Hamburg
Rheinmetall Acquires Blohm+Voss Shipyard for Over 1.5 Billion Euros
Defense contractor Rheinmetall has acquired the naval division of the Bremen-based Lürssen Group, including the traditional Hamburg shipyard Blohm+Voss, for an initial payment...
Henrik MüllerMarch 12, 2026
Premium Bicycle Retailer CCH Concept-Cycles Closes All Stores in Hamburg After Insolvency
CCH Concept-Cycles, a prominent premium bicycle retailer in Hamburg, has closed all its locations, including its flagship store in the city center, due...
Henrik MüllerMarch 12, 2026
ADFC Demands Safe Elbe Crossing for Cyclists After Freihafenbrücke Closure
Following the closure of Hamburg's Freihafenbrücke, the ADFC (General German Bicycle Club) is demanding a safe alternative route for cyclists across the Elbe,...
Henrik MüllerMarch 12, 2026
Excellence Isn’t Everything: Hamburg University Hit Hard by Austerity Measures
Despite the recent jubilation over retaining its 'Excellence' title, the University of Hamburg is facing significant financial challenges due to stringent austerity measures....
Henrik MüllerMarch 12, 2026
Quickborn Public Viewing to Host World Cup Games as Hamburg Cancels Fan Fest
Quickborn (Pinneberg district) is set to host public viewing for the 2026 World Cup from June 11 to July 19, featuring twelve matches,...
Henrik MüllerMarch 11, 2026
Hamburg to Intensify Efforts Against Child Support Fraud
Hamburg is establishing a new central office for child support payments, which will begin operations on April 1st with 106 employees. The office...
Henrik MüllerMarch 11, 2026
Body Found in Jenfeld Stream – Identity Unknown
On Tuesday morning, passersby discovered a deceased man in a stream in the Jenfeld district of Hamburg. Emergency services were alerted shortly before...
Henrik MüllerMarch 11, 2026
Siblings Face Trial in Hamburg Over Alleged Trade in Stolen Ancient Egyptian Artifacts
A brother and sister, aged 42 and 48, are currently on trial in Hamburg, Germany, accused of illegally trading in stolen ancient Egyptian...
Henrik MüllerMarch 11, 2026
Hamburg Hochbahn Wage Talks Stall: No Agreement on Contract Duration
Wage negotiations between the ver.di trade union and Hamburg Hochbahn ended without agreement on Monday, March 10, 2026. The main sticking point is...
Henrik MüllerMarch 11, 2026
Blohm+Voss to Produce Unmanned Surface Drones in Hamburg, Creating up to 400 Jobs
Following its acquisition by the defense contractor Rheinmetall, the Hamburg shipyard Blohm+Voss is set to begin producing unmanned surface drones in the coming...
Henrik MüllerMarch 10, 2026
