Berlin

From techno temples to hedonistic hideouts, anything-goes revelry has been core to Berlin's soul for the past century. But rising rents and rapid gentrification may kill the party.

As Ankara seeks to have the döner kebab recognised as a Turkish specialty, Germany's favourite late-night snack has become the topic of discussion.

With Barcelona announcing a total ban on short-term rentals from the end of 2028, how will decisions to curb Airbnb and others in the world's major cities change how we travel?

DJ Cormac, a star in Berlin's queer dance music scene, shares a guide of spots from gay saunas to a body art studio.

In abandoned warehouses and squats of this once-divided city, young people thirsty for freedom started a cultural revolution that has now been recognised by Unesco.

The ancient dramatic tale of Purim is celebrated every spring with the buttery, triangular-shaped biscuits called hamantaschen.

Want to take a selfie? In Berlin, where privacy, living in the moment and counterculture are highly valued, the answer may be "no".

The German capital is dotted with more than 60 public indoor swimming pools, and many of them are so stunning and tranquil they feel like you're swimming in an ornate library.