Rats are spreading in almost all Berlin districts:
Reports of rats are increasing in almost all Berlin districts (archive image).
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Rodent Infestation Expands Across Berlin DistrictsMore than 1,000 rat reports annually in several Berlin areas stem from waste and food left in public spaces.
Key FactsOct 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: morgenpost.de
- Nearly all Berlin districts experience significant rat populations linked to food waste and pigeon feeding.
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg’s popular spots and Neukölln’s residential and commercial zones are notably affected.
- Districts like Marzahn-Hellersdorf and Mitte record up to 1,600 and over 1,000 rat complaints each year.
- Efforts to address the issue through a scheduled roundtable have yet to materialize, leaving the problem unresolved.
The main cause of the high rat population is the permanent pollution of the facilities by food scraps/pigeon feeding left by citizens.— Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf District Office explains the causes of the rat plague in Berlin.
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