As well as being Germany’s political and cultural capital, Berlin hosts one of the highest densities of scientific research institutions in Europe. It is Germany’s biggest city for media and tech – and its economy has been growing faster than the country as a whole for more than a decade. What makes Berlin great? Unquestionably […]

There’s diversity in food as well and you will absolutely love eating at several places that charge affordable prices. The city is pretty cheap when compared to other big cities in Germany and all over the world. Be it the apartment cost or the public transport, everything is budget friendly in Berlin. What’s so great […]

The army of the Soviet Union conquered Berlin in April/May 1945. Two months later the Western Allied troops also entered the city. On 4 July 1945, the American Independence Day, U.S. troops officially took charge of their occupation sector in southwest Berlin. When did America invade Berlin? 1945During 1945 the United States Army Air Forces […]

Berlin is the only German city with a freelance visa specifically geared towards artists. Anyone in a creative field—writers, musicians, photographers, designers—can apply. The visa is typically good for one to three years, and you apply for extensions at the immigration office. Can you be an artist in Germany? As a citizen of the EU, […]

London is even rated as the world’s second favourite city, after New York. Berlin is wonderful, and may well have a couple of things that it does better than London, like cheap beer, or a quicker public transport system. But overall it is clear that London is the better all-round city. Is London or Berlin […]

In addition to countless job opportunities and financial benefits, Berlin is a perfect thriving environment for aspiring individuals who are eager to start a successful career in big companies. ICT, media and Innovative technologies are the strongest employment sectors in Berlin. Is Berlin a good place to live and work? Finally, Berlin is a VERY […]

Berlin is teeming with artists: there are an estimated 20,000 living and working in the city. They have been attracted to the German capital by cheap rents, masses of studio space and the city’s carefree, freewheeling spirit. Berlin’s arts scene stands out on the world stage. Why is Berlin so artistic? Berlin’s counterculture The ever-so […]

Professor Harrison: The wall symbolized the lack of freedom under communism. It symbolized the Cold War and divide between the communist Soviet bloc and the western democratic, capitalist bloc.Conservative West Germans called the Berlin Wall a “wall of shame” and said that it illustrated the bankruptcy of communism. Why was the Berlin Wall considered a […]

In 1987 both East and West Berlin celebrated the city’s 750th anniversary. Whatever the date of foundation, it is certain that the two towns were established for geographic and mercantile reasons, as they commanded a natural east-west trade route over the Spree River. What was the purpose of the Berlin? In 1884, the Berlin Conference […]

Cost of living in Paris (France) is 33% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) Is Berlin cheaper than Paris? Berlin is 22.6% cheaper than Paris. Is France more expensive than Germany? Although the prices aren’t dramatically different, France is slightly more expensive than Germany, particularly in cities like Paris or along the coast.Even transportation is […]

If you’re moving to Germany without a job and you can’t speak German, it’s important to recognise that there are now two factors working against you.Special visas are granted for learning German, allowing you to legally work in a part-time job for a modest number of hours a week while you learn. How can I […]

After World War II, defeated Germany was divided into Soviet, American, British and French zones of occupation.After a massive Allied airlift in June 1948 foiled a Soviet attempt to blockade West Berlin, the eastern section was drawn even more tightly into the Soviet fold. Why was Berlin divided into East and West? To stop the […]

Germany was divided into four occupation zones and Berlin was divided into four sectors, with each superpower, The United States, Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union, responsible for the administration of the respective zone. How many sectors did Berlin have? four sectorsIn accordance with an agreement signed by the Allies, the city is divided […]

Places to avoid in Berlin Alexanderplatz – this one can become sketchy especially during night. Kurfürstdamm – this is a hotspot for pickpocketing. The northern part of Luisenstadt – also a sketchy area at night. Public transport stations – those are generally a bit more dangerous at night. Which part of Berlin is not safe? […]

Being the capital of Prussia and the capital of the Deutsche Reich under its chancellor Bismarck since 1871, Berlin began to become a world city as “the forms of government, the ways of life and the character of the Prussians were to a large extent imposed upon the rest of Germany” (Hibbert, 1996, 215). Is […]