Hamburg

The pop musical '& Julia' celebrated its final performance at the Stage Operettenhaus in Hamburg. Around half a million spectators attended the show since its premiere on October 30, 2024. Stephan Jaekel from Stage Entertainment praised the success as remarkable.

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

In Hamburg's Wandsbek Markt subway station, a 25-year-old man pulled an 18-year-old woman to her death in front of an oncoming train on Tuesday evening. Both died; police are investigating for manslaughter. The perpetrator's motives remain unclear, and he had a prior criminal record.

An S-Bahn train carrying 235 passengers collided with a car on the tracks in Hamburg. No one was injured, but the line was blocked for hours. The exact cause remains unclear.

November 24, 2025 Reported by AI

On Monday evening, police, customs, and district offices searched several shisha bars across Hamburg's city area. The raid targeted illegal gambling, tobacco products, weapons, and drugs. Around 200 officers were involved.

In Hamburg's amateur football, Moorburger TSV suffered a memorable 0:66 defeat against SVS Mesopotamien II on Sunday. Despite the heavy loss, coach Patrick Stritzki is proud of his team, which took the field despite a shortage of players. The match was played to avoid league expulsion.

October 13, 2025 Reported by AI

On Sunday, around 600,000 Hamburg residents voted in two referendums. The initiative for stronger climate protection gained a majority with over 300,000 yes votes, while the proposal for unconditional basic income failed. The city must now achieve climate neutrality by 2040.