In Brief: COVID-19 outbreak leads city of Göttingen to shut schools through June 7
At least 80 people in Göttingen tested positive for COVID-19 over the holiday weekend after they attended several family parties.
In Brief: Berlin’s health senator ‘horrified’ by techno party on Landwehr Canal
Berlin Health Senator Dilek Kalayci called the Kreuzberg gathering over the weekend “grossly negligent.”
What will become of the home office now public life is reopening?
Working from home is the new normal in Berlin and beyond. But is the pandemic-fueled phenomenon here to stay? Listen to today’s Berlin Report to find out more.
In Brief: FlixBus is back on the road in Germany, with new rules for passengers
The long-distance bus company resumed services yesterday to almost 50 destinations in Germany, approximately a tenth of the stops they used to make before.
In Brief: In Brief: Berlin to reopen bars and gyms starting on June 2
The senators decided up to five people who aren’t from the same household will also be able to get together now at a person’s home, as long as they follow social distancing rules.
In Brief: Berlin to get a drive-in movie theater called ‘Carrona’
The drive-in cinema will be in a parking lot in Charlottenburg close to the Olympic stadium, with space for up to 150 cars.
In Brief: Berlin court suspends fines for people who violate social distancing rules
Several other fines remain in place, including those for violating hygiene rules.
Richard Grenell, controversial U.S. ambassador to Germany, reportedly stepping down
The 53-year-old former Fox News commentator appeared to confirm his departure on Twitter. As ambassador, Grenell often courted controversy. Find out more in today’s Berlin Report.
In Brief: visitBerlin aims to woo locals with ‘Welcome Back’ card
Berlin’s official organization promoting tourism and conventions, “visitBerlin,” is launching a social media campaign across Germany to attract visitors.
In Brief: Tegel airport to close on June 15 for at least two months
Officials say the pandemic has led to a steep drop in passengers and air traffic.
