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Friday, Mar 1

16

Berlin state electoral office starts work

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The Berlin state electoral office starts work today, Friday.

14

Visionär Film Festival

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For the sixth time, the Visionär Film Festival will present international first and second works in Berlin this year.

Dansk Film Festival

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Film art from Denmark enjoys great popularity among cineastes. Diverse, multifaceted and yet unmistakably Danish, the film projects score points with a blunt look at what it means to be human.

German-Irish Film Summit

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The German-Irish Film Festival took place at the Moviemento cinema for the first time in 2022.

13

Fiber optic network: Number of connections doubled in 2023

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Over a third of all Berlin households now have access to the capital's fiber-optic network. Fiber optic coverage has increased from 17% in 2022 to around 34% in the current year.

11

Der Berliner Salon

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To kick off Berlin Fashion Week, the Berlin Salon at the Kronprinzenpalais presents sustainable labels.

Thursday, Feb 29

12

Plans presented: Landscape park at former Tegel Airport

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Just four years ago, thousands of passengers took off from Tegel every day. Now a landscaped park is to be built around the runway.

Wednesday, Feb 28

15

Prosit Drinks Market

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The Prosit drinks market showcases a wide variety of artisan drinks. This year, all drinks are completely alcohol-free.

BVG warning strike on February 29 and March 1

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Passengers on buses, trams and underground trains in Berlin will have to prepare: BVG employees are once again being called to strike next week.

Ombudswoman offers conflict resolution help for nursing trainees

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Young people can be confronted with various problems during nursing training. The state of Berlin wants to prevent trainees from giving up more often.

12

Senate plans measures against queer hostility

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This Tuesday, the Berlin Senate discussed the development of a statewide strategy for queer safety and against queer hostility.

11

Kultursommer Festival

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100 events, free of charge and outdoors: the entire city will become a stage for the Kultursommer Festival.

Tuesday, Feb 27

13

Beachfood Festival

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In spring, the Beachfood Festival at the Wendenschloss lido will bring beach vibes and international delicacies to Berlin-Köpenick.

12

Alte Bibliothek

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The Alte Bibliothek was built as the Royal Library of Prussia and is now used by the Humboldt University.

10

Myfest

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The "Myfest" has a long tradition in Berlin-Kreuzberg. It is not yet known whether the popular festival will take place in 2024.

Monday, Feb 26

18

Queer Weekender

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The LGBTQIA community art market on the Holzmarkt grounds offers a wide range of individual handmade decorations, art and fashion.

Police presents Berlin road safety report for 2023

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After several years of the coronavirus pandemic and with Berlin continuing to grow as a city of almost 3.9 million inhabitants, the number of road accidents has also risen slightly.

13

Berlin Bicycle Market

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A flea market just for bikes: The Berliner Fahrradmarkt is one of the city's largest platforms for used bicycles.

10

Ruth Orkin: Women

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The exhibition "Women" shows a lesser-known side of photographer Ruth Orkin: That of a sensitive, curious, spirited and funny chronicler of American women of the 1940s and 1950s.

Saturday, Feb 24

15

Restrictions on buses and trains already on Monday

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Passengers travelling on buses, trams and underground trains in Berlin can expect restrictions even before the nationwide warning strike on Thursday and Friday.

11

Numerous solidarity events with Ukraine on Saturday

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This Saturday, a solidarity demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate will commemorate the Russian invasion of Ukraine two years ago. Among others, the Governing Mayor Kai Wegner is expected to attend.

Friday, Feb 23

16

Tourist numbers in Berlin continue to rise

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The tourism industry in Berlin is continuing to recover, but is still nowhere near the level it was before the coronavirus pandemic.

13

Spree River Cruise to Müggelsee with Köpenick Old Town

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Discover the beautiful old town of Berlin-Köpenick on this three-hour round trip and enjoy the natural landscape around Müggelsee lake.

Thai Park

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During the warmer months, the Thai market in Berlin-Wilmersdorf spreads the Asian lifestyle in the capital every weekend.

Thursday, Feb 22

15

Berlin Theatre Prize goes to dramaturge Nele Hertling

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The dramaturge and artistic director Nele Hertling has been awarded the Berlin Theatre Prize. The jury said on Thursday that Hertling has been transforming Berlin for 60 years.

10

Storm expected in the night to Friday

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From the evening onwards, it will be blowing heavily around the capital. Strong squalls are possible at night. The situation eases towards the weekend.

Wednesday, Feb 21

15

Lesbian and Gay City Festival

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The Lesbian and Gay City Festival in Berlin is Europe's largest street festival of its kind. It takes place around Nollendorfplatz, the traditional gay stomping ground in Schöneberg.

13

Berlin Valentine's Run

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The Valentine's Run in the Gardens of the World is a relatively new addition to Berlin's running calendar. In 2025, the couples' run will take place for the fifth time.

Monday, Feb 19

14

Denns Biomarkt at Hauptbahnhof

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This supermarket at Berlin Central Station offers organic foods and produce 365 days a year.

International Barrel Organ Festival

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Over 100 barrel organ players from many countries will entertain festival visitors with their instruments. The festival's annual highlight is the big parade.