Henry Rollins’ Radio Show: Broadcast November 16, 2019
Fanatic! Join Henry Rollins for two hours of musical discovery, including tracks to suit that colder weather…turn your volume up LOUD!
In Brief: Berlin’s hospital association demonstrates to demand investment in the city’s hospital infrastructure
On Wednesday, Berlin’s hospital association demonstrated outside of the Rotes Rathaus to demand greater investment in hospital infrastructure. The managing director of the organization said that funds are needed for technical upgrades, more digitalization and increased staff, particularly nurses in Berlin hospitals.
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Miezi’ by Susannah Edelbaum
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to catch a glimpse of someone else’s life: a memory, a worry, a funny encounter or an observation. Our latest story in the Wednesday 3 p.m. series is titled “Miezi” by Susannah Edelbaum.
In Brief: Farmers take to German city streets with tractors to protest federal agricultural package
Among the measures being protested in the new agricultural package are regulations that reduce the use of fertilizers and phase out the pesticide glyphosate by 2023.
In Brief: Construction on Oberbaumbrücke expected to finish Tuesday with wider lanes for cyclists
Car traffic on the Oberbaumbrücke is being reduced to one lane in each direction, while cyclists have widened lanes – measuring two meters wide – on each side.
In Brief: Berlin Senate to vote on rent cap regulations
The compromise reached by Berlin’s Red-Red-Green coalition has been praised by the Berlin Tenants’ Association and sharply criticized by both the CDU and two dozen real estate companies, construction businesses, and other organizations in the housing industry.
KCRW Berlin Presents: Nai Palm live at Silent Green, supported by Noah Slee and Mitsune
We’re pleased to announce our upcoming cooperation with Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote for her upcoming show at Silent Green on November 17. Nai Palm is a two-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and musician from Australia whose music has been championed by R&B and hip-hop’s most respected tastemakers including Questlove, Jazzy Jeff, Erykah Badu and Prince. Stay tuned for a ticket giveaway and interview.
Studio Berlin, broadcast October 19, 2019: As European migration rises again, what are the challenges ahead?
Migration to Europe is rising again. In September alone, more than 12,000 refugees arrived in Greece. This week on Studio Berlin: how is Europe tackling this challenge? And why can’t European countries seem to agree on a common approach to migration?
Swiper in Distress: Maneuvering the cash culture of Berlin’s small businesses
“Isn’t capitalism bad enough without making it lame?” asks Omnified contributor Eleanor Cantor while trying to pay for lunch in Kreuzberg with a credit card.
In Brief: Merkel condemns Turkey’s military offensive in Syria
German Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed that under the “current conditions” the federal government will not provide any weapons to Turkey, adding she is glad that this is also the position of the European partners.
In Brief: Germany’s finance ministry announces new tax measures that make train travel cheaper and flying pricier
In a statement, Germany’s Finance Minister Olaf Scholz highlighted some of the new tax new measures, including making train travel cheaper by reducing the value-added tax while at the same time increasing the tax rates on airline tickets.
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In Brief: EU Commission passes new laws to make large appliances easier to repair
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In Brief: Berlin Senate aims to decriminalize ‘Schwarzfahren,’ riding without a ticket on public transport
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Deutsche Bahn abandons plans to use atonal music at Hermannstraße S-Bahn station after protest concert
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In Brief: German forests are in crisis
