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The focus of Berlin in the focus: entrance signs as secret souvenirs?
Thefts of the entrance signs in Berlinchen rise through an advertising video. Residents are concerned about the unwanted attention.
The focus of Berlin in the focus: entrance signs as secret souvenirs?
In Brandenburg, an extraordinary phenomenon causes excitement: Again and again the entrance signs of the small village of Berlin, which belong to the city of Wittstock/Dosse. Despite money and prison terms, theft remains a problem. According to Jean Dibbert, the city spokesman for Wittstock, up to four signs a year have been stolen in recent years. A recently published advertising film about Berlin has drawn attention to the town and could possibly initiate a new wave of thefts, reports rbb24 .
The attraction of the signs
The advertising film is part of a nationwide image campaign for Berlin and shows two hipsters who want to found a “dwarf grove” in Berlin - a combination of club and daycare. The villagers are skeptical about the film and find it "catastrophic". The fire brigade leader of the fire brigade expresses concerns that the signs are attracted more than ever due to attention, since they have a certain "attraction". Some residents have even proposed to sell the signs as souvenir to counteract the thefts.
Already in 2023 there was an increase in the thefts of traffic signs in Wittstock and the surrounding area. The costs for the new purchase are around 60 euros per sign, and there are also labor costs. City spokesman Dibbert announced that the signs should be better attached in the future in order to counteract theft. Nevertheless, he must admit that full protection is not possible, such as Williamremus.com published.