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Hamburg and Berlin want to work more closely together in the area of local transport in future and drive forward joint projects. This includes, for example, developing a joint transport and sales platform.  more

More and more people are seeking help with addiction and internet use. Caritas in Berlin offers specialized advice.  more

The importance of public drinking water dispensers also grows in summer. Their number has increased significantly. And there are other ways to get fresh water for free.  more

30 degrees and above - temperatures in Berlin are soaring this week. Heat relief services are designed to help the homeless survive the hot days.  more

On Wednesday and Thursday, people in Berlin and Brandenburg will have to brace themselves for humid and oppressive weather.  more

The Berlin district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf wants to tackle a plague of rats with a poster campaign on playgrounds.  more

The nationwide property tax reform announced for 2025 is not intended to make housing costs in Berlin more expensive. This is to be prevented by several changes to the key points of the tax.  more

In future, there will be a new programme in Berlin for nursing staff with professional qualifications from abroad. They will be able to take a special exam that focuses on language skills in everyday working life.  more

The Senate wants to take the lead in planning the further development of the Olympic Park in future. An important decision was taken on Tuesday.  more

The Senate has big plans for the Tegel Airport site. Among other things, a residential neighbourhood and an industrial park are to be created.  more

People in Berlin and Brandenburg must be prepared for thunderstorms on Tuesday, some with hail and gale-force winds.  more

In order to better protect the mostly female victims of violence by husbands and partners, perpetrators are to receive earlier and better counselling.  more

On Monday, the Federal Government and the State of Berlin will commemorate the popular uprising in the GDR on 17 June 1953.  more

The European Championship kicks off on Friday. From Wednesday, soccer fans in Berlin can get in the mood for the home tournament at a big opening show.  more

Many a railroad line in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region is no longer up to date. There are major expansion plans. Now the heads of government are calling for more speed in modernization.  more