Kirsten Grieshaber

Foreign Correspondent and Reporter at Associated Press

Associated Press reporter in Berlin

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Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimming

1 week ago | kdhnews.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

BERLIN (AP) - A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted it could make people sick, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water. Around 200 people jumped into the slow-moving, greenish water Tuesday to show that it's not only clean enough, but also lots of fun to splash and swim in the Mitte neighborhood along the world-famous Museum Island. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Berlin banned river swimming a century ago. Locals are bringing it back

1 week ago | msn.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

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Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it’s clean enough for swimming

1 week ago | insidepolitic.co.za | Kirsten Grieshaber

By Kirsten GrieshaberA century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted it could make people sick, there’s a push by swimmers to get back into the water. Around 200 people jumped into the slow-moving, greenish water Tuesday to show that it’s not only clean enough, but also lots of fun to splash and swim in the Mitte neighborhood along the world-famous Museum Island.
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimming

1 week ago | thealbertan.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

BERLIN (AP) — A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted it could make people sick, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water. Around 200 people jumped into the slow-moving, greenish water Tuesday to show that it's not only clean enough, but also lots of fun to splash and swim in the Mitte neighborhood along the world-famous Museum Island.
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it’s clean enough for swimming

1 week ago | abc27.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

BERLIN (AP) — A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted it could make people sick, there’s a push by swimmers to get back into the water. Around 200 people jumped into the slow-moving, greenish water Tuesday to show that it’s not only clean enough, but also lots of fun to splash and swim in the Mitte neighborhood along the world-famous Museum Island.
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimming

1 week ago | webcenters.netscape.compuserve.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABERAssociated PressBERLIN (AP) — A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted it could make people sick, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water. Around 200 people jumped into the slow-moving, greenish water Tuesday to show that it's not only clean enough, but also lots of fun to splash and swim in the Mitte neighborhood along the world-famous Museum Island.
Berlin banned river swimming a century ago. Locals are bringing it back

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Kirsten Grieshaber

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Berlin banned river swimming a century ago. Locals are bringing it back

1 week ago | aol.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

A century after Berliners were barred from swimming in the Spree due to dangerous pollution levels, a movement is underway to reclaim the river for recreational use. On Tuesday, approximately 200 people plunged into the Spree's sluggish, green-tinged waters to demonstrate its cleanliness and suitability for swimming. The event took place in the historic Mitte neighbourhood, near the renowned Museum Island.
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show its clean enough for swimming

1 week ago | register-herald.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

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Berliners jump into the Spree River to show its clean enough for swimming

1 week ago | djournal.com | Kirsten Grieshaber

BERLIN (AP) — A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted it could make people sick, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water. Around 200 people jumped into the slow-moving, greenish water Tuesday to show that it's not only clean enough, but also lots of fun to splash and swim in the Mitte neighborhood along the world-famous Museum Island. kAmp 8C@FA 42==:?8 :ED6=7 u=FDD q25 q6C=:?[ @C #:G6C !@@= q6C=:?[ 92D 366?