MYSTERIOUS: 16 | Mind Blowing Facts

Yacht seized as U.S. ramps up oligarch sanctions so Putin 'feels the squeeze'

French authorities seized four cargo vessels and one luxury yacht linked to oligarchs as the United States and other governments ramped up sanctions on Russia's super-rich on Thursday over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

France seizes yacht linked to Russian oligarch at Mediterranean port

Vessel linked to Igor Sechin taken as Hamburg authorities deny confiscation of Alisher Usmanov’s $600m superyacht

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Superyacht seized as Europe cracks down on oligarchs

It comes as western governments threaten to impose tougher sanctions on Russian oligarchs

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2022

Storm waves smash through ferry windows and pummel passengers in terrifying footage

Storm Ylenia brought strong winds to parts of Germany as passengers on a ferry travelling on the Elbe River in Hamburg were seen fleeing from freezing water as it gushed in from the bow

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Group of 11 Climate Activists Glue Themselves to Berlin Motorway

Eleven climate activists glued themselves to the asphalt of the German capital's main motorway, causing rush hour traffic jams on Monday, in the latest protest demanding a law against food waste and cuts in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Activists from the group "Last Generation", who also placed food on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022

Lightning ‘megaflash’ the length of three US states sets world record

This distance is the equivalent of London to Hamburg

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Hamburg school on lockdown after ‘gunman seen walking nearby’

Special police units called in to search Otto Hahn School following reports of ‘youth armed with gun’

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Armed youth near school in Germany as police lock down building in 'major operation'

A major police operation is underway at the Otto Hahn School in Jenfield, Hamburg - police say it's unclear if the gunman entered the school or was nearby

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022

Storm sets off flood warnings in northern Germany

A storm hit coastal areas in northern Germany overnight, disrupting train services and prompting flood warnings including in the port city of Hamburg, emergency officials said on Sunday.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022

The modernist marvel that Hamburg took to its heart: ‘Elphi’ turns five

As the €866m Elbphilharmonie celebrates its fifth anniversary, what could have been a costly mistake has become a symbol of the German city. London, take note

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2022