Rappler's latest stories on Berlin
'No player parties here,' says Berlin tennis chief
Wary of the fallout from the Adria Tour, the Berlin tennis event vows to implement strict health protocols
Berlin marathon canceled for 2020 over coronavirus
The city of Berlin has banned events with more than 5,000 participants since April
Berlin's historic Tegel airport back from brink of closure
The Berlin-Tegel Airport in Germany, beloved for its retro look and super-fast check-in times, will now remain in operation until November 2020
Historic Berlin airport could close for good in June 2020
The Berlin-Tegel Airport in Germany is closing on June 15 due to low demand during the coronavirus pandemic – and its shutdown might be permanent as a new airport is set to open on October 31
Hertha player denies 'kiss' after calls to tighten Bundesliga hygiene
Hertha defender Dedryck Boyata had appeared to kiss teammate Marko Grujic in their win against Hoffenheim, but he insists he was merely giving instructions
Dozens of anti-lockdown protesters arrested in Berlin
Some of the demonstrators wore T-shirts accusing Chancellor Angela Merkel of 'banning life' while others simply called for 'freedom'
[FIRST PERSON] Diary of a Filipina who survived coronavirus in Berlin
'I was COVID-19 positive. I was not prepared to hear those words; I was in denial.... Holding back tears, I listened carefully to the doctor explaining what I should and should not do.'
London man 2nd patient to be cured of HIV
Researchers caution that the breakthrough does not constitute a generalized cure for HIV, which leads to nearly one million deaths every year
Hillary Clinton, Helen Mirren among guests in Berlin for 70th film festival
Some 340 films from all 4 corners of the globe will be showcased, with 18 competing for the prestigious 'Golden Bear' prize
Berlin to host international conference on Libya
'The aim of this process is... to support the efforts of the United Nations for a sovereign Libya and for the reconciliation process within Libya,' Chancellor Angela Merkel's office says
Mother and daughters investigated over German zoo fire
The tragedy sparks an outpouring of sympathy, with tearful visitors lighting candles and leaving flowers and soft toys at the entrance of the zoo
IN PHOTOS: The world welcomes 2020
From Tokyo to Athens, here's how cities around the world welcomed a new decade
Legendary Berlin dance hall faces uncertain future
Claerchens Ballhaus, a 106-year history has even seen the Macarena and was used as a set for a Quentin Tarantino film
Boy oh boy! Twin male pandas charm Berlin zoo
The cubs will be kept away from visitors 'until they can walk properly' and are more familiar with their surroundings, expected to be sometime in early 2020
Sparkling wine, giant party as Germany marks Wall fall
Germans mark the 30th year since the fall of the Berlin Wall with party, wine, and murals to remember their once-divided country
On Wall anniversary, Merkel urges Europe to defend freedom
'That applies to us all in East and West: we stand stripped of any excuses and are required to do our part for freedom and democracy,' says German Chancellor Angela Merkel
[OPINION] Before the fall: Remembering the casualties of the Berlin Wall
On the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, I am reminded of new barriers rising around the world
Pompeo warns against China, Russia on eve of Berlin Wall anniversary
'Western, free nations have a responsibility to deter threats to our people' from governments like China, Russia, and Iran, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
November 9, 1989: A day that changed the world
Thirty years after the fact, a debate rages on: Was the sudden demise of the Berlin Wall, a prelude to that of the entire communist bloc, an accident of history, a slip of the tongue?
Berlin, Paris want to create a European digital 'cloud'
Dubbed 'Gaia-X', the project 'aims at setting up a secure and trustworthy data infrastructure for Europe,' says the German economy ministry
Voice-command ovens, robots for pets on show at Berlin's IFA tech fair
Check out the trends and gadgets being introduced and making waves at Berlin's IFA technology fair
Meng Meng, Berlin Zoo's panda, is pregnant
'Every birth of an endangered species like pandas is a great gift,' says Berlin Zoo director Andreas Knieriem
Race to remember Berlin Wall victims, 30 years on
Around 500 runners start running Saturday, August 17, for the 8th edition of the Berlin Wall Race meant to commemorate those who died trying to cross the wall during the Cold War
U.S. urges Germany to 'help secure' Strait of Hormuz
'Members of the German government have been clear that freedom of navigation should be protected... Our question is, protected by whom?' says the US Embassy in Berlin
Merkel says she's 'fine' after trembling spell
The German Chancellor says she was just a bit dehydrated in the heat and dismissed concerns about her health
Sleepless in Berlin: Nightingales flock to scruffy city parks
A project by Berlin's Natural History Museum asks city dwellers to go out and record nightingales' song with their smartphone and upload it onto an app
Philippines makes bold tourism moves at ITB Berlin
Tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat promotes 'It's More Fun in the Philippines' in Europe
Inside a Berlin 'gaming house,' where the esports elite hone their skills
The idea of a gaming house allows teammates to live and play together under one roof, with hours dedicated to improving performances
LOOK: Philippines marks 65th year of German ties with new model embassy
The 7-story structure stands among Germany’s government buildings in Mitte, the central district of Berlin
Wars hit Berlin filmfest as Netflix lesbian drama premieres
'Elisa and Marcela' tells the true story of a gay marriage in Spain a century ago
Migrant girls targeted in 2 Berlin assaults
Authorities say the latest assault involved an unknown man repeatedly punching two Syrian girls, aged 15 and 16, in the face before running away
Filipino musical 'Marco Polo' ends successful preview run in Berlin
Written by Filipino-Belgian director Rogelio Saldo Chua, the musical was born from his personal love for the world-famous explorer's tales
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge sets new marathon world record
The Olympic champion shaves over a minute off the previous world mark set by Dennis Kimetto
Imams, rabbis ride tandems in Berlin rally for mutual respect
'We imams and rabbis want to lead by good example,' says Muslim theologian Ender Cetin, who rode one of the 25 tandems as part of a 200-strong group of religious leaders and supporters
IN PHOTOS: Chaos and color in Labor Day rallies across the globe
Here is a round-up of some of the biggest events on the annual workers' holiday
World War II bomb forces mass evacuation in central Berlin
Trains, trams and buses were halted or rerouted as the operation to dispose of the British 500-kilogram bomb found more than 70 years after the war got underway
Trump-Merkel meeting set for April 27 – White House
After enjoying a close relationship with president Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has seen ties with Washington worsen under Donald Trump
German prosecutor requests Puigdemont extradition to Spain
The request comes after protests by independence supporters at the weekend in Berlin and Catalonia calling for Carles Puigdemont's immediate release
Wesley So finishes 7th in debut Fide Candidates Tournament
Fabiano Caruana, who like Wesley So plays for the US national team, wins the tournament and earns the right to challenge world chess champion Magnus Carlsen
Wesley So draw with Karjakin pushes Caruana into the solo lead
So remains at 7th place with one win, 3 losses and 7 draws
Wesley So has vital role in world chess championship qualifier
Wesley So faces new co-leader Sergey Karjakin in the penultimate round
Wesley So collects sixth draw in Candidates Tournament
Wesley So now affords a smile in the post-game press conference after pulling off an impressive draw in Round 10
Another draw for Wesley So with 5 rounds to go
Wesley So has interesting company in the cellar of the Fide candidates tournament
Round 7 loss all but eliminates Wesley So in Candidates Tournament
Going into the second half of this top caliber tournament, Wesley So is at joint 7th and 8th with Levon Aronian
Wesley So fends off Kramnik attack to draw in Rd 5 of Candidates Tournament
In a battle between the youngest and the oldest of the 8 grandmasters in this elite cast, Wesley So claims a draw from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik
Wesley So seeks to rekindle flickering hopes vs Kramnik
Another draw for Wesley So in Round 4 of the Fide candidates tournament in Berlin
Modern Filipiniana: Renee Salud’s take on neo-ethnic fashion wows Berlin
The designer wows with designs showcasing Filipino indigenous weaves
Wesley So drops Round 1 of Candidates vs Fabiano Caruana
In a battle of chess grandmasters under the American flag, Fabiano Caruana defeats Wesley So in 33 moves of a Queen's Pawn opening
In year of #MeToo, women win big at Berlin filmfest
The Romanian docudrama 'Touch Me Not' win the Golden Bear award
WATCH: ‘Ang Panahon ng Halimaw’ makes world premiere at the Berlinale
Will Lav Diaz bring home the Golden Bear award this time at the Berlin International Film Festival?
