Interstate Broadcasting Treaty: Greens accuse government of tactics
The Greens want clarity about the Saxon government's position on the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty. The new treaty must be passed by all state parliaments by the end of November.
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Marco Girnth leaves ZDF crime series "SOKO Leipzig"
He has been Detective Superintendent Jan Maybach for almost half his life: Marco Girnth has been part of the ZDF series "SOKO Leipzig" from the very first case. After 25 years, he is now looking for new challenges.
Filming for the next Dresden "Tatort" this year
Dresden remains an integral part of the "Tatort" map on television. However, crime thriller fans will have to be patient until the next episode.
10 things that will make regional journalism relevant again - and what is still missing
Hannah Suppa formulates ten theses for the local journalism of the future. But she leaves out one central topic: Platform journalism. Read here why this is important.
He had everything - and felt nothing. Why Elias Ernst gave up his well-paid job to find real meaning in nursing
Elias Ernst swapped his office job for nursing. Why he was looking for a new start and what that says about the challenges facing society.
ARD series "In aller Freundschaft" extended until 2027
The classic series "In aller Freundschaft" continues to run - but with a reduced scope. For viewers, everything remains as usual for the time being, but behind the scenes, savings have to be made.
Murder in the musician milieu - Chemnitz becomes a crime thriller backdrop
A music teacher is found dead in her apartment and her valuable violin has disappeared. The new ZDF Erzgebirgskrimi follows cultural paths. This has a very topical reason.
Drama instead of a yoga retreat - 500th episode of "Soko Leipzig"
What was planned as a quiet weekend turns out to be much more dramatic than expected. The 500th episode of "SOKO Leipzig" is about life and death - and revenge.
Drama instead of a yoga retreat - 500th episode of "Soko Leipzig"
What was planned as a quiet weekend turns out to be much more dramatic than expected. The 500th episode of "SOKO Leipzig" is about life and death - and revenge.
GDR comic censorship: Digedags episode published after 62 years
In 1955, graphic artist Hannes Hegen created the heroes Dig, Dag and Digedag. They were featured in the GDR comic Mosaik. However, two episodes he wrote in 1963 were never published.
Inka Bause: Career start with overalls made of diaper fabric
Clothing was rare in the GDR. So the daughter of the country's most successful pop composer went to a tailor before her very first appearance as a singer. He didn't have much choice either.
Why books are cool again
Tiktok reports a record year for book content and the book fair limits ticket sales due to the large crowds. Books are back in fashion thanks to #BookTok, but not everyone is benefiting.
Inspired by real life: Erzgebirge thriller "Winter Murder"
A major project on the Fichtelberg, two dead bodies and a jealous inspector provide suspense in the new Erzgebirge thriller. Forester Bergelt gets caught between two men - and saves the life of one of them.
One commissioner, two doppelgangers: "Wolfsland" episode on MeToo
A play in a movie has the potential to be a confusing play. The reactions to it are very different. The Görlitz team of investigators is actually supposed to solve a murder.
Herbal witch and influencer: "Survival Siglinde"
In shorts, with a brash appearance and dialect, she provides information about nature's treasures as "Survival Siglinde" on Insta and co - and recently also in a book.
This is how the Dresden "Tatort" team continues
On Sunday evening, "Tatort" detective Karin Gorniak resigned from her job. She needs a break, she tells her boss. Will the Dresden team now have a female replacement?
MDR says goodbye to "Polizeiruf" from Halle
To mark the 50th anniversary of "Polizeiruf 110", new detectives took up the investigation in Halle an der Saale. This will come to an end after three episodes. Is there a follow-up project?
Last case for Stubbe - TV crime series ends after 30 years
TV detective Stubbe retired in 2014. He continued to investigate privately afterwards - because of the public's curiosity. If you want to know what happens next with the family, all you have left is your imagination.
Riesa in focus: How a guest commentary defames protesters
Der Gastkommentar von André Langerfeld in Die Sachsen beschreibt die Proteste gegen den AfD-Parteitag in Riesa als ‚Kampfgebiet‘. Eine kritische Einordnung zeigt die wahren Hintergründe und stellt die gewaltfreie Haltung der Protestierenden heraus.
Saxon authorities try out new social networks
Advertising for training or information about a flood - social networks are indispensable for many Saxon authorities. They are also breaking new ground to attract young people.
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.
Ludwig Simon on filming with his father Devid Striesow
Ludwig Simon and his father meet for the first time in leading roles. Here, the 26-year-old talks about the family shoot and the high heels he wore for the first time in his life for the movie.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bee man honey instead of Böhmermann honey - beekeepers with a new idea
Beekeeper Rico Heinzig successfully defended himself against a lawsuit by TV satirist Jan Böhmermann. The public "honey dispute" seems to be over - and the Meissen entrepreneur has a new label.
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.
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.
Golden Hen 2024: Maffay, Kaiser and Bause among the winners
For the 30th time, the Golden Hen has been awarded to stars from music, film and sport. Everyday heroes were also honored.
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.
Minister presidents before decision on broadcasting fee
It has been discussed for many months - now the prime ministers are about to make their decision: Will the license fee increase?
Co-inventor of the GDR television show 'Ein Kessel Buntes' Evelin Matt dies
She helped create one of the most popular programs on GDR television: Evelin Matt. Now the television producer has died. This has not only caused great sadness among her companions.
Federal Administrative Court sets date for decision on ban on "Compact" magazine
The provisional lifting of the "Compact" ban by the Federal Administrative Court is causing tensions. A final decision on the ban is due in February.
"Compact" ban: decision in main proceedings in February
The provisional lifting of the "Compact" ban by the Federal Administrative Court is causing tensions. A final decision on the ban is due in February.
Compact magazine: Federal Administrative Court lifts ban for the time being
Following a court decision, the far-right "Compact" magazine may be published again. The publisher celebrated this at an AfD event in Saxony.
Elsässer demands compensation for damage caused by prohibition order
Following a court ruling, the far-right "Compact" magazine may be published again. The publisher also wants to make politicians liable for recourse.
Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser comments on court decision on 'Compact' magazine
After the court ruling in favor of the "Compact" magazine, Faeser has to answer uncomfortable questions. Has she possibly overshot the mark in the fight against right-wing extremism?
Silbereisen and Schöneberger present Goldene Henne
The Goldene Henne media award has already been presented by Florian Silbereisen several times. This year, the entertainer will have a female co-host at his side.
Consequences of media consumption a topic at Saxon schools
"Only bad news is good news" is a saying from the media world. At a school in Saxony, they don't want to accept this and are building up girls and boys with good news.
Right-wing extremist magazine "Compact" provisionally re-admitted
The ban on the far-right "Compact" magazine has been lifted for the time being. The creators are celebrating the court decision as a triumph.
Daniel Aminati has good news for the fans
Fans have been worried about Daniel Aminati's wife Patrice for months. Fortunately, her cancer treatment is having an effect. She is now free of metastases.
Native ads on news portals are informative and click-worthy
Native ads and advertorials are probably the forms of advertising with the greatest potential in Germany. Combined with SEO and social media, this potential is still growing.
Kaiser ratings rise: Great success for MDR television
Roland Kaiser once again turned the banks of the Elbe in Dresden into the "Kaisermania" show stage four times in front of the baroque silhouette of the old town. TV viewers all over Germany were interested.
Right-wing extremist magazine "Compact" takes legal action against ban
Last week, the Federal Ministry of the Interior banned the magazine "Compact". Now the far-right publication is defending itself in court.
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports not affected by global computer problems
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports are not affected by computer problems that have occurred worldwide, while other airports and institutions have been affected by IT disruptions. It is suspected that a bug in a program update from the IT security company Crowdstrike caused the problems.
"Compact" ban: Investigation against 50-year-old in Pirna
In the early morning, the police search buildings in several federal states. It's about "Compact" and a film production. In Saxony, a 50-year-old man from Pirna is targeted by investigators.
What does the ban on "Compact" magazine mean?
The German government often emphasizes how important freedom of the press is to it. Banning a media company is therefore a step that needs to be carefully considered and well justified.
Nina Chuba: First earned money invested in teddy bear and piano
The Hamburg singer Nina Chuba tells how she invested her first money in a teddy bear and a piano as a young actress and now concentrates on music.
José Carreras Gala: collecting donations for the fight against leukemia
Opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation for the 30th time with a television gala. The charity show from Leipzig will be broadcast live on MDR on December 12 (8.15 pm), as the foundation announced on Tuesday. Presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig wil ..
Grimme Prize for series "Sam - a Saxon"
The seven-part series "Sam - ein Sachse" wins the Grimme Award in the "Fiction" category for its relevance and timelessness. The lead actors and directors are delighted with the award.
Director pays tribute to Sodann: broadcaster "owes him a lot"
The director of Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), Ralf Ludwig, has reacted sadly to the death of actor Peter Sodann. "The news of Peter Sodann's death makes us very sad," said Ludwig on Sunday. The actor had achieved great popularity primarily through his role as Commissioner Bruno Ehrlicher in the MD ..
Actor Peter Sodann died
The actor Peter Sodann is dead. He died on Friday at the age of 87 in Halle an der Saale, his family announced on Sunday. The "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung" had previously reported.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
More visitors to municipal libraries
The municipal libraries also had to cope with declines due to coronavirus. Now more people are coming back and borrowing books.
Tiktok wants to give even more book tips
Tiktok is not just about the latest beauty tips and funny animal videos - users also discuss books. The platform wants to generate even more tips in the future.
Saxony's Ministry of Culture supports school newspapers with up to 250 euros
The Saxon Ministry of Culture is funding school newspapers with up to 250 euros for the first issues. Applications can be submitted until May 17.
Initiative against disinformation in the election year
The internet is full of information - but not all of it can be trusted. An initiative wants to help create more expertise in dealing with information about the elections in Saxony.
Saxony's interior minister appalled by meetings between right-wing extremists and AfD members
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster expresses his horror at the meeting between representatives of an extreme right-wing alliance and AfD members in Potsdam.
Actor and journalist Lutz Riemann died
Actor and journalist Lutz Riemann has died at the age of 82.
Bayern and Leipzig catch-up games also on free TV
The last two first-round DFB Cup games featuring champions Bayern Munich and Cup defending champions RB Leipzig will also be broadcast by ZDF and ARD. The Bavarians take on third-division promoted Preußen Münster on Tuesday (8:45 p.m.). The match can be seen on Zweites and on pay-TV channel Sky. On ..
"It's boiling in the country": ARD film seeks explanations in the East
A few months ago, ARD journalist Jessy Wellmer already showed the special view of East Germans. Now she was on the road again for the film "Listen to us! We East Germans and the West".
Founding a media company: The path to digital success
Do you dream of starting a digital media business but don't know where to begin? A compact MasterClass can help.
These five Saxon schools participate in media pilot project
The Saxon Ministry of Culture has selected five schools for the media project "School and Digital Democracy". As the association Aktion Zivilcourage announced on Wednesday, the high school Flöha-Plaue, the Semper high school Dresden, the Geschwister-Scholl high school Nossen, the Schiller high schoo ..
Legend of GDR sports television Heinz Florian Oertel died
Heinz Florian Oertel, the legendary voice of GDR sports television and radio, died March 27 at the age of 95. This was confirmed by his family to Deutsche Presse-Agentur on Wednesday. Oertel was known for his rousing reports, talk shows and entertainment programs that thrilled millions but also pola ..