Stadt Wilhelmshaven in the news

The city of Wilhelmshaven receives 5 million euros in federal funding to renovate the historic steam buoy tender "Kapitän Meyer" into a modern museum ship with a VR experience.

Wilhelmshaven invites nominations until October 18 for the "Volunteer Day 2026" to honor individuals and teams contributing to various community sectors.

Wilhelmshaven is implementing a virtual citizen's office this year, enabling residents to access administrative services remotely via video and chat, starting with youth and social welfare departments.

An 88-year-old in Wilhelmshaven is fighting for more bus stop seating and shelters, facing bureaucratic challenges and proposing a city-wide program.

Wilhelmshaven's city council approved stricter measures against illegal waste disposal, but views 'giveaway boxes' positively for waste reduction, though uncollected items must be retrieved to avoid fines.

The public prosecutor's office is investigating potential irregularities in the AfD's candidate list for the Wilhelmshaven council election, stemming from a suspected false affidavit and alleged improper nomination procedures.

This article describes a 51-kilometer cycling tour through Wilhelmshaven and Friesland, highlighting its diverse landscapes and amenities for cyclists.

Construction of the Bontekai cycle path and a new roundabout in Wilhelmshaven is on schedule for completion before Christmas, enhancing local infrastructure and traffic safety.

Wilhelmshaven completed a 680,000 Euro renovation of a 2700-square-meter green space at Handelshafen, transforming a former derelict area into a recreational park with play stations and seating, funded 90% by urban development subsidies.

Wilhelmshaven City Council approved the repurchase of the long-vacant "Ehrenwortplatz" for 1.75 million Euros, aiming to redevelop the central plot.

LBEG has approved Open Grid Europe's 20-kilometer Nordsee-Ruhr-Link I hydrogen pipeline from Wilhelmshaven to Dykhausen, connecting regions within Germany's hydrogen core network.

Application documents for the Nordsee-Ruhr-Link I hydrogen pipeline near Wilhelmshaven, a 20-kilometer project by Open Grid Europe GmbH (OGE) connecting hydrogen production and consumption regions, are now available for public review.

Wilhelmshaven is organizing the World Cleanup Day and considering implementing fines for littering to combat continuous waste issues despite regular clean-up efforts.

The municipal election in Wilhelmshaven saw the SPD retain its lead despite losses, while the AfD significantly increased its vote share to become the second-strongest party, and the CDU experienced a notable decline.

Dr. Eva Maria Haarmann has been elected as the new mayor of Wilhelmshaven in a surprisingly clear first-round victory, garnering significant support and receiving congratulations from her opponents.

Eva Maria Haarmann won the mayoral election in Wilhelmshaven with 55.5% of the votes.

Eva Maria Haarmann won the mayoral election in Wilhelmshaven with 55.5% of the votes, becoming the city's first female mayor without a run-off.

The document provides an overview of the 2026 municipal election in Wilhelmshaven, detailing the types of elections, key dates, and information for voters and candidates.

This document displays the current, uncounted results for the Wilhelmshaven city council election, showing 0% for all parties and candidates.

Friesland and Wilhelmshaven have selected Sande as the site for their new central hospital, with a merger of existing hospital companies also decided, despite ongoing financial negotiations.