News

People without a permanent address are also eligible to vote on 20 September. Here’s what they need to do to exercise their right to vote.  more

It’s set to be hot again in Berlin and Brandenburg on Saturday: the German Weather Service has issued an official heatwave warning for the day.  more

Due to staffing shortages, Berlin's bus service has been operating at a reduced capacity since 2022. According to BVG CEO Falk, the situation has now improved, with positive effects on certain routes.  more

The risk of wildfires in Berlin is increasing. Level 4 has already been declared in several districts. Here's what walkers and residents need to know right now.  more

The more than 70 substations operated by the Berlin electricity grid operator Stromnetz Berlin are now better protected against attacks.  more

Low water levels in German rivers are forcing many freight shipments to switch from inland waterway vessels to trucks. Berlin and Brandenburg have accordingly relaxed the Sunday driving ban.  more

Power cuts, no mobile network, no emergency calls: Berlin is seeking to limit mobile network outages in crisis situations with a new strategy.  more

Berlin residents will receive their election notices in the coming days and weeks. At the same time, the mail-in voting process is really getting underway.  more

To mark the 65th anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, an art installation at the Brandenburg Gate commemorates the division of Berlin.  more

A new spatial design concept aims to make Berlin's municipal offices more modern and customer-friendly. The Schöneberg City Hall is leading the way.  more

Following the terrorist attack on the outskirts of Christopher Street Day, a new memorial site in Berlin’s Tiergarten invites visitors to pause and reflect.  more

Nothing stands in the way of cooling off in the water: The quality of Berlin's swimming waters is good. There are only a few spots where you need to be aware of certain precautions.  more

How are Berlin's street trees doing? Experts assess this every five years using aerial photographs. The latest report shows a slight improvement in tree health.  more

More than 95 percent of poll workers are ready. Reserve staff are still being sought in only a few districts.  more

Blue-green algae are prompting warnings along the Havel River: What swimmers need to keep in mind at the Breitehorn and Radfahrerwiese swimming areas.  more