Demo, Asparagus Season
- Less crimes in Kreuzberg-Friedrichshain hot spots
- Pioneer E-Bus projects wants to stabilize Berlin’s power grid
- Left May 1st demonstration rally targets Görlitzer Park and new Google campus
- Asparagus Season officially kicked off
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5min
April 11, 2018 11.04.2018 - Missing Amri Reports, New Police President, Fire Fighters Vigil, Kreuzberg Disruptions
- Amri investigation still waiting for reports
- First female police president appointed
- Geisel wants to find solution for fire fighters
- Traffic disruptions in Kreuzberg
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6min
April 10, 2018 10.04.2018 - Potential Attackers arrested, Scientists awarded, Airport Strikes, Police President Decision expected
- Six potential attackers arrested
- Berlin Scientists awarded research grants
- Airport strikes today will affect Berlin travelers
- New police president to be announced soon
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5min
April 08, 2018 09.04.2018 - Housing Demo, Victim Sculpture, Puigdemont released, Half Marathon
- Demo against high housing costs next weekend
- Sculpture for victim of unsolved murder
- Puigdemont released from custody, stays in Berlin
- Erick Kiptanui wins 38th Berlin half marathon
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6min
April 06, 2018 06.04.2018 - Public Worker Strikes, Kita Language Support, Half Marathon
- More public workers on strike
- Kita language support for small children
- Berlin half marathon on Sunday
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6min
April 05, 2018 05.04.2018 - Tropical Islands, BVG Frequency, Horse-drawn carriages, Slaughterers sentenced
- Future of Tropical Islands uncertain
- BVG buses running more often
- Horse drawn carriages back at Pariser Platz
- Goat slaughterers sentenced
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5min
April 04, 2018 04.04.2018 - Neglected Park, Stable Water Prices, TXL and SXF Ratings, Obike Investigation
- Volkspark Prenzlauer Berg in state of neglect
- Water prices stable
- Bad ratings for TXL and SXF
- Obike data protection investigation
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7min

FAQs about Berlin Briefing:

How many episodes does Berlin Briefing have?

The podcast currently has 1,396 episodes available.