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The capital hopes to gain an edge in the bidding race with a citizens’ charter. Can Berliners use an Olympic bid to help develop their city?  more

Many buildings at Berlin’s universities are in poor condition. The renovation process is now set to move along more quickly. To this end, the university administration is also relying on a new funding model.  more

25 kilometers and 18 stops: Anyone cycling along this new route through Berlin will discover hidden industrial landmarks and several breweries. Stops for a cold beer are part of the plan.  more

Good news for DFB fans: Berlin is relaxing the public screening rules for World Cup matches that kick off by 10 p.m.  more

The Berlin Senate has introduced a new law on district financing. What that means for reducing the administrative burden and improving efficiency.  more

Berlin's mayor is visiting Neukölln to learn about illegal dumping. The district has some experience with this issue and has had considerable success in combating it.  more

For several years now, the police have been stepping up traffic enforcement in the spring. This week, it’s that time again. And this time, residents of the capital should be on the lookout as well.  more

Berlin is set to gain two new street names in four weeks’ time. The square in front of the state parliament is to be named in honour of Margot Friedländer. The "Chancellor of Unity" is also to be honoured.  more

A nationwide ban on the sale of nitrous oxide cartridges will take effect in Berlin on April 12, 2026.  more

184 ornamental and decorative fountains, water features, or waterways in eleven Berlin districts will gradually begin operating by mid-May.  more

In 2025, Berlin’s theaters and orchestras once again attracted significantly larger audiences. In total, more than 3.3 million paying visitors were recorded.  more

One hundred years ago, Lufthansa’s first aircraft took off on scheduled flights. On April 6, 1926, two planes took off from Berlin-Tempelhof Airport. The anniversary was celebrated in Berlin on Easter Monday.  more

Forecasters are predicting sunshine—and no rain—for Easter Monday. This means the risk of wildfires is on the rise again.  more

According to the Berlin-Brandenburg Statistical Office, authorities approved more than 13,750 housing construction projects in the capital in 2025.  more

In future, pupils’ progress is to be assessed regularly and much more frequently than before in Berlin’s schools.  more