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Our stories about the Bremen economy

Travel with us through Bremen and Bremerhaven - and discover stories about the people who shape this region. About companies whose ideas define industries. And about places that are second to none.

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Success Stories


Aviation
13 March 2024
The history of aircraft construction in Bremen – Part 2: 1952 – 2024

A century of aircraft construction in Bremen – in the post-war years, the "Airbus" project was emblematic of the history of the aviation industry in Bremen. It has been one of the Hanseatic city's most significant industrial sectors ever since.

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Aviation
4 March 2024
The history of aircraft construction in Bremen – Part 1: 1924 – 1945

A century of aircraft construction in Bremen – the story starts in 1924 with the company "Focke-Wulf- Flugzeugbau AG". It marks the beginning of one of the Hanseatic city's most important industrial sectors. In 2024, Bremen is celebrating "100 Years of Aircraft Construction" with a series of anniversary celebrations.

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Investing in Bremen
21 February 2024
Bremen continues to attract foreign investors

Last year, international companies and investors invested around 8 million Euros in Bremen. In particular, it was funding for sustainable projects that attracted special attention at home and abroad.

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Aerospace
1 February 2024
"The pioneering spirit of the founders is still present in the very DNA of the site"

100 years of aircraft construction in Bremen - an impressive history full of top achievements. Airbus operates the second largest production site in Germany in Bremen on the site of the former Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau AG. Bremen site manager Joachim Betker takes a look at the past, present and future.

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Aerospace
25 January 2024
8 Aerospace Companies from Bremen

Bremen has earned itself the title "City of Space". Some of the most important space projects of the past decades were launched into space with Bremen technology and knowledge. But who is behind them? A look at eight companies from the industry.

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Aerospace
18 January 2024
Bremen Reaches for the Stars – 11 Current Aerospace Projects from the Hanseatic City

Reusable rockets, new space stations, shooting down asteroids and our own space port: the future is calling and Bremen's aerospace companies are answering, loud and clear. 11 projects support the drive to conquer space.

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Überseestadt (New Harbour District)
9 January 2024
Brüning Group: From Fischerhude to the Überseeinsel

New settlement in Bremen: for three decades, the Brüning Group had its company headquarters in Fischerhude. In the summer of 2023, the rapidly expanding company moved its head offices to the Überseeinsel in the Überseestadt (the New Harbour District) in Bremen. A modern brick-built office block with a glass facade now stands where Kellogg's once stored rice.

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Letters from ...
19 December 2023
Letters from Silicon Valley: Winter 2023 – a Journey into the world of AI

AI at any cost or proportionate regulation? Silicon Valley is divided on the subject, as shown not least by the conflict surrounding OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman in the past few weeks. By visiting Silicon Valley as a delegation, we are personally going to find out how things are exactly.

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Real estate
17 November 2023
Built on Solid Ground: What History Can Tell Us about the Property Market in Bremen

The real estate sector is currently in a crisis. However, if we look back into the past, data from previous decades shows that Bremen's property market has remained stable, despite the challenging times.

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Letters from ...
2 November 2023
Letters from Vietnam – Autumn 2023

A top stock from Vietnam briefly becomes the third most valuable car manufacturer worldwide and hydrogen becomes a key factor for the future in Vietnam. These and other topics are covered in our letter from Vietnam, directly from Ho Chi Minh City.

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Investing in Bremen
27 October 2023
Need a base in Europe? Bremen is the Key

When was the last time you enjoyed a Beck’s beer? Or told your children the story of the Bremen Town musicians? The North German Federal State of Bremen is home to 685,000 people and is world-famous for premium brands. It's also the key to Europe.

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Investing in Bremen
19 October 2023
A plate of Shanghai in the middle of Bremen

New in Bremen: Juicy dumplings, freshly prepared, with savoury or spicy sauce - Mr. Dumpling brings Chinese flair to Bremen's city centre.

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Companies in Bremen
12 October 2023
Major companies in Bremen

In our list of the largest companies and employers in the Hanseatic city, we present companies in Bremen, sorted by the number of employees in the Hanseatic city.

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Investing in Bremen
12 October 2023
Property Market: Bremen Still Producing Solid Results

Once a year, renowned analysts collect information for the Real Estate Market Report. This is a review of the past year, combined with forecasts based on the market data available within the first six months. The 2023 report shows stable results despite the current difficult market conditions.

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Investing in Bremen
20 September 2023
"There's a great deal of interest in setting up a business Bremen"

In May this year, Malte Blank took over as project manager for Turkish companies that want to establish a presence in Bremen.

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Real estate
7 September 2023
Logistics Facilities in Bremen – Can the Hanseatic city hold its own against the market trend?

High interest rates, soaring rents, faltering supply chains and low consumer demand: does this mean the end of the good times for the once record-breaking logistics facilities sector? How is Bremen doing as a property hotspot and how can it safeguard its future?

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