Hamburg

A 36-year-old driver in Hamburg ignored a traffic barrier and slightly injured a police officer. The officer jumped aside and was taken to hospital. The driver was arrested shortly after fleeing.

May 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Two people got into a fight at Edith-Stein-Platz in Hamburg. One man suffered a stab wound and was taken to hospital.

The online retailer Otto plans to cut nearly 460 full-time positions, mainly at its Hamburg site. The measures aim to simplify structures and reduce costs. The company emphasizes implementing the changes fairly and in a socially compatible way.

February 07, 2026 Reported by AI

TV host Reinhold Beckmann must leave his apartment in Hamburg's Ottensen district after severe water damage flooded the building. An imploded boiler caused the incident, discovered while he was traveling in India. Beckmann is now packing his bags in search of a new home.

Thomas Hirschbiegel, the legendary police reporter from Hamburg, entered retirement at the end of November. After nearly half a century at the Mopo, he photographed hundreds of crime scenes and was often the first on site. Now, he reflects on his intense experiences in his apartment.

December 07, 2025 Reported by AI

The Hamburg Ballet received strong applause for the premiere of «Äther» by Aleix Martínez at the Hamburg State Opera. The contemporary choreography draws on themes from Bournonville's «La Sylphide» and contrasts them with dark images of environmental destruction. The first part of the evening featured a historical staging of Bournonville's classic.