BMW tests humanoid robots in production in Leipzig
In several stages, the car manufacturer wants to explore the possible applications and practical suitability of the human-like machines.
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Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line is not making progress
In autumn, there was still confidence: the Bundestag released funds to finally plan the modernization of the train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony. But nothing has happened since then.
BFH : Sale of luxury goods can be tax-free
The speculation tax is intended to prevent the wealthy from making tax-free money by buying and selling property or other possessions at short notice. However, this does not apply to all luxury goods.
Prize for Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz"
Sold-out performances, additional dates and now an opera prize: the Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz" thrilled local audiences and music experts beyond the region alike.
Manufacturer warns of glass splinters in broth
Anyone who has bought stock from Ökoland should take a close look: Because of possible glass splinters, the manufacturer asks you to dispose of or return certain products.
Hubert and Staller tomcats reunited after theft
The Birman tomcats Hubert and Staller formed a close-knit team in the Allgäu region - until the owner's neighbors moved and Staller disappeared without a trace. Then the police intervened.
Aldi Süd and Action recall toys - asbestos hazard
The two discounters warn against the use of several products. Buyers are asked to return them. These items are affected.
"Shut down as quickly as possible": Magdeburg and the standards
Against Greuther Fürth, 1. FC Magdeburg almost squandered a four-goal lead. Three goals conceded from corners in particular followed the same pattern and left coach Petrik Sander pondering.
Spectacle in Fürth: Magdeburg saves victory at the finish line
Second division side 1. FC Magdeburg turn around a deficit in Fürth to win 5:1. Weaknesses at set-pieces bring the hosts back, but after a total of nine goals Magdeburg clinch the important away win.
Border project seeks committed mediators
The "A Year at the Border" project is looking for people who want to build bridges between Germany and the Czech Republic. People like Jana Kadlecova, who turned a regulars' table into a meeting place for cultures.
Ingo Schulze becomes poetry professor in Bamberg
A prominent guest for the cathedral city: author Ingo Schulze will take over one of Germany's most coveted lectureships in summer 2026.
Wacker Chemie reports record loss of 800 million euros
Wacker is one of the flagship companies in the German chemical industry - and is in the most difficult situation for decades.
Union in Bavaria, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt: No to the AfD
At the end of the CSU parliamentary group meeting, three Union parliamentary group leaders clearly oppose the AfD - from Bavaria, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. But that's not all.
BMW builds more than one million cars in Germany
Around one in four cars produced in Germany comes from the Munich-based company, most of them from Bavaria - even if the largest plants are located abroad.
Thomas Apel new canoe slalom head coach
The slalom canoeists have a new head coach. However, he is already well known in the DKV team. What Thomas Apel is planning after his promotion.
Decline in insolvency figures - but no trend reversal
Despite falling insolvency figures in November, the level remains high. Many are particularly affected in the south and east - and more jobs are at stake than before the coronavirus pandemic.
Sales hit: Christmas baubles made from Simson indicators
Tradition meets GDR cult object: How Simson indicators are delighting customers online as Christmas baubles - and why supplies remain scarce.
Aue only 2:2 despite being outnumbered: Was that it for coach Härtel?
Aue coach Härtel demanded a win for the match against Ingolstadt. He failed to do so, and with one man more. What are the consequences for the coach?
Czech Republic tightens rules for fireworks
There is now a nationwide ban on fireworks around hospitals, retirement and nursing homes and animal farms in the Czech Republic. Violators face heavy fines. Sales at market stalls are prohibited.
Insolvency application: eSchwalbe has crashed
The Munich-based company Govecs has been manufacturing electric scooters under the name of the moped brand popular in the GDR for several years. Now it has to go to insolvency court.
Winegrowing summit calls for more visibility for German wines
Less than every second bottle of wine sold in Germany comes from domestic production. How can local wine be brought more into the limelight? A meeting at the monastery should help.
Ministers want to strengthen winegrowers in wine crisis at meeting
Rising costs and international competition are putting pressure on the wine industry. Ministers from eight federal states want to help the industry in a Hessian monastery. What will their talks be about?
Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line: progress is being made
A more modern train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony? Commuters, travelers, businesses and politicians have been asking for almost three decades. Now something is happening.
AfD trip to Russia: CSU speaks of treason
The AfD sends a delegation to a conference in Sochi. The CDU and CSU accuse the party of being close to the Kremlin and anti-democratic.
Despite chip crisis: VW production will continue next week
Volkswagen can continue production for the time being despite the supply problems with semiconductors. There will still be enough chips next week.
Magdeburg in the cup quarter-finals: 45:27 at TV Großwallstadt
Handball Bundesliga team SC Magdeburg confidently reaches the quarter-finals of the DHB Cup. At second-division team TV Großwallstadt, an intermediate spurt before the break already brings the preliminary decision.
Automotive supplier Plastic Manufacturing insolvent
Rising costs and falling sales are forcing the company with more than 1000 employees to its knees. The insolvency administrator now wants to talk to the customers.
4:3 spectacle in Aue: Three points against Regensburg
Erzgebirge Aue pick up three vital points in the third division basement. Regensburg turned the game around after Aue took the lead, but substitute Weinhauer redeemed his team in stoppage time.
VW: Chip supply also secured next week
VW can continue production for the time being despite the supply problems with semiconductors. There will still be enough chips next week.
Chip supplier Siltronic slips into the red
Siltronic reports a decline in sales for the first nine months and slips into the red with a loss of almost 44 million euros. The company employs 1,000 people in Freiberg.
No production stops at VW next week
Despite the chip crisis, there will be no production stoppages at Volkswagen next week. As things stand today (Friday, October 24), vehicle production at the German sites is secured for the coming week, the Group announced.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Hiking in the footsteps of an Olympic champion
Sports legend Eric Frenzel has developed a concept with hiking trails for his home in the Ore Mountains. When will you be able to explore the region on the "Eric Frenzel trails"?
Traditional Franconian brewery closes
The Hof-based Scherdel brewery will cease operations at the end of next year. The Kulmbacher Group, the owner, cites economic reasons. And what will become of the Hofer Schlappenbier?
Car cities suffer from a drop in trade tax
How are cities such as Stuttgart, Wolfsburg and Ingolstadt reacting to falling income from the car industry? An overview of the consequences for budgets.
Dispute over broadcasting fee enters another round
Can you refuse to pay the broadcasting fee if the program does not seem diverse enough? The Federal Administrative Court has made a fundamental ruling on this.
Eastern countries woo investors at Munich real estate fair
Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are presenting their locational advantages at Expo Real in Munich. What the region offers investors and which projects are particularly in focus.
Zipfeltreffen on the country mile
A good 25 years ago, four municipalities formed an alliance that attracted nationwide attention - including Görlitz. There are up to 1,000 kilometers between the towns. The partners meet once a year.
Zipfeltreffen on the country mile
A good 25 years ago, four municipalities formed an alliance that attracted nationwide attention - including Görlitz. There are up to 1,000 kilometers between the towns. The partners meet once a year.
Concert aims to bring German division to life through music
A wall divides the Freiheitshalle in Hof on the Day of German Unity. The musicians on stage and the audience are also separated. But the production ends just like the story 35 years ago.
Aue manages to break free: 2:0 against 1860 Munich
The future of the coach has already been discussed at FC Erzgebirge. The board gave him their vote of confidence, the team impressed and secured their second win of the season.
Prague Castle displays Bohemian crown jewels
It is a rare opportunity: for a short time, the famous Wenceslas Crown from the 14th century is on display in Prague. Normally it is kept safe - behind seven locks.
Bayern's Oberdorf celebrates his starting eleven debut with a brace
Lena Oberdorf shines with a brace on her starting eleven debut for FC Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. The defending champions celebrate their fifth win against RB Leipzig in their fifth match.
European Peace Ride ends with a festival in Chemnitz
The cyclists on the European Peace Ride have more than 500 kilometers in their legs when they reach the finish line in Chemnitz. There are some prominent names among them.
Plans for Saxony-Franconia main line still on ice
Despite the economic benefits, the expansion of the Saxony-Franconia main line has been halted. It remains to be seen when it will continue - although passenger numbers are increasing significantly.
Kretschmer warns of the consequences of the end of combustion engines from 2035
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer considers the ban on new combustion engines from 2035 to be a mistake. Why he sees negative consequences for jobs and industry.
World champion Preuß wins last title at Biathlon-DM
Franziska Preuß wins her first title in preparation for the Olympic winter. The overall World Cup winner becomes German champion in the pursuit.
Daughter of NSU victim: No dropout program for Zschäpe
25 years after the first NSU murder, Semiya Şimşek is fighting against a drop-out program for Beate Zschäpe - and warns that a series of right-wing extremist murders could happen again.
Family entrepreneurs call for an end to inheritance tax in the East
CSU leader Söder advocates giving the federal states a free hand in setting inheritance tax rates. Another proposal is now coming from the business community.
Magdeburg spectacularly defeated Fürth 4:5
1. FC Magdeburg looked like certain losers against Fürth, came back from being outnumbered and still lost in the end.
"Disastrous performance": Werner disillusioned after RB debut
Ole Werner had imagined his debut as coach of RB Leipzig to be very different. After the Saxons' highest Bundesliga defeat, the coach finds clear words.
Leipzig Zoo puts three tiger cubs to sleep
Last month, healthy baboons were shot at Nuremberg Zoo. Now Leipzig Zoo reports that it has euthanized three tiger cubs. Why were the cubs killed?
Catastrophic defense: Dynamo lose in second division comeback
Dresden are the dominant team in Fürth - but they are depriving themselves of their reward. The search for a good defender must be stepped up.
Thanks to double-packer Futkeu: Fürth beats promoted Dresden
Fürth and Dresden deliver a match worth seeing at the start of the new second division season. In the end, the home side squeezes through to victory. One professional left his mark on the game.
Heidelberg introduces minimum tariffs for Uber and Co.
The city wants to take action against dumping prices in car rental. Uber speaks of a "black day" for consumers. One thing is certain: it will be significantly more expensive for car rental users.
1st FC Magdeburg loses XXL test against FC Zurich
At the end of the training camp, 1. FC Magdeburg played a test against a Swiss first division team. The Saxony-Anhalt side looked harmless in attack.
Bobsleigh: Friedrich-Topmann now wants Olympic gold with rival
The bobsleigh feud between the Friedrich and Lochner teams began last summer. Now Friedrich's long-time regular pusher is starting the Olympic gold mission with Lochner.
Faster from Altenburg to Leipzig - railroad line renovated
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete. A relief for passengers.
Railroad puts Magistrale section into operation after renovation
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete.
Czech Republic signs contract for construction of nuclear power plant units
The contract for the construction of two new nuclear power plant units is signed in Prague in a hurry and without prior notice. Despite the critics.
German Ski Association wants Nordic World Championships 2031 in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf or Oberwiesenthal and Klingenthal? The German Ski Association has made a decision as to which venue it will bid for the Nordic World Championships in six years' time. The chances are good.
The next newcomer: Moritz Seiffert joins FC Erzgebirge
The upheaval at third division club Aue continues. Moritz Seiffert is an experienced defender.
Dobrindt defends stricter border controls in Prague
For more than three weeks, more police officers have been deployed at the German borders. In the neighboring Czech Republic, this is only partially met with understanding. But they want to stay in contact.
SC Magdeburg storms to the top of the table
SC Magdeburg remains in the title race and is looking forward to the top game in Berlin thanks to its win at HC Erlangen. SCM completed the task at HC Erlangen with aplomb.
Research on insect species at the former inner-German border
Once the "death strip", today the former German-German border is considered a biotope. Insects are now to be recorded along the Green Belt - this should also help with an application.
Leipzig Zoo gives two elephants to Hellabrunn Zoo
The elephant cow Rani and her daughter Savani had to leave Leipzig - because of quarrels in the herd. In Munich, they are to settle down and start a new family line.
SC DHfK Leipzig wins narrowly at HC Erlangen
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team celebrates its first away win in 2025 and thus increases HC Erlangen's relegation worries. Goalkeeper Kristian Saeveras makes another strong save.
Tedi takes over branches of discounter Pfennigpfeiffer
The discounter Pfennigpfeiffer, which is particularly well-known in eastern Germany, disappears. More than 80 stores change their logo. The product range remains similar in many places.
Police arrest seven suspected smugglers
Federal police officers stop a driver at the Austrian border. His documents seem suspicious to them. They use the man's cell phones to track down a criminal network.
German Ski Association wants to host Nordic World Championships 2031
Germany has already hosted the Nordic World Ski Championships in 2021. Will it happen again in 2031?
DFB explains: Why banned Kane was allowed inside
Harry Kane sat in the stands in Leipzig due to a yellow card suspension. Shortly before the end, the Bayern star was in the stands. Is he facing another penalty?
Third again: Magdeburg clearly beats Regensburg
Magdeburg took advantage of their rivals' slip-ups and jumped to third place. Bottom team Regensburg can only keep up in the early stages.
Fuel more expensive in the south
Drivers currently pay the most for refueling in Bavaria and Saxony. Rhineland-Palatinate has also become significantly more expensive in a state comparison. The city states, on the other hand, get off more cheaply.
Magdeburg's Titz after Ulm: "Wanted to play it out too clearly"
In Ulm, 1. FC Magdeburg delivers one of its weakest matches. Nevertheless, their chances of promotion to the Bundesliga remain intact, but the blue-and-whites cannot afford to slip up again.
SC Magdeburg clearly beats HC Erlangen
Magdeburg held off HC Erlangen in what was ultimately a one-sided catch-up game to remain in the race to defend its title in the German Handball League.
Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line is economical after all
A more modern train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony has so far failed due to the argument that the expansion would not be economical enough. But now there is a new calculation.
Salted caramel chocolate recalled due to salmonella
Salmonella is detected in a "Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate". The product is recalled. What should I do?
Future Fund promotes German-Czech remembrance work
The Future Fund in Prague has approved 1.4 million euros for 222 German-Czech projects. Among other things, schoolchildren are dealing with the Second World War and the Holocaust.
Director Morgenroth leaves Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater
Morgenroth is moving back home from Lusatia - to Bavaria. After him, there will initially be an interim solution in Görlitz and Zittau.
Chemnitz consolidates fifth place
The Saxons celebrate their 13th win of the season in Würzburg. A strong three-point percentage is the key to success.
Ifo Institute skeptical about debt brake plans
The federal states should benefit from the relaxation of the debt brake. But for this to succeed, some constitutional amendments would be required. Economic experts see problems.
Magdeburg miss out on a 1:1 win in Fürth
1. FC Magdeburg quickly equalized a deficit at SpVgg Greuther Fürth, but then missed the winning goal despite having the upper hand. As a result, FCM slipped down the table in the promotion battle.
Yebo immediately transfers from FC Bayern back to Chemnitz
The move to Bavaria did not pay off for the forward. Now he is hoping for a successful comeback in Saxony.
"Full speed ahead": Goalless Freiburg already hot for Leipzig
No win and no Champions League place for the time being. Nevertheless, Freiburg are not dissatisfied after the Augsburg game. Against RB Leipzig, the team from Baden will rely on their home strength.
Chemnitz collapses in the third quarter
The Saxons conceded a clear defeat against leaders Bayern Munich and suffered a setback in the battle for direct qualification for the play-offs.
Drivers can expect busy roads at the weekend
Vacation start here, vacation end there: for several reasons, patience is likely to be required on German freeways at the weekend. Travelers should also make sure they have the right equipment.
Aue celebrates first win with Härtel: 1:0 against Unterhaching
Erzgebirge Aue secure their first win in their sixth competitive match of the year. An attacking player ends his goal drought.
Dresden Chamisso Literature Prize for Dana von Suffrin
The Chamisso Prize, named after a French poet, honors important contributions to contemporary literature. The focus is on authors who provide new answers following changes in language and culture.
RB boss Mintzlaff on Nagelsmann: "The best coach"
Oliver Mintzlaff is responsible for Red Bull's global sports commitments. He still regrets one decision in the past that has to do with RB Leipzig. It happened four years ago.
German-Czech mediators wanted for border region
A border more than 800 kilometers long connects Germany and the Czech Republic. Anyone who wants to bring people from both countries closer together now has an opportunity.
Free State trio wants to show strength with a common voice
The Free States of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia want to work more closely together to solve more problems. Markus Söder spoke of a "bratwurst connection" in view of the culinary similarities.
Free states want to speak with one voice more often in future
Bavaria was the first Free State among the federal states, followed by Saxony and Thuringia. All three want to cooperate more closely in future - probably also against the backdrop of recent election results.
Marburger Bund cancels planned strikes for the time being
The threat of a strike at municipal hospitals has been averted for the time being. The union and employers have been able to agree on a package. What do the doctors say?
Report: VW plant in Zwickau fears for Audi production
The VW plant in Zwickau has already had to hand over four models following the wage compromise. Now the plant also has to worry about the last model.
Chemnitz lets victory slip from its grasp
Rodrigo Pastore's charges concede their third defeat in a row in Bamberg. Why the Saxons left the court as losers.
Leipzig and Erlangen swap back players
SC DHfK Leipzig and HC Erlangen agree on a player swap. The Saxons are giving up a key player at their own request and receiving a U21 world champion in return.
Gomez extends his contract with Red Bull until 2028
Ex-professional Mario Gomez will remain in the Red Bull soccer cosmos as Technical Director for a further three years. From January, he will work together with Klopp in Munich.
Carreras collects 3.5 million euros at fundraising gala
The opera singer was once diagnosed with leukemia himself and has been collecting donations for the fight against the disease ever since. A television gala once again raised millions.
José Carreras: With discipline to success and many donations
Being diagnosed with leukemia is a shock. This was also the case for star tenor José Carreras. He fell ill in 1987 - and survived. One thing in particular has helped him over the years.
Basketball player George banned for doping until the end of August
Jason George was found to have doped a while ago, and now there is a verdict. He will not be allowed to play basketball again until summer 2025.
Four injured in clash between soccer fans
Eight fans of FC Hansa Rostock are on their way to Munich. An altercation with masked supporters of another soccer club breaks out in a parking lot on the freeway.