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Berlin’s twin pandas Leni and Lotti turned two in style—with a beetroot-carrot ice cake they demolished—and now weigh over 130kg together, growing up fast since their sugar-bag-sized start. Named after Berlin legends, they’re part of China’s panda diplomacy program, still owned by Beijing and destined to return home. Meanwhile, Berlin’s charm is fading in locals’ eyes: once hailed as “fascinating,” it’s now tied for least appealing city with Frankfurt, as rising rents squeeze out its iconic nightlife. Hamburg and Munich are stealing the spotlight—while pandas party, the city faces an identity crisis.

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