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Berlin Senate Approves Olympic Bid for 2036, 2040, or 2044 Summer Games

The Berlin Senate has unanimously endorsed Governing Mayor Kai Wegner's Olympic plans, signaling a bid to host the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Summer...

Labour Day 2026: 12,000 Protest in Berlin for Social Security and Job Protection

On May 1st, 2026, 12,000 workers in Berlin joined hundreds of thousands nationwide to protest job cuts and demand greater social security and...

Berlin Launches One of Europe’s Largest Power-to-Heat Projects

Berlin has commenced construction of one of Europe's largest Power-to-Heat (PtH) projects, a 120-megawatt plant at the Berlin-Mitte combined heat and power plant....

Berlin Civil Servants to Receive Salary Increase in Two Stages

Berlin's government coalition has proposed a bill to increase the salaries of civil servants, judges, and apprentices in two stages: 3.8% in April...

Berlin’s Olympic Bid: A Grand Bluff of Event Dreams and Hidden Costs?

Berlin's Senate has approved a concept for bidding to host the Olympic Games, but Die Linke faction sharply criticizes the plan, labeling it...

Mieterbund Warns Against Cuts to Housing Benefit in Berlin Amid Budget Constraints

The German Tenants' Association (Mieterbund) has issued a warning against potential cuts to housing benefits, emphasizing that such measures should not lead to...

Berlin Launches One of Europe’s Largest Power-to-Heat Projects

Berlin has launched one of Europe's largest Power-to-Heat (PtH) projects, a 120-megawatt facility at the Berlin-Mitte combined heat and power plant. This initiative,...

Ryanair to Halve Berlin-Brandenburg Airport Flights, Close Base by October 2026

Ryanair will halve its flight operations from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) and close its operating base by October 24, 2026. This decision, announced by...

Berlin to Build 120-Megawatt Power-to-Heat Plant for District Heating

Berlin, Germany – Berliner Energie und Wärme (BEW), 50Hertz, and Stromnetz Berlin have jointly commenced construction of a 120-megawatt power-to-heat plant at the...

Berlin-Mitte: New Greening Initiative at Pohlstraße to Combat Urban Heat and Improve Water Retention

Berlin-Mitte is launching a new greening project along Pohlstraße in Tiergarten, focusing on replanting green spaces beneath street trees with shrubs and perennials....

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