Stories from Berlin · Germany

Nearly one in five gas stations in Germany are illegally increasing prices, violating the 12 p.m.

Police in Berlin-Rummelsburg discovered kilograms of drugs, several thousand euros in cash, and a loaded firearm in an apartment.

Bluesky Social users are discussing moderation issues and a narrowly failed deputy election of an AfD candidate in a committee for economy and energy. Social media platforms are discussing moderation policies in relation to German politics. German politicians are discussing the possibility of raising the retirement age. German political discussions are focusing on the need to lower processes and create a more efficient system. A discussion on Kontrafunk touched upon political parties including the Left, Greens, and SPD, with specific mention of percentages.

German Digital Minister Digitalminister Wildberger is planning an online portal that will replace paper forms and bureaucratic procedures.

Artificial intelligence and ethics were discussed at MEDTRUST in Turkey. In Germany, AI ethics were prioritized over lethal applications. Aria Networks, an AI company, raised $125 million in funding. Discussions on AI ethics are taking place in Turkey and Germany.

A user on Mastodon shared their experience of business difficulties and near despair, noting a lack of incoming business despite effort.

Archaeologists have confirmed that a coin found by a child in Berlin was minted in Troy between 281 and 261 BC.

Deutsche Bahn has issued a statement clarifying that there is no general ban on individual operating systems within its operations.

The district office of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg has finished the ecological enhancement of the green space located at Weidenweg.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has advocated for an 'associate membership' for Ukraine in the EU, citing the ongoing war.