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2026

10.06.2026 | Landkreis Märkisch-Oderland

e.discom and Telekom sign fibre-optic partnership agreement

The appeal of the subsidised fibre-optic network in the Märkisch-Oderland district continues to grow. The network operator e.discom has secured Telekom as a new, strong cooperation partner. The company is thus expanding its existing partner network, in which Telekom now acts as a key provider alongside Stadtwerke Schwedt and Plus-net.

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10.06.2026 | Land Brandenburg

The Leibniz Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops is to become the Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ)

The Leibniz Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) e.V. will henceforth operate under the name Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ) e.V. The renaming marks the logical conclusion of a multi-year institutional development process, which was specifically driven forward following the appointment of the Scientific Director, Prof. Dr Nicole van Dam, in October 2022.

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10.06.2026 | Land Brandenburg

International Aerospace Exhibition – Brandenburg takes off

The International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) opened its doors today at BER Airport. Over the coming days, the focus will be on the latest developments in the security and defence sectors, space technologies and the full spectrum of aviation. The ILA will also be open to the general public at the weekend. 

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10.06.2026 | Land Brandenburg

Apprentices in eastern Germany are keen to get started

According to an IHK survey, practical relevance and the prospect of a permanent role are the most important factors contributing to trainee satisfaction in the eastern German states – a total of 85 per cent of trainees in IHK-accredited professions would recommend the training programme at their company to others. A direct link to practical work remains particularly important for young people: around 94 per cent of those surveyed stated that practical tasks and immediate immersion in everyday working life are key reasons for choosing an apprenticeship.

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10.06.2026 | Wildau

From guiding principle to everyday practice: TH Wildau sets new standards with the European environmental management system EMAS

Sustainability has long been a key issue at universities. But how can intentions be turned into measurable successes and credibly demonstrated? TH Wildau is leading the way in this regard: as one of the first universities in Brandenburg, it is introducing the European environmental management system EMAS. In doing so, the university is linking strategic goals with concrete, verified action on campus.

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09.06.2026 | Landkreis Märkisch-Oderland

Health authority expands digital service offering

The digitisation of the district administration continues to progress:
With immediate effect, three further application and registration procedures of the health department are available online in the service portal.

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