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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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Evacuation measures in Hamburg, Germany

Evacuation measures in Hamburg, Germany

Germany: WWII bomb defused in Hamburg's nightlife district

Several thousand people were forced to leave their homes in Hamburg after the discovery of a World War II bomb.

Eurowings planes at Hamburg

Eurowings planes at Hamburg

Eurowings cuts flights at Hamburg Airport over rising costs

The initial flight cuts are at Hamburg Airport, but other hubs could be affected.

Ryanair press conference. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary holding a laptop during a press conference at The Alex Hotel in Dublin. Picture date: Thursday October 3, 2024.

Ryanair press conference. Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary holding a laptop during a press conference at The Alex Hotel in Dublin. Picture date: Thursday October 3, 2024.

Ryanair slashes German services, complains about taxes, fees

Low-cost airline Ryanair is stopping all flights to three German airports and cutting its operations in Hamburg by 60%.

Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya

Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya

Hamburg names square after Russian journalist Politkovskaya

The city of Hamburg has honored murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya by naming a square after her.

The 77 Percent - Streetdebate Hamburg

The 77 Percent - Streetdebate Hamburg

The 77 Percent — The magazine for Africa's youth

What's life like, when you go to study or work in Europe? We meet young Africans in Hamburg.

A road sign in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa

A road sign in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa

IMF chief: 'Africa deserves to be represented more fairly'

International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Georgieva says Africa needs greater representation in the global lending body.

Afghan refugees in Hamburg during a cricket training session

Afghan refugees in Hamburg during a cricket training session

Hamburg's refugee cricketers

For a group of Afghan refugees in Hamburg, cricket offers a pathway to integration.

Afghan refugees play cricket in Hamburg

Afghan refugees play cricket in Hamburg

Cricket helps Afghan refugees feel at home in Hamburg

For a group of Afghan refugees in Hamburg, cricket offers a pathway to integration.

Armed police stand next to boxes of cocaine seized in Hamburg

Armed police stand next to boxes of cocaine seized in Hamburg

Germany: Hamburg police seize 2 tons of cocaine worth €100M

Police said the drug haul was the result of weeks of undercover investigation.

Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh

Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh

Hamburg Islamic center head appeals Germany deportation

Mohammad Hadi Mofatteh has filed an appeal against deportation but is already understood to have left the country.

Two large banners, one black the other rainbow colored, read St Pauli and fly over a crowd in a stadium

Two large banners, one black the other rainbow colored, read St Pauli and fly over a crowd in a stadium

St. Pauli injects subculture into the Bundesliga

St. Pauli club is set to light up Germany's top football league with a passionate mix of music and social justice.

A World War II bunker converted into a new hotel and public space

A World War II bunker converted into a new hotel and public space

Hamburg's WWII flak tower revived as green oasis

A freshly renovated wartime bunker in Hamburg's St. Pauli district has become a flagship project for climate adaptation.

German Sports minister Nancy Faeser holds up an MOU signed by officials to commit to bidding for the 2040 Olympic Games, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024

German Sports minister Nancy Faeser holds up an MOU signed by officials to commit to bidding for the 2040 Olympic Games, in Paris, France on August 2, 2024

German minister signs deal to bid for 2040 Olympics

Germany hopes to mark the 50th anniversary of reunification by staging the 2040 Olympic Games.

A police vehicle can be seen near a plane on the tarmac at Hamburg Airport in Germany, on November 4th, 2023

A police vehicle can be seen near a plane on the tarmac at Hamburg Airport in Germany, on November 4th, 2023

Germany: Police stop climate protesters at Hamburg Airport

A group of cyclists, who police said planned to blockade the airport over climate change, were intercepted by officers.

A police officer stands in front of the blue mosque in Hamburg

A police officer stands in front of the blue mosque in Hamburg

Germany shuts down Islamic Center Hamburg

The center was under investigation for several months over its alleged support for Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

Wordle open on a smartphone

Wordle open on a smartphone

German court rejects New York Times case over Wordle rights

A puzzle maker secured the national rights to the name "Wordle" on the same day the NYT purchased the online puzzle.

Workers outside the Port of Hamburg on July 9

Workers outside the Port of Hamburg on July 9

Germany: Hamburg port workers on 'warning strike' over pay

Employees have brought Germany's two biggest container hubs to a halt, with workers at a third port also set to strike.

Argentine President Javier Milei wearing Argentine flag sash in front of large Argentine flag

Argentine President Javier Milei wearing Argentine flag sash in front of large Argentine flag

Argentina's Milei receives award in Hamburg, Germany

Right-wing populist Argentine President Javier Milei received a medal from a neoliberal foundation.

Players during a match at the Homeless Euro 2024

Players during a match at the Homeless Euro 2024

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.

Police officers guard a cordoned-off street in Hamburg

Police officers guard a cordoned-off street in Hamburg

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.

Police officers stand near an ambulance after a man wielding an axe was shot by officers in Hamburg, Germany, on June 16, 2024

Police officers stand near an ambulance after a man wielding an axe was shot by officers in Hamburg, Germany, on June 16, 2024

Germany: Man wielding hammer in Hamburg shot by police

A man tried to attack officers with a hammer in the St Pauli district of Hamburg.

Cocaine in Hamburg

Cocaine in Hamburg

Germany: Record cocaine haul worth billions of euros seized

"Dozens of tons of cocaine have been taken out of circulation," German authorities said.

DW Rev Sendungslogo deutsch und englisch

DW Rev Sendungslogo deutsch und englisch

REV – The Auto & Mobility Show

Chinese EV producers battle to survive price wars and tariffs. And the world’s largest model railway

Hamburg Miniaturwunderland

Hamburg Miniaturwunderland

Miniatur Wunderland: The world's largest model railway

Two twin brothers in Hamburg have assembled the world’s largest model railway, Miniatur Wunderland.

St. Pauli players celebrate a goal

St. Pauli players celebrate a goal

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.

Various emergency services vehicles gather around a small train station in Brokstedt in northern Germany, where the train in question was halted and the man detained. January 25, 2023.

Various emergency services vehicles gather around a small train station in Brokstedt in northern Germany, where the train in question was halted and the man detained. January 25, 2023.

Germany: Man jailed for life for train knife attack

A 34-year-old man has received the toughest penalty in German law after fatally stabbing two people on a train.

Participants displayed signs sayin censored at a demonstration in Hamburg organized by the Islamist network Muslim Interactive (MI)

Participants displayed signs sayin censored at a demonstration in Hamburg organized by the Islamist network Muslim Interactive (MI)

Islamist demo goes ahead in Hamburg under strict conditions

The group "Muslim Interactive" sparked outrage recently with calls for "a caliphate for Germany."

A person holds up a phone that displays an overview of reels posted to TikTok belonging to the account muslim.interaktiv

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?

The organization has shocked the public with calls for a caliphate. Experts believe the movement is identitarian.

Protesters wave German; Israeli and other flags and banners in Hamburg

Protesters wave German; Israeli and other flags and banners in Hamburg

Hamburg: Hundreds protest against 'caliphate' rally

After some protesters called for a 'caliphate' in Hamburg, secular Islamic groups organized a new, pro-democracy rally.

A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

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.

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DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland, painter Adelaide Damoah, and a visit to the Salzkammergut.

Some participants in the rally, with one carrying a placard say "A caliphate is the solution"

Some participants in the rally, with one carrying a placard say "A caliphate is the solution"

Hamburg 'caliphate' rally prompts calls for punishment

A leading Bavarian conservative said such appeals should lead to jail time and citizenship removal.

DW Made in Germany | Sendung vom 01.05.2024 | Batterie-Recycliung

DW Made in Germany | Sendung vom 01.05.2024 | Batterie-Recycliung

What to do with old EV batteries? Recycle them!

Recycling EV batteries saves raw materials and protects the environment. A new facility in Hamburg.

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Star breakdancer B-Boy Junior, clichés about Germans examined and three travel highlights in Prague.

An aerial photo of the container terminals Eurogat and Burchardkai in the Port of Hamburg

An aerial photo of the container terminals Eurogat and Burchardkai in the Port of Hamburg

German ports to receive security and competitiveness boost

Growing threats and lagging competitiveness have prompted Germany to start work on a national port strategy.

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Euromaxx (Sendungslogo Composite)

Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

A Ukrainian designer makes fashion, not war; original world records and Stilton cheese from England.

Thousands take to the streets in Hamburg

Thousands take to the streets in Hamburg

Germany: Hamburg, Dresden protest against the far-right AfD

Some 50,000 people showed up to the streets of Hamburg, and another 20,000 in Dresden, to denounce the far-right.

A handout picture released by the National Crime Agency (NCA) on February 22, 2024 shows packages of cocaine hidden between bananas seized at the harbour of Southampton

A handout picture released by the National Crime Agency (NCA) on February 22, 2024 shows packages of cocaine hidden between bananas seized at the harbour of Southampton

UK police seize record cocaine shipment bound for Hamburg

A record shipment of cocaine was hidden among bananas in a Germany-bound container in the port of Southampton.

Police on the platform at Bergedorf outside Hamburg

Police on the platform at Bergedorf outside Hamburg

Police stop train carrying Hamburg football fans for 6 hours

Police halted a train carrying German hundreds of football fans for six hours on Saturday night.

An asylum seeker with a payment card in his hand

An asylum seeker with a payment card in his hand

Germany: Hamburg begins issuing Visa cash cards for refugees

Asylum seekers in Hamburg will now get social benefits on a debit card, the first German state to enact such a policy.

Magdeburg Harbor in Hamburg, Germany

Magdeburg Harbor in Hamburg, Germany

10 reasons to love Hamburg

In Hamburg "Große Freiheit" (great freedom) is more than merely the name of a road. It is a unique approach to life.

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Exporting colonialism: The Woermann Company

Adolph Woermann's company went from being a shipping firm to an unofficial instrument of German colonization.

Hamburg police at the scene of the crime with an fire truck in the distance

Hamburg police at the scene of the crime with an fire truck in the distance

Hamburg: 2 dead in stabbing incident

German officials said the suspected killer has handed himself in, a day after stabbing two men during an argument.

Deutschland Hamburg | Elbphilharmonie | Drohnen-Kunstwerk

Deutschland Hamburg | Elbphilharmonie | Drohnen-Kunstwerk

Breaking Waves: Art with Drone-Borne Lights

A light show above Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie concert hall revealed the perils of drone performances.

A sign which says "warning strike" is stuck to a fence during a nationwide strike called by the Verdi trade union

A sign which says "warning strike" is stuck to a fence during a nationwide strike called by the Verdi trade union

Germany: Public transport workers launch nationwide strike

Buses and trams across the country ground to a halt, as labor union Verdi urges better working conditions.

File photo shows the Adolph Woermann steamer docking

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.

Police in Berlin

Police in Berlin

Berlin police deploy in force, face calmer New Year's Eve

Berlin authorities, on high alert after unrest the previous year, reported a return to a more "normal New Year's Eve."

Portrait of the painter Caspar David Friedrich

Portrait of the painter Caspar David Friedrich

Caspar David Friedrich exhibition in Hamburg

Loved for his landscapes, the artist's works were unfortunately co-opted by the Nazis.

Shadows of German Colonialism / EP3

Shadows of German Colonialism / EP3

How colonialism boosted Germany's merchant fleets

The Woermann Line became a crucial, and lucrative, instrument of German colonialism.

Police cars outside a building in Hamburg

Police cars outside a building in Hamburg

Germany: Hamburg police make arrests after school 'threat'

An operation has ended in Hamburg following reports that two people were inside a school, one threatening to use a gun.