Living in Rostock: Solutions to the real estate crisis on October 27th.

Living in Rostock: Solutions to the real estate crisis on October 27th.

Today, October 27, 2025, Rostock is experiencing a housing shortage. At 8 p.m. the NDR Talk will be broadcast live on site from the Rostock Kunsthalle. Under the title “Living in Rostock: scarce, expensive, hopeless?” The current situation on the housing market is discussed. The event responds to an urgent need because the city of Rostock is growing and at the same time there is a lack of affordable housing.

The invited guests are a colorful potpourri of perspectives and expertise. Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger from the Left will shed light on the political aspects, while Roland Blank, board member of the “Schifffahrt Hafen Rostock” housing company, will provide insights into the challenges of renting. District manager Christian Hanke and architect Andreas Krüger also contribute their perspectives. The whole thing is moderated by Silke Janz and Ramon Gerwien, who are experienced people at the NDR Ostseestudio.

Urgent discussion questions

The evening promises to be a lively exchange. What needs to change in the Rostock housing market, why housing construction is not keeping up and what solutions are in sight will be discussed. Target groups are families, students, seniors and skilled workers - i.e. everyone who wants to make Rostock their new home or already lives here.

With increasing demand for housing, it is crucial to find the right answers to the pressing questions. The event will also be broadcast on NDR television in the “Nordmagazin” program at 7:30 p.m. and is therefore also accessible to those who cannot be there.

The housing situation in Rostock

Affordable housing is an issue that doesn’t just affect Rostock. The rental price situation is tense in many cities in Germany. Loud ImmobilienScout24 Rents are rising, and looking for an apartment is often a race against time and high prices. The Rostocker Kunsthalle will become the venue for this important dialogue about the future of living in the region.

Parallel to this discussion, there are events happening around the world that remind us of the importance of communication and rapid response. For example, the recent explosion of an orphan oil well in Ohio, which was triggered by natural movements of gas and crude oil during the plugging process. Although there were six injured, there were no immediate threats to the environment. This shows how crucial it is to identify problems early and take action. Information about this incident is below WTAP to find.

The NDR Talk promises an exciting evening that not only addresses the challenges of living, but also aims to offer solutions. Be there and tune in - because from 8 p.m. it's not just the Rostocker Kunsthalle that's being talked about, but also the entire city.