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Emergency aid: Cold weather buses start the season
For homeless people, a cold night can be fatal. To prevent this, Kältebusse (cold weather buses) are now driving through the city again. more
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After-school care for pupils in Berlin will soon also be free of charge in the 3rd grade.
The House of Representatives unanimously passed a corresponding amendment to the law on Thursday. Up to now, after-school care has cost nothing for pupils in the first two grades. The extension of free fees will come into effect on 1 August. According to estimates by the education administration, about 35,000 pupils will benefit.