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Hamburg’s Inheritance and Gift Tax Revenues Soar, Sparking Reform Debate

Hamburg's inheritance and gift tax revenues have significantly increased, reaching €436 million last year, more than double the amount from a decade ago....

Woman Arrested for Murder in Neuallermöhe After Ex-Partner Stabbed to Death

A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in Hamburg-Neuallermöhe on suspicion of murder, nearly two weeks after her 35-year-old ex-partner was fatally stabbed. Police...

Construction Begins on Massive Heat Storage Facility in Hamburg-Billbrook

Hamburg Energiewerke officially commenced construction of a new heat storage facility at the Tiefstack coal-fired power plant site in Hamburg-Billbrook. The facility will...

Hamburg CDU Demands Transparency on MSC Container Volume

The CDU opposition in Hamburg is demanding greater transparency from the Senate regarding the container handling volumes promised by Swiss shipping company MSC...

17-Year-Old Arrested in Hamburg After Brutal Attacks and Racist Threats

A 17-year-old was arrested in Hamburg-Lohbrügge on Wednesday morning after allegedly assaulting a 19-year-old twice, demanding money and kicking him with boots. The...

Deceased Infant Discovered in Waste Bin Near Hamburg

A deceased infant was found in a waste bin in the municipality of Rosengarten, Landkreis Harburg, near Hamburg, on Wednesday evening. Police are...

Hamburg Service Opens New Location in Lokstedt-Eppendorf

A new Hamburg Service branch in Lokstedt-Eppendorf opened on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, replacing previous locations in Hamburg-Nord and Eimsbüttel. It offers services...

Hamburg Inaugurates Largest Battery Storage Facility to Boost Renewable Energy Integration

Hamburg has activated its largest battery storage facility in the Hamburg-Nord district, a significant step towards integrating more wind and solar energy into...

Construction Halted on University of Hamburg’s Flagship Project Due to Insolvency

Construction work on the University of Hamburg's prestigious Schlüterstraße campus has been halted due to the insolvency of the building contractor. This puts...

Shots Fired in Hamburg-Lurup: Police Search for Fugitive with Helicopter

On Monday evening, two men were involved in an altercation in Hamburg-Lurup, during which one of them fired a shot, hitting a parked...

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