Fatal robbery in St. Peter-Ording: verdict expected today!

Fatal robbery in St. Peter-Ording: verdict expected today!

There is great tension in St. Peter-Ording because the verdict in the trial of a fatal robbery of an elderly couple is expected today, July 18, 2025. How NDR Reportedly, four men are accused of breaking into the 99-year-old victim's house in January 2025 as fake parcel carriers. While the husband tragically died, his wife was injured. The public prosecutor's office is demanding life sentences for the defendants, and the public is eagerly awaiting the verdict.

But it's not just legal topics that dominate the news today. From 10 p.m. today until July 20th at 5 a.m., the A7 in Hamburg will be closed in order to carry out technical upgrades to the Schnelsen noise protection tunnel. The section concerns the area north of the Elbe Tunnel between Hamburg-Schnelsen and Hamburg-Nordwest. This will again affect the traffic situation Day24 as serious accidents on the A7 are not uncommon and can result in long traffic jams and waiting times.

Cultural highlights in Schleswig-Holstein

At the same time, the 136th Travemünde Week will be officially opened today at 6 p.m. Mayor Jan Lindenau and Prime Minister Daniel Günther will kick off the event, which is expected to attract more than 500,000 visitors. With over 770 sailors from 11 nations, Travemünde Week promises a fascinating mix of tradition and hustle and bustle. The maritime festival lasts until July 27, 2025 and promises entertainment for all visitors.

Economic challenges

On the economic side there is also news from Kiel. The shipyard German Naval Yards is on short-time work due to IT problems at the main contractor for frigate construction. The managing director has called on the federal government to accelerate the project to minimize the negative impact on employment.

While this news is unfolding in Schleswig-Holstein, we are seeing a mixed record when it comes to crime in the rest of Germany. The police crime statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office show a decline in crime of 1.7% to around 5.84 million cases in 2024. Particular attention is paid to the fact that thefts, property crimes and crimes of brutality are still the most common crimes. Particularly worrying is the increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security, such as Statista reported.

Overall, Schleswig-Holstein remains in focus, be it through moving court rulings, cultural events or economic challenges. It remains exciting to see what the coming days will bring!