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Berlin Science Week offers activities at research centers, museums and cultural venues for anyone who wants to discover something new. Here's what visitors can expect at the science festival.  more

Just under six weeks after the election, the Berlin House of Representatives convened for the first time. Hendrikje Klein was elected President by a large majority.  more

Following the terrorist attack at the Christopher Street Day, a rainbow bench was installed in Tiergarten - and has been vandalized repeatedly ever since. Cultural institutions are now responding to this.  more

A quarter of Berlin's electricity generation is expected to come from solar energy by 2035. There is still a long way to go, but progress is being made.  more

The lighting system at the Brandenburg Gate is showing its age. That's set to change. In the meantime, there's a so-called "moon light."  more

Good news for figure skating in Berlin: the national training centre will remain accredited until the end of 2030 for the time being. This will also benefit Germany’s top pairs as they prepare for the Olympics.  more

Incumbent Governing Mayor Kai Wegner received the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh.  more

In the spring and summer of 2026, there were closures due to the oak processionary moth. The Pflanzenschutzamt counted nearly twice as many affected sites as in 2025. A new strategy is being developed.  more

It is said that Eva Mamlok was already involved in the resistance at the age of 14. Now, a square named after her commemorates this Jewish woman from Kreuzberg.  more

Following the cyber-attack on the Berlin administration and the associated data breach, the Senate Chancellery has stated that the immediate threat has been averted.  more

From 2029, passengers on the Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) will be able to buy contactless, cashless tickets on buses, trams and at underground stations.  more

Accidents become more frequent as it gets dark. Accidents are also more likely to occur when turning. Here's where the police will be providing information to seniors on road safety on Tuesday.  more

Berlin's State Election Commission has confirmed the percentage results of the election for the House of Representatives. The change in the number of seats is now also official.  more

New paths, fresh trees and accessible entrances: What's changing in Mauerpark between the Amphitheater and the Max-Schmeling-Halle.  more

Berlin is investing in emergency preparedness: New vehicles and emergency generators are intended to better equip aid organizations.  more