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Sassnitz's harbor becomes a lighthouse - drug war causes shock!
Sassnitz is planning port development by 2035. Drug problems and infrastructure problems characterize Western Pomerania-Rügen.
Sassnitz's harbor becomes a lighthouse - drug war causes shock!
A lot is happening in tranquil Sassnitz on the Baltic Sea: entrepreneur Thomas Kaul has big plans for the port, which is to be expanded into a “lighthouse on the Baltic Sea” by 2035. Given a tight budget and a shrinking population, this is a challenge that requires some skill. But the international attention generated by events like the Sail GP could give the city and the port a boost. That's what she reports Baltic Sea newspaper.
But while the harbor is full of visions, there is also dark news in Vorpommern-Rügen. In the last few days, three people have died after suspected drug use. These tragic incidents have caused great uncertainty among the population. Experts warn of the impending danger, especially for young people, and call for more education and prevention measures. The first approaches to this are already underway in Schwerin, such as DBDD reported.
Challenges and solutions
The sad reality in the region is reflected not only in the drug problem, but also in a recent burst water pipe in Bergen Süd. A defective pipe on a 60-year-old pipeline meant that there was no drinking water supply for hours. The affected households were temporarily supplied with water trucks, and the defective section of pipe will be replaced in November. This could at least somewhat defuse the new water crisis.
Looking back on the positive side of the coin, an investor in Binz is planning to build 100 senior citizens' apartments, which will include community facilities and a nursing service. The rents are expected to be below the cost of a nursing home, which will ease the situation somewhat for older people in the region.
A look into the future
Amid all these challenges, there is also hope. An example of this is Michaela Junk from Ribnitz-Damgarten. She has been receiving support from the “Kiek In” psychosocial center since 2023 and is showing great progress on her path to independence, which can be a sign of hope for many in similar situations.
In summary, a colorful picture emerges in Sassnitz and the surrounding area: Where visions for the future struggle to be promoted and adapted, education and support are also required in order to master the challenges in the region. It remains to be hoped that both preventive and supportive measures will bring fruitful results.