In Brief: Construction to begin next week on new coronavirus treatment center in Berlin
The new clinic’s project manager Albrecht Broemme says there are considerable challenges ahead, including staffing.
In Brief: Berlin restaurants appeal to Senate in fight for their survival
About 150 Berlin restaurant owners wrote to Berlin Mayor Michael Müller pleading for immediate help to pay their employees’ salaries and protect them from potential eviction during the coronavirus health crisis. According to the letter, some don’t have the funds to survive another month.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #6: LUCK OF THE IRISH
Like most artists in Berlin, DJ Brendan Gregoriy, 38, is watching his income shrink as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down the economy. Even so, he considers himself one of the lucky ones. Find out more in today’s edition of The Coronavirus Chronicle.
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.
Henry Rollins’ Radio Show: Broadcast March 20, 2020
Join Henry Rollins for two hours of musical discovery. Keep the music playing and STAY FANATIC!!!
Brave New Rave: Broadcast March 19, 2020 – Featuring a guest mix by Alinka and Shaun J. Wright
Catch up with Moderna’s weekly show, exploring Berlin’s influence on techno, dark disco, and left field culture. This week’s offering features a guest mix and interview with Alinka and Shaun J. Wright
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?
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Programming Alert – Daylight Saving: March 8 – 29
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In Brief: EU Commission passes new laws to make large appliances easier to repair
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COVID-19 in Berlin and Germany: What you need to know
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In Brief: Construction to begin next week on new coronavirus treatment center in Berlin
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In Brief: Berlin police enforce social distancing rules, ask residents to carry ID
