![The landing stage of the White Fleet in front of the castle.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290969/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/white-fleet-content-with-season-s-launch.webp)
Increasing temperatures signal the imminent onset of peak season for the White Fleet's ships. The company anticipates transporting about five million travelers this year.
Hot-Topics![Symbol photo](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/20/278237/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/a-41-year-old-man-was-hurt-during-a-robbery.webp)
On May 19, 2024, a vicious argument occurred at Marienplatz in Schwerin, resulting in a 41-year-old German getting hurt.
Calendar-Sheet![View of a vacant GDR apartment block (l) in the Halle-Neustadt prefabricated housing estate in...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/249133/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/seventeen-towns-and-one-city-will-eliminate-their-former-east-germany-housing-debt-in-2024.webp)
Several locations within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern struggle with legacy liabilities stemming from East German housing development. Over 300 of these places have sought aid.
Travels![Manuela Schwesig (SPD), Minister President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/249109/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/schwesig-emphasizes-mutually-agreed-salaries-and-family-friendly-workplaces.webp)
Over Labor Day, the country's leader points out a sensitive issue: the median wage in MV ranks the lowest in Germany, partially attributed to inadequate collective bargaining agreements.
Travels![A red sign blocks a track on the Mannheim-Frankfurt railroad line known as the Riedbahn at...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/249026/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/disruptions-in-train-services-to-schwerin-caused-by-building-projects.webp)
The railroad in Schwerin is constructing a concrete facility, leading to the suspension of regional and long-distance trains between Schwerin and Hamburg and Ludwigslust until May 17.
Travels![A microphone and a glass of water stand in front of the "Youth debates with top candidates" event.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248944/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/fritzi-hacker-and-nele-olk-emerge-victorious-in-youth-debates.webp)
Youth from grammar schools in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern display their debate capabilities yearly at the state legislative body. The top debaters have been selected for this year.
Travels![Christian Pegel (SPD), Minister of the Interior of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248808/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/decrease-in-crime-influenced-by-political-factors-in-mv.webp)
Incidents related to pandemic regulations and Russia's attack on Ukraine have witnessed a decrease. However, the number of anti-Semitic and racist crimes increased.
Politics![The State Chancellery building is brightly lit in the evening.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248802/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/eastern-nations-seek-increased-collaboration-with-poland.webp)
Saxony, Brandenburg, and MV are planning to initiate a Federal Council effort to enhance cross-border collaboration with Poland, using France's model as inspiration.
Politics![A microphone and a glass of water stand on a lectern in the plenary chamber of the Brandenburg...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248786/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/fritzi-hacker-and-nele-olk-emerge-victorious-in-youth-debates-competition.webp)
Grammar school students in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern demonstrate their debating abilities yearly through a state parliament-style competition. This year's top debaters have been selected.
Politics![A striker wears a high-visibility vest with the Verdi logo and a red whistle.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248771/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/negotiations-for-wholesale-and-international-trade-workers-rights-end-without-progress-made.webp)
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein, talks over wage agreements specifically for the wholesale and foreign trade sectors failed to yield progress on Tuesday. Verdi had anticipated successful discussions given that the current contract renewal period had already lasted for a year....
Politics![Volker Kufahl, artistic director of the Filmkunstfestival MV.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248649/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-filmkunstfest-mv-kicks-off-with-14-world-debuts.webp)
The Filmkunstfest MV commenced in Schwerin featuring a movie from the 2021 guest nation, Spain. This event serves as a platform for debuting German-language films.
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