Handpicked Berlin

Your weekly Berlin briefing — news, tech, business and culture.
Curated by Igor Ranc.

Newsletter issues

Aug 3, 2026

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7 min read

#209: and... what did you do?

🌊 I am pleased to announce that this is the last newsletter until September. This will be the longest break in the history of this venture

Jul 27, 2026

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7 min read

#208: would you work for Berlin?

🧴 Have a pleasant jump into your Monday, you tigers and tigresses, I have two important announcements to make. First one is on skincare.

#207: what's with all the construction in Berlin?

Jul 20, 2026

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5 min read

#207: what's with all the construction in Berlin?

🔥 it was so great to meet so many of you on our event with Berlin Events Weekly last Friday. I loved the crowd, Mitte Büro, the vibes and am so grateful that you've made it.

Jul 13, 2026

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6 min read

#206: do you plan to vote?

🤌 last week I messed up the viral Instagram reel link. It was about sick leave reforms, and here it is again.

Jul 6, 2026

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7 min read

#205: are rent caps a good idea?

📍 I had a week full of discovery and ticking “want to go” flags on my Berlin map. I just love how much there is to discover here.

Jun 29, 2026

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6 min read

#204: who was the man on the U8?

🕺🏻 before I tell you about a man on the U8 I am excited to announce that we will throw a summer get-together together with Zim from Berlin Events Weekly.

Igor Ranc