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Kids in Berlin can set up their own polling stations, print ballots and discuss issues with politicians. What's behind the U16 election.  more

Plans for the new swimming pool in Hellersdorf are taking shape, and according to the Senate, funding has been secured. A target date for the opening has also been announced.  more

The first municipal dormitory for apprentices has been handed over in Berlin.  more

This weekend, there will be major service disruptions on the S-Bahn and long-distance rail lines due to construction work on the Ringbahnbrücke.  more

Berlin residents who believe they are paying an excessive rent can report this to the relevant district office online.  more

Berlin will be the first federal state to have a comprehensive rental registry. The state parliament has now approved the creation of this massive database.  more

People in the capital region should prepare for changeable and at times windy weather. An official warning for gusty winds is in effect for Friday.  more

Apprentices can now also take advantage of a discounted Germany-wide ticket for local transit. In Berlin, the ticket will be valid starting in July.  more

The BVG's new 50-meter tram has been given the green light: Soon, the first "Urbanliners" will be rolling through Berlin.  more

There are only a few election volunteers still needed for the Berlin House of Representatives election on September 20.  more

The previous all-time record for Berlin was set in 2015, when the thermometer read 38.9 degrees. The DWD had expected a record to be set.  more

Berlin and Brandenburg are experiencing an extremely hot weekend with temperatures reaching up to 41 degrees. Starting Sunday, the risk of severe weather will increase, and thunderstorms will bring some relief from the heat at the start of the week.  more

The German Weather Service has issued a Level 5 warning for Berlin-Buch for Sunday. However, the risk of wildfires is also high in other Berlin neighborhoods.  more

Empty shelves at Berlin's largest clothing bank: The City Mission urgently needs summer clothing for those in need and is asking for donations.  more

The public swimming pool authority will invest approximately 600 million euros by 2030 in the complete renovation, modernization, and construction of new indoor and outdoor swimming pools.  more