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Hamburg

The port city in northern Germany has a population of roughly 1.8 million. A media and industrial hub, it's also known for its Reeperbahn red-light district, football clubs HSV and St Pauli and the Beatles' early career.

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June 22, 2024

Argentina's Milei receives award in Hamburg, Germany

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Reports & Analysis

Players during a match at the Homeless Euro 2024

Homeless Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany

Homeless Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany

The tournament sees eight teams, whose players have all struggled with homelessness, battle it out for the cup.
SoccerJune 18, 202401:52 min
Police officers guard a cordoned-off street in Hamburg

Hamburg: Police shoot man wielding pickax

Hamburg: Police shoot man wielding pickax

Police in the German city of Hamburg opened fire on a man when he threatened officers in a pedestrian zone.
CrimeJune 17, 202401:10 min
Hamburg Miniaturwunderland

Miniatur Wunderland: The world's largest model railway

Miniatur Wunderland: The world's largest model railway

Two twin brothers in Hamburg have assembled the world’s largest model railway, Miniatur Wunderland.
OffbeatJune 11, 202402:47 min
St. Pauli players celebrate a goal

St. Pauli back in the Bundesliga and set to grab attention

St. Pauli back in the Bundesliga and set to grab attention

The Hamburg side sealed its return to the Bundesliga after 13 years. This is what they will add to Germany's top flight.
SportsMay 20, 2024
A person holds up a phone that displays an overview of reels posted to TikTok belonging to the account muslim.interaktiv

Caliphate protests in Hamburg: What is Muslim Interactive?

Caliphate protests in Hamburg: What is Muslim Interactive?

The organization has shocked the public with calls for a caliphate. Experts believe the movement is identitarian.
PoliticsMay 11, 2024
A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland adds mini Monaco

Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland adds mini Monaco

Complete with yachts and Formula One cars racing through the model landscape, it's much like the real thing.
LifestyleMay 4, 202405:22 min
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File photo shows the Adolph Woermann steamer docking

How German merchants drove colonialism in West Africa

German businessmen saw immense profits in colonial-era trading, and could count on German military support.
HistoryJanuary 30, 2024
St. Pauli logo seen at the club's offices in Hamburg

St. Pauli to avoid youth football agents

The Hamburg-based side wants to focus on individuals as the treatment of young players comes more into focus.
SoccerSeptember 28, 2023
A picture of a COSCO container ship mooring in the Hamburg port

Germany at odds over Chinese investors

Differences in Germany's government have stalled a bid by a Chinese shipping giant seeking a stake in the Hamburg port.
BusinessOctober 21, 2022
COSCO ship in Hamburg Port's Tollerort terminal

Is Germany too dependent on China?

Germany wants to reduce dependence on the country's most important trading partner. But businesses aren't convinced.
PoliticsSeptember 22, 2022
a large waterfront building reflects the sun

Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie concert hall turns 5

Hamburg's classical music landmark attracts worldwide music fans world. Five highlights from five years of the "Elphi."
CultureJanuary 11, 2022
Two young women learning German in a language laboratory

From language teaching to cultural institute

From language teaching to intercultural dialogue—70 years of the Goethe-Institut
CultureDecember 4, 202106:54 min
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