Hamburg

Empty Luxury Villas in Hamburg’s Elbe Suburbs Spark Outcry

Numerous luxury villas in Hamburg's prestigious Elbe suburbs, specifically in Groß Flottbek and Othmarschen, have been vacant for years, drawing strong criticism from...

Henrik MüllerMay 4, 2026

Harburg Inland Port: Grand Plans, Little Progress – Hotel Project Fails

A planned hotel project at Veritaskai in Hamburg's Harburg Inland Port has failed, and the site has been returned to the city. Additionally,...

Henrik MüllerMay 4, 2026

Prominent Hamburg Figures Launch New Social Media Platform on Mastodon to Counter Disinformation

Prominent figures in Hamburg, including entrepreneur Michael Otto and several foundations, have launched a new social media platform based on Mastodon. The initiative...

Henrik MüllerMay 4, 2026

Hamburg Advocates for Longer Statute of Limitations in Sexual Offenses

Hamburg's Justice Senator Anna Gallina (Greens) is advocating for a longer statute of limitations for serious sexual offenses, aiming to strengthen victim protection...

Henrik MüllerMay 3, 2026

Cyclist Dies in Truck Accident in Hamburg-Moorfleet, ADFC Calls for Vigil

A cyclist died in a truck turning accident in Hamburg-Moorfleet on Thursday morning, marking the first cycling fatality in the city this year....

Henrik MüllerMay 3, 2026

Seven-Year-Old Boy Vanishes in Hamburg, Found 60 Kilometers Away

A seven-year-old boy disappeared from his mother's side in Hamburg's St. Georg district on Saturday. A large-scale police operation, including a helicopter, was...

Henrik MüllerMay 3, 2026

Forest Fire Near Hamburg Airport: Police Investigate Arson

A 200-square-meter vegetation fire occurred in a forest area near Hamburg Airport in Langenhorn on Saturday afternoon. The Hamburg fire department was deployed,...

Henrik MüllerMay 3, 2026

CDU Criticizes Significant Staff Shortages in Hamburg Police Force

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Hamburg has criticized significant staff shortages within the city's police force. According to the Senate, approximately 500...

Henrik MüllerMay 3, 2026

Hamburg Hochbahn to Purchase Diesel Buses Alongside Electric Fleet

Hamburg's public transport operator, Hochbahn, announced a significant shift in its procurement strategy, planning to acquire 150 diesel buses in addition to 240...

Henrik MüllerMay 2, 2026