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Rental Car Rams Police Vehicle in Neukölln, Suspects Flee on Foot

A routine traffic stop in Berlin-Neukölln yesterday afternoon turned dangerous when a rental car, left in drive, collided with a police vehicle. Two...

Bronze Sculpture Stolen from Berlin Clinic: Police Seek Public’s Help

A bronze sculpture titled "Mother with Child" by artist Dorothea Buck has been stolen from a display case in a clinic in Berlin-Mitte....

Schönhauser Allee Bridge Demolition and Reconstruction Scheduled, Significant Disruptions Expected

The demolition and reconstruction of the Schönhauser Allee Bridge in Berlin-Pankow has been officially scheduled, promising significant disruptions for both public transport users...

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 Schools Introduce Digital Cleaning Control App: Green or Red Smiley for Cleanliness

Berlin schools are implementing a new digital cleaning control app called 'KleanBerlin' to combat dirty classrooms and toilets. Hausmeisters will use tablets to...

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...

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