Hesse in the morning: Heat over – morning ticker with exciting news!

Hesse in the morning: Heat over – morning ticker with exciting news!

Today, on August 15, 2025, we warmly welcome the readers in Hesse! After an unusually hot phase that made us sweat, relief finally returns. The great heat is behind us and the people in the region are breathing a sigh of relief.

As part of the morning ticker, Mark Weidenfeller and Caroline Wornath are already playing their amusing game of ping-pong in the fifth round. The group receives special support from Lea, who presents herself as a real Olaf Kling Ultra. For anyone who is curious, Mark Weidenfeller announces that he will report on the most important news from Hesse in the next four hours. Readers are warmly invited to submit their questions, requests or comments via email and thus take an active part in what is happening.

A look at Hesse

The state of Hesse is more than just a geographical location; it is a cultural and economic center in Germany. With a total area of ​​21,114.73 square kilometers and over 6 million inhabitants, Hesse is the seventh largest federal state by area and the fifth largest by population. The capital Wiesbaden and the lively metropolis Frankfurt, as an important financial center, play a central role. The Rhine-Main region is also one of the largest metropolitan areas in Germany.

Historically, Hesse has a lot to offer. The region, which takes its name from the Hessians, a historic Chatti tribe, looks back on a long history. Much has changed from the first settlements during the Upper Paleolithic to significant developments during the Holy Roman Empire in 962. Hesse also recently experienced a population impact from many displaced people after the Second World War, which has further increased cultural diversity.

Economic diversity

Hesse boasts an economically stable landscape. As a financial hub, Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank and some of Germany's largest banks. The region is also known for its chemical and pharmaceutical industries with companies such as Merck and BioNTech. Not only the services are very popular here, but also the innovations that emerge every day.

On a cultural level, Hesse does not stand still either. Citizens benefit from a well-developed transport infrastructure that allows them to move quickly between cities such as Darmstadt, Kassel and Frankfurt. Several universities, such as the Goethe University in Frankfurt and the Technical University of Darmstadt, shape academic life, even if none have yet qualified as a “university of excellence”. However, at a time when Hesse's population is expected to decline by 4.3% by 2030, Frankfurt is expected to grow by 4.8%, creating an interesting dynamic in the region.

From an economic point of view, Hesse is in a strong position, but the cultural offerings are also a real feast for the eyes. From renowned museums to impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites, there is something to suit every taste.

With this in mind, we dare to take an optimistic look into the future, because there is still a lot to discover in Hesse. Let's go through this exciting day together!