Hamburg
Pflegen & Wohnen Employees to Receive Significant Wage Increases
Employees of Pflegen & Wohnen, Hamburg's largest stationary care provider, are set to receive substantial wage increases following a collective agreement between the...
Henrik MüllerAugust 15, 2026
Hamburg Port Sees Significant Drop in Container and Cargo Throughput
The Port of Hamburg experienced a notable decrease in container and general cargo throughput during the first half of 2026, with container volumes...
Henrik MüllerAugust 15, 2026
Hamburg Quietly Discontinues “Family Seal” Award
The city of Hamburg has reportedly discontinued its "Hamburger Familiensiegel" (Hamburg Family Seal) award, which recognized family-friendly companies since 2007. The decision, made...
Henrik MüllerAugust 15, 2026
Cum-Ex Scandal: Hamburg Court Opens Proceedings Against Tax Official
A Hamburg court has officially opened proceedings against a tax official in connection with the Cum-Ex scandal, marking a significant development in the...
Henrik MüllerAugust 15, 2026
Port Workers Reject Wage Offer, Strike Looms in German Seaports
Port workers in Hamburg and other German North Sea ports are threatening strikes after rejecting a wage offer of 5.1% from employers. The...
Henrik MüllerAugust 15, 2026
Hamburg-Altona Building Collapse: Tenants Demand Answers Amidst Demolition and Legal Scrutiny
A multi-family building in Hamburg-Altona, facing collapse, saw part of its structure demolished on Tuesday, August 12, 2026. Legal consequences for the owner...
Henrik MüllerAugust 14, 2026
Hamburg City Center BID to Receive 5 Million Euros for Revitalization Efforts
A popular district in Hamburg's city center is set to become even more attractive with a 5 million euro investment. The Business Improvement...
Henrik MüllerAugust 14, 2026
Hoheluft’s Beloved Marsbar Reopens After Insolvency, Overcoming Staff Shortages and Economic Challenges
The popular Marsbar in Hamburg-Hoheluft-Ost, which entered insolvency in May, has successfully reopened. The bar faced significant challenges including staff shortages and economic...
Henrik MüllerAugust 14, 2026
Hamburg Man Fined for Wishing Zelenskyy’s Death and Endorsing Ukraine War
A 60-year-old man from Fuhlsbüttel, Hamburg, was fined €1,200 by the District Court of Hamburg for publicly endorsing Russia's war in Ukraine and...
Henrik MüllerAugust 14, 2026
Hamburg to Implement New Drone Defense Concepts for Port and Airport
New drone defense concepts are being developed for Hamburg's port and airport. This initiative follows a drone attack at Leipzig Airport and aims...
Henrik MüllerAugust 14, 2026
