Pauli coach Blessin wants to defy the winter weather and play
FC St. Pauli's Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig could be canceled due to the severe winter weather in the north. Head coach Alexander Blessin is not impressed.
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Winter storm Elli jeopardizes Pauli game against Leipzig
Heavy snowfall and stormy weather are forecast for the north on Friday. The Bundesliga match between FC St. Pauli and RB Leipzig could also be affected.
Dresden organizers are prepared for capricious weather conditions
The winter outdoor ice hockey match will be the first duel in the East. Those responsible in Dresden are also keeping an eye on the weather. They are not worried at the moment.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment in East German economy remains stable
While the business climate in the East remains stable overall, there are clear differences between industry, service providers, trade and the construction industry.
Saxony makes significant gains in start-ups
The euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence is enabling new business models. This is driving the number of start-ups to unprecedented heights. Saxony is at the forefront.
Another offender deported to Syria
He spent years in prison in Saxony-Anhalt for drug trafficking and assault. Now the migrant from Syria has been deported to his home country. Until recently, this was hardly possible.
Niners Chemnitz extend their winning streak
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team celebrates an important victory in the Eurocup against the London Lions. A strong defensive performance after the break is the deciding factor.
Thüringer HC wins high-scoring eastern duel
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team confidently live up to their role as favorites at SV Union Halle-Neustadt. They scored 24 goals in the first half alone.
Biathlete Giacomel cries for friend: Dedicate Olympic victory to him
Bakken's sudden death shocked many in the sport of biathlon. How Tommaso Giacomel searches for his focus between grief and hope - and what he wants to dedicate to his deceased friend.
Trio back in team training at RB Leipzig
Ouédraogo has already been back in full training for a few days. Now a trio is back ahead of the game at St. Pauli.
Weather caprices: Biathlon race in Oberhof postponed
The wind is already blowing strongly in the Oberhof biathlon arena. And the weather is set to become even more unstable. That's why the organizers are bringing forward the women's sprint.
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.
1. FC Magdeburg wins first winter test
1. FC Magdeburg beat Swiss first division side FC Winterthur 2:1 at their training camp, capitalizing on two of their chances in a game with a lot of idle time.
Arts and crafts largely satisfied with Christmas business
The artisans in the Erzgebirge are enjoying good sales before Christmas, but are facing challenges. They are already working on new products that will soon be presented internationally.
Schäfer rules out winter changes for Schlager and Gulacsi
The contracts of Xaver Schlager and goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi expire at Bundesliga club Leipzig in the summer. Sporting director Schäfer talks about changes in the winter and a deadline.
Tarnat relies on Aue's potential - advisors offer players
Michael Tarnat sees great potential in third-division soccer club Erzgebirge Aue. When it became clear that the ex-national team player would be the new sporting director, there were a few calls.
Medical studies in Hungary - application for 40 places underway
The model project offers high school graduates without a place at university in Germany the chance to study medicine in Hungary - and then work as a family doctor in Saxony.
International Ouédraogo once again an option in the RB squad
Ouédraogo is back in full training with RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old is therefore about to make his return to the Bundesliga squad. Another international is working on his comeback.
Niners Chemnitz concede home defeat
Chemnitz fails to get the new year off to a good start. Against Vechta, a weak defensive performance after the break proved to be their undoing.
Quartet in individual RB training in Portugal
RB Leipzig will have to make do without a quartet in team training in the Algarve. Knee problems and ankle complaints prevented them from playing.
Syntainics MBC loses East derby against Jena
The Weißenfels Bundesliga basketball team misses the turnaround at the start of the year. Things looked good for a long time in the home game against Jena, but they failed to score in the final quarter.
Syntainics MBC loses East derby against Jena
The Weißenfels Bundesliga basketball team misses the turnaround at the start of the year. Things looked good for a long time in the home game against Jena, but they failed to score in the final quarter.
Thüringer HC wins top game in Bensheim
The Thuringian handball players set a strong example at the start of the year in the Bundesliga. After trailing at the break, they deserved to win at second-placed Bensheim.
RB Leipzig and Kevin Kampl terminate contract
Kevin Kampl wants to spend more time with his family. However, his departure from RB Leipzig should not automatically mean the end of his career.
Solar Valley: The next sunset
Solar expansion is booming, domestic production is dying: Following the closure of the last major solar producer, Germany is faced with the question of where the German solar industry is heading.
From Magdeburg to Ulm: El-Zein joins SSV
Relegation-threatened SSV Ulm bring Abu-Bekir Ömer El-Zein back to the 3rd division. He will soon be meeting his former colleagues at a training camp with his new club.
Dynamo Dresden bring Sterner back from Hannover 96
The team at the bottom of the table must first and foremost strengthen its defense. An old acquaintance should help with the mission to stay in the league.
RB Leipzig starts training camp in Portugal with 23 professionals
The Saxons are putting the finishing touches to the rest of the season in the Algarve. Leipzig's most striking player of the season so far is missing from the squad.
Ex-national player Tarnat becomes sports managing director at Aue
Champions League winner in the 3rd division: Michael Tarnat takes over as sporting director at Aue. Can he get the traditional club out of the relegation battle?
Nooitmeer leaves Thüringer HC and moves to France
The Dutchwoman celebrates great success with the Thuringians. Nevertheless, she leaves early.
Niners Chemnitz win at the end of the year
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team confirms its good form in the home game against Trier. Despite a weak spell in the second half, they won in commanding fashion in the end.
Kretschmer in favor of deviations from coalition agreement at federal level
The head of the Federal Chancellery warns against stubbornly sticking to the coalition agreement. Saxony's Minister President agrees.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses after leading at half-time
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team fails to make a statement in the relegation battle before the European Championship break. A weak second half leads to defeat against the Rhein-Neckar Löwen.
Thüringer HC scraps to victory in East derby
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team successfully return to action after the World Cup break. However, the favorites struggle at BSV Sachsen Zwickau.
60 years of Hansa Rostock: A "very, very special" club
FC Hansa Rostock turns 60 on December 28. CEO and former player Ronald Maul talks about the club's significance, past and goals.
Niners Chemnitz win after thriller in Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team put in a strong performance for a long time against Besiktas Istanbul, but almost let a big lead slip away in the final quarter.
Winning streak snaps: Draw between Magdeburg and Kiel
Magdeburg announces the contract extension of right winger Daniel Pettersson. Magdeburg and Kiel then play a match of equals, in which the visitors snatch a point from SCM.
Amadou Haidara leaves RB Leipzig for RC Lens
The Malian international wore the RB jersey for seven years. He will not be returning to Saxony after the Africa Cup.
Thüringer HC signs Brazilian backcourt player
The Austrian Reichert is leaving the THC in the summer. A potential replacement for the top scorer is already being lined up.
Commander relieved after incident with German song
The first verse of the Deutschlandlied is played at a Bundeswehr Christmas party. The incident has consequences.
RB brings Norbye back from Bielefeld ahead of schedule
The loan of the defender was not as successful as hoped. A new club is now being sought for him.
SC Magdeburg wins thriller against SC DHfK Leipzig
Leading and bottom of the handball Bundesliga surprisingly go toe-to-toe in Magdeburg. In the end, the front-runners were lucky to win.
RB soccer players lose against Cologne
The series of defeats for Leipzig's female soccer players continues. No win against Cologne either.
"Pure relief": Magdeburg overwinters above the line
Magdeburg takes ten out of twelve points from the last four games. On the anniversary of the attack on Magdeburg's Christmas market, FCM wins in Kaiserslautern and leaves the relegation zone.
Poisoning expert: "Don't ask the AI first!"
One moment and the toddler has already swallowed something. Why reaching for the phone is better than asking the AI in such situations, according to an expert, and what peas have to do with it.
Kiel turns around early deficit - Dresden remains at the bottom of the table
Dynamo take an early lead, but Holstein keep their cool and turn the game around. Harres and Nekic score for the "Storks".
Niners Chemnitz stop losing streak
The Chemnitz basketball team manages to break free at home against Rostock. With a lot of energy and a strong three-point percentage, they turn a deficit into victory.
Leipzig's anger at the referee - "Not worthy of the game"
RB Leipzig feel disadvantaged by referee Benjamin Brand in their defeat against Leverkusen. An international chooses harsh words.
Timo Werner faces future decision - last game for RB?
Former international Werner is RB Leipzig's record goalscorer. But he no longer has a future at the club. Will he be leaving in the winter?
Klopp no lucky charm: Leipzig lose against Leverkusen
Jürgen Klopp sees a fast-paced game in Leipzig, but also RB's first home defeat. And a former Leipzig player turns the game around for Leverkusen.
After bereavement: Kampl's future at RB open
A few weeks ago, Kevin Kampl posted on Instagram about a family bereavement. Since then, the midfielder has not played for RB Leipzig.
Magdeburg leaves relegation zone: 3:2 win in Kaiserslautern
1. FC Magdeburg has been unbeaten in the 2nd division for four games. With the win in Kaiserslautern, the team from the Elbe city left the relegation zone just in time for the winter break.
Ole Werner expects "absolute top match" against Leverkusen
RB Leipzig can once again rely on two key players for the Bundesliga top match against Leverkusen. Nevertheless, the squad is thinned out on both sides.
DFB women in Dresden against Slovenia
Qualifying for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil is the focus for the 2026 women's national team. It kicks off with a home match in a stadium that the DFB has fond memories of.
Dehoga: Tax cut is a relief for the hospitality industry
At the turn of the year, sales tax on food in the catering trade will be reduced. How does this benefit the consumer?
Bundeswehr investigated for singing the Deutschlandlied at a party
A DJ plays the first verse of the Deutschlandlied at a Bundeswehr celebration. Now there are disciplinary investigations and a review.
SC Magdeburg in the cup final four: 35:29 against Flensburg
SC Magdeburg still has the chance to win three titles this season. An unchallenged start-to-finish victory against SG Flensburg-Handewitt in the cup quarter-finals.
Leipzig's Baku and Romulo back for top match against Bayer
RB Leipzig can once again rely on two key players for the Bundesliga top match against Leverkusen. Nevertheless, the squad has been thinned out due to injuries and withdrawals for the Africa Cup.
Year-end celebrations or Christmas - how people celebrated in the GDR
Christmas in the GDR came with crumpled tinsel and homemade presents under the tree. Some traditions live on to this day.
Year-end celebrations or Christmas - how people celebrated in the GDR
Christmas in the GDR came with crumpled tinsel and homemade presents under the tree. Some traditions live on to this day.
SC DHfK Leipzig fails in the cup quarter-finals
The Leipzig Bundesliga handball team wants to escape the dreary league routine in the cup. But they have no chance against the strong favorites from Lemgo.
Decision on the Waldschlößchenbrücke bridge stands
Nobody believed that Dresden's Waldschlößchenbrücke bridge would have to disappear again due to a lack of conditions. What conservationists criticize.
Refugees from African conflict zones landed
After months of delay, around 150 particularly vulnerable refugees from Kenya have arrived in Leipzig. What the resettlement means for them and what a German court decided.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate away win in Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team fights its way out of the crisis in the Eurocup. In Panevezys, they had a clear lead for a long time, but their victory was jeopardized in the final phase.
Henrichs celebrates comeback in RB team training
Benjamin Henrichs of RB Leipzig makes his first start after his serious injury. RB coach Werner, on the other hand, will be without several players.
Actress Laura Lippmann stands up for the deaf
Many people know her from "GZSZ": In "SOKO Wismar", Laura Lippmann plays a murder suspect. As a private person, she wants to make society fairer. The star from Halle translates sign language.
Top scorer Reichert leaves Thüringer HC
The Thuringian handball team will have to make do without its top scorer from the summer. The Austrian Reichert is moving to Romania.
After 24 years: Last VW rolls off the production line in Dresden
From Phaeton to e-Golf: after more than 165,500 cars, it's the end. The last VW is red and will remain in the Gläserne Manufaktur as a memento before the plant is rebuilt from next year.
63,000 jobs at risk - Ost-Chemie urges quick help
The chemical industry in eastern Germany is in a serious crisis. Employers and trade unions are warning of the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and are demanding swift action from the federal government.
Industry crisis: "Chemical Summit East" in Böhlen
How do employers and trade unions want to secure jobs in the chemical industry in eastern Germany? Demands are presented to the federal government at the Chemical Summit.
RB women lose their fifth competitive match in a row
Leipzig had lost four competitive matches recently. They kept up well against the favorites from Hoffenheim, but lost again in the end.
League leaders SC Magdeburg salvage victory at VfL Gummersbach
SC Magdeburg's winning streak continues in the German Handball League. At VfL Gummersbach, the league leaders saved the two points in the final seconds.
Wellinger experiences another debacle ahead of the Four Hills Tournament
Andreas Wellinger is in devastating form in the sport. In his last World Cup before Christmas, he doesn't even make it into the top 50.
10 years of SCM coach Wiegert: From shaky candidate to legend
Bennet Wiegert has been coach at SC Magdeburg for ten years. After a slow build-up phase, the Magdeburg native regularly collects titles with the club and has long since achieved legendary status.
Lots of positives for basement dwellers Magdeburg despite 3:3
1. FC Magdeburg missed out on their third win in a row against Holstein Kiel. However, coach Petrik Sander sees the first point after falling behind as a sign of a stable team.
SC DHfK Leipzig remains winless away from home
Leipzig's handball team cannot confirm its upward trend in the duel at HC Erlangen. Two former Leipzig players play a decisive role in the hosts' victory.
Raimund jumps on the podium again - break for Wellinger
Philipp Raimund remains the bright spot of the German ski jumpers. He also impresses at his home event in Klingenthal. Andreas Wellinger, on the other hand, disappoints again and draws the consequences.
No winner at the penalty kick festival in Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg missed a big step out of the basement against Kiel. Despite taking the lead, the team from the city on the Elbe had to settle for a 3-3 draw in their anniversary match.
World leaders too strong: female ski jumpers wait for the podium
Maruyama versus Prevc is currently the duel at the top of the women's ski jumping World Cup. The German team is strong as a team, but not good enough for the podium.
Baumgart smiles after egg slogan and Union's striker goals
So far, the Union striker has been stuck. That will change against unloved rivals RB Leipzig of all teams, who Baumgart says have been "defeated".
Niners Chemnitz continue negative series
The crisis of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team is deepening. After a disappointing performance against Würzburg, they concede a clear home defeat.
Another win under floodlights: Union surprises RB Leipzig
Friday evening, floodlights, fan protest: Union Berlin break their negative run - and RB Leipzig suffer a setback in the battle for the top of the table.
"First half was bottomless": Dynamo lose again
Dresden are outplayed for 45 minutes in the 3-2 defeat against Braunschweig. Coach Thomas Stamm apologizes, captain Stefan Kutschke also complains - especially about the first half.
Braunschweig strikes back late: 3:2 win in Dresden
Two completely different halves make for an entertaining second division match. In the end, the visitors were not entirely undeserving.
VW sticks to the Cupra Born in Zwickau - ID.3 stays longer
The Cupra Born is staying in Zwickau: VW is extending the production of several models at the traditional location. This means that the car factory will remain a multi-brand plant.
1993 world champion coach: Final would be a handball sensation
Lothar Doering leads the German women's handball team to the World Championship title in 1993. 32 years after the miracle of Oslo, the DHB women are now in the World Cup semi-finals in Rotterdam - and are once again underdogs.
RB Leipzig expects a stress test at Union
Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig expect a completely different style of play from their recent opponents. Bakayoko is probably available for Nusa.
ThSV Eisenach suffers narrow defeat
The Eisenach Bundesliga handball team cannot overcome its weakness on the road. They put up a good fight against Bergischer HC, but missed too many chances.
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.
"It has to go on here" - 35 years of VW Saxony
From Trabant production to e-car pioneer: after 35 years, VW in Zwickau is once again facing major challenges. How employees are facing them and how they continue to be pioneers within the Group.
VW plant in Zwickau produces slightly more cars
To mark the 35th anniversary, a few more cars have rolled off the production line at the VW plant in Zwickau. Six all-electric models are being produced there.
Before the Haenni meeting: Mintzlaff searched for CEO via headhunter
Tatjana Haenni becomes the first female managing director at RB Leipzig. The search took several years. A meeting in New York changed everything.
EU approves funding for chip factories in Erfurt and Dresden
Germany may support the construction of two chip factories with state aid amounting to 623 million euros. The EU Commission approved the plan for the projects in Dresden and Erfurt, as announced by the Brussels authority.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
RB Leipzig faces stress test at Union Berlin
Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig are expecting a completely different style of play from their last game against the Iron League side. Ole Werner has warned his team in advance.
Car expert: VW plant in Zwickau faces its third reinvention
Despite falling production figures, expert Werner Olle sees opportunities for the VW plant in Zwickau. What does the planned circular economy mean for jobs at the car factory?
SC DHfK Leipzig celebrates first win of the season
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team scores twice for the first time in the relegation battle. They had everything under control for a long time against Hamburg, but had to tremble once again at the end.
SC Magdeburg also beats MT Melsungen
SC Magdeburg remain the undisputed leaders in the German Handball League. The team from the city on the Elbe pulled away after 45 minutes against MT Melsungen and won clearly in the end.
Lidl recalls tuna carpaccio
Anyone who has recently bought certain tuna from Lidl needs to be careful: There could be bacteria in a carpaccio. What customers should do.
Third division club Aue and sports director part ways - Härtel stays
After four games without a win, Aue draw the line: sporting director Heidrich leaves, Härtel remains coach. It remains to be seen who will take over as sporting director.
Mintzlaff opens RB office with Mateschitz son
According to Minister President Kretschmer, the new RB office is "a statement". For Managing Director Mintzlaff, this was a wish specifically expressed by Red Bull founder Mateschitz. Only one is missing.