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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

Plenty of sunshine, high temperatures and occasional thunderstorms: Hot summer weather is expected in Berlin and Brandenburg on Thursday, with scattered heavy rain and hurricane-force gusts in the evening.  more

Due to the ongoing drought, there is an increased risk of wildfires in Berlin’s forests. Here's what visitors should keep in mind to protect nature.  more

The Berlin Senate has given a positive assessment of the commission established four years ago to accelerate housing construction.  more

The World Liberty Congress is opening its European office in Berlin. Here's what else the city has in store for people who are committed to freedom and democracy around the world.  more

Following the suspected Islamist terrorist attack on the fringes of Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin, the suspect was killed during a police operation.  more

With the Waldsiedlung Zehlendorf, the number of Unesco World Heritage Sites in Berlin is growing.  more

In the fight against excessive rents, the Berlin Senate is now turning to a so-called "rent scan" as a new tool.  more

According to the developer, the environmental education center in Britzer Garten that was destroyed by fire will be rebuilt in its original form.  more

Berlin's public transit authority wants to make its emergency and information call boxes more visible by using eye-catching colors.  more

Preparations for Christopher Street Day on Saturday are getting underway. As a result, several streets near the Brandenburg Gate will be closed until Monday.  more

There are still two months to go until the House of Representatives election on September 20. Many Berliners prefer to vote by mail. To do so, they must request the necessary documents from their district office.  more

In many parks in Berlin and Brandenburg, trees are suffering from the drought. This can pose a risk to visitors.  more