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Knives ban on buses and trains from July
According to a decision by the Senate, weapons and knives will be banned on Berlin buses and trains in future. This is intended not least to make the police's work easier. more
According to Florian Graf, Head of the Senate Chancellery, an initial one million euros has been set aside in the budget for the current year to maintain the cinema landscape. Five million euros in funding is then planned for 2025. Berlin's cinema scene with over 250 screens is considered unique in Germany. The funds are intended to promote investment in the maintenance and refurbishment of cinemas. According to Graf, the use of the funding will now be discussed with the cinema associations, among others.