Block in Hamburg Charged: An Abduction That Shouldn't Have Been One
In Hamburg, a case unfolds regarding the alleged abduction of two children during a New Year's celebration, with conflicting testimonies emerging after 36 days of hearings.
Suspected kidnappers installed technical devices in Denmark - "We have engaged in espionage"
In the Hamburg trial concerning the kidnapping of the Block children, the alleged leader of the kidnappers testified about surveilling the home of the children's father in Southern Denmark, claiming they engaged in espionage activities.
Israeli Testifies for the Seventh Time - "We Wanted to Break into the Hensel Family's Network"
The alleged leader of the kidnapping of the Block children has testified for the seventh time, detailing how the father’s home in Southern Denmark was monitored during the abduction trial in Hamburg.
Trial Against Christina Block: "I Had Hoped That Christina Would Tell the Truth"
In court, the alleged kidnapper of the Block children, David B., severely accuses steakhouse heiress Christina Block, claiming he was underpaid and had to take out a loan as a result.
"I drove the vehicle" – the leader of the kidnappers reveals details
The alleged leader of the kidnappers in the Block children abduction case testified again in Hamburg, providing details about the kidnapping and the initial refuge.
Grandfather back in focus? - Eugen Block's secretary is to testify in the kidnapping trial
The trial concerning the kidnapping of Christina Block's two children is entering a crucial phase, with new witnesses, including a close associate of restaurant founder Eugen Block, set to testify, bringing renewed scrutiny on the family's patriarch's role.
Trial over Child Abduction: Block's Former Associate Interrogated by Investigators
Another alleged kidnapper in the Block case has confessed to the investigators, revealing that a woman codenamed 'Olga' unexpectedly involved her in the children's abduction.
Wanted Suspected Kidnapper 'Olga' Surprises by Testifying in the Block Case
In a surprising turn during the Block kidnapping trial, the woman known by the alias 'Olga', allegedly part of the kidnapping team, testified before the prosecution.
"Doris White" and "George Smith" - Employees to testify about events at the Block Hotel
Two employees are compelled to testify in court regarding their knowledge of events connected to the alleged kidnappers who stayed at the Grand Elysée Hotel, the central location in the ongoing trial against entrepreneur Christina Block.
Witness in Block Trial: "For children of that age, it is an incredible burden"
In a trial concerning the alleged abduction of two children by Christina Block, a former youth welfare worker testified about the significant impact of the custody struggle on the children.
"I have never heard of violence against block children," says youth welfare office witness
In the trial regarding the abduction of block children, a former youth welfare office employee stated she had never heard of allegations of violence against them before the summer of 2021.
The children were in Denmark - and the German authorities powerless
The article discusses the ongoing trial regarding the abduction of Block children, focusing on statements from youth welfare office employees that reveal a lengthy custody battle between Christina Block and Stefan Hensel.
Why the Youth Office Wanted to Take the Children from Stephan Hensel
A former employee of the Hamburg Youth Office testifies in the custody dispute trial involving Christina Block and her ex-husband Stephan Hensel, having previously raised multiple warnings.
SZ Podcast 'On Point': 2025: What happened with the Louvre burglary, the Block trial, and the L.A. fires?
The podcast 'On Point' revisits significant non-political stories from the past year, including updates on the Louvre burglary, the Block trial, and devastating fires in Los Angeles.
After Block is before 'White Tiger' - Hamburg's judiciary faces a monumental challenge
The trial against steakhouse heiress Christina Block continues to draw large crowds, putting immense pressure on Hamburg's judiciary as other significant cases like 'White Tiger' and the Nord Stream affair also demand attention.
This is absurd, she will fail in court
In the trial concerning Christina Block, a witness corroborates the prosecution's allegations, as the defense appears perplexed and a change in strategy could lead to a lighter sentence.
Why the cases involving Block's children remain separated
The criminal court continues to handle the kidnapping cases of Christina Block's youngest children separately, with an ongoing trial against Block while her ex-husband Stephan Hensel's proceedings remain on hold, frustrating those around them.