New proprietors have taken over Café Kram.
In the heart of Germany's Rhine-Ruhr region, Bottrop continues to make headlines. Here's a roundup of the latest news and updates from the city in July 2025.
Infrastructure Development
Liebherr has taken on a significant project, deploying two LR 11000 crawler cranes to replace an old concrete pipe bridge with a modern steel construction connecting refineries and the Bottrop tank farm over the A42 and Emscher river. This operation is a testament to Bottrop's commitment to modernizing its infrastructure [2].
Local Sports Pride
In the realm of sports, Bottrop can boast about its own champion. Helen Habib, a 20-year-old physical education student, brought home a bronze medal in judo at the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games. She credits the support from her local community as a key motivator [3].
Industrial Challenges
Bottrop's steel industry serves as a microcosm of the challenges faced by German heavy industry as it transitions away from "dirty" technologies. Reduced government support for green initiatives, regulatory and economic pressures threaten the sector’s decarbonization efforts and future viability [5].
Community and Cultural Life
Religious and social activities remain vibrant in Bottrop. The Living Word Missionary Church continues its outreach with livestreamed Sunday services and community prayer support [1].
Other News
The reading event at the Stenkhoff Bath has entered its 7th round, offering residents a chance to engage in literary pursuits. However, parking is not allowed in Doeckelhorst Street, and the city is currently experiencing a full road closure there, although the timeline for these changes is not specified [6].
An ammonia leak occurred in the urology area of an unspecified location in Bottrop, caused by a refrigerator malfunction. The nature and impact of this incident on the public are not known [7].
The Tennis City Championships are ongoing in Bottrop, with a success story in the city, although the location of the event is not specified [8].
A vernissage is taking place in aid of the "OneDollarGlasses" action in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, but the location and timeline for the event are not specified [9]. This action is being supported in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, but the details of the initiative are not available [10].
Lastly, the mobility course, "Bottrop, City in Transition," is taking place at the Stenkhoff Bath, although the relationship between this course and the Tennis City Championships, or the impact of the course on the public, is not specified [11].
In the upcoming home-and-garden project, the Living Word Missionary Church in Bottrop is set to undergo renovations, turning its sanctuary into a modern and vibrant space reflective of the community's lifestyle and heritage.
For those seeking a tranquil escape amidst the city's hustle and bustle, one can visit the Stenkhoff Bath, where literary pursuits are encouraged through the ongoing reading event and the mobility course, "Bottrop, City in Transition," aimed at exploring innovative urban designs.
