Subject
Berlin
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Berlin, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Politics
German security agencies debate restricting information after election results
German state election results have intensified official debate over restricting access to secret information. Concerns have been raised that far-right and far-left parties, if in power, could leak sensitive data to Russia or organised crime groups.
4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 77 · Hype 20 - Politics · Ukraine
Russians abroad vote in parliamentary election amid war dissent
Russians living outside their country voted on the final day of a parliamentary election. Many described the act as a moral duty and a futile protest against President Putin and the war in Ukraine, with some expressing deep pessimism about Russia's future.
Ukraine3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20 
PoliticsFriedrich Merz campaigns for Berlin CDU with Stefan Evers
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz campaigned for the Berlin CDU alongside candidate Stefan Evers. He addressed approximately 150 party members at the CDU headquarters, speaking about federal politics and praising Evers. The event was held behind closed doors.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · European UnionRussia orders closure of German consulate in St. Petersburg
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced the closure of Germany's consulate in St. Petersburg, with operations to cease by September 18. This action follows Germany's recent decision to close Russian diplomatic facilities in Bonn and Berlin, which Russia labelled an "unfriendly" move.
European Union3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · European UnionBerlin hackers publish stolen data after ransom refusal
A hacker group known as Rhysida has published millions of files stolen from Berlin's city government on the dark web. The group had demanded a ransom of 30 bitcoins, approximately €2 million, which Berlin authorities refused to pay.
European Union3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 25
PoliticsMagdeburg Pride parade draws thousands ahead of state election
Thousands attended the annual pride parade in Magdeburg, Germany, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to advocate for LGBT rights. The event took place with increased security measures and ahead of a state election where the far-right AfD party is expected to perform strongly.
3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
