![The Elbphilharmonie behind container cranes at the Hanseatic port.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290486/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/hamburg-has-accelerated-repayment-of-its-corona-emergency-loans.webp)
Hamburg has repaid its emergency loans taken out during the coronavirus pandemic earlier than expected.
Politics!["Passport control" is written on a sign in the arrivals center at the former Tegel Airport.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290384/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/niewiedzial-expresses-criticism-toward-extensive-lodging-for-refugees.webp)
Berlin's integration commissioner opposes big-scale housing for refugees and proposes that all city mayors tour Tegel. In addition, she offers comments about schooling strategies.
Calendar-Sheet![Many tourists come to the Brandenburg Gate in the sunshine and blue skies to take souvenir photos.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248914/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-brandenburg-gate-in-berlin-is-illuminated.webp)
May 1st celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU's eastward expansion, with numerous European cities joining in the commemorations. Berlin illuminates its primary landmark in honor of this occasion.
Literature![Manja Schreiner (CDU).](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248844/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/senator-schreiner-loses-doctorate-and-steps-down.webp)
Berlin's chief administrator Wegner faces a setback as one of his key senators resigns following the discovery of issues in Manja Schreiner's doctoral thesis.
Politics![Manja Schreiner (CDU).](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248759/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/respect-is-due-for-schreiner-s-departure-yet-some-criticism-is-also-warranted.webp)
Respect has been shown towards the transport senator's decision to step down, even from the opposition parties. Nonetheless, they have distinct requests.
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