In Brief: Coronavirus reproduction rate rises to 1.37 in Berlin
The reproduction rate is one of the three factors the Berlin Senate considers when deciding whether to retighten COVID-19 restrictions.
In Brief: Departing U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell exchanges words with German parliamentarian
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.
New survey finds Germans’ view of the U.S. has deteriorated during the pandemic
The latest survey on German public opinion from the Körber Foundation found 73% of those surveyed said their opinion of the U.S. had deteriorated amid the coronavirus health crisis.
In Brief: Ryanair plans to resume 40% of flights starting July 1, with new rules for passengers
The budget airline says it’s resuming about 1,000 flights daily covering 90% of the routes, including to and from Berlin.
In Brief: Top German officials condemn COVID-19 conspiracy theories in the wake of weekend protests in major cities
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said those who spread misinformation are trying to divide the country and turn people against each other.
In Brief: Berlin’s new coronavirus treatment center now ready to be used for the ‘worst case scenario’
The new clinic in Berlin-Charlottenburg has room for 500 patients – though capacity can be doubled if needed.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #29: THE SAME, BUT DIFFERENT
We checked back in with 34-year-old high school teacher Adrianne Oldham, whom we first spoke to at the end of March when schools were closed and she was navigating how to support her students, both academically and emotionally, online.
In Brief: Restaurants to reopen in Berlin starting on May 15
People must keep their distance away from other customers in restaurants, and establishments must close by 10 p.m. Bars and clubs, meanwhile, will remain closed.
In Brief: Merkel says first phase of crisis is over, but there’s still a long road ahead
Chancellor Angela Merkel credited social restrictions, and people’s compliance with them, for sparing the health system from being overwhelmed and ultimately saving lives.
Studio Berlin, broadcast May 6, 2020: How will the COVID-19 pandemic change Europe’s relationship with Beijing?
Lawmakers from across the European Union are urging transparency from China, with growing calls for an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus. How will the COVID-19 pandemic change Europe and Germany’s relationship with Beijing? And among the many challenges to globalization, is this pandemic the biggest?
