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I maintain a dozen lists of English-speaking businesses. I list a few hundred businesses in total. I use the Google Maps API to spot places that closed or moved. It automatically verifies each place every 6 months, and I just need to approve the changes.

It barely uses AI: I use a tiny LLM to extract values from text, that's it. When a value changes, a constant gets updated in the code, a change request is submitted, and a human has to approve it. There are no unsupervised changes, and all the content is still written by a human.

AI on All About Berlin? Yes, but not like that.

I am releasing a tool that updates the website when certain facts change. If the minimum wage goes up, it updates it everywhere on the website. (1/2)

The Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge reached out to get my input about an information portal for immigrants.

Berlin's SenIntMig also consulted me about a similar project last year. They're announcing it on April 29.

It's good to see that people care.

I'm updating my cannabis guide. It's crazy how much has changed in two years. Cannabis clubs barely exist, but the grey market has exploded.

How do YOU get weed in 2026?

What's new in April 2026 Public holidays, cherry blossom, labour rights, ADHD, and a few UX improvements.

The April 2026 newsletter is out! Public holidays, cherry blossom, labour rights, ADHD, and a few UX improvements.

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I really like how those yes-no lists are turning out. They make the information much easier to read at a glance.

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I'm adding "yes-lists" and "no-lists". It makes the guides a little easier to skim.

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How the German Fik­ti­ons­be­schei­ni­gung works This guide explains what a Fiktionsbescheinigung is, how it works, and how to get one. It explains how to travel with a Fiktionsbescheinigung.

Facts about the Fiktionsbescheinigung:

1. It's not a permit, only a confirmation. Your expired residence permit stays valid anyway, even without a Fiktionsbescheinigung.

2. You are entitled to one. The LEA is breaking the law when refusing to issue them.

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How to get diagnosed with ADHD in Germany Explains how to find a psychiatrist, get diagnosed and get medicated for ADHD.

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ADHS - Umfassende Infos & Online Tests ADHS ADS | Infos zu Symptomen, Medikationen, Ursachen | Diagnostik und Online Tests zu ADHS

I'm rewriting my ADHD guide, and I'm awed by ADxS.org. It's a website about ADHD in Germany. It's insanely thorough, translated in English, and backed by a vibrant community. Oh and it's also ad-free and AI-free.

True! I got better at spotting those. The worst part is the government websites. They love to randomly move pages around without redirects, and to hide value updates in a yearly PDF.

I'm building a tool that monitor specific pages, and updates All About Berlin when the facts change. It will track things like BVG ticket prices, tax rates and the minimum wage.

The goal is continuous, automated fact-checking of the content.

It's nice to revise old guides and realize how much my writing has improved in 8 years.

How to choose liability insurance in Germany What liability insurance covers, why you must have it, and how to pick the best German liability insurance.

I am working with an independent insurance broker to simplify and improve my Haftpflichtversicherung guide. What would you like to ask him?

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Which one do you prefer? A or B? The differences:
- Hierarchy instead of flat list
- Shorter guide titles

What's new in March 2026 Open source, new tools, Apotheke nonsense, and one step forward, two steps back at the immigration office.

For those who missed it, the March edition of the All About Berlin newsletter: allaboutberlin.com/newsletter/m...

1,000 responses! 🎉 We've never had this much data about the Berlin immigration office.

To celebrate, I have redesigned my LEA wait times page. It's less cluttered, and it combines citizenship and residence permit data.

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Budget savings: Only adhesive labels instead of plastic cards at the LEA? In Berlin's migration community, there is a lively debate about the State Office for Immigration (LEA) reverting to using adhesive labels, even though plastic cards ( electronic residence permits (eAT...

The LEA is issuing residence permits as stickers instead of plastic cards, citing budget issues.

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Do you know any interesting places in those areas?

GitHub - All-About-Berlin/aab: All About Berlin content, templates and backend All About Berlin content, templates and backend. Contribute to All-About-Berlin/aab development by creating an account on GitHub.

All About Berlin - the whole website - is now source-available

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There is a link to instructions for that in the guide. Most calendar apps already include a public holidays calendar.

I updated my public holidays guide. I automatically calculate the dates and highlight those that fall on weekends.

I also clarified how public holidays work for part-time workers. After all, this year's focus is "labour and tenant rights".

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The Berliner had a few slip-ups like this. I usually refer to RBB directly, but my audience is English-speaking.

Verdi kündigt für Montag Streiks im kommunalen Nahverkehr an Im öffentlichen Nahverkehr soll es am Montag bundesweit Streiks geben. Dazu hat Verdi aufgerufen. In Berlin soll der Straßenbahn-, Bus- und U-Bahnverkehr den ganzen Tag lahmgelegt werden. Auch in Bran...

Next Monday (February 2), the BVG is striking. Plan your travel accordingly!

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German court rules against profit from subletting  - The Berliner A 71-year-old patient has been arrested for causing a fire that injured 14 people last night.

Good news! German courts rule against profiting from subletting. This might stop people from holding onto apartments and charging subtenants a massive premium.

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I'm finishing up the February edition of the All About Berlin newsletter. If you subscribe now, you will get it in your inbox on Sunday morning.

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