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Politicians up close, a peek into the mayor’s office, and a mobile citizen service center: Thousands of Berliners explored the Red Town Hall. Here’s what went on behind the scenes.  more

From mid-June, the new S15 will run every 10 minutes between Gesundbrunnen and the main station. It is not only commuters who will benefit from shorter journey times.  more

The ADFC cycle rally is taking place this coming Sunday. Road users should expect traffic restrictions throughout the city.  more

More and more young people are being specifically targeted by neo-Nazis, Islamists and left-wing extremists through popular online channels. The propaganda appears to be having an effect.  more

A section of Dorotheenstraße in Berlin’s government district is set to be renamed. The renaming is scheduled for January 20, 2027.  more

The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation plans to expand. The Berlin Senate has laid the groundwork for the project, which will be located not far from the ministry’s current site.  more

The so-called Hygiene Center for homeless people at Zoo Station celebrated its tenth anniversary.  more

It’s not just the cold that makes life difficult for people living on the streets. High temperatures can also be life-threatening. That’s why the heat relief program is launching again.  more

Over the course of two days, people in Berlin can experience just how closely the city and nature are intertwined. There are events taking place in all twelve districts.  more

How can you prepare for power cuts or natural disasters? A publicly funded organisation offers interactive training courses for emergencies and plans to make these available to everyone in the future.  more

In 2025, Berliner Wasserbetriebe (Berlin Waterworks) sold more drinking water. The volume of wastewater decreased.  more

More than 20 years ago, Hatun Sürücü, a woman from Berlin, was killed – by her own family. A memorial grave serves as a reminder of this. Berlin’s Governing Mayor Wegner has issued a warning.  more

There’s a new local transit option for young people in Berlin and Brandenburg that can help them save money. Tickets will go on sale in Berlin soon.  more

The Pentecost holiday weekend will bring warm, dry summer weather—which increases the risk of wildfires. Here’s what to keep in mind when heading out into nature.  more

Zehntausende Besucher trinken, essen und tanzen auf Straßen in Kreuzberg und Friedrichshain. Beim Karneval der Kulturen wird es manchmal sehr voll.  more