AUDIO: News at 18:00. – July 24, 2026 (4 min)
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News from Schleswig-Holstein from July 24, 2026 – compact and up-to-date in the NDR SH news blog: here read an overview of what is happening in the country and what will become important.
Here you can find them Brief overview of current news from Schleswig-Holstein. Below you can see the news from the 24th. July 2026.
July 24, 2026, 5:27 pm
Another copper theft in Bad Segeberg
Between Monday and Thursday in Bad Segeberg (Segeberg district), previously unknown criminals dismantled and stole part of the bronze fountain “Doppelbogeniges Tor” in front of Villa Flat on the Bismarckallee. Due to the size and weight, support materials and a vehicle may have been used. In recent weeks, there have been thefts of bronze figures. It is unclear whether there is a connection between the crimes. Police are looking for witnesses who made suspicious sightings. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 18:00
July 24, 2026, 4:29 pm
Missounde III will be operating again from Saturday.
The Missunde III grinding wheel will be operational again on Saturday. This was announced by the State Office for the Protection of Coastal Zones, National Parks and the Marine Environment (LKN). The ferry between Brodersby and Kosel (both in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde area) has been closed for a week. According to the tenant, the hook caused problems during mooring. According to LKN, changes have now been made to keep the ferry more securely on shore. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 16:00
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July 24, 2026, 4:24 pm
Secretary of State Katja Günther presents a notification of funding for the construction of a state protective dam
A new state protection dam, the so-called climate dam, will be built in Behrensdorf (Plonen district). On Friday morning, Secretary of State Katja Gunther (Greens) handed over a €340,000 planning funding notice to the local dam association. The ministry expects construction to begin no later than 2030. The construction of the so-called climate dam is expected to cost 15 million euros – this money will come from special funds of the federal government. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 15:00
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July 24, 2026, 1:35 pm
After the “white giant” threw a stone: the suspect was arrested
After a police officer in Kiel-Mettenhof was injured when a stone was thrown from the balcony of a high-rise building, police arrested a suspect on Thursday afternoon. According to the police, he is involved in the crime. The man appeared in court on Friday, according to police and prosecutors. As part of the investigation, police searched several properties in the Kiel area. About a week ago, about 100 emergency services surrounded a high-rise building in Kiel-Mettenhof to compare DNA samples of residents. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 13:00
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The 21-year-old was reportedly “involved” in throwing stones from a high-rise building at a police car. A female officer was injured.
July 24, 2026, 1:29 pm
Allegations against the mayor of Timmendorfer Strand
The Lübeck prosecutor’s office, together with the police and state security authorities, is investigating initial suspicions against the mayor of Timmendorfer-Strand, Sven Parteil-Böhnke (FDP). We are talking about a dispute in connection with the rescue of a humpback whale in the spring at Niendorf and accusations of staging a crime. Martin Peterlein, a spokesman for the Lübeck prosecutor’s office, confirmed the corresponding report in the Lübecker Nachrichten newspaper. It is unclear how long the investigation will last. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 12:00
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July 24, 2026, 10:22 am
Humpback whale spotted in Flensburg Fjord
A humpback whale has appeared in the Flensburg Fjord. On Friday morning, water police said they were told a whale was likely seen at the tip of the harbour. He repeatedly came to the surface of the water to catch his breath and was seen doing so several times. The water police keep an eye on the whale and keep an eye on it. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 10:00
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July 24, 2026, 9:08 am
Süderbrarup: opening of the Brarupmarkt market
On Friday at 15.00. The Brarup market opened for the 433rd time in Süderbrarup in the Schleswig-Flensburg district. According to the organizers, until July 28, more than 130 stands, three tents and numerous attractions await visitors to the market square. New is the 22-meter Mayday with a tilting gondola for 16 people. The historic horse market takes place on Monday. Tuesday is a family day with reduced prices. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 8:00
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July 24, 2026, 7:11 am
Holiday travel: ADAC expects roads to be crowded
ADAC expects the country’s roads and highways to be congested from Friday. Almost all federal states are currently on summer holidays, and traffic experts are also expecting traffic to resume. This is why classic tourist routes can be filled in both directions, such as A1, A7 and A23. There are also many construction sites here. ADAC advises, if possible, to travel during off-peak times and outside the main tourist season, on weekends. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 7:00
Since almost all federal states are currently on summer holidays, many roads in the country are crowded on weekends.
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July 24, 2026, 7:04 am
Accident on the A7 highway: firefighters free a stranded driver
On Friday morning, a sprinter crashed into a truck heading north on the A7 motorway between Kaltenkirchen and Bad Bramstedt (both in the Segeberg region). According to the rescue and dispatch center, the driver of the sprinter was stuck in his car. Firefighters freed the man and he was taken to hospital by ambulance. No additional details about the accident are yet known. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 7:00
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July 24, 2026, 6:23 am
Water quality: No swimming due to blue-green algae.
The country’s approximately 330 swimming spots in the North and Baltic Seas, as well as lakes and rivers, generally have good water quality. Currently, health authorities also have complaints: according to the district, the swimming ban in Bossee near Velde (district Rendsburg-Eckernförde) has now been extended again due to blue-green algae. For the same reason, Lake Lütjensee in the Stormarn region remains closed for now. In some places, cercariae were found in the water. According to information from the respective districts, harmless fluke larvae have now been found in Rumpelsee in Süsel (Ostholstein district) and in Salemersee (Lauenburg district). | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 6:00
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July 24, 2026, 6:15 am
Kiel: mine-hunting boat Homburg departs for NATO mission
The mine hunting vessel Homburg left Kiel harbor on Friday morning. The crew must work together with ships from other NATO countries to ensure the safety of shipping lanes – especially in the North Sea and North Atlantic. One of the tasks will be to detect and remove mines and old ammunition at sea. This is intended to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the safety of shipping lanes. “Homburg” also takes part in NATO maneuvers, where the interaction of alliance partners is practiced. The return to Kiel is planned for the end of October. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 6:00
In Schleswig-Holstein, the mine-hunting boat Homburg will leave the port in Kiel at around 10 am today and will then take part in NATO missions in the North Sea and North Atlantic for several months.
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July 24, 2026, 6:10 am
Raid in South Holstein: police confiscate military firearms
As part of an investigation into the activities of an alleged fraud ring, police searched twelve properties in the areas of Pinneberg and Segeberg, as well as in Hamburg.
On Thursday, police seized, among other things, five military firearms, as well as storage media and business documents, as well as valuables and other property. According to police, the raid targeted seven suspects ranging in age from 30 to 48 years old. Further details are not being released due to the ongoing investigation. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, July 24, 2026, 5:30 am
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July 24, 2026, 6:00
Weather in Schleswig-Holstein: sunny, cloudy and mostly dry.
Friday evening will be partly cloudy. The sun may also shine through in some places. It only rains occasionally. More or less cloudy at night. In the north it rains only occasionally, but otherwise is often dry. | NDR Schleswig-Holstein, 24 July 2026, 15:30
NDR Schleswig-Holstein presenter Maike von der Goltz with perspectives for July 26 and the coming days.