Monday/ 15 Nov
Kai Wegner has been nominated as the CDU candidate for the 2026 Berlin state election with overwhelming support in Spandau. He invited stakeholders to discuss improvements for Friedrichstraße, which faces challenges after the planned summer 2024 closure of Galeries Lafayette. Recent polls show AfD leading with 26%, followed closely by CDU at 25%, while SPD and Left party trail behind.

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FranzösischBuchholz

Berlin will face significant traffic disruptions due to multiple planned demonstrations and ongoing construction affecting various city areas. Protests will occur from Pankow to Französisch-Buchholz, Neukölln,...

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MatteoBerrettini

Italy secured a place in the Davis Cup final for the third year in a row after winning a tense semifinal against Belgium in Bologna. Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli secured an unassailable 2-0 lead with crucial...

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PetraKahlfeldt

At the "Neustart Berlin" conference at the EUREF Campus in Schöneberg, innovative ideas were presented to enhance Berlin's livability, addressing challenges such as the delayed Berlin airport, complicated voter...

13h
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DirkStettner

Dirk Stettner, CDU parliamentary group leader, confirmed that only one new refugee shelter will open in Hasenheide, Berlin, with ten other planned sites suspended amid declining arrivals. The coalition of CDU and SPD...

14h
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Berlin

The planned Christmas tree for the Berlin House of Representatives was a ten-meter blue fir from Brandenburg that broke at the top during transport and setup. Workers initially reattached the broken top with a metal...

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Buschallee

An elderly woman was fatally struck by a truck at the intersection of Buschallee and Sulzfelder Straße near the Taut-Siedlung. Police report that the truck driver hit the woman while she was crossing at a pedestrian...

22h/21h
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TinaCrafoord

Tina Crafoord from the Public Health Agency in Sweden warned of early flu season pressure due to the rapidly spreading H3N2 subclade K variant. Vaccination rates against flu remain below targets in Europe and the US,...

22h/7h
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FelorBadenberg

The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reported a record rise in domestic violence cases in 2024, with nearly 266,000 victims marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Politically motivated misogynistic crimes...

23h/13h
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TjarkErnst

Hertha BSC has won six of their last seven matches and achieved four consecutive clean sheets, a defensive streak not seen in a decade. Their defensive stability, enhanced by goalkeeper Tjark Ernst and defenders Márton...

24h/14h
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WorldWarII

A 250-kilogram World War II bomb with a Soviet fuse was discovered during construction of a new ICE maintenance facility near the Cottbus main station. Train services will be suspended for several hours as around 500...

27h
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BerlinSBahn

Several lines of the Berlin S-Bahn experienced delays and service disruptions due to repair works affecting a signal near Treptower Park. The S42 line operates every ten minutes, the S85 line is canceled, and passengers...

27h
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JanineWolter

Janine Wolter has been nominated as the top candidate for mayor of Berlin-Neukölln by the Neukölln SPD after Martin Hikel unexpectedly withdrew from the race. Wolter, currently the district councilor for Education,...

27h/19h
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IrisSpranger

A BerlinTrend survey reveals that 75% of Berlin residents support a ban on private fireworks for New Year's Eve, with the backing spanning multiple political parties including the Greens, Left Party, SPD, and AfD...

27h
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DieterHerzog

Dieter Herzog, the former football World Champion, has died at the age of 79, as confirmed by Bayer Leverkusen, the club where he ended his professional career. Fortuna Düsseldorf and Bayer Leverkusen mourned Herzog's...

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FriedrichMerz

German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz is participating in the nationwide Federal Reading Day by visiting the Robert-Reinick Elementary School to emphasize the importance of literacy and the government's support for...

35h
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LasseAndersson

The Füchse Berlin handball team has maintained an undefeated record in the Handball Champions League by defeating Sporting CP 33:29 at the Max-Schmeling-Halle. Key contributions from players Lasse Andersson, Mathias...

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ManjaSchüle

The Medical University of Lausitz - Carl Thiem (MUL-CT) will welcome its first class of 36 medical students in the winter semester 2026/27. The Brandenburg Ministry of Science, Research and Culture confirmed the program...

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SebastianDullien

Germany's automotive sector is experiencing significant job losses, with employment dropping 6.3% to about 721,400 by the end of the third quarter. Economist Sebastian Dullien highlighted that while the overall decline...

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Taliban

Germany accepted 52 more Afghan refugees arriving from Islamabad under a federal resettlement program. The program prioritizes vulnerable Afghans, including former local German employees and those persecuted by the...

42h/35h
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EmineDemirbükenWegner

Emine Demirbüken-Wegner, district mayor of Reinickendorf, launched Berlin's first document dispensing box at the Eichborndamm citizen's office. The box allows residents to pick up and return identity cards and passports...

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BorisPistorius

European NATO countries including Romania, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and Poland have experienced increased drone incursions and attacks disrupting airports and airspace in 2025. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius...

47h/12h
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LeoYannickWild

Leo Yannick Wild from TIN Anti-Violence Counseling in Berlin emphasizes the critical need for community visibility and solidarity on Transgender Day of Remembrance. Advocates report that at least 27 trans and nonbinary...

Thu
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GustavMartner

Greenpeace revealed that 18 out of 56 Shein garments tested contained hazardous chemicals exceeding EU limits, posing health and environmental risks. Gustav Martner criticized Shein's ultra-fast fashion approach and its...

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CarstenSchneider

Germany pledged one billion euros to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) at the UN Climate Conference COP30 held in Belém. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider and Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan...

Thu/34h
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JoelBanks

The record champions BR Volleys secured a decisive 3-0 victory against their city rivals VC Olympia Berlin, marking their second consecutive win under head coach Joel Banks. This clear win was critical, as VC Olympia...

Wed
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SerhiyKuznetsov

Italy's highest court has ruled that Serhiy Kuznetsov should be extradited to Germany to face charges related to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts. Kuznetsov, a former Ukrainian military officer, was arrested while...

Wed/Thu
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BerlinChamberOfCrafts

The Berlin Chamber of Crafts has withdrawn from the Berlin Coalition for Training to protest against the apprenticeship levy proposed by the Berlin Senate. The coalition aims to secure 2,000 additional apprenticeship...

Wed
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UlfKristersson

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a deepened strategic partnership in Berlin, expanding cooperation to include foreign and security policy, aid, and migration. They...

Wed/46h
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FriedrichMerz

Germany is revising its military service policies to require all 18-year-old men to register starting in 2026, with full conscription beginning in 2027 for those born in 2008. Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports the plan...

Wed/14h
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EvelynPalla

Deutsche Bahn announced a delay in the opening of the Stuttgart 21 underground station beyond the originally planned date of December 2026. CEO Evelyn Palla cited technical issues, regulatory approvals, and...

Wed
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BerlinCentralStation

A Berlin police officer admitted to using excessive force against a homeless man who was already handcuffed during an incident at Berlin Central Station. The Tiergarten District Court dismissed the case after the...

Wed
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BerlinerVerkehrsbetriebe

The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) has reported a reliability rate of 97.6% for Berlin's subway system last week, the highest rate this year. The company plans to improve its long-term target to 99% and will receive...

Wed
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AndriusKubilius

The EU (EU) is implementing a "military Schengen" initiative to enable rapid movement of soldiers and military equipment across Europe amid concerns about Russian aggression. The EU approved a $20.4 billion defense...

Wed/26h
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VolodymyrZelensky

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed to secure Poland's airspace amid heightened tensions following Russian airstrikes on western Ukraine. Fighter jets from several countries, including Poland, Romania, Germany,...

Wed
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UlrikeKostka

Ulrike Kostka, director of the Caritas Association for the Archdiocese of Berlin, highlighted the severe risks cold weather poses to the city’s homeless population. The Berlin City Mission operates cold buses staffed by...

Wed/27h
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StefanEvers

The Berlin Federal Constitutional Court declared that Berlin's civil servant salaries were unconstitutional from 2008 to 2020, with about 95% of salary groups below the constitutional mandate to be 15% above the welfare...

Wed/21h
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AdolfRoesch

Leag is advancing the GigaBattery Boxberg 400 project with HyperStrong, aiming for 400 megawatts connection capacity and 1,600 megawatt-hours storage. CEO Adolf Roesch called it a "milestone" for energy transition while...

Wed
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KaiWegner

The Berlin Senate has approved an investment of approximately €13.8 billion in climate protection initiatives through state-owned companies by 2030 as part of the Climate Pact 2025-2030, announced by Governing Mayor Kai...

Tue/19h
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BorisPistorius

Leftist protesters targeted a military and security conference featuring Defense Minister Boris Pistorius by pouring red paint on the hotel sidewalk and distributing flyers. They claimed responsibility on Indymedia,...

Tue
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EllenKessler

Twins Alice and Ellen Kessler voluntarily opted for assisted suicide together in Germany, reigniting debates on this practice across Europe. Karl Lauterbach supported legal regulations on euthanasia, emphasizing the...

Tue/Wed
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RenéWilke

René Wilke has officially joined the SPD, as confirmed by Björn Lüttmann during a parliamentary group meeting. Wilke served 24 years with The Left before switching parties and currently faces speculation as a potential...

Tue
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WassimAlM

The trial began for Wassim Al M., a 19-year-old Syrian refugee accused of a near-fatal knife attack at the Holocaust Memorial. The attack targeted Iker M., a Spanish tourist and nutrition scientist, who survived but...

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MatteoBerrettini

Italy secured a spot in the Davis Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Austria in Bologna. Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli delivered straight-set wins under coach Filippo Volandri to advance the defending...

Tue/29h
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WorldFoodProgramme

The World Food Programme warned that 318 million people are expected to face hunger crises or worse in 2026, fueled by conflicts, extreme weather, and economic instability. The USA and Germany are cutting their...

Tue
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RobertCrumbach

Significant political tensions are unfolding in the German state of Brandenburg and neighboring Thuringia, centered on coalition governance and budget approvals. Finance Minister Robert Crumbach faces internal conflict...

Tue/37h
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TreptowKöpenick

Residents in Treptow-Köpenick suffer from increasing noise caused by party boats and rafts on the Spree River during summer. The district received 37 complaints between 2024 and 2025, resulting in 28 fines, while other...

Tue
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TychoBrahe

The Abrafaxe characters celebrate their 50th birthday and the 600th edition of the comic magazine Mosaik, which is the oldest continuously publishing German comic. The upcoming issue features a longer Abrafaxe adventure...

Tue
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EmineDemirbükenWegner

Berlin is experiencing a significant rise in gun violence and organized crime, prompting intensified police actions. The police formed a special task force named "Ferrum" to target organized crime and gang-related...

Tue/27h
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Bornicke

Firefighters battled multiple significant fires across different regions recently. A boat storage fire in Rheinsberg destroyed about 30 boats with damage estimated at least €10 million, while a scrapyard blaze in...

Tue/29h
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BerlinBotanicalGarden

Berlin's Botanical Garden will celebrate the festive season with its "Christmas Garden" starting November 19. This year's event features over 30 unique light installations and special offerings for children, and runs...

Tue
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GermanWeatherService

The German Weather Service (DWD) has forecasted colder weather, including frosty nights and icy conditions, for Berlin and Brandenburg in the coming days. Winds will increase, and rain or sleet is likely overnight into...

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JoakimBohman

McDonald’s is significantly expanding its presence in Europe, reopening a modern restaurant in Berlin’s Schloßstraße after a year-long closure and launching a new site at Titania Palace with 195 indoor seats and 25...

Mon/46h
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NickWoltemade

Germany secured their spot in the World Cup with a 6-0 victory against Slovakia, showcasing a dominant performance reminiscent of past glories. Nick Woltemade opened the scoring just 18 minutes in, followed by goals...

Mon
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RobinWood

Four left-wing activists from the group Robin Wood climbed onto the roof of the Olympiastadion to protest the re-establishment of a youth organization by the AfD party. After descending with climbing gear, they...

Mon
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MesseSüdSBahn

A 37-year-old man allegedly kicked a 75-year-old woman without provocation at the Messe-Süd S-Bahn station in Berlin. Authorities arrested the suspect after identifying him through video footage and initiated...

Mon
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JohannSebastianBach

Germany celebrated the performance of two newly identified pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, the Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179. This marked the first performance in 320 years at St Thomas...

Mon/Tue
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MehmedKönig

Mehmed König announced his departure from the SPD, citing dissatisfaction with the party's handling of pro-Palestinian voices and migration policy. König expressed that he is considering joining the Left Party,...

Mon
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Barnim

A tragic series of accidents involving cyclists and motorcyclists occurred in Germany. A 68-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by a car in Eberswalde, and the driver was taken to the hospital after the incident. In...

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MartinaMaxiSchmidt

Several factions in the Brandenburg state parliament, including the SPD, BSW, CDU, and AfD, support proposals to ease the registration of reimported Simson mopeds. SPD representative Martina Maxi Schmidt emphasized the...

Mon
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RadoslawSikorski

Radoslaw Sikorski announced the cancellation of an auction of Holocaust artifacts following significant public outcry and complaints from Holocaust survivors. Sikorski and Johann Wadephul agreed that the auction should...

Mon
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FelixEitner

Felix Eitner has died at 58, with his passing announced by the ZAV Künstlervermittlung in Munich. He was noted for his television roles, especially in crime series such as "Polizeiruf 110" and "Tatort."

Mon
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Alice

Alice and Ellen Kessler, the iconic German identical twins, passed away at 89 in their Grünwald home by assisted suicide. The German Society for Humane Dying confirmed that following a decades-old pact, they opted to...

Mon/47h
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MarcoLangner

Marco Langner announced plans for stricter controls over side jobs of police protection officers in response to allegations of their private work for rapper Bushido. Alexander Karius stated that all employment...

Mon
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Rome

Negotiations for collective contracts are starting soon for state employees and public service workers in Italy and Germany. Italy proposes a €158 monthly increase over three years for around 200,000 employees, but this...

Mon/Wed
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Voize

Voize raised €50 million in Series A funding led by Balderton Capital to alleviate the nursing shortage exacerbated by administrative burdens. The company's AI technology assists nurses in documentation and scheduling,...

Mon
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ChristianHochgrebe

Authorities confirmed that the explosion in Neukölln and the fire at Charité hospital in Berlin are not connected. Christian Hochgrebe stated there are no indications of politically motivated actions, as investigations...

Mon
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GideonSaar

The German government announced it will lift its military equipment export restrictions to Israel. This decision follows a stable ceasefire between Israel and Hamas established on October 10. Israeli Foreign Minister...

Mon
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AndreasKraus

A 220-kilogram turnstile stolen from Görlitzer Park in Berlin-Kreuzberg was recovered from the Landwehr Canal. Andreas Kraus from the Senate Department for Environment announced discussions on enhanced security measures...

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AndrejHolm

A study commissioned by Deutsche Wohnen & Co. enteignen reveals compensation for large Berlin property companies could range from €12 billion to €17 billion after socialization. Andrej Holm authored the report arguing...

Mon
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SBahn

Berlin is experiencing ongoing disruptions in public transport and traffic due to construction and repairs. The S-Bahn lines S41 and S42 have resumed limited service while other lines like S85 and S47 face delays and...

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Golm

Firefighters extinguished a fire in a home in the Wildenbruch district and found a deceased individual inside. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and whether others were present during the incident....

Mon
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LeonhardPföderl

Eisbären Berlin secured a 4-2 win over Löwen Frankfurt in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga after the Deutschland-Cup break. Leonhard Pföderl scored twice, while Ty Ronning and Yannick Veilleux added one goal each to seal the...

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MartinHalweg

Berlin police confirmed that threats against about 22 schools circulating over Facebook and Telegram are not credible. Police and authorities are investigating these false terror warnings that referenced a "warrior of...

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A10Highway

Multiple serious traffic accidents occurred in Germany, including a van overturning on the A10 highway that injured eleven people. A collision between two cars critically injured one driver and caused the A10 highway to...

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17YearOldGirl

Incidents in Berlin raise serious concerns among local communities. A group sexual assault case involving a 17-year-old girl and an illegal entry into the suspect's apartment has emerged. Authorities investigate...

Sun
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AI

A police chase in Berlin involved a grey VW SUV with Bavarian license plates PAR, used in Parsberg and nearby towns, and began when officers spotted the driver behaving suspiciously on Tempelhofer Großbeerenstraße. The...

Sun
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MaikTeichgräber

The Bundeswehr is conducting a military training exercise called "Bollwerk Bärlin III" focusing on urban combat and critical infrastructure protection. Lieutenant Colonel Maik Teichgräber highlighted the importance of...

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JacquesSchneider

The Bundesliga is seeing outstanding performances, particularly from Trier’s Gladiators, who lead the table for the first time in 27 years. Coach Jacques Schneider highlights their high-paced style, supported by players...

16 Nov/Tue
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BerlinSenate

Berlin has intensified efforts to combat illegal waste disposal with new regulations aimed at enhancing environmental responsibility. The Berlin Senate approved measures that significantly increase fines for waste...

16 Nov/Sun
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BRVolleys

BR Volleys achieved a decisive 3-0 away victory against FT 1844 Freiburg in the Volleyball Bundesliga, bouncing back after a home defeat to Lüneburg. The Netzhoppers also demonstrated improvement by winning 3-0 in...

15 Nov/16 Nov
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Eurojackpot

A player from the Rhein-Neckar district won €1,026,937.70 in the Eurojackpot after correctly selecting five main numbers. On the same day, the Lotto 6aus49 draw took place with a jackpot of €8 million, but no winners...

15 Nov/Mon
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KaiWegner

Kai Wegner has been nominated as the CDU candidate for the 2026 Berlin state election with overwhelming support in Spandau. He invited stakeholders to discuss improvements for Friedrichstraße, which faces challenges...

15 Nov/Mon
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FelorBadenberg

The Berlin CDU has approved a ten-point plan to combat organized crime, led by Felor Badenberg. The initiative aims to undermine criminal networks through financial investigations and increased police action, according...

15 Nov/Tue
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MärkischOderland

A severe outbreak of avian influenza has significantly impacted poultry farming in Brandenburg, Germany, with over 170,200 farm animals including ducks, geese, turkeys, and broiler chickens culled this fall as of...

15 Nov/Sun
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TomBeck

Tom Beck is seeking public help in recovering his stolen bicycle. He lost his distinctive neon green mountain bike, a sentimental gift from his parents, and has urged residents to watch for any sightings.

15 Nov/16 Nov
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HudhaifaAlMashhadani

Berlin police are investigating an attack on Hudhaifa Al-Mashhadani, head of the German-Arab School in Berlin-Neukölln and Secretary General of the German-Arab Council. An unknown man violently pushed Al-Mashhadani from...

15 Nov/16 Nov
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DrDirkLentfer

Hertha BSC held a members' meeting focusing on critical elections and proposed amendments for hybrid meetings. Dr. Dirk Lentfer announced his resignation after nearly 20 years, with Dr. Roland Kühne taking over...

15 Nov/Mon
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Germany

Germany's Christmas markets have opened with heightened security and rising prices, reflecting concerns over safety. In Berlin, the Potsdamer Platz market sells Glühwein at €5 per cup, while average prices across...

15 Nov/Mon
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FriedrichMerz

Germany's political landscape remains tense amid a heated pension reform debate. Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the implementation of an early retirement pension scheme starting January 1, 2026, promoting a...

15 Nov/Mon
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HeinerKoch

The Archdiocese of Berlin has enforced new rules requiring candidates for parish and community councils to sign declarations rejecting racism, antisemitism, nationalistic nationalism, and anti-democratic sentiments....

15 Nov/Sun
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DWD

Germany faces a significant shift to winter conditions with cold polar air moving across the region. The German Weather Service reported persistent gray skies, rain, and localized sleet in Berlin and Brandenburg, with...

15 Nov/Tue
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Columbiadamm

Recent incidents in Berlin highlight ongoing concerns about urban safety, with multiple violent and traffic-related events occurring over a short span. A pedestrian was hit by a car on Columbiadamm at Friesenstraße,...

14 Nov/Sun
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Bürgeramt

Residents of Berlin can access various administrative services at the Bürgeramt without prior appointments. The Senate Chancellery announced that individuals can now obtain registration and police clearance...

14 Nov/16 Nov
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SBahn

This weekend, major disruptions are impacting Berlin's S-Bahn network due to ongoing construction and maintenance work. Service between Pankow and Karow will be suspended from Friday night until Monday early morning,...

14 Nov/Sun
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CarelMohn

Fridays for Future is organizing a global climate strike under the slogan "Our future is non-negotiable - Climate justice now!" Demonstrations are scheduled to begin at Pariser Platz in Berlin while a national strike is...

14 Nov/16 Nov
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MathiasGidsel

Füchse Berlin continues their impressive handball season with a remarkable series of victories. Recently, they secured their seventh consecutive win in the Champions League, defeating Sporting CP 38:37 in Lisbon. The...

13 Nov/Sun
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AntifaOst

The Trump administration officially designated four European anti-fascist organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, continuing its campaign against perceived leftist violence. The affected groups include Antifa...

13 Nov/16 Nov
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Alemdar

A family of three from Hamburg, Germany, with Turkish roots, tragically died in Istanbul after consuming street food during their vacation. The family sought medical attention after experiencing nausea and vomiting, but...

13 Nov/Sun
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FooFighters

Ticket sales for the Foo Fighters' concerts in Germany have begun, generating massive demand among fans. The band confirmed the sold-out presale for their shows on November 13, which includes performances on June 17 and...

13 Nov/16 Nov
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Alexa

A 26-year-old man exhibiting erratic behavior with a folding knife was subdued by passengers on a regional train to Berlin. In a separate incident, a teenager was stabbed multiple times at the Alexa shopping center in...

13 Nov/16 Nov