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National & Local

Brandenburg: Court Halts Building Plan for Canned Beverage Factory

A court ruling has temporarily halted the construction plans for a Red Bull beverage can factory in Brandenburg, Germany.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
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National & Local

Rising housing costs: Inflation hits hardest in these federal states

Inflation has disproportionately affected housing costs in various German federal states, with Brandenburg facing the steepest increases.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:42 UTC
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National & Local

Berlin Administrative Court: No Access ID for AfD Employee

The Berlin-Brandenburg Administrative Court upheld a decision to deny an access ID to an employee of the AfD party due to reported connections with Russian state officials.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Germany Blog: Bundestag May Refuse Access Badge to AfD Staff Member

The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court ruled that the Bundestag can deny an access badge to a former AfD member due to concerns about his reliability related to contacts with Russia.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
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National & Local

Protests in Iran: Demonstration in Berlin Against the Mullah Regime

Thousands of people demonstrated in Berlin against the Iranian government's authoritarian rule and in solidarity with the people of Iran, gathering at the Brandenburg Gate.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
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National & Local

"We Are Prussia..." - New AfD Youth Organization Established in Berlin and Brandenburg

The newly established Generation Deutschland is the youth wing of the AfD party in Germany, replacing the previously dissolved Young Alternative.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
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National & Local

"Pressure Must Be Exerted on the Mullah Regime"

Thousands protest at the Brandenburg Gate against the Iranian Mullah regime, with calls for increased pressure and sanctions from German politician Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger.

Feb 7 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Icy Rain Paralyzes Air Traffic at Berlin Airport

Heavy icy rain has caused a near-complete shutdown of air traffic at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport, leading to numerous flight cancellations and stranded passengers.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
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National & Local

BER Stops Flight Operations Again - 'It Is Simply Too Dangerous Right Now'

Flight operations at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) have been suspended due to hazardous conditions caused by sleet and freezing rain, making it impossible to de-ice the runway in time for take-offs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
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National & Local

Weather: Ice hazard warning from Berlin to the Baltic Sea

Germany's meteorological service warns of icy conditions and freezing rain impacting Berlin, Brandenburg, and northeastern regions, with official alerts in place until the morning.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
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National & Local

Germany: Berlin Airport Remains Closed Due to Black Ice

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is closed this morning due to black ice and persistent freezing rain, with no indication of when flights will resume.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Berlin airport remains closed also on Friday

Berlin Brandenburg Airport will remain closed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions, including snow and freezing rain, affecting flight operations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
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National & Local

Capital Airport: Black ice and freezing rain continue to make operations impossible at BER

Due to black ice and freezing rain, all flights at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) are grounded with no clear indication of when operations will resume.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
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National & Local

Frost in Berlin: Airport Closed โ€“ Fatal Incident in Lake

Severe winter weather continues to challenge northeastern Germany, leading to the closure of Berlin Brandenburg Airport and resulting in a fatal drowning incident.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
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National & Local

Slippery conditions in Brandenburg: 19 injured in multiple accidents on the A10

Nineteen people were injured in multiple accidents caused by slippery road conditions on the A10 highway in Brandenburg near the Potsdam interchange.

Feb 5 โ€ข 18:33 UTC
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National & Local

Flights interrupted at Berlin airport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport announced on Thursday morning that all flights have been suspended due to weather conditions, as snow and freezing rain are currently affecting the German capital region.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
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National & Local

Winter weather disrupted flights from Berlin airport

Winter weather conditions prevented flights from departing Berlin Brandenburg Airport, although some were still able to land, leading to delays and cancellations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
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National & Local

Winter weather hinders flights from Berlin airport

Due to adverse weather conditions, flights are currently unable to take off from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, according to the airport authorities in the German capital.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Brandenburg Gate Defaced - Four Climate Activists Convicted for Paint Attack

Four climate activists were convicted and fined for a paint attack on the Brandenburg Gate, which aimed to raise awareness about climate change and cost taxpayers 110,000 euros for the cleaning.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
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National & Local

AfD Politician Cancels Sellner Appearance โ€“ Announces New Joint Event

Brandenburg AfD member Lena Kotrรฉ canceled a planned event with extremist Martin Sellner under pressure from party leadership but has simultaneously promoted a new event under his direction.

Jan 16 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
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National & Local

Targeted Distribution of Migrants โ€“ Brandenburg Tightens Its Course on Migration

Brandenburg is responding to increasing school violence with a shift in migration policy, where Interior Minister Renรฉ Wilke aims to limit the concentration of migrants in certain cities through residency requirements.

Jan 16 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
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National & Local

AfD internship banned โ€“ Court confirms school decision

A Berlin-Brandenburg administrative court has ruled that a school can refuse a student internship with a member of the far-right AfD party, citing its classification as securely extremist.

Jan 16 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
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National & Local

Brandenburg: SPD and CDU negotiators are in favor of coalition talks

The negotiation teams of SPD and CDU in Brandenburg have proposed to their party committees to begin coalition negotiations, aiming for a new coalition soon.

Jan 16 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

Coalition negotiations in Brandenburg: SPD and CDU want to form government 'swiftly'

Following the collapse of the coalition with Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW, the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg are eager to negotiate a new government alliance.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
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National & Local

There are always AfD representatives posting selfies with Sellner

The AfD leadership is calling for the cancellation of a planned event with far-right extremist Martin Sellner in Brandenburg, as internal advice suggests distancing from him.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
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National & Local

Germany Blog: SPD and CDU want to negotiate coalition in Brandenburg "quickly"

Following the collapse of the coalition between SPD and BSW in Brandenburg, the Social Democrats and CDU are eager to negotiate a new coalition swiftly.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

SPD and CDU in Brandenburg want to quickly start coalition negotiations

Following the breakup of the SPD-BSW coalition, the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg aim to swiftly initiate negotiations for a new government alliance after successful exploratory talks.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:06 UTC
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National & Local

AfD clearly ahead of the SPD

In Brandenburg, the AfD is leading the SPD in a recent poll conducted by Insa, with 34% support compared to the SPD's 25%, following a coalition breakdown.

Jan 16 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
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National & Local

AfD Leads SPD by Nine Percentage Points in Poll โ€“ Clear Majority of Voters Support New Elections

Following the coalition break in Brandenburg, a poll shows the AfD significantly ahead of the SPD, with a majority of voters favoring new elections despite SPD Minister President Woidke's opposition.

Jan 16 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Anti-Semitism Commissioners: They Become Targets Themselves

In various countries, officials dedicated to Jewish life and combating anti-Semitism face hostility, with Brandenburg's commissioner Andreas Bรผttner recently becoming a target of an arson attack.

Jan 16 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
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National & Local

AfD leadership intervenes against meeting with far-right extremist Martin Sellner

The AfD leadership is trying to cancel an event in Brandenburg where Austrian far-right activist Martin Sellner was invited to speak about 'remigration' by two AfD members.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
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National & Local

AfD Brandenburg Invites Martin Sellner: Lecture Evening for Enemies of the Constitution

AfD Brandenburg goes against the party's national board by inviting the far-right extremist Martin Sellner to speak, despite previous warnings from party leadership.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Assault, Threat, Coercion - 178 Investigations Due to Violence in Schools

In response to increasing violence in schools, the Brandenburg state government is collaborating with Cottbus and other stakeholders to implement measures following a report indicating 178 investigations related to school violence.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
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National & Local

Remembrance of Nazi Crimes: Killing Facility on the Havel

The article discusses a memorial site in Brandenburg addressing the Nazi euthanasia program, where individuals with disabilities lead tours to honor victims.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

These 13 attacks are attributed to the left-wing 'Vulcan groups' by the federal government

Since 2011, the 'Vulcan groups' are believed to have committed at least 13 acts of sabotage on rail, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure in Berlin and Brandenburg, with expectations of further attacks according to the Interior Ministry.

Jan 14 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Women groped, stabbings in parking lot โ€“ Wellness spa bans male groups

Following incidents of sexual harassment and stabbings in the parking lot, the Havel-Therme spa in Werder, Brandenburg, has banned male groups and will only allow one gender to exceed the other by a maximum of 20%.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Women Groped, Stabbing in Parking Lot โ€“ Wellness Spa Bans Male Groups

The Havel-Therme in Werder has tightened its admission policy due to repeated incidents of harassment and violence involving intoxicated men.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
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National & Local

After Coalition Breakdown in Brandenburg: SPD and CDU Begin Talks

Following the collapse of the Red-Purple coalition in Brandenburg, the SPD is initiating talks with the CDU to form a new coalition, aiming to have negotiations completed by March 14.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
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National & Local

Dangerous ice rain causes mirror-smooth roads in northeastern Germany

Dangerous ice rain in northeastern Germany has resulted in hazardous, mirror-smooth roads, leading to accidents and road closures in Berlin and Brandenburg.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
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National & Local

Brandenburg: This man does politics like a sperm whale

The article compares Dietmar Woidke's political style to that of a sperm whale, emphasizing his commanding presence and ability to navigate deep political waters.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
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National & Local

Crisis in Brandenburg: Popular Parties Need Troublemakers

The coalition in Potsdam has collapsed, revealing the weaknesses of the major parties in Eastern Germany, as noted by sociologist Steffen Mau, who describes the SPD and CDU as 'structural weaklings.'

Jan 11 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
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World

"I was still cold for 15 years"

The article recounts the historical significance of the freighter 'MS Brandenburg' in the context of maritime disasters in the English Channel, particularly referencing the sinking of the training ship 'Pamir' in 1971.

Jan 11 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
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National & Local

Brandenburg: Stabilize instead of exploring

The SPD and CDU plan to begin coalition negotiations in Brandenburg as the regional parliament undergoes a swift reorganization, amid a failed motion by the AfD to dissolve the parliament.

Jan 9 โ€ข 18:41 UTC
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National & Local

"What the hell?" says the leftist politician about his party leadership's explanation

Brandenburg's anti-Semitism commissioner Bรผttner discusses the terror faced by him and his family after his garden house was burned and his front door was spray-painted with a Hamas symbol, expressing frustration with the solidarity shown by the leaders of his party, The Left.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
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National & Local

After the Coalition Breakdown in Brandenburg: BSW and AfD Now Hand in Hand

Following the breakup of the SPD-BSW government in Brandenburg, the Wagenknecht Party and AfD are calling for new elections, but their proposal to dissolve the parliament was rejected due to lack of majority support.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
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National & Local

Brandenburg State Parliament Rejects New Election - BSW Votes Together with AfD

The coalition between SPD and BSW in Brandenburg has collapsed after internal disputes, leading to the failure of an AfD proposal for a new election in the state parliament.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Jihadist attack in Europe: the house of the commissioner fighting against anti-Semitism burned down

A jihadi-related arson attack targeted Andreas Bรผttner, the commissioner for combating anti-Semitism in Brandenburg, Germany, while his family was inside the house.

Jan 9 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
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National & Local

Brandenburg: BSW agrees with AfD

In Brandenburg, the BSW faction voted for an AfD proposal to remove the parliament's vice president, but the motion failed, allowing Gruhn to remain in office despite internal conflicts.

Jan 9 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
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National & Local

Railway suspends long-distance traffic in the north โ€“ Weather service issues all-clear for Berlin and Brandenburg

Germany is facing an exceptional winter weather situation with storm 'Elli' causing heavy snowfall, leading to a temporary suspension of long-distance rail services in the north, although the worst fears for some regions have not materialized according to meteorologists.

Jan 9 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Weather Service Expects 20 Centimeters of New Snow โ€“ But Gives All-Clear for Brandenburg and Berlin

The weather service warns of snow drifts and heavy snowfall across Germany but reassures that the worst fears for some regions, including Brandenburg and Berlin, will not materialize.

Jan 9 โ€ข 07:16 UTC

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