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New Season of Series with Engelke and Pastewka Confirmed to Launch

Trump Heads Back to Supreme Court in Mail-in Voting Dispute

Suspicious Object Found at Substation in Dormagen

Heidi Klum: Comeback as judge on "America's Got Talent"

Handball: SC Magdeburg defeats Füchse Berlin again

German champions against runners-up and cup winners: For the second time this season, Magdeburg and Berlin face off, and SCM is also ahead in the Bundesliga standings.

Kirill Serebrennikov: "Friendship is more important than love"

SC Magdeburg defeats Füchse Berlin again

Axel Schulz heading to "Celebrity Big Brother": Ready for reality TV

"Relatively organized chaos": How one Berlin passenger experienced the BER incident

Major operation at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport: A woman reported toxic substances. One terminal was evacuated, and flight operations were restricted. An affected passenger reports.

Handball: Füchse suffer another defeat against Magdeburg

Antonio Rüdiger ends DFB career: "Making way for the next generation"

Countdown after Berlin hacker attack: Attackers could publish citizens' data by Friday afternoon

The hackers' ultimatum to Berlin's state government is expiring. To carry out their extortion, they even contacted a state secretary. Employees are now being warned about deception attempts using AI-generated calls.

All-clear at BER - Terminal 1 reopened

A woman reportedly alerted authorities to a hazardous substance at BER airport. Police evacuated Terminal 1, but it was reopened after the substance was inspected.

Herzberg: In-person classes resume at Melanchthon Gymnasium

BER Airport: All-clear after hazardous materials alarm – Terminal reopened

Terminal 1 at Berlin airport BER was evacuated due to a reported hazardous substance. Fire services and special forces were deployed.

Stadium expansion delayed: Union must stay at Olympic Stadium longer

Planned stadium expansion for 1. FC Union Berlin is facing delays. The 'Irons' will now have to stay at the Olympiastadion longer than originally hoped. A replacement venue for the women's team remains to be determined.

Union president Zingler on stadium expansion: "It'll take a tick longer"

Change is in the air at 1. FC Union Berlin: the men's team is learning a completely new playing style under Mauro Lustrinelli, the women's football division is reshaping its approach, and the renovation of the Alte Försterei continues.

Members' meeting: Sylvia Weisheit joins Union Berlin supervisory board

Sylvia Weisheit is joining Union Berlin's supervisory board. The former project manager is especially popular with fans for her role in the stadium expansion.

Union Berlin: Members' assembly elects first woman to supervisory board

Union Berlin: Zingler defends transfer policy: "We're shit-hot"

Union Berlin has a very loyal fan base. But there is also recurring criticism of the way the Irons play football. Club boss Zingler is pushing back against this, using forceful language.

Flight operations disrupted: Toxic substance alarm! Terminal evacuated at BER airport

Union Berlin: Zingler: "The Alte Försterei will be one of a kind"

Stadium at Alte Försterei: Renovation: Union Berlin must stay longer at Olympic Stadium

This move is not easy for Union Berlin. Due to the renovation of the Alte Försterei, the Irons are playing at the Olympiastadion. Their move west will now happen later, but last longer than expected.

Police investigate claim of responsibility after attack on power substation

Police are investigating sabotage of the power grid near Jänschwalde, including investigating the formation of a terrorist organization. A letter claiming responsibility has now been received.

Ice dance duo Hase/Volodin wants to bring out "Berlin vibes"

In March, Berlin's figure skating duo Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin reached their career high so far with a world championship gold medal. At Thursday's season opening, they spoke about their return to 'more…'

Power grid attacks: Police examine claim of responsibility following two incidents

Berlin after cyberattack: "Data publication cannot be ruled out"

Hacker attack on Berlin state network: Citizens' data likely affected

Berlin's state government is being extorted following a major cyberattack on the administration. The criminals' deadline expires on Friday—citizen data could also be affected.

Cheeky campaign poster: AfD candidate poses alongside Willy Brandt

Life sentence for deadly robbery in Kleinmachnow

Potsdam-Mittelmark: Rowing boat capsizes - nine people overboard

Battle for Commerzbank: Boris Rhein meets UniCredit CEO

Woman reports toxic substances in handbag: All-clear after evacuation at BER – Terminal 1 reopened

A woman reportedly alerted authorities to a hazardous substance at BER. Police evacuated Terminal 1. After the substance was inspected, the terminal was reopened.

König employees face uncertain future after insolvency filing

688 König employees are currently fearing for their jobs. Following the insolvency filing, the search for investors has begun, but the industry is in crisis.

Police evacuate BER terminal due to possible hazardous materials

Election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt: Gabriel accuses AfD of stoking hatred

Sigmar Gabriel accuses the AfD of stoking hatred and warns of the consequences for social cohesion. SPD politicians Woidke and Willingmann also take a clear stance.

Extortionists demand money: Hacker attack: Citizens' data could be published

Berlin is being extorted following a major cyberattack on the administration. The criminals' deadline expires on Friday.

Wannsee fire station: Truck gets stuck on passage – major property damage

An unusual accident in Wannsee: a fire department truck could not fit through the passage. Significant property damage resulted. Emergency services update in the blog.

Brandenburg plans security center following power grid sabotage

New operations center, faster legislation: Following the power grid attack, Brandenburg wants to increase security for critical infrastructure. Facility operators should be able to protect themselves.

Following power grid attack: Brandenburg police examine claim of responsibility

Police are investigating sabotage to the power grid in southern Brandenburg. A statement of responsibility has now surfaced.

"Our apartments would barely get sunlight": Berlin neighbors want to stop new building in their green courtyard

A new residential building is planned for Friedrichshain. Neighbors are taking legal action against the densification project. The trail leads to the investor behind one of Berlin's largest housing developments.

"Mushrooms Also Taste Fantastically Sweet"

'Mushrooms, Mushrooms, Mushrooms' is an unusual cookbook. A conversation with Moritz Schmid about why we should also eat mushrooms sweet and what the 'Merkel porcini pizza' is all about.

Märkisch-Oderland: Teenager steals tractor and lands it on railway tracks

A 19-year-old in the quiet town of Neutrebbin is giving police and firefighters a headache. He faces charges related to multiple offenses.

Berlin Weather: DWD Warns of Gusty Winds – Friday Will Be Miserable

Berlin and Brandenburg face stormy hours ahead. The weather situation could peak on Friday.

Spectacular Sky Show for Pyronale's 20th Anniversary

Six teams from six countries will light up the Maifeld. Scorpions founder Rudolf Schenker and celebrity chef Sarah Wiener are on the jury.

Just Before Elections: Berlin's Finances in Dire Straits

The situation is disastrous: only because investments are being skipped is Berlin getting through 2026 with a somewhat smaller deficit than expected.

Autumn Storm Vilja: Weather Service Warns of Gusts and Heavy Rain

From Airport to Future District: Tegel Launches First Residential Units

Residential construction is starting on the former TXL airport site—and unresolved transport connections are fueling debate.

Berlin to Get New Super X-Ray Eye in Adlershof

Whether coronavirus or the gold of the Nebra Sky Disk: BESSY II solved many mysteries. BESSY III is to be built for sharper light.

World Championship Coach Criticizes Russian Return

Gropiuspassagen: Shoppers Can Look Forward to New Off-Price Department Store

The Gropiuspassagen is among Berlin's largest shopping centers. The new tenant should appeal especially to bargain hunters.

Oderbruch: Stolen tractor blocks RB60 rail line

An unusual sight on a railway line near Neutrebbin: a tractor blocking the tracks of the RB60. The driver had stolen the tractor and was apparently under the influence of drugs.

Historic Prison Transforms into Open Artist Studios

Where prisoners were once locked up, bands now rehearse and artists work in freshly renovated studios and music rooms.

Moscow Responds to Berlin: Goethe Institutes Face Closure

Department Store on Friedrichstrasse to Be Auctioned Off in Fresh Attempt

At the first auction in April, not even half the traffic value was reached. According to the court, this stands at 187 million euros.

Sports Sector Welcomes Appointment of Rauhe as Sports State Minister

Olympic Champion Ronald Rauhe Named New Sports State Minister

New Playground Designed to Look Like TV Tower Opens Near Red Town Hall

Three giant climbing spheres will soon invite people to climb. Before that, experts are searching the ground for historical finds and ordnance.

Bach and Händel Meet in Wuppertal

End of Four-Year Economic Slump in Sight