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Here’s your quick update on what’s happening around the city on Friday, October 10 - from urgent alerts to stories in the subreddit. Today we went through 100+ articles, posts and events so you don't have to.
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🇩🇪 Huge data leak in hotel software - private addresses of Berlin politicians accessible
A German media investigation found serious security flaws in hotel management software from Gubse AG that exposed millions of guest records online, including Motel One customers and some lawmakers; the vendor has since patched the vulnerabilities.
IT collective Zerforschung alerted the vendor after finding interfaces that exposed up to 50 million profiles and 30 million reservations, some dating back 20 years. Data included names, addresses, phone numbers, partial credit card details, and ID numbers; Motel One and several youth hostels used the software.
Motel One says it is investigating and notifying guests, while youth hostel groups report no evidence of misuse; regulators may review the incident and potential GDPR obligations. (Berliner Zeitung, 3 minute read)
🇩🇪 Enterprise software: Berlin AI startup "n8n" receives millions from Nvidia and Telekom
Berlin startup n8n raised $180 million from investors including Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom’s venture arms, valuing the no-code AI automation platform at $2.5 billion.
Now one of four AI unicorns in Germany, n8n’s valuation has jumped eightfold since March 2025 amid demand for no-code AI automation. The company reports a tenfold revenue increase in 2024 and customers such as Vodafone, SoftBank, and Seat.
The company will use the capital to enhance its product, expand internationally, and scale sales operations; watch for faster customer growth and new market entries. (rbb24, 2 minute read)
🇩🇪 Expert: Perpetrators don't need special knowledge to attack infrastructure
A German critical infrastructure expert said recent arson attacks on power pylons—including a September strike in southeast Berlin that cut power to about 50,000 customers—require no specialized knowledge, as investigators have yet to identify suspects.
Publicly available grid maps can reveal vulnerable points, he said, arguing the real gap is insufficient redundancy and emergency management. Similar sabotage near Tesla’s Grünheide factory in March halted production, and September’s outage took roughly 60 hours to fully restore despite utility response.
Investigations continue as grid operators enhance protections and review contingency plans; experts urge investment in redundancy and drills to reduce outage impacts amid ongoing risks from politically motivated attacks and hybrid threats. (rbb24, 5 minute read)
⚡ Quick Hits
🇬🇧 Germany news: Government presents raft of reforms | Germany's coalition unveils sweeping welfare cuts and pro-German electric car measures.
🇩🇪 This is what happens when you pull the emergency brake in the subway | Berlin's transit agency explains when to pull red alarm handles and what happens.
🇩🇪 New construction of the Ringbahn bridge leads to closures at the Funkturm junction | Rebuilding the Ringbahn bridge will trigger major road closures and detours around Funkturm.
🇩🇪 Coalition decides on "construction turbo" for faster housing construction | Coalition approved a temporary fast-track housing law to cut bureaucracy, sparking opposition.
🇩🇪 How Berlin is preparing for the NFL game in the Olympic Stadium | Berlin prepares stadium renovations and massive logistics to host NFL's international game.
🇩🇪 Federal police step up checks at railroad stations | Federal police step up visible station patrols to curb violence and reassure travelers.
🇬🇧 Germany to Spend €3 Billion Earmarked for Chip Industry on Roads | Germany redirects €3 billion from chip subsidies to fix roads and bridges.
📅 Events Today
🎟️ Klangstraße Music Festival in Reinickendorf | October 10, 2025 | At the Reinickendorf Music Festival, Residenzstraße is transformed into a large stage from which sounds from all over the world can be heard.
🎟️ Tag der Clubkultur | October 03 - 12, 2025 | The Tag der Clubkultur (Day of Club Culture) takes place annually in October and makes the diversity of Berlin's clubbing and nightlife scene visible.
🎟️ Festival of Lights | October 08 - 15, 2025 | Once a year, Berlin’s world famous sights and monuments in the city centre become the canvas for spectacular light and video projections at the Festival of Lights.
💬 What Berliners Are Talking About
🗣️ How to successful report and remove cars and van blocking bike and pedestrian ways in Berlin. A two-step guide (yes, it's really that easy) | Practical two-step tip for quickly reporting cars blocking bike and pedestrian ways in Berlin.
🗣️ Does anyone know where can I go for a therapy which will be covered by TK? | Seeking TK-covered English therapy; commenters warn of waits, suggest 116117 or private.
🗣️ Wie sicher ist sichtbares Judentum in Berlin heute? | Berlin Jews advised to be discreet; experiences range from safe to hostile.
🍬 Word of the Day: Naschkatze | Literal: Nibble-cat | Meaning: Someone with a sweet tooth. | Example: Ich kann nicht widerstehen, ich bin eine echte Naschkatze. (I can't resist, I'm a real nibble-cat.)
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