Past news

More than 2,300 spectators have seen the summer production "JACQUELINE" in the vacant former 10th Polytechnische Oberschule in Bischofstraße over the past few weeks. The tenth co-production between the Kleist Forum and Theater Das Letzte Kleinod has become an absolute audience favorite.

As of August 31, 1,295 new training contracts had been registered with the IHK Ostbrandenburg for the starting training year. This is 56 fewer contracts than at the same time last year. One of the reasons for this is that the start of training this year falls during the summer vacations; many school leavers have not yet made their decision or the contracts have not yet been submitted to the IHK.

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Mayor Claus Junghanns welcomed 11 young men and women who will begin their training or dual studies at the city administration of Frankfurt (Oder) with immediate effect or from October. The trainees and students will complete the practical part of their training or studies in the specialist departments of the municipal administration and also in the rescue station and at Frankfurt (Oder) Hospital, among other places.

IHK Ostbrandenburg presents TESLA with EMAS certificate as proof of highest ecological exemplarity: Tesla Manufacturing Brandenburg SE received its EMAS certification certificate on September 1. EMAS is a voluntary environmental management system of the European Union with the highest standards.

IHK Ostbrandenburg calls for a reduction in bureaucracy and reliable funding commitments for public transport in the region – With the "I can't work like this" campaign, the IHK Ostbrandenburg is taking aim at the increasing hurdles for business. It shows how bureaucracy, lengthy planning procedures and a lack of digital structures slow down entrepreneurs in their day-to-day work.

Committed Frankfurters laid the foundation stone for the desired and long-planned playground in the west of Frankfurt by participating in the citizens' budget in 2022.

The district of Märkisch-Oderland announces the official launch of a pioneering project that strengthens the connection of the German cycle path network with the trans-European EuroVelo network and at the same time enhances the region's tourist infrastructure.

The state government is continuing the "Pact for Care" until June 30, 2027, which consists of various pillars: Expansion of care advice, expansion of the care provision structure and securing skilled workers.

After the first 100 days of the new federal government, Brandenburg's chambers of industry and commerce (IHKs) have drawn a mixed conclusion. Although initial measures have been initiated, key expectations of the regional economy remain unfulfilled.

The district of Märkisch Oderland has had its budget for 2025 approved by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government, subject to conditions. Alderman and treasurer, Rainer Schinkel, explains the implications.