Stories from Hamburg · Germany

German public broadcaster NDR 2 announced it will show all games of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is confirmed to be held in the United States and Mexico. This marks Shakira's second time performing an official FIFA World Cup song.

Many medium-sized companies in Northern Germany are currently experiencing difficulties, according to a report. A report indicates that many medium-sized businesses in Northern Germany are suffering due to high vulnerability in specialized operations.

Numerous streets in the Hamburg harbor area will be closed until approximately 12 PM on Monday.

The German Basketball Federation announced that the four-nation Supercup tournament will take place in Hamburg on August 21 and 22. The event follows last year's tournament which was hosted in Munich. The German champions are scheduled to return to Hamburg for the competition.

Estonian goalkeeper Karl Mets injured himself during a match involving FC St. Pauli in the German football championship. The injury occurred at the zipper, according to the source. It is highly likely that Mets will not play for the club for the remainder of the current season.

The German Senate is reportedly using misleading methods to report construction cost increases.

Market observer Stefan Kemper of BNP Paribas stated that very few companies in Germany currently benefit from or are part of the artificial intelligence value chain.

The German Federal Prosecutor is investigating two far-right groups, Deutsche Jugend voran and Jung und Stark, which have existed since mid-2024.

A joint study by multiple research institutions found that fewer than 60% of Germans aged 18 to 34 are satisfied with democracy. In comparison, satisfaction among those over 54 years old is nearly 78%. Scientists described the findings as evidence of intergenerational tensions and critical assessments of democratic institutions by younger populations. Only 33% of a specific subgroup expressed satisfaction, according to the report. Only 33% of young people in Germany express satisfaction with democratic institutions, according to a report. Younger groups in Germany are providing critical evaluations of democratic institutions, with satisfaction levels at only 33%. Letters containing questions were sent to 18-year-olds in January as part of a German initiative. A discussion on SWR Aktuell focused on political disillusionment among young people, particularly those below the voting age.

Many elderly patients have been presenting to emergency rooms with gastrointestinal problems, particularly after holidays. Listeners with similar issues were encouraged to call a provided hotline.