Berlin News
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Berlin is to remain the national centre for figure skating
Good news for figure skating in Berlin: the national training centre will remain accredited until the end of 2030 for the time being. This will also benefit Germany’s top pairs as they prepare for the Olympics.
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Berlin's mayor welcomes president of Mongolia
Incumbent Governing Mayor Kai Wegner received the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaa Khurelsukh.
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Significantly greater infestation by oak processionary moths
In the spring and summer of 2026, there were closures due to the oak processionary moth. The Pflanzenschutzamt counted nearly twice as many affected sites as in 2025. A new strategy is being developed.
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Blücherplatz in Kreuzberg has been renamed Eva-Mamlok-Platz
It is said that Eva Mamlok was already involved in the resistance at the age of 14. Now, a square named after her commemorates this Jewish woman from Kreuzberg.
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Following a cyberattack: Immediate threat to the administration cleared
Following the cyber-attack on the Berlin administration and the associated data breach, the Senate Chancellery has stated that the immediate threat has been averted.
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Contactless payments: BVG plans to introduce new ticket machines
From 2029, passengers on the Berlin Transport Authority (BVG) will be able to buy contactless, cashless tickets on buses, trams and at underground stations.
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Safety for seniors: Police to hold information session on Tuesday
Accidents become more frequent as it gets dark. Accidents are also more likely to occur when turning. Here's where the police will be providing information to seniors on road safety on Tuesday.
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Election results certified: 153 seats in House of Representatives
Berlin's State Election Commission has confirmed the percentage results of the election for the House of Representatives. The change in the number of seats is now also official.
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Next section of Mauerpark to be renovated
New paths, fresh trees and accessible entrances: What's changing in Mauerpark between the Amphitheater and the Max-Schmeling-Halle.
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Berlin Strengthens Disaster Response with 25 New Vehicles
Berlin is investing in emergency preparedness: New vehicles and emergency generators are intended to better equip aid organizations.
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Tens of thousands of metric tons of leaves: BSR begins cleanup
The BSR has begun its annual leaf-cleaning campaign. Over the coming weeks and months, employees are expected to sweep up approximately 36,000 metric tons of fallen leaves once again.
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Wegner: German Unity Day Is a Cause for Celebration
Berlin's Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, calls on people to celebrate unity and diversity on German Unity Day.
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New app for Volunteer Card launched
People can now apply for the Volunteer Card online in Berlin. The city is launching an app for this purpose. This is also intended to make the offerings from the bonus system’s more than 500 partners easier to navigate.
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More than 1.2 million emergency calls to the police last year
The Berlin Police receive 3,520 emergency calls per day. That's 147 per hour, or 2.5 per minute. But not all of them are truly necessary.
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Starting this evening: Ringbahn and S46 lines to be closed
From Wednesday evening through Monday morning, there will be no S-Bahn service between the Beusselstraße and Halensee stations.
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Cold weather relief to begin in October with over 600 spots
For people without a home, life becomes even more difficult when winter arrives. Many then seek shelter at night in an emergency shelter.
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Fall break: free swimming lessons for Berlin students
This program is intended for students in grades 4 through 10 who have not yet earned the Seepferdchen or the swimming badge in bronze.
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VBB to increase ticket prices from 2027: Berlin AB ticket to remain at 4 euros
The Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association records more than four million journeys by its customers every day. From January 1, many of them will have to prepare for higher fares.