Hamburg

New Cruise Ship “Mein Schiff Relax” Docks in Hamburg for the First Time

The new cruise ship "Mein Schiff Relax" docked in Hamburg for the first time yesterday, Thursday, May 15, 2026. Approximately 4,000 passengers embarked...

Henrik MüllerMay 15, 2026

Man Arrested After Shot Fired Outside Barmbek Pub in Hamburg

A shot was fired on Friday afternoon outside the 'Habicht' pub in Barmbek, Hamburg. No one was injured, and a suspect has been...

Henrik MüllerMay 15, 2026

Hamburg Sees More Building Permits Despite German Housing Crisis

While the German housing construction sector faces a significant downturn, Hamburg has reported an increase in building permits during the first four months...

Henrik MüllerMay 15, 2026

Hamburg Senate to ban popular glass pavilions on Alster – citing ‘nuisance’

The Hamburg Senate intends to prohibit the use of popular glass pavilions along the Alster, deeming them a 'nuisance.' This decision, revealed in...

Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026

Police Union Calls for ‘No’ Vote in Hamburg Olympic Referendum Amid Pay Dispute

The German Police Union in Hamburg has called for a 'No' vote in the upcoming Olympic referendum, escalating a long-standing pay dispute with...

Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026

Boat Rental Operator Arnim Silwar Dies, Dispute with Hamburg District Office Continues

Arnim Silwar, the long-standing operator of the Silwar Boat Rental in Hamburg's Hayns Park, has died. Despite his passing, the contentious dispute with...

Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026

Strike Announced in Hamburg Retail: Ikea, Rewe, and H&M Affected

Ver.di union has called for a strike in Hamburg's retail sector over the long Ascension Day weekend, impacting major retailers including Ikea, Rewe,...

Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026

Major Police Checkpoint on Hamburg’s Elbe Bridges Targets Carsharing Vehicles

Hamburg police conducted a major checkpoint on the Elbe Bridges overnight, targeting carsharing vehicles. The operation led to several arrests for drug possession,...

Henrik MüllerMay 14, 2026