Hamburg
Police Union Calls for ‘No’ Vote in Hamburg Olympic Referendum Amid Pay Dispute
The German Police Union in Hamburg has called for a 'No' vote in the upcoming Olympic referendum, escalating a long-standing pay dispute with...
Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026
Boat Rental Operator Arnim Silwar Dies, Dispute with Hamburg District Office Continues
Arnim Silwar, the long-standing operator of the Silwar Boat Rental in Hamburg's Hayns Park, has died. Despite his passing, the contentious dispute with...
Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026
Strike Announced in Hamburg Retail: Ikea, Rewe, and H&M Affected
Ver.di union has called for a strike in Hamburg's retail sector over the long Ascension Day weekend, impacting major retailers including Ikea, Rewe,...
Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026
Major Police Checkpoint on Hamburg’s Elbe Bridges Targets Carsharing Vehicles
Hamburg police conducted a major checkpoint on the Elbe Bridges overnight, targeting carsharing vehicles. The operation led to several arrests for drug possession,...
Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026
Man Pleads Not Guilty in 43-Year-Old Transgender Murder Cold Case in Hamburg
A 61-year-old man, arrested in November 2025, has pleaded not guilty in a Hamburg court to the 1983 murder of a transgender person...
Henrik MüllerMay 12, 2026
Trial Begins in Hamburg: Man Accused of Administering Fatal Drug Doses to Young Women
The trial of a 21-year-old man from Altona has commenced at the Hamburg Regional Court. He is accused of injecting hard drugs into...
Henrik MüllerMay 12, 2026
Mother and Son Tied Up in Hamburg Apartment Robbery; Two Suspects Arrested
In mid-January, a mother and son were found tied up in their apartment in Lurup, Hamburg, victims of a robbery. LKA officers have...
Henrik MüllerMay 12, 2026
17-year-old Syrian arrested in Hamburg on suspicion of terror plot
A 17-year-old Syrian has been arrested in Hamburg on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack. The teenager, who arrived in Germany in 2022...
Henrik MüllerMay 12, 2026
Hamburg Recycling Centers Closed, Waste Collection Delayed for Public Holidays
Hamburg's recycling centers will be closed on Ascension Day and Pentecost. Waste collection will also be delayed by one day during both holiday...
Henrik MüllerMay 11, 2026
DRK Hamburg Demands 100 Million Euros Annually for Disaster Preparedness
The German Red Cross (DRK) in Hamburg is demanding an annual allocation of 100 million euros for disaster preparedness, advocating for at least...
Henrik MüllerMay 11, 2026
