Hamburg
More Children in Hamburg Obtain Swimming Badges in 2025
In 2025, significantly more children in Hamburg learned to swim compared to the previous year, according to figures from the German Life Saving...
Henrik MüllerApril 26, 2026
Elderly Man Critically Injured in Billstedt Apartment Fire
An 84-year-old man was critically injured in an apartment fire in a twelve-story building on Kandinskyallee in Billstedt, Hamburg, on Friday afternoon. Approximately...
Henrik MüllerApril 25, 2026
Two Aiders Sentenced for Cocaine Smuggling in Hamburg Port
Two men were sentenced to five and a half years in prison by the Hamburg Regional Court on Friday for their involvement in...
Henrik MüllerApril 25, 2026
Cruise Industry a Major Economic Factor for Hamburg, Study Reveals
A new study by the University of Hamburg, commissioned by the city and Cruise Net, highlights the cruise industry's significant economic contribution to...
Henrik MüllerApril 25, 2026
Retail and Mail Order Trade Wage Talks in Hamburg End Without Agreement
The first round of collective bargaining negotiations for employees in Hamburg's retail and mail order trade ended on Friday without an agreement. The...
Henrik MüllerApril 25, 2026
Rheinmetall’s Blohm + Voss to Hire Over 500 New Employees in Hamburg
Rheinmetall's CEO, Armin Papperger, revealed on Thursday evening that the company plans to recruit more than 500 new employees for its naval division,...
Henrik MüllerApril 25, 2026
EU Commission Backs New High-Speed Rail Line Between Hamburg and Hanover
The EU Commission has officially backed the construction of a new high-speed rail line between Hamburg and Hanover, a project deemed essential for...
Henrik MüllerApril 24, 2026
Thousands of Traffic Accidents in Hamburg Remain Unprocessed
In Hamburg, 4,436 traffic accident reports are currently unprocessed by police and public prosecutors, leading to delays in insurance regulations. This information comes...
Henrik MüllerApril 24, 2026
Hamburg Marathon 2026: Road Closures and Traffic Information
The Hamburg Marathon will take place this Sunday, April 26, 2026, with thousands of athletes expected to participate. This event will lead to...
Henrik MüllerApril 24, 2026
Schiller Opera in Hamburg: Expropriation of owner considered amid preservation dispute
The long-standing dispute over the Schiller Opera in Hamburg's St. Pauli district is intensifying. Following a court ruling obliging the owner to preserve...
Henrik MüllerApril 24, 2026
