Hamburg
HanseMerkur Reports Record Figures, Driven by Pet Insurance Growth
HanseMerkur, a Hamburg-based insurance group, has reported record figures for the past year, with new insurance business increasing by almost 25% and premium...
Henrik MüllerMay 7, 2026
Hamburg Announces Major District Administration Reform for Faster, Digital Services
Hamburg is embarking on a significant reform of its district administrations, aiming for faster, more digital, and less bureaucratic operations across its seven...
Henrik MüllerMay 7, 2026
Alster Swans Return to Winter Quarters After Avian Flu Delay
The Alster swans in Hamburg are set to return to their winter quarters on Tuesday, May 12, after their usual March-April return was...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
MS Stubnitz Cultural Ship to Relocate to Baakenhöft This Autumn
The cultural and event ship "MS Stubnitz" will move to a new provisional berth at Baakenhöft, close to the future State Opera, this...
Henrik MüllerMay 6, 2026
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
Toddler Falls from Second-Story Window in Hamburg-Dulsberg, Sustains Serious Injuries
A one-year-old boy fell from a second-story window of a multi-family house in Hamburg-Dulsberg on Tuesday afternoon, sustaining serious injuries. He was transported...
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
