Hamburg
Hamburg Waste-to-Energy Plant: Cost Explosion and Accountability Questions
The new waste-to-energy plant in Stellingen Moor, Hamburg, initially projected at €234 million, is now expected to cost at least €750 million. This...
Henrik MüllerJune 29, 2026
President Steinmeier Opens Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Calls for Global Cooperation
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier inaugurated the third Hamburg Sustainability Conference on Monday, June 29, 2026, emphasizing the critical need for enhanced global cooperation to...
Henrik MüllerJune 29, 2026
Elbphilharmonie Closes Due to Water Pipe Burst, Concerts Canceled
Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie closed on Monday due to a water pipe burst under its forecourt, leading to the cancellation of scheduled concerts and the...
Henrik MüllerJune 29, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire 20% Stake in Eurogate Terminal in Hamburg
Hapag-Lloyd, the Hamburg-based container shipping company, is set to acquire a 20% stake in the Eurogate Terminal in Hamburg through its subsidiary Hanseatic...
Henrik MüllerJune 29, 2026
Rail Disruptions Affecting Hamburg Amidst Heatwave
Numerous train services to and from Hamburg experienced disruptions on Sunday due to extreme heat and technical issues, just days after the Hamburg-Berlin...
Henrik MüllerJune 28, 2026
Hamburg’s Red-Green Coalition Demands Higher Fines for Unauthorized Luxury Renovations
In Hamburg, the SPD and Green Party are calling for significantly higher fines for unauthorized luxury renovations in apartments. The Bürgerschaft is set...
Henrik MüllerJune 28, 2026
Övelgönne Residents Protest Elbchaussee Reconstruction, Citing Parking Loss and Lack of Involvement
Around 100 residents of Övelgönne, Hamburg, protested on Sunday against the planned reconstruction of the Elbchaussee. The demonstration, held under the motto 'A...
Henrik MüllerJune 28, 2026
Hamburg Water Consumption Reaches Annual Peak Amidst Heatwave
Hamburg's water consumption reached its highest level this year on Wednesday, with 412.2 million liters used, as a heatwave continues to impact the...
Henrik MüllerJune 28, 2026
Multiple Rail Disruptions Affect Hamburg Travel Amid Heatwave
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, severe heat led to multiple rail disruptions in Northern Germany, impacting services to and from Hamburg, including the...
Henrik MüllerJune 28, 2026
Hamburg CSD 2026: Record Participation with Fewer Trucks, More Groups
Hamburg's Christopher Street Day (CSD) 2026 will feature a record 150 participating groups, a significant increase from previous years, yet will see a...
Henrik MüllerJune 27, 2026
