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Fugitive child abuser from Lübeck – police are asking for information!
On October 15, 2025: Escape of a convicted child abuser in Lübeck, structural defects in the St. Annen Museum and regional news.
Fugitive child abuser from Lübeck – police are asking for information!
A case of child abuse is causing a stir in Lübeck. The convicted Christo Stoyanov is on the run and is wanted under an international arrest warrant. The 51-year-old, who was sentenced to five years in prison, has not yet started his sentence. The police have intensified their search, while the public prosecutor's office is informing about what will happen next. The head of the victim protection organization Weisser Ring, Birgit Stamer, is pushing for increased prevention work against child abuse. A topic that cannot be rated highly enough, especially in this day and age.
But it's not just these serious allegations that concern the people of Lübeck. That too St. Anne's Museum, a place steeped in history, is facing serious problems. The museum is in serious need of renovation: cracks on the walls and water seeping in are causing significant damage to the works of art. A feasibility study estimated the need for renovation at a whopping 29 million euros, but the necessary financial resources are currently not available. To prevent major damage, an emergency roof was installed while the museum continues to welcome visitors despite the structural defects.
Historical treasures in danger
The St. Anne's Museum is more than just a collection of works of art. It houses the largest collection of medieval polyptychs in Germany, including the Grönau Altar. The historical significance of the museum, which was formerly an Augustinian monastery, dates back to 1915. It offers a variety of exhibits by renowned artists such as Hans Memling and Bernt Notke. It would be a shame if these cultural treasures were lost in a dilapidated building.
There is also news in another corner of Lübeck: the Niendorf town estate, which has been unused for years, is currently not being leased. A planned deal with Daniela and Peter Thyen has fallen through and the city has not yet made any statement about it. Now a private individual is planning to bring fresh ideas to the city estate. What exactly will be set up here remains to be seen, but there is great hope for new life in the city estate.
Regional products and new life
The region is also economically strong: with a gross domestic product of 12.4 billion euros in 2022, Lübeck shows that a lot is still possible here. And don't forget: The Lübecker Nachrichten is giving away three coastal boxes and offering a discount for orders placed by October 19th - be sure to stop by!
Unfortunately, there is also less good news: The State Criminal Police Office is currently warning about fraudsters in WhatsApp groups who are scamming small investors out of their money. In 2024, the damage caused by cyber trading fraud is said to have amounted to over 20 million euros, and the numbers continue to rise. A warning that also points to the unbroken trend towards digital investments and shows how important it is to be vigilant here.
It remains an exciting time in Lübeck. While Stoyanov's escape and the structural problems of the St. Annen Museum are heating up people's minds, there are also positive developments in the regional area that give hope for a flourishing Lübeck.