In Brief: German federal cabinet approves emergency aid for coronavirus crisis
Finance Minister Olaf Scholz told reporters on Monday that Germany would do everything necessary to protect jobs, businesses and public health.
In Brief: Chancellor Merkel in self-quarantine after her doctor tests positive for the coronavirus
The news of the German chancellor’s self-quarantine came just after she announced nine new rules to curb the spread of the virus, including limiting gatherings to no more than two people unless they live in the same household.
Studio Berlin, special broadcast March 24, 2020: Does Germany deserve the accolades it’s receiving for its handling of COVID-19?
German Chancellor Merkel has called the coronavirus pandemic the biggest challenge to her nation since World War II and is receiving praise around the world for her government’s handling of the crisis. But is that praise deserved?
The Coronavirus Chronicle #5: PATIENT WAITING
When Sophie Reddington found out her physical therapist had tested positive for the coronavirus, the Berlin International School volunteer worried she might have started an outbreak of her own. Find out more in today’s edition of The Coronavirus Chronicle.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #4: FEEDING THE HUNGRY, ONE DAY AT A TIME
How does pandemic-induced hoarding affect those in need in the community around you? We hear from Sabine Werth from Berliner Tafel, in today’s edition of The Coronavirus Chronicle.
Studio Berlin, broadcast March 21, 2020: Pedaling toward a paradigm shift?
In this episode of Studio Berlin, we take a closer look at the city’s cycling infrastructure and Berlin’s mobility law. When the law came into effect in 2018, it was meant to mark a “paradigm shift” in the city’s transport policies. So where are we now?
In Brief: Senate sets aside funds for Berlin businesses hurt by COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of euros in aid from the Berlin Senate is now available for small and medium sized businesses, including restaurants and clubs. In other news, the Netherlands closed their borders on Thursday to try and stop the spread of the coronavirus.
In Brief: German military reservists on call to fight COVID-19 pandemic
German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer says tens of thousands of reservists are ready to be activated to help with the coronavirus outbreak.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #3: THE NOMAD’S QUANDARY
Jimbino Vegan has spent half his life traveling Europe playing music, but the pandemic has killed his gigs and forced him to make a difficult choice. We find out more in today’s The Coronavirus Chronicle.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #2: ‘A LEAF ON THE WIND’
“The only part that is really making me nervous is my travel back to the States. At this point ‘I’m a leaf on the wind.’” In the second part of The Coronavirus Chronicle, American tourist Brian Morton shares his fears of leaving Berlin and heading home to the United States.
