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Hundreds of ships mark Hamburg harbour’s 837th anniversary

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Woman who stabbed 15 at Hamburg train station must remain in hospital

The woman stole a knife from a drug store and attacked passengers waiting on a platform in the busy station during the Friday evening rush hour, severely injuring at least four of her victims.

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Major warehouse fire in Hamburg’s port leaves six people injured

More than 21 hours after a huge warehouse fire broke out in the Port of Hamburg, 120 firefighters remained on site on Tuesday, battling flames and smouldering debris.

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How waste heat from Hamburg’s copper smelter is warming the city but not the planet

In partnership with the European Commission

Hamburg, in northern Germany, is home to a one-of-a-kind district heating system. The hot water that supplies it is largely obtained from waste heat from the city’s copper smelter, meaning no CO2 is released.

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German prosecutors widen probe in Hamburg child suicide network case

Hamburg prosecutors are investigating a 20-year-old man accused of driving children to suicide through an online network. He faces 123 charges, including murder and rape.

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Germany

German police call for further measures after spate of knife attacks

Two of Germany's largest police trade unions call for enhanced video surveillance and more staff after a woman at Hamburg Central Station injured 18 people in another knife attack on Friday.

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Woman arrested after 18 people injured in knife attack in Hamburg

A 39-year-old German woman was arrested after a knife attack at the main railway station in the German city of Hamburg, which injured eighteen people, police have said.

Travel News

German airport strikes cause major flight delays and cancellations

The one day walk out has already left thousands of flights grounded at hubs including Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich.

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Read the new print magazine dedicated to AI-generated art

The German-founded biannual publication showcases groundbreaking AI art and explores the fusion of human and machine creativity.

Business

Job cut fears as MSC subsidiary wins stake in Germany terminal group

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is owned by Italy's Aponte family. Its subsidiary, Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft, has won approval to take a 49.9% stake in German terminal operator group Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA).

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Difficult but necessary: Germany undertakes nationwide railway repairs

The country's two largest cities will have their route temporarily closed next year for repairs.

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What are the best European cities for music lovers?

London tops the list of the best European city for music. But the number two spot may surprise you...

Germany

German police shoot man armed with an axe in Hamburg

German police said on Sunday they shot and wounded a man who was threatening them with an axe and a firebomb in the northern city of Hamburg.

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Europeans, South Americans gather in Hamburg amid spiraling drug crime

Cocaine seized in the major European port tripled over five years, the German interior ministry said.

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Germany's public transport severely disrupted by strike

Employees have downed tools over working conditions.

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Mass flight cancellations in Germany due to security workers' strike

Lufthansa has advised travellers to stay at home but flights from one major airport are unaffected.

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German train drivers announce 24-hour strike: Can you get a refund?

The action is over working hours and pay.