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🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

2:1 Victory for RB Leipzig: Tennis Balls and Dream Goals in Hamburg

RB Leipzig secured a 2:1 victory against Hamburger SV in a Bundesliga match, reviving their momentum after a three-match winless streak.

Mar 1 • 20:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Book Podcast: "I Faced Them" - Gisèle Pelicot Discusses Her Story

Gisèle Pelicot shares her harrowing experiences of abuse and her journey of empowerment during a podcast presentation of her book in Hamburg.

Mar 1 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Curitiban goes viral by 'making conversation' with drug trafficker through prison window in Germany: 'They still say we don’t talk'

A Brazilian man had an unexpected encounter with a prisoner in Germany while exploring the city, leading to a viral social media moment.

Feb 28 • 07:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 27 • 13:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Arvi Hamburg: The carbon dioxide quota trading system is driving oil shale electricity out of competition

The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) is a significant factor contributing to high electricity prices, according to Arvi Hamburg.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Searches conducted in German companies due to illegal imports from Russia

German customs officials carried out searches at three companies in Hamburg over allegations of illegal imports from Russia valued at over 4 million euros.

Feb 26 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Hamburg: We should maintain oil shale capacity until the nuclear power plant's operation

Energy expert Arvi Hamburg argues that Estonia should continue to produce electricity from local oil shale resources for at least another decade to ensure energy security before transitioning to nuclear power.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Premiere in Germany: The Unlikely Resurrection of Gisèle Pelicot

Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of a horrific crime, publicly speaks in Germany for the first time, sharing her message of resilience and joy in life.

Feb 25 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

AfD: Theo Müller fails with an injunction

Dairy entrepreneur Theo Müller has failed in his attempt to prevent the organization Campact from labeling him as a supporter of the AfD, according to a ruling by the Hamburg Regional Court.

Feb 24 • 15:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A farce inspired by Trump, the return of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Literature, Elfriede Jelinek

Elfriede Jelinek and composer Olga Neuwirth premiere a political farce inspired by Donald Trump in Hamburg, marking their first collaboration in over two decades.

Feb 24 • 11:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The 'East German General': The Revenge for 1989 is Coming

A new newspaper in Dresden, the 'Ostdeutsche Allgemeine', aims to embody a spirit of resistance and address grievances from the past while another newspaper celebrates its anniversary in Hamburg.

Feb 23 • 10:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Online trade: Otto plans to cut nearly 460 full-time positions

The German online retailer Otto is planning to eliminate nearly 460 full-time positions, primarily in Hamburg, as part of a restructuring effort to simplify internal processes and reduce costs.

Feb 19 • 11:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Hamburg coach hails Torunarigha’s mentality

Hamburg coach Merlin Polzin commended defender Jordan Torunarigha for his impressive performance in a recent match against Union Berlin, highlighting his crucial defensive play that contributed to the team's victory.

Feb 19 • 00:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"102 Boyz" in the Muffathalle: How the East Frisians Celebrate

The 102 Boyz, a rap crew from Leer, Germany, embody a celebration of excess and party culture, similar to their counterparts in Hamburg.

Feb 18 • 12:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Major Renovation: The Railway Gives in to Winter

The Deutsche Bahn announced an indefinite extension of service disruptions on the Hamburg-Berlin route due to ongoing winter conditions hindering repair work.

Feb 17 • 20:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Arvi Hamburg: Energy in the Winds or in Calmness

Arvi Hamburg discusses the challenges in Estonia's energy sector and the government's indecision regarding energy policy reforms.

Feb 17 • 13:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Column "My Judgment": Can my employer dictate how I should use gendered language?

The article discusses a legal dispute in Germany about whether employers can mandate the use of gender-sensitive language among employees.

Feb 17 • 08:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: Renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route is delayed

The Deutsche Bahn has announced that the renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route will not be completed by the promised April 30 deadline due to delays in installing railway signaling and safety technology.

Feb 16 • 17:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Indefinitely: Railway renovation Hamburg-Berlin takes longer than planned

The renovation of the railway line between Hamburg and Berlin is delayed indefinitely due to recent winter weather, according to Deutsche Bahn.

Feb 16 • 17:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trial Against Germany: Is Democracy Destroying Itself with Its Own Means?

The article discusses a staged trial at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg focusing on the merits of banning the far-right party AfD and the implications for democracy in Germany.

Feb 16 • 16:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

What's Going On in Cabaret in Munich: Where You Can Laugh Lavishly During Lent

A spotlight on the diverse cabaret scene in Munich, highlighting the unique perspectives of performers like Omar Seese, a deaf Turkish-German comedian, and Jan-Peter Petersen, who brings Hamburg's humor to the stage.

Feb 16 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Hamburg Botanical Garden has chosen the garden pea as this year's poisonous plant: is this vegetable really dangerous to health?

The Hamburg Botanical Garden has named the garden pea as the 'Poisonous Plant of the Year 2026', emphasizing safety guidelines rather than discouraging consumption.

Feb 13 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Press Law: Stefan Kuntz wins against "Bild" in court

Stefan Kuntz has won a court ruling against the news outlet Bild, which was ordered to cease publishing unfounded allegations against him regarding sexual harassment.

Feb 12 • 15:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

The President King in Diapers. An Operatic Satire About Trump Debuts in Hamburg

An operatic satire about Donald Trump premiered in Hamburg, drawing attention to his presidency in a unique artistic format.

Feb 10 • 07:20 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Man dies after attack by five masked individuals

A 24-year-old man in Hamburg died after an attack by five masked assailants while he was walking with a friend.

Feb 7 • 17:59 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

BVB is challenged in the battle for the top spots - HSV competes in Heidenheim

Borussia Dortmund faces pressure in the Bundesliga to stay competitive for top ranking against VfL Wolfsburg, while HSV plays in Heidenheim.

Feb 7 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Hollywood on Ice

The Hamburg premiere of the new Holiday on Ice show, 'Cinema of Dreams', takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through Hollywood's film history, with live music by Max Giesinger.

Feb 7 • 13:24 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The Deadly Gap in the System

The murder of a young woman at a subway station in Hamburg raises concerns about the helplessness in dealing with a group of refugees.

Feb 7 • 10:42 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Hamburg's Climate Goals - How Companies and Citizens are Transforming the City

Hamburg is implementing significant climate initiatives with the involvement of businesses and citizens to achieve its climate neutrality targets.

Feb 7 • 07:51 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Your Heart Beats for Dance

From June 14 to June 21, Hamburg will become the center of the dance world with the first dance triennale led by Gwen Hsin-Yi Chang and Monica Gillette, showcasing various dance styles including Breaking, Hip-Hop, and more.

Feb 7 • 06:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

What can we do against Trump? Wild performance acknowledges that it requires a monster

The opera 'Monster’s Paradise' premiered in Hamburg, presenting a grotesque yet hilarious critique of contemporary society centered around the figure of Trump.

Feb 6 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Three hours of insanely funny contemporary criticism makes thick fun of Trump

A three-hour performance in Hamburg features absurd satire and critique of Trump, depicting him humorously as a balloon with a crown and reducing Melania Trump to a lamp.

Feb 6 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Thanks to this detail, a bank employee thwarted a sophisticated fraud

A bank employee prevented a million-euro fraud just before a 1.5-million-euro loan disbursement, leading to the arrest of two suspects in Hamburg.

Feb 6 • 14:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Bundesliga made a short film about Vušković. The commentator screams: He's like Beckenbauer

Luka Vušković, an 18-year-old Tottenham defender on loan at Hamburg, impresses in the Bundesliga, scoring four goals and significantly increasing his market value after a standout performance against Bayern Munich.

Feb 6 • 12:45 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 6 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 6 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Why there is suddenly a lull in driving schools in Hamburg

The announcement of reforms to driving school regulations in Hamburg has led to a significant drop in new student registrations as potential learners wait for the changes to take effect.

Feb 6 • 08:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Tottenham at risk of losing top-rated star before he's even played a game

Tottenham may lose promising defender Luka Vuskovic to a European rival as he excels on loan at Hamburg, potentially ending his time with the club before even making an appearance for them.

Feb 6 • 07:47 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We will assume that we will have such cases more often in the future"

A court in Hamburg overturned the dismissal of a federal maritime office employee who refused to use gender-inclusive language, with labor lawyer Nele Urban analyzing the ruling.

Feb 6 • 07:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

80 Percent of the Population Can Make Little to No Sense of This Language Usage

A Hamburg court has overturned the dismissal of a Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency employee who refused to use gender-inclusive language, highlighting ongoing debates about gendered language in society.

Feb 6 • 07:03 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"One can also change one's gender"

An employee of a federal agency refused to fully gender an official text, but the Hamburg Labor Court ruled that this does not constitute grounds for dismissal, concluding the appeal process with an unexpected rationale.

Feb 5 • 17:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Germans have focused too much on their own cosmos

A wargame in Hamburg simulates a potential NATO attack by Russia, testing Germany's response capability with insights from politicians, experts, and former military personnel.

Feb 5 • 15:55 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Court cancels gender termination - Federal Office loses in the dispute over gender-neutral language

A Hamburg labor court ruled that the dismissal of a federal maritime office employee for refusing to use gender-neutral language in official documents was unlawful.

Feb 5 • 13:56 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Harassment" - Eugen Block criticizes the lack of separation of the proceedings

Eugen Block, father of Christina Block who is accused in a child abduction case, criticizes the Hamburg court's decision not to separate proceedings for two relatives accused of aiding, while attempting to refute the main charge against his daughter.

Feb 5 • 13:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Poisoned in Hotel: Death of a Family in Istanbul – Charges Filed

Charges have been filed against five individuals in connection with the toxic poisoning of the Böcek family from Hamburg, who died in an Istanbul hotel due to pesticide exposure in November.

Feb 5 • 12:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

A 40-Million-Year-Old Ant Found in Goethe's Amber Collection

A 40-million-year-old fossilized ant was discovered in the amber collection of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe at the Goethe National Museum in Weimar, Germany, and has been analyzed in detail using Hamburg's DESY synchrotron for 3D reconstruction.

Feb 5 • 11:41 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Authorities Should Not Gender At All"

The Hamburg Waterways Authority is planning to terminate an employee who refuses to use gender-neutral language in official documents, prompting criticism of the authority's obsessive behavior from WELT columnist Kristina Schröder.

Feb 5 • 10:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

What the German authorities know about Laura

The Hamburg police have been involved in the case of the missing 16-year-old Laura since mid-January at the request of Greek authorities.

Feb 5 • 09:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Official employee refuses to use gender-neutral language and gets fired – case goes to court today

In Hamburg, an employee of the shipping authority was terminated for not using gender-neutral language in documents, and the case is now being heard in court.

Feb 5 • 08:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

This is 'Monster's Paradise', the opera that satirizes Donald Trump: "Those in power always fear humor"

The opera 'Monster's Paradise' by Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek satirizes Donald Trump by portraying a gluttonous, insatiable president-king.

Feb 5 • 02:17 UTC

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