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Leipzig researchers have discovered a mass grave from the plague era near Erfurt. 12,000 people died of the Black Death in 1350 and were buried in eleven pits. Now the team from Saxony has found one of them - through a systematic search using modern methods. A unique find in Europe.

Plague of mosquitoes in Saxony: experts warn of increased incidence of mosquitoes

People in Saxony must be prepared for significantly more mosquitoes this year. Experts warn of a potential increase in the mosquito population and disease transmission. | more

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