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• CottbusSocietyOct 12

  Trial begins in Cottbus for alleged arsonist accused of setting over 20 vehicles on fire

  A trial has started at the Regional Court in Cottbus concerning an alleged serial arsonist. The woman is accused of burning more than 20 cars within the city area since July of last year. She faces charges of severe arson, and a sentence between one and ten years is possible.

• CottbusSocietyOct 12

  Trial Begins in Cottbus Against Woman Accused of Burning Down 21 Cars

  A trial commenced at the Cottbus Regional Court against a 22-year-old woman. The accusation involves setting fire to 21 vehicles in the Cottbus area between July 2025 and February 2026, causing significant property damage. The court has set aside 14 hearing days for this process.

• CottbusSocietyOct 12

  Railway expansion aims for half-hourly service between Berlin and Cottbus

  The railway is starting construction on the "Ausbaustrecke Lübbenau-Cottbus" to enable a half-hourly regional train frequency between Berlin and Cottbus. Currently, the popular section is single-track, limiting services. The second track construction begins this year.

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