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Here’s your quick update on what’s happening around the city on Friday, September 05 - from urgent alerts to stories in the subreddit. Today we went through 100+ articles, posts and events so you don't have to. Let’s dive in.

🇩🇪 Berlin: Car drives into group of people - several injured

A BMW driver in Berlin’s Wedding district struck a group of 7- to 8-year-old children at a crossing Thursday, with six receiving medical attention—including three with minor injuries—and their caregiver seriously hurt; the driver was uninjured.

Police say the car ran a red light while turning and preliminarily blame inattentive, reckless driving; they have ruled out an intentional act but suspect possible drug use based on the driver’s behavior.

The driver was detained and underwent a blood test; results and the ongoing investigation will determine charges and further action. (BILD, 1 minute read)

🇩🇪 "This would lead to a significant increase in HIV infections in Berlin" Planned cuts threaten queer projects and initiatives

Berlin’s draft 2026–27 double budget proposes cuts to numerous LGBTQ projects, particularly education programs and HIV prevention, prompting warnings that infections could rise.

The plan would reduce funding for community services that support outreach, counseling, and risk reduction for queer communities. Advocates say such cuts could undermine progress made in Berlin’s prevention efforts and access to inclusive education.

The Senate’s budget will face negotiations in the state parliament, where parties can amend allocations; watch whether funding for LGBTQ education and HIV prevention is restored or restructured. (Tagesspiegel, 1 minute read)

🇩🇪 Districts warn of collapse: Berlin must finally take care of its parks

Eight Berlin districts sent letters to the Senate warning city parks face collapse amid budget cuts, as the Senate plans to cut €6M for park ranger patrols.

Austerity and climate stress are straining maintenance: cleaning costs are rising (Volkspark Friedrichshain €107,000/year), tree care demands grow, and Neukölln expects to spend 90% of its green-space budget on safety-related pruning. Municipal cleaners are taking on more park cleanup but do not maintain trees.

Districts and a petition seek restored funding, reinstated patrols, and new hires—including 88 posts in Pankow—with upcoming Senate budget decisions determining whether cuts proceed. (Tagesspiegel, 2 minute read)

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✈️ Fun Fact: During the 1948–49 Berlin Airlift, Allied pilots made 277,000+ flights into blockaded West Berlin – at the peak, planes landed every 30 seconds at Tempelhof Airport, delivering food and coal to keep the city alive.

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