Carelessly discarded cigarette butts can be found everywhere in the capital. The public order offices are carrying out checks.| berlin.de
Passengers will have to dig deeper into their pockets for bus and train journeys from January. The VBB is increasing prices by an average of six per cent. The association is also tidying up some fares.| berlin.de
All-clear in Berlin-Mitte: According to experts, a firebomb discovered on Fischerinsel in the River Spree is not dangerous.| berlin.de
The next parliamentary elections are still a year away. However, state electoral officer Stephan Bröchler has long since begun preparations.| berlin.de
A new centre for gene and cell therapy is being built at Berlin's Nordhafen with space for researchers and start-ups. The hope is to find solutions for patients who have not yet received effective treatment.| berlin.de
Berlin's rescue service is to be noticeably relieved. To this end, the black-red government coalition is launching a reform of the Rescue Services Act.| berlin.de
Book online, get your appointment faster: Berlin's citizens' offices offer more appointments and shorter waiting times - and not just during the holidays, says State Secretary Klement.| berlin.de
Beeping, howling, ringing: On Warning Day, Berlin and Brandenburg will also be testing how well warning systems really work. For the first time, sirens will be heard again in the capital.| berlin.de