Once popular exclusively with older generations, the allotment colonies on Berlin’s outskirts are now hot property among young Berliners looking to escape the concrete jungle. Is this green-thumbed pastime just the latest fad or a statement about urbanism and the environment?

About 40% of Hamburg's 1.8 million residents don’t own a car, so IKEA has introduced its first ‘citystore’ – an urban little sister to its sprawling, out-of-town counterparts. It’s already more popular than any other German branch, but who is this inner-city store attracting?

Germany may be renowned for its high-quality cars, but not everyone in the nation wants to own a petrol-powered vehicle. Catering to these individuals, Emmy has introduced red and green e-scooters to the streets of Berlin, giving people an eco-friendly way to get around the city.

With Gen Yers squeezing into ever smaller spaces in cities, it may seem like an unlikely time for a gardening boom. But there’s a whole generation of well-heeled and house-proud urbanites looking to make the most of their outdoor areas, and London-based Patch is helping their gardens grow.