Strong differences in construction activity in the East
From construction boom to stagnation: the construction industry in the east will present a mixed picture in 2025 - with clear differences between the federal states.
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CDU state leader Schulze: AfD wants to destabilize the country
The CDU in Saxony-Anhalt wants to go into the 2026 state election with a new lead candidate. Sven Schulze looks at the AfD as a competitor.
SC Magdeburg signs Croatian Mandic as Portner replacement
Following Nikola Portner's suspension for doping until December 10, SCM has once again become active on the transfer market. A Croatian is set to fill the double gap in goal in the long term.
Leipzig footballers to Andernach - Jena to Chemie
The women's soccer players from the eastern German Bundesliga clubs have been drawn in the DFB Cup. Regional league team Magdeburg invites you to the Elbe duel.
Magdeburg sign midfielder from Hoffenheim
1. FC Magdeburg has signed 20-year-old Luka Hyryläinen from TSG Hoffenheim. The Finn is set to strengthen the midfield of the second division club from Saxony-Anhalt.
After doping test scandal: Magdeburg's Portner banned
Nikola Portner will miss SCM until December 10. The goalkeeper will be suspended for 21 months retroactively following a positive doping test in March 2024. An intentional violation is ruled out.
SC Magdeburg aims to defend title at Wartburg Cup
SC Magdeburg faces its first tough test in preparation for the new season. The handball team wants to continue its winning streak.
Good level of care for abortions
Anyone who is unintentionally pregnant does not always find help nearby immediately. Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are among the states with a high level of care. But there are differences.
FCM too ripped off: First win in Dresden after 25 years
1. FC Magdeburg had to wait a long time for this day. After 25 years, the club won again in Dresden. Dynamo, on the other hand, once again had to learn the hard way.
First win in 25 years: Magdeburg outplay Dynamo
The promoted team from Dresden had a lot of possession, but only had good chances in the final phase. Magdeburg showed themselves to be ripped off.
East German employers warn of the consequences of the Collective Bargaining Act
The German government wants to ensure fair working conditions for public contracts with the Collective Bargaining Act. Eastern German companies in particular feel that they are being ignored - and are sounding the alarm.
Braunschweig defeats Magdeburg outnumbered
In the Bundesliga 2 season opener, 1. FC Magdeburg dominated the visitors from Braunschweig for long stretches. But because Magdeburg were unlucky, one goal was enough for the Lower Saxons.
Braunschweig defeats Magdeburg outnumbered
In the Bundesliga 2 season opener, 1. FC Magdeburg dominated the visitors from Braunschweig for long stretches. But because Magdeburg were unlucky, one goal was enough for the Lower Saxons.
Magdeburg loses dress rehearsal: 3:4 against Wolfsburg
1. FC Magdeburg misses out on a sense of achievement at the end of their preparations. The second division team made too many defensive mistakes against Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
Elbe cycle path: usage drops after boom during the pandemic
For 14 years, it was the most popular cycle path in Germany. The competition is becoming more diverse - and so are the demands of cyclists.
Greens demand stop to Elbe expansion
The Elbe between nature conservation and shipping: for the Greens, it is clear where the path should lead in view of declining cargo handling. Towards more nature conservation and tourism as an economic factor.
East German farmers' associations criticize EU plans
The EU Commission's plans for long-term financial planning include changes to agriculture. Farmers could receive around 20 percent less EU funding.
Challenging start for Champions League winners Magdeburg
The SC Magdeburg handball team have to travel to the champions in Berlin on matchday 3. Before that, they have their home opener against Eisenach.
BUND: Elbe increasingly unusable as a waterway
The Elbe is reaching historically low levels - and, according to environmentalists, is becoming increasingly unusable for freight transport. They are now calling for a radical rethink of waterway policy.
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.
Dynamo Dresden against Magdeburg on August 9
This match has it all. The clash between Dresden and Magdeburg will take place on the second matchday of Bundesliga 2. The DFL has now announced the exact date.
Dynamo Dresden have first home game against 1 FC Magdeburg
Dynamo Dresden, promoted to the second division, play their first home game against 1. FC Magdeburg. Magdeburg start the season against Braunschweig.
1. FC Magdeburg starts new season with new coach Fiedler
1. FC Magdeburg starts the season with a new coach. At the same time, the infrastructure is being built. The heated training pitch should be ready at the beginning of December.
Association calls for the five percent hurdle to be lowered
The "Mehr Demokratie" association sees the problem, particularly in eastern Germany, that the five-percent hurdle makes it more difficult to form a government. The association is therefore calling for a change.
SC Magdeburg celebrates Champions League victory with thousands of fans
SC Magdeburg celebrates its Champions League victory with thousands of fans at the city's Alter Markt. Around six months after the Christmas market attack, some normality returns to the city.
1. FC Magdeburg signs Nick Meier from Hanover
As soon as the coaching issue at 1. FC Magdeburg has been resolved, the team's personnel is also moving on. A talented attacking player arrives from Hanover.
Town hall reception for Champions League winners SC Magdeburg
SC Magdeburg's handball team win the Champions League title against Füchse Berlin. They are to celebrate on Monday.
Markus Fiedler becomes Titz's successor at 1 FC Magdeburg
The coaching issue at 1. FC Magdeburg has been resolved. Following Titz's move to Hanover, his successor comes from Stuttgart.
Saxony-Anhalt significantly ahead of Saxony in wind power
Saxony-Anhalt is driving forward the expansion of wind power - Saxony, on the other hand, is slowing down. Hesitant politics and local resistance are hindering the energy transition there, warns an energy company.
Media: Titz transfer from Magdeburg to Hannover perfect
Hannover 96 is taking the next step towards the Bundesliga. Now the coach of a league rival is to come in.
Media: Titz transfer from Magdeburg to Hannover perfect
Hannover 96 is taking the next step towards the Bundesliga. Now the coach of a league rival is to come in.
Magdeburg hopes for Kristjansson comeback
SC Magdeburg can hope for the return of backcourt player Gisli Kristjansson for the Final Four in the Champions League.
Despite clear victory: Magdeburg loses handball title
SC Magdeburg wins its fourteenth league game in a row, but has to give way to Füchse Berlin in the championship. With the Champions League, there is still a chance of winning the title.
FCM starts preparation on June 18 - Test against Wolfsburg
The coaching question is still open, but 1. FC Magdeburg is preparing for the new season. The highlight is the home match against their Bundesliga neighbors.
Freeways very busy over Whitsun
Many people use the Whitsun weekend for a short vacation or family visit. The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are therefore likely to be congested.
Question marks remain over Kristjansson's degree of injury
There is still no definite diagnosis for the Icelander's shoulder injury. Magdeburg coach Bennet Wiegert is impatient.
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.
SC Magdeburg with a resounding win at bottom-placed Potsdam
SC Magdeburg remain in the title race. However, they will hardly be challenged in Potsdam. However, they are doing something for the goal difference, which could still play a role in the championship race.
Magdeburg coach Titz flirting with departure
1. FC Magdeburg finished the best season in the club's history in fifth place in the Bundesliga 2. This also arouses desires. The focus is on coach Christian Titz.
Sociologist Quent: There is a militant mass movement
A group of young people are suspected of being a right-wing extremist terrorist cell. The youngest suspect is 14 years old. Why are young people so radical?
1. FC Magdeburg bids farewell to six players
After the 4-2 home win against Düsseldorf in their last league match, 1. FC Magdeburg bid farewell to six players, including two regulars in Livan Burcu and Mohammed El Hankouri.
Magdeburg celebrates end of season with 4:2 against Düsseldorf
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg secures fifth place on the final matchday. The FCM turned around a deficit against Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Dream of promotion over: Magdeburg loses in Paderborn
1. FC Magdeburg must write off promotion relegation for good. The club lost 2:1 in Paderborn and can now finish a maximum of fifth.
1. FC Magdeburg extends contract with defender Heber
Defender Heber has been in Magdeburg since January 2023. For coach Titz, he is an important cornerstone of the team.
SC Magdeburg gives HSV Hamburg no chance
Three days after reaching the final four of the Champions League, SC Magdeburg continues its winning streak in the league. Opponents HSV Hamburg never really stood a chance.
SC Magdeburg extends with captain Christian O'Sullivan
The German champions have extended the expiring contract with their captain by one year. The Norwegian has been with the Elbe club since 2016.
"We must not mope": Magdeburg looks to the future
After the disaster against Preußen Münster, they are quickly looking ahead at 1. FC Magdeburg. Despite the record defeat, third place and promotion relegation are still possible.
0:5 against Münster: Highest home defeat for Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg is never on the pitch against Münster. Münster took advantage of almost every scoring opportunity and led 3-0 at the break, ending up with the highest FCM home defeat in the 2nd Bundesliga.
Magdeburg suffer 0:5 home debacle against Münster
1. FC Magdeburg never get into the game against Münster. The relegation candidates, on the other hand, scored at will. Magdeburg has nothing to do with promotion.
Haseloff: East-West differences still visible for decades to come
Even 35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the debate about East and West continues in Germany. Saxony-Anhalt's head of government, Haseloff, assumes that differences will still be recognizable for a long time to come.
Magdeburg without brilliance to 32:29 in Wetzlar
SC Magdeburg is not showing any weakness in the Bundesliga. With eleven minus points, the team from the Elbe city remains the first runner-up to the top duo Berlin and Melsungen.
Magdeburg's Atik: "Want to stay up there"
Despite the loss of points against Hertha, Magdeburg remain in third place after the competition slipped up. After the game, Baris Atik commits to the goal of at least a relegation place
Magdeburg drops points: Only 1:1 in Berlin
At Hertha BSC, 1. FC Magdeburg dominated the game for long stretches. However, FCM only scored one goal and were left annoyed.
Achilles tendon rupture: Magdeburg without Musche for the long term
Matthias Musche will be out for a long time at SC Magdeburg. The left winger is already familiar with the ordeal. He fought his way back once before and went on to win the Champions League.
SC Magdeburg probably without Matthias Musche for several weeks
Against Veszprem, SC Magdeburg had to accept the injury of left winger Matthias Musche after less than four minutes. The Magdeburg native is likely to be out for longer.
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.
SC Magdeburg beats Rhein-Neckar Löwen 30:27
SC Magdeburg looked like a sure winner against the Rhein-Neckar Löwen with twenty minutes to go, but then had to fight for victory right to the end.
Power struggle in the Thuringian BSW - regional heads intervene
The two Thuringian BSW leaders are also ministers and MPs. Too many offices, say some in the party. A scramble for top posts is looming. BSW leaders from neighboring states are now positioning themselves.
SC Magdeburg stays in title race with Stuttgart win
SC Magdeburg did not get into the game for a long time against TVB Stuttgart, but won in the end thanks to its superior individual class.
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.
Magdeburg drops all points in Ulm
1. FC Magdeburg dropped important points in the fight for promotion. In Ulm, the team from the city on the Elbe put in a very poor performance and deservedly lost 1-0.
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.
After competition slip-ups: Wiegert wants to be "ready"
SC Magdeburg have four catch-up games to close the gap to the top of the Bundesliga. Three home games are a plus. However, the coach does not want to watch any handball this weekend.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses hard-fought eastern duel against Magdeburg
The Bundesliga handball team SC DHfK Leipzig demanded everything from SC Magdeburg in a thrilling game, but missed the chance of a draw.
Magdeburg beats Kaiserslautern and jumps to third place
In the duel for third place, 1. FC Magdeburg welcomed 1. FC Kaiserslautern. In the end, two goals from Baris Atik made the difference and Magdeburg finished third in the table again.
SCM coach Wiegert sees change of hall as positive
Their own arena is occupied by "Holiday on Ice". The Magdeburg team will therefore play the European Cup second leg in Dessau. Coach Wiegert is looking forward to the change of scenery.
Magdeburg's Atik on promotion battle: "We're under no pressure"
1. FC Magdeburg remain in the promotion race in the second division, but have to let the top three teams pull away a little. The team from the Elbe city continues to seek a balance between stability and attacking power.
Harmless Magdeburg draw 0-0 in Hanover
1. FC Magdeburg were somewhat fortunate to pick up a point in Hanover, which might not be enough in the battle for promotion. Above all, the Titz team did not manage enough offensively for three points.
Köpping: Tuberculosis prevention remains very important
The infectious disease occurs worldwide and is rare in Germany. However, the number of cases has recently increased in Saxony.
Magdeburg handed out too many gifts against HSV
In the top-of-the-table clash in Bundesliga 2, 1. FC Magdeburg welcome league leaders Hamburger SV. Two early goals conceded quickly turned the game in the visitors' favor, Magdeburg never came back.
SCM has to make way: Champions League match in Dessau
Bundesliga handball team SC Magdeburg will have to do without their usual crowd for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. The GETEC Arena is full and the team from the city on the Elbe will play in Dessau instead.
Magdeburg's Atik ahead of top duels: "Want to get three points"
1. FC Magdeburg dropped points somewhat unnecessarily against Fürth. The aim now is to keep up the fight for promotion against top teams.
Watch out, level crossing! - Fewer crossings without barriers?
Deutsche Bahn wants to create alternatives to level crossings in order to reduce the risk of accidents, for example. Crossings without so-called technical protection also play a role here.
SC Magdeburg wins clearly in Eisenach
Magdeburg does not put up a fight in the East derby in Eisenach and wins from start to finish. Eisenach made too many mistakes against the understrength champions.
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.
SC Magdeburg secures fourth place: 31:24 against Pick Szeged
Against Pick Szeged, SC Magdeburg had difficulties for a long time but pulled away in the second half. Thanks to fourth place, there will be no round of 16 against Füchse Berlin.
Data protection - from a brake to a trailblazer?
Data protection, digitalization, trust - a difficult interplay that was discussed at the first Central German Data Protection Day. It was also about the future of data protection authorities.
SC Magdeburg wins clearly against Potsdam despite problems
Handball Bundesliga club SC Magdeburg celebrates its 70th birthday with a choreography, a special jersey, many old legends and a home win. However, the SCM revealed a few weaknesses against Potsdam.
Second division club Magdeburg extends contract with Alexander Nollenberger
Alexander Nollenberger will remain with second division club 1. FC Magdeburg beyond the end of the season. The club extended the contract of the 27-year-old winger, which was due to expire.
BSW regional associations should take on more responsibility
The rise of the BSW appears to have been halted for the time being. As the young party failed to enter the Bundestag for the first time, more responsibility will now rest with the regional associations.
Sociologist Quent: AfD makes itself bigger than it is
The AfD is in second place nationwide - how should this result of the federal election be classified? Extremism researcher Matthias Quent has a clear position on this.
SC Magdeburg wins in Göppingen
SC Magdeburg defies its injury woes and wins clearly in Göppingen. The team from the city on the Elbe thus remains in contention to defend its title.
Too many mistakes: Magdeburg loses in Karlsruhe
1. FC Magdeburg's run in Karlsruhe comes to an end. After five away wins in a row, the FCM lost clearly despite taking the lead due to a lack of consistency in defense.
SC Magdeburg beats Aalborg - fears for Kristjansson
SC Magdeburg can still hope to reach the round of 16 in the Champions League. A possible foot injury to Gisli Kristjansson is a cause for concern.
Home misery ended: Magdeburg in the promotion race
After 15 games without a win, 1. FC Magdeburg can celebrate at home again. And against league leaders Cologne of all teams.
Leaders Cologne stumble in Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg had not won in 15 games at home. The first win in almost a year came against league leaders Cologne of all teams.
Knockout in stoppage time: Magdeburg loses 4-3 to Nuremberg
The eerie streak of 1. FC Magdeburg continues. Even against Nuremberg, the much longed-for first home win did not materialize.
Warning strike at Post and DHL in several cities in the southeast
No mail, no parcels: Deutsche Post employees are going on warning strike in several cities in the south-east. The background to this is ongoing wage negotiations.
Fruit growers' association: Many farms are reducing their areas
Last year, late night frosts caused major damage to wine and fruit growers. Financial aid cushioned the biggest losses. Some farmers are thinking about the future.
Magdeburg tops the table despite draw
1. FC Magdeburg remains an enigma at home. The team from the Elbe city also missed out on their first home win of the season against Eintracht Braunschweig, but still jumped to first place.
Magdeburg now second: 5:2 away win in Elversberg
1. FC Magdeburg concede an early goal at the start of the new year, work their way into the match and turn the game around when outnumbered. Three points at the end.
Construction projects continue despite insolvency
The projects planned in Erfurt, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Halle and Dresden are often architecturally striking. But what impact will the insolvency of project developer AOC have?
SC Magdeburg extends goalkeeper Hernandez until 2026
Sergey Hernandez has long been a key player at SCM and in the Spanish national team. The contract extension is a logical step.
Snow and slippery conditions hinder traffic
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, people have to expect considerable restrictions in some cases due to the weather conditions. There are still delays and cancellations on local public transport.
1. FC Magdeburg with clear test match success against FC Gangwon
1. FC Magdeburg win 5:0 against a B-team from the South Korean runners-up FC Gangwon at the training camp. New signing Alexander Ahl Holmström makes his first appearance and scores immediately.
Deutsche Bahn wants to equip more employees with bodycams
For several weeks now, employees have been wearing bodycams on regional trains in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Initial impressions appear to be positive.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
Away win despite shock: Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf
1. FC Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf, but nobody wants to celebrate. News of an incident at Magdeburg's Christmas market comes in the middle of the game.
Eisenach presents SCM coach Wiegert with difficult tasks
Before the derby against Eisenach, SC Magdeburg has a whole week to prepare for the East derby. However, coach Wiegert is having difficulties with the training content.