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The police are looking for witnesses in connection with the New Year's Eve fireworks incidents in Berlin.  more

In recent elections in Berlin, the proportion of postal voters has risen continuously. The state returning officer hopes that the trend will not continue. He recommends voting at the polling station.  more

Dressed up as the Three Wise Men, children and young people go from door to door in Berlin, collecting donations and singing carols. On Epiphany, they visit the Red City Hall.  more

Many people may be looking to 2025 with concern, says Berlin's mayor. Nevertheless, he appeals to citizens to be courageous.  more

The year 2025 holds important changes in store for pupils who want to transfer from primary school to the grammar school. Their parents have a few things to consider.  more

People who take in foster children are to be relieved of financial burdens. A pilot project promises more money in the new year.  more

In 2025, a number of changes will come into force that will affect the citizens of the capital.  more

In recent weeks, the Berlin State Office for Health and Social Affairs has held around 100 counselling sessions on the requirements for community cannabis cultivation.  more

In order to prevent New Year's Eve riots and attacks on the emergency services as far as possible, the Berlin police largely rely on the concept from last year.  more

Numerous employees from the citizens' offices are needed to prepare for the Bundestag elections. This is not without consequences.  more

The eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins. As soon as it is dark, a ten-meter-high candelabrum in front of the Brandenburg Gate is to send out a sign of light.  more

The Governing Mayor looks back on the past year on the occasion of the upcoming festive season. And he admits: "I was longing for Christmas."  more

Despite the tight timeframe for the organisation of the Bundestag elections in Berlin, the state electoral officer for the capital is confident that everything will work out.  more

As in previous years, there are three pyrotechnics ban zones at the turn of the year this year. There will also be a weapons and knife ban zone in Tiergarten.  more

Simply talk to someone or seek help in the middle of a crisis - there are also various offers over the holidays. Anonymous and free of charge.  more