Brandenburg's participatory budget: 150,000 euros approved for new projects!

Brandenburg's participatory budget: 150,000 euros approved for new projects!

In Brandenburg an der Havel, nine new projects from the 2025/26 participatory budget were approved this week, mobilizing a total of almost 150,000 euros in funding. This initiative not only encourages a sense of community, but also brings many of citizens' ideas to life. Particularly worth mentioning is the planned augmented reality project to celebrate the city's 1,100th anniversary, which offers exciting perspectives for cultural design. But not everything is going smoothly. Of the 40 proposals submitted, 31 ideas were rejected, which shows that the participation of residents is not a sure-fire success. maz-online.de reports that ...

A big topic that is currently causing conversation in the region is the Borna virus. A tragic death in Bavaria has raised alarm bells and led to increased attention in Brandenburg and Potsdam-Mittelmark, where authorities are not ruling out the possibility of the virus spreading. Two men in Pfaffenhofen are currently sick with the Ilm, although one did not survive the virus. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has published evidence of further infections. What is particularly worrying is that the Borna virus is considered a potential cause of serious neurological diseases, including encephalitis. br.de reports that...

Borna virus: A silent threat

Borna virus is transmitted mainly by the field shrew, which acts as a typical virus carrier. However, infection with this virus is not easy to trace. It is thought to be transmitted through contact with feces or through contaminated food and water. Experts warn that although the disease is rare compared to other infections, it can have fatal consequences. In Germany, 14 known cases of encephalitis have been recorded in the last two decades, many of which could be linked to the Borna virus. apotheke-adhoc.de reports that ...

Symptoms range from headaches to fever to neurological problems and can lead to a dramatic course of the disease. If symptoms are unclear, such as acute meningoencephalitis, experts recommend also thinking about a possible Borna infection. Pet buyers and farm owners are advised to take precautions to avoid spreading the virus.

Community life in Brandenburg an der Havel

In addition to these worrying reports, there is also good news from the region. For example, a drinking water pipe will be laid in Altstädtische Fischerstrasse from today until October 30th, which will improve the infrastructure. The Medewitz timber company Michalik is also planning for the future after a fire in January and is receiving support in drawing up a development plan from the Medewitz village and local history association.

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