Berlin

2024 - 8 - 24

Museum Makeover, Movie Bus Stops & Bold Developments: Berlin's Buzz!

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From overdue museum revamps to Hollywood bus scenes, and new real estate ventures, Berlin has a lot happening!

Berlin is bustling with excitement and transformations as it welcomes changes long overdue. The highly anticipated revamp of the Pergamon Museum is set to finally kick off after a 40-year wait. Art enthusiasts and history buffs alike have been longing for this, as the museum holds an extensive collection of ancient artifacts that needs modernization to attract more visitors, especially in a city renowned for its historical significance.

In the creative world, Hollywood has brought its charm to Berlin! Kevin Costner's new film "HORIZON" is making waves as it creatively collaborated with local public transport to promote its launch. Imagine hopping on a Berlin bus adorned with Western scenes and imagery straight out of a Western flick! This whimsical initiative is not only promoting the movie but also making public transport an exciting adventure. Travelers will love riding through the city as if they were in a classic Western film, all while sipping on their coffee!

On a different note, the real estate market in Berlin is heating up as well. A significant land purchase has just been finalized with Hales Corners-based Wimmer Communities acquiring a sprawling 34 acres along Moorland Road in the New Berlin area for a staggering $11 million. This purchase signifies a robust interest in developing new residential communities and expanding urban living options, amid the ongoing demand for housing in vibrant city neighborhoods.

As we cherish the fragments of history while embracing modern art and dynamic urban developments, Berlin shows that it is a city that never sleeps! Did you know that the Pergamon Museum houses the world's largest collection of Islamic art, a testament to the cultural blending found in the city? Meanwhile, Kevin Costner’s foray into film promotions demonstrates just how intertwined the arts can be in everyday life!

Together, these developments reflect Berlin's vibrant culture that elegantly bridges the past with the future, reminding us that whether it's through art, cinema, or real estate, there’s never a dull moment in this dynamic city!

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Berlin's Pergamon Museum Revamp 40 Years Overdue, And More (ARTnews)

Berlin's Pergamon Museum revamp is 40 years overdue, a Ukrainian art scholar has been released from Russian prison, and more.

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Kevin Costner Turns a Berlin Bus into a Western Scene (Little Black Book)

Little Black Book, Tobis Film, public transport operator BVG and Serviceplan campaign promotes the launch of Kevin's new film 'HORIZON'

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Developer buys 34 acres along Moorland Road in New Berlin (BizTimes Milwaukee)

The land at the southeast corner of West Greenfield Avenue and South Moorland Road was bought for $11 million by Hales Corners-based Wimmer Communities.

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Kustrin Rail Bridge / Knight Architects + DB Infra Go + Bestandsnetz ... (ArchDaily)

Completed in 2024 in Küstriner Vorland, Germany. Images by Wilfried Dechau. In a festive ceremony the new Oder bridge near Küstrin-Kietz, ...

Cypheria Announces European Expansion with New Office in Berlin (AccessWire)

HERZLIYA, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2024 / Cypheria, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm renowned for protecting governmental institutions ...

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Kustrin Rail Bridge / Knight Architects + DB Infra Go + Bestandsnetz ... (ArchDaily)

Completed in 2024 in Küstriner Vorland, Germany. Images by Wilfried Dechau. In a festive ceremony the new Oder bridge near Küstrin-Kietz, ...

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Image courtesy of "Press TV"

Protesters in Berlin demand 'Hands off Our Mosques' (Press TV)

A demonstration against the closure of the Imam Ali Mosque and the ban of the Islamic Centre Hamburg was held in the German capital, Berlin.

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