Berlin startup to wrap homes in ‘second skin’ to increase energy efficiency

berlin energy efficiency

A Berlin-based firm will rehabilitate apartment buildings in the German city of Bochum. Ecoworks’s project represents the increased need for eco-friendly and energy-efficient restorations. About a third of Germany’s residential buildings have the lowest and next-to-lowest energy efficiency ratings. A Berlin-based firm will rehabilitate apartment buildings in the German city of Bochum by applying a … Read more

Berlin on roads in solidarity with Iranians protesters

Berlin

About 80,000 Iranians and their supporters march in Berlin in solidarity with ongoing protests in Iran. Demonstrators demand Western sanctions against Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard. Mahsa Amini, 22, died in custody after being arrested for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely. According to German police, approximately 80,000 Iranians and their supporters marched in Berlin in … Read more

Berlin is set to surpass Money Heist records with most of the cast completed

Berlin
  • Netflix’s upcoming show Berlin is expected to smash the Money Heist records.
  • Pedro Alonso will reprise his role as Andrés de Fonollosa, or Berlin, a hedonistic and cunning burglar.
  • The prequel shows the high-octane heists carried out before the robbery in the original series.

Netflix’s show Berlin is making all the right noises as the upcoming show is expected to smash the Money Heist records with most of the cast finalized.

According to a reporter, the Spanish show’s creator Pedro Alonso will reprise his role as Andrés de Fonollosa, or Berlin, a hedonistic and cunning burglar in the prequel series, which shows the high-octane heists carried out before the robbery in the original series.

Tristán Ulloa portrays the generous professor and Berlin’s close friend, while Michelle Jenner plays Keila, who excels in electronic engineering, next to him. Berlin’s dependable assistant Cameron, played by Begoa Vargas, has nothing to fear, while Joel Sánchez portrays Bruce, the resolute man of action.

Creator Álex Pina explained the series, “It’s a trip through the golden age of the character when he robbed around Europe crazy in love,” the filmmaker added.

Essentially, it’s a series full of white-collar crimes, tension, travel, romance, and, most interestingly, a sense of humor. “That’s the most surprising, the comedy. You’re going to make people laugh a lot.”

Money Heist’s prequel Berlin is scheduled to start shooting in Paris on Oct 3.

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Aparshakti Khurana says that lighthearted roles taught him acting

Aparshakti Khurana

Actor Aparshakti Khurana, who will be seen in “Dhokha – Round D Corner” and “Berlin,” attributes his understanding of emotions and acting to his comedic roles. He portrays a Kashmiri terrorist in “Dhokha – Round D Corner” and will appear in an action scene in “Berlin.” The actor underwent extensive training to perfect his Kashmiri … Read more

Brad Pitt wore uncommon outfit in Berlin premiere of “Bullet Train”

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt attended the world premiere of “Bullet Train” in Berlin. The 58-year-old opted for an unusual outfit, complete with leg tattoos. The movie is scheduled to be released in theatres across the U.S. on August 5th. Brad Pitt chose to wear an ensemble that was a little bit out of the ordinary during the … Read more

Egypt FM Sameh Shoukry, UN climate official have discussions

sameh shoukry

Sameh Shoukry met with the executive secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Berlin. The conference will be held in November in Sharm El-Sheikh, and Egypt has been chosen to host and lead the world’s first climate change conference. CAIRO: Sameh Shoukry, Egypt’s foreign minister and president-elect of the 27th UN Climate Change … Read more

Germany signs deal to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Benin bronzes
  • Germany has around 1,100 of the 16th- to 18th-century artefacts, split between some 20 museums.
  • Thousands of Benin bronzes are scattered around European museums after being looted by the British.
  • Nigeria plans to build a museum in Benin City in southern Edo state, where it hopes to house them.

 

Germany signed an agreement on Friday,  to begin sending hundreds of Benin bronzes back to what is now Nigeria, marking the most significant effort by a European country to return the looted artworks.

After Germany announced last year that it would begin returning the bronzes, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Culture Minister Claudia Roth signed the agreement with their Nigerian counterparts in Berlin.

The first two artworks — the head of a king and a plaque depicting three warriors — were on Friday handed over to representatives from Nigeria.

“Today we have reason to celebrate, because we have reached a historic agreement — the Benin bronzes are returning home,” Baerbock said.

“These pieces are not only magnificent artefacts — they are some of Africa’s greatest treasures. But they are also telling a story of colonial violence,” she said.

Thousands of Benin bronzes, metal plaques and sculptures that once decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin are now scattered around European museums after being looted by the British at the end of the 19th century.

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Jabeur: Confident sets sights on highest level

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Ons Jabeur was plotting on deposing Iga Swiatek as the world number one. Having move to a profession high positioning of second on Monday. Tunisian pioneer has now become world number two for the first time in his sport’s 147-year history. Jabeur outperformed South African Amanda Coetzer  who arrived at the world number three positioning … Read more

Laver Cup goes to Vancouver and Berlin in 2023 and 2024

Laver Cup

The 2023 and 2024 editions of the Laver Cup will be held in Vancouver and Berlin. The three-day competition pits Team Europe against Team World on a black indoor hard court. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are expected to play for Team Europe in 2023. Vancouver and Berlin will host the 2023 and 2024 editions … Read more

Germany races to stockpile gas before winter

Germany

Germany’s race to stockpile gas ahead of the winter is taking place in the Bavarian Alps. The former Bierwang natural gas field in Unterreit is one of Germany’s largest underground. It can hold more than 800 million cubic metres of gas — enough to power Munich for 8 months. Germany races to wean itself from … Read more

On the night of the Premier League Play-Offs, Joe Cullen and James Wade are sure of upsets

Joe Cullen

Joe Cullen and James Wade are the underdogs in tonight’s Premier League Play-Off semi-finals. Both are confident that they can surprise their opponents. On Monday night, debutant Cullen will face defending champion Jonny Clayton at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin. Wade will face five-time champion Michael van Gerwen. Joe Cullen and James Wade are the … Read more

Russia’s Kasatkina helps cramp-hit Ukrainian Kalinina during Berlin WTA win

Russia

Daria Kasatkina saved Anhelina Kalinina from cramp during their first-round match. It was the first time a Russian player has faced a Ukrainian opponent since Russia’s invasion of Europe. Anhelina Kalinina won the opening set. Russia’s Daria Kasatkina raced to the rescue when her Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina suffered with cramp during their first-round match … Read more

Berlin crash was a ‘cruel rampage’ says German Chancellor

Berlin crash

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the Berlin crash a “cruel rampage” on Monday, killing one and injuring others. Scholz said the 29-year-old’s attack was “deeply sad”. Berlin Mayor Francis Giffey told local media that the attack was “a dark day in Berlin’s history”. He said the man still detained by police was “mentally ill”. Local media said the suspect, who was identified as a German Armenian resident in the city, was working with investigators. However, Giffy warned that he had made “confusing statements” several times. The man’s sister, … Read more

Driver hits school group in Berlin, killing one ,injuring nine

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A man crashed his car into a group of German students in a Berlin retail centre, killing one teacher and wounding nine others. Passers-by appear to have restrained the motorist, who was then quickly apprehended by a police officer. Police identified the driver as a 29-year-old German-Armenian from Berlin. Police say a man crashed his … Read more

Varun Dhawan ‘aesthetically’ dances to his RangiSari in Berlin

Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan’s highly anticipated film JugJugg Jeeyo is about to hit theatres. Varun shared the video on Instagram, where he has a large fan base. Rangisari, a new song from the film, was released on June 6. Varun Dhawan is one of Bollywood’s most brilliant performers. He made his acting debut in the 2012 film … Read more

John Barrowman caught up in Berlin crash: ‘It’s carnage – this is bad’

Berlin

A car slammed into a throng of people in Berlin, John Barrowman described the scenes. Around 30 people were hurt in the event, which occurred in a prominent shopping zone in Berlin. The driver of the small silver Renault was apprehended at the scene in Charlottenburg on Wednesday morning. After one person was killed when … Read more