Silly has to interrupt current tour due to illness
The wave of colds can also be felt in concert halls. It's not just the audience that is thinning out, artists have also caught it.
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Eastern savings banks allocate 5.1 billion euros for housing construction
Little was built in 2023 due to inflation and high interest rates. After the slump, things are now slowly picking up again.
DFB: NOFV teams' push for promotion not capable of winning a majority
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink. This would require broad participation. The DFB doubts this.
Karat singer likes to go to punk concerts
His job: rock singer. But in his free time, Claudius Dreilich is also interested in a few other genres of music.
Slow farewell to the "Knödelexpress" on the Eurocity to Prague
The era of nostalgic dining cars between Hamburg and Prague is coming to an end. The tablecloths are going - but the dumplings are staying.
Despite falling behind: RB Leipzig prevents Turbine from winning
Turbine Potsdam take the lead in a match for the first time this season. However, RB Leipzig only needed a few minutes to turn the game around.
Victims of the SED regime receive better help
Many people suffered under the SED regime. Their compensation will be improved in future. After the Bundestag, the Bundesrat has now also cleared the way for this.
Saxony approves Violence Assistance Act in the Bundesrat
From 2032, women will be entitled to protection from violence by law. The federal government wants to support the federal states with billions to achieve this. The Bundesrat agrees, but also voices criticism.
Schleyer son: Only one RAF perpetrator has apologized
Former terrorist Silke Maier-Witt has asked the son of kidnap victim Hanns Martin Schleyer for forgiveness. Jörg Schleyer finds this remarkable.
Poor air quality in Saxony: high levels of particulate matter
Air pollution with particulate matter is increasing in Saxony. For several days now, the limit values have been exceeded at several measuring stations, in some cases significantly. There are many reasons for this.
Three ideas: How the regional league champions are all promoted
The NOFV feels particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional leagues. The clubs don't want to complain, but rather propose solutions.
NOFV regional league clubs present promotion proposals
Teams from the north-east feel particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink and are presenting their own ideas.
Fewer visitors to Saxony's cinemas - higher ticket prices
In purely mathematical terms, every Saxon went to the movies at least once last year. But the number of tickets sold is falling. Children's films are particularly popular nationwide.
Trend unabated - personal contributions for nursing home care on the rise
Residents have to bear some of the costs of nursing home care themselves. In Saxony, the amounts are below the national average, but there was a significant increase.
The Count is back on stage - Unheilig celebrates comeback
The band said goodbye to thousands of fans over nine years ago - now they are returning to the limelight with new music and concert dates.
Silly bassist Reznicek: You're never a finished musician
Hans-Jürgen "Jäcki" Reznicek is considered one of the best bassists in Germany. He not only plucks the bass with Silly, but has also written standard works on the instrument and taught as a lecturer.
Silly continues "Electroacoustic Tour" in Halle
Silly hits in a new guise. This is what the band's current tour promises. Even at the advanced age of the musicians, their sound still sounds fresh.
No winner in the East duel, but RB Leipzig felt like losers
RB Leipzig's reaction to the disappointing last Champions League performance? Not a chance. Union Berlin bring the Saxons to the brink of another defeat.
Kretschmer: Horst Köhler was an outstanding statesman
The death of former Federal President Horst Köhler is causing mourning in Saxony. His commitment to social justice and international cooperation will not be forgotten, said Minister President Kretschmer.
BSW deplores shortage of GPs and calls for remedy
The shortage of GPs is also evident in Saxony. "Health insurance is getting more and more expensive, but basic care is getting worse and worse," complains the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance.
Rose wants to "hold his own" with RB at Union
The teams only managed a goalless draw in the first leg. Scoring goals seems to be the main problem for RB and Union. Nevertheless, Leipzig coach Rose expects to take the next step in Köpenick.
East German clubs demand: Don't always punish pyrotechnics
Few topics are more controversial in soccer than pyrotechnics. Now a large group of clubs is calling for a rethink from the associations.
Rose straddled by Baumgart? "Baumi is dreaming"
Steffen Baumgart gets the Union fans on his side with a special kind of tackle. The so-called victim of the tackle can no longer remember. But one love has remained.
Rose expects stability: "Our "core issue"
In the first leg, both teams were held to a goalless draw. Scoring goals seems to be the main problem for RB and Union. Nevertheless, Rose expects the next step in Köpenick.
Five facts about the match between Union Berlin and RB Leipzig
Union have picked up one win from four games so far under new coach Steffen Baumgart. The Köpenickers also face a high hurdle in the upcoming match.
Union with Rönnow in goal again against Leipzig
Baumgart wants to "set the whole thing alight" against RB Leipzig. In the midst of the results crisis, there is a lack of fun at work in Köpenick. But two regulars are back.
IG Metall criticizes austerity policy and calls for investments
In view of the economic downturn, there is great concern in the East German economy. IG Metall is calling for an end to the "austerity policy" and is campaigning for more state support.
Trade union worries about jobs in the car industry in the East
According to the trade union, one in four industrial jobs in the eastern German states depends on the automotive industry. In view of the economic downturn, there is therefore great concern.
He photographed the "brotherly kiss": Thomas Billhardt is dead
Pictures from the Vietnam War made him famous: Thomas Billhardt was not only known in the GDR. Now he has died.
Internet star Jindaoui: urgently looking for a registrar
Nader Jindaoui actually wants to go to the USA with his family. But now there is apparently a big problem.
Coach Geyer misses solidarity among East German teams
Eduard Geyer would like to see the East German soccer clubs join forces. The coach also hopes that certain behaviors in handball will be transferred to soccer.
German art academies warn of massive savings plans
Berlin is short of money, and the Bayreuth Festival also has to make savings. Several major art academies in Germany, from NRW to Bavaria, are now sounding the alarm about the cultural cuts.
More and more pensioners have to go to the social welfare office
Even those who have worked long hours are not immune to poverty in old age. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants a referendum on the issue.
Minister: Food industry in a robust position
The sector increased its turnover in 2024, but now foot-and-mouth disease is a new problem. Agriculture Minister von Breitenbuch warns of enormous economic damage.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit comes to the Leipzig Book Fair
Norway is the guest country at the Leipzig Book Fair in March. Its crown princess is an avid reader. She will be joined by almost 50 authors, some of them very well-known.
Head of government Woidke: Commissioner for Eastern Europe remains important
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
Eastern federal states want to act as one on agricultural policy
The East German agriculture ministers and the heads of the East German farmers' associations met at the Green Week in Berlin. They want to coordinate more closely in future. There is great dissatisfaction.
SPD and Greens want to retain the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe
The CDU/CSU wants to reduce the overall number of commissioners - and dispense with the Commissioner for Eastern Europe. Politicians from the SPD and the Greens do not think this is a good idea.
Long military convoys on their way to the Czech Republic
Many British military vehicles will be on the road in several federal states over the next few days. The convoys are up to one kilometer long. What drivers should look out for.
Former GDR minister Hans Reichelt dies
In GDR times, Hans Reichelt was responsible for environmental policy for decades. In the process, he made a friend in the West.
Portal: Saxony has become faster with tax assessments
It takes an average of 51 days to process tax assessments in Saxony. There are considerable regional differences.
Constitution protector: AfD has shed its shyness
How to deal with the AfD? Thuringia's President of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution sees the rhetoric at the AfD party conference as disinhibition - and calls for further steps to be taken against the party.
Saxony at Green Week - 39 exhibitors in Berlin
Saxony's culinary treasures are conquering the world: at the world's largest agricultural trade fair, which starts in just under a week in Berlin, regional specialties will meet an international audience.
Saxony presents newly acquired works of art in Berlin
Saxony has been purchasing works by young artists since 1992 to support up-and-coming talent. Purchases made in 2024 can now be seen in an exhibition in Berlin.
Green politician: Scholz is known as an asshole in the SPD
The Green Party member Paula Piechotta causes irritation with a harsh insult to the Chancellor and is criticized by some Social Democrats. An apology follows in the evening.
From Bernstein to Wyludda: the dead of 2024
In 2024, numerous formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states have also left the world.
SC DHfK Leipzig wins confidently in Potsdam
Leipzig's handball players go into the Christmas break with a win. The Saxons are superior in almost every respect against the newly promoted team from Potsdam.
Comic "Mosaik" turns 70 - Anniversary activities
It all started east of the Wall in 1955: in reaction to the comics in the West, a magazine was founded in East Berlin that was also a comic - but was not allowed to be called that.
Scholz: VW tariff agreement is good and socially acceptable
Volkswagen plans to cut more than 35,000 jobs by 2030, but no plants are to be closed. For the Chancellor, this is also a signal for the location.
VW and IG Metall want to inform separately about wage dispute
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now both sides want to inform the press - but not together.
Grid operators cut off electricity less frequently in Saxony
Left-wing politician Lay has asked the federal government how the number of power cuts has developed. In Saxony, grid operators are interrupting the supply less frequently.
Searches at construction company Gröner also in Berlin
On Friday, investigators searched the business premises of the Gröner Group in Leipzig. The search has now continued in Berlin. The suspicion: Procrastination in insolvency.
Money from the federal government for fawn rescue
To prevent fawns from being injured or even killed by combine harvesters, fields are now being scanned with drones before the harvest begins. There is also money from Berlin for this.
GDR rental agreements can be terminated for personal use according to BGB
Terminate the tenancy because the landlord wants to move in himself? Strict rules applied under GDR law. The BGH clarifies: The German Civil Code also applies to old contracts today.
Cottbus ice-cold against Rostock- Dynamo and Aue also win
Energie makes a lot out of very little - unlike Hansa. Dynamo remain unbeaten at home. Sijaric Aue's matchwinner in a wild game.
Economic crisis: Countries call for "powerful change of course"
The minister presidents are calling for quick resolutions to reduce energy prices and flight fees. But will this still work before the general election?
Countries discuss reduction in energy prices and flight fees
How can the sluggish economy get going? The Minister Presidents are also thinking about this. But the ball is probably in someone else's court.
AfD politician Krah is a direct candidate for the Bundestag
The controversial AfD politician Maximilian Krah wants to move from the EU Parliament to the Bundestag. He has now cleared one hurdle: The AfD in Saxony is putting him forward as a direct candidate.
Heartfelt in a heartless time: 90 years of "Father and Son"
The characters from the pen of e.o. plauen (1903-1944) still enchant many people today. There is a touching life story behind the many funny adventures of the two comic heroes.
Victory in Potsdam: Eisenach climbs further up the table
The ThSV Eisenach handball team celebrates its seventh win of the Bundesliga season to level its points account. The team had few problems against the newly promoted team from Potsdam.
NOFV clubs criticize match scheduling
Numerous clubs in the Regionalliga Nordost are calling on their soccer association to exert greater influence on the schedule. They are currently complaining about serious, negative effects for the clubs.
SCM coach Wiegert: "Can understand dissatisfaction"
The appeal after the draw in the top match against the Foxes is not causing any excitement at SCM. However, coach Wiegert would like to see a change in the spirit of fairness.
She was Princess Tausendschön: Christel Bodenstein is dead
She is considered one of the most beautiful fairytale princesses of DEFA in the GDR. The King's Daughter Tausendschön was her first leading role in 1957, when she was 18. Now Christel Bodenstein has died.
Despite Gidsel show: Magdeburg fight for a draw at the Foxes
Berlin's world handball player Mathias Gidsel initially overruns SC Magdeburg single-handedly. The doubles winners then started a comeback that was almost rewarded.
Magnusson out - SC Magdeburg faces new personnel worries
Champions SC Magdeburg have just fought their way out of a minor sporting crisis. Now personnel absences are causing problems.
Experts: Large-scale demonstrations have not weakened right-wing extremists
East Germany has had a "super election year" - and the AfD made gains in many places. Democracy initiatives draw a sobering balance.
Blood donations needed - otherwise there is a risk of shortages over the holidays
During the pre-Christmas period and the following holidays, the willingness to donate blood usually declines. However, the preparations are needed regularly. That is why there are special dates.
East duo marches ahead - Rostock also wins
Dynamo Dresden are the first Cottbus hunters after a strong performance. Rostock also continues to score points.
"Daycare Center of the Year" award goes to Saxony
Important foundations for life are laid during childhood and adolescence. An award is intended to honor those who make a special contribution during this time.
Pistorius: No knowledge of explosive device in machine
The cause of the crash of a cargo plane that took off from Leipzig near Vilnius is still unclear. Defense Minister Pistorius calls for increased awareness of certain cargo shipments.
East German construction sector remains weak
Construction companies in the east are still struggling. Only public construction recorded an increase in the period from January to September.
Germany sends investigators after cargo jet crash
A cargo plane that took off from Leipzig crashes in Lithuania. Investigators are trying to establish whether there is a connection with a warning issued by German security authorities in the summer.
Karl Wilhelm Fricke Prize: Application phase started
The Karl Wilhelm Fricke Prize is awarded annually for outstanding commitment to freedom, democracy and civil courage. Proposals can now be submitted for 2025.
Men's pensions below average - women's above average
Men from North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland receive the highest old-age pensions in a nationwide comparison. Saxony's men are below the average, but its women are above it.
German authorities investigate DHL plane crash
A cargo plane that took off from Leipzig has crashed in Lithuania. It is unclear whether there is a connection with a warning issued by German security authorities in the summer.
Cottbus and Dresden in luck - Hansa bounce back
Energie Cottbus have retaken the lead in the table, Dresden avoid their first home defeat. Things are slowly looking up for Rostock.
Antiquaria Prize for Berlin designer Günther Karl Bose
Every year, two trade fairs in the Stuttgart region focus on the artistic value of books, prints and maps. There is also a coveted prize.
AfD co-founder Gauland wants to run for the Bundestag after all
Alexander Gauland actually wanted to retire from parliament after the Bundestag elections. Now the 83-year-old has apparently changed his mind.
AfD politician Krah wants to enter the Bundestag
In spring, he spoiled the AfD leadership's European election campaign with negative headlines. His AfD colleagues publicly ostracized him in the EU Parliament. Now Maximilian Krah wants to go to Berlin.
Saxony criticizes agreement on hospital reform
The Bundesrat does not refer the hospital reform to the mediation committee. Saxony had voted in favor of this, but was unable to prevail.
Germany's longest-serving children's television character turns 65
What do the green arrow at the traffic lights, the Halloren balls and the Sandman have in common? They all survived the long-defunct GDR. The Sandman is now celebrating a special birthday.
Writer Martina Hefter receives Grand Prize of the German Literature Fund
She recently received the German Book Prize for her novel "Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?". Now the author Martina Hefter has been honored with another prestigious award.
Life-saving blood products in short supply in Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony
Blood donations have been declining since mid-October. The supply is still secure, but if fewer people come to donate on just a few days, the depots could quickly be used up.
Next Minister Presidents' Conference without Chancellor Scholz
Migration, finance, broadcasting reform: the heads of government of the federal states traditionally have many topics at their meetings. One important person is missing at the upcoming conference.
Saxon CDU politician Marco Wanderwitz will not stand for re-election to the Bundestag
Marco Wanderwitz sat in the Bundestag for over 20 years. Now he is no longer a candidate. His conclusion sounds sobering.
International Days of Jewish Music: Concerts in Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony
With the International Days of Jewish Music, the organizers want to build bridges in the face of growing anti-Semitism - and invite people to join in.
Habeck on black-green: there is no taboo
CSU leader Markus Söder repeatedly rejects a coalition with the Greens. The leading Green candidate warns of the consequences - and points to Saxony.
The Sandman receives hundreds of letters
Elin (5) has painted the Sandman in the colors light blue, pink and purple, Matteo (6) with a dragon in his hand. The Sandman receives hundreds of pictures from kids every year.
Lusatia and Berlin: Water supply task of the century
Lignite mining has had a massive impact on the water balance in Lusatia. This is compounded by the effects of climate change. Now there is growing concern that Berlin will also lack water in the future.
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann announces major solo tour
Till Lindemann has been touring solo for some time now. Now he has already announced the next tour without his bandmates from Rammstein.
AfD spokesperson Matthias Moosdorf in trouble over involvement in Moscow music academy
The AfD member of parliament Matthias Moosdorf has accepted an honorary professorship at a renowned Moscow music academy. The move could have consequences for him.
Kretschmer in favor of quick federal elections
The traffic light coalition in the federal government has collapsed following a dispute between Chancellor Scholz and Finance Minister Lindner. Saxony's Minister President is calling for the way to be cleared quickly for new elections.
Eastern countries want more skilled workers from abroad
The shortage of skilled workers is affecting the eastern German states. The federal government should provide solutions. What are the heads of government from the east demanding?
Bas pays tribute to the courage of East Germans when the Wall came down
It is now 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Bundestag is taking this as an opportunity for a debate. Its President also recalls the consequences for the people of East Germany.
Heads of government of the eastern German states discuss securing skilled workers
The heads of government of the eastern German states are meeting in Berlin. What is on the agenda?
Florian David Fitz is narrator in Sandmännchen short film
The Sandman will soon be 65 years old. A short film featuring the popular character has been produced for the first time in over 30 years to mark his birthday.
Actress Lisa Bitter remembers the fall of the Berlin Wall
"Tatort" actress Lisa Bitter grew up in Franconia, the GDR was not far away. After reunification, she studied in Saxony. How did the social upheaval affect her back then?
E-cars per charging point: Saxony once again in first place
Electric cars can be charged at around 5,400 charging points in Saxony. In a VDA ranking, the Free State therefore scores particularly well.
Number of known West Nile virus infections on the rise
West Nile virus infections often go unnoticed because infected people rarely develop symptoms. Tests on blood donors reveal some of the cases.
Major Berlin Publishing Prize goes to Voland & Quist
The Berlin Publishing Prize honors the achievements of small, independent publishers. Three have now been honored.