Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Lost and Found’ by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
KCRW Berlin’s Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson mulls over absent, inanimate friends and their long journey home in our latest Wednesday 3 p.m. story.
In Brief: Large event ban lifted in Berlin-Brandenburg for drive-in movie theaters
Plus Berlin’s open air Waldbühne venue to reopen in September.
In Brief: European leaders agree on 750 billion euro coronavirus recovery package
The package is aimed at helping member states out of the recession.
In Brief: Future German COVID-19 outbreaks will have restrictions imposed locally
The goal is to quickly test and support the communities affected, with restrictions imposed on a smaller scale.
In Brief: Germany lifts Finland travel warning after drop in COVID-19 infections
Travelers entering Germany from Finland will also no longer need to self-quarantine.
In Brief: 57-year-old man convicted of murdering son of former German president
The man, identified as Gregor S., was convicted of stabbing Dr. Fritz von Weizsäcker in Berlin. He is sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.
In Brief: German Association of Cities and Municipalities speaks out against proposed motorcycle ban on Sundays
The idea behind the proposed ban is to ease noise pollution. Instead, the association is calling for better enforcement of existing laws governing speeding and motorcycle exhaust systems.
In Brief: Berlin Senate to decide if BVG can enforce masking requirement aboard Berlin transport
Those who fail to cover their nose and mouth while riding public transit face a fine of 50 euros.
In Brief: Berlin and Brandenburg police ask for public’s help in investigating series of sexual assaults
Local police are also asking the victim of an attack on June 25 near Teufelsberg to come forward.
In Brief: German automaker Volkswagen scraps plan for 1.3 billion euro Turkish factory due to COVID-19
The manufacturer has reportedly decided to expand its factory in Bratislava instead.
