Unknown Origin Posters with Insistent and Rude Appeals Appear in Berlin Metro
Posters demanding that people silence their phones have appeared in the Berlin metro, featuring aggressive messages in German, Arabic, and Russian, but the city's transport company claims no affiliation.
In Germany – paralysis: public transport stopped almost nationwide due to strike
A nationwide strike has halted public transport across Germany, initiated by the Verdi union at the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) and affecting many local transport services.
Debate on Workers' Rights: No Tram for More Lifestyle Leisure
In Berlin, cold weather and a striking BVG transit authority highlight the ongoing debate about workers' rights and the push for increased productivity in Germany.
BVG Strike in Berlin: Annoying but Necessary
The BVG strike in Berlin, occurring amidst winter, is deemed necessary by some amid tougher upcoming wage negotiations and rising unemployment rates.