Hamburg
Hamburg’s New Fire Control Center: Two Years Late, Key Features Missing
Hamburg's new fire control center, once hailed as a 'quantum leap' in emergency response, is facing significant delays and a lack of promised...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
VHH and ver.di Reach Agreement, Averting Strikes for Hamburg Port Festival
After nine rounds of negotiations, the Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) and the ver.di trade union have reached a new collective agreement, announced on Wednesday...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Furnished and Short-Term Rentals Surge in Hamburg, Raising Concerns
A study commissioned by Hamburg's urban development authority reveals a significant increase in furnished and short-term rentals in the city, with 18% of...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Hamburg Intensifies Olympic Bid Campaign Ahead of May 31 Referendum
Hamburg is intensifying its campaign for the Olympic and Paralympic Games ahead of the May 31 referendum. Sports Senator Andy Grote announced increased...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Red Water Mystery in Stuhlmann Fountain in Altona, Hamburg
The water in the Stuhlmann Fountain on Platz der Republik in Altona, Hamburg, has turned distinctly red since at least Monday. The cause...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Federal Government Allocates 35 Million Euros for Hamburg Museum’s Renovation
The federal government has allocated 35 million euros to support the renovation and modernization of the Museum of Hamburg History. This funding is...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Hamburg’s Red-Green Coalition Seeks to Improve Energy Community Law
Hamburg's Red-Green coalition is pushing for amendments to a new law on local energy communities, which comes into effect in June. They want...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
Hamburg Rental Prices Rise Slower, Still High: Student Study Reveals
Hamburg's rental prices continued to rise, but at a significantly slower pace than last year, according to a new housing market study by...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
FDP Calls for Cancellation of Ditib Festival in Hamburg After Preacher Disinvited
The FDP in Hamburg is demanding the cancellation of the Ditib-Kocapete Mosque's 40th-anniversary cultural festival on Frascatiplatz in Bergedorf, despite the disinvitation of...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
Hate and Incitement Against Hamburg CDU Politician After Stolperstein Cleaning Action
Sandro Kappe, a CDU faction member of the Hamburg Parliament, faced a wave of hate and incitement on social media after cleaning Stolpersteine...
Henrik MüllerMay 5, 2026
