CDU parliamentary party conference begins
New impetus for Central Germany is on the agenda. However, Haseloff's possible withdrawal casts a shadow over the CDU conference. What's next for Saxony-Anhalt?
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Weißenfels concedes fifth defeat in a row
The visitors only came to Oldenburg under protest and squandered a potential win in the opening spell of the third quarter.
Arson at transformer house: Temporary power failure
Suddenly no electricity in the middle of the night: almost 900 households were left in the dark after a transformer house was set on fire. What was behind the crime?
Weather chaos: Syntainics MBC only plays under protest
The Weißenfels basketball team wanted to postpone a game due to the onset of winter. But the hosts and the BBL say no, so the German cup winners only travel to Oldenburg under protest.
Magdeburg beats Ulm 4:2 in a test
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg returned from the sunny winter training camp with two test match successes in their luggage. The team from the Elbe city achieved a 4:2 win against third division side SSV Ulm.
Winter services on freeways are well prepared
Despite full emergency plans, Autobahn GmbH warns: Drivers often underestimate the danger of snow. What counts in an emergency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What's next for Dresden Airport? Solution close
Financing is secured until the end of 2026. From 2027, Saxony-Anhalt no longer wants to contribute to the losses of Dresden Airport. A solution is close to being finalized.
Be careful on New Year's Eve: it gets cold and slippery
If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve outside, you need to dress warmly: Snow, rain and slippery roads are expected in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Challenge from SCM coach Wiegert after a sensational year
Coach Wiegert from SC Magdeburg sometimes has to pinch himself about his team's performance in 2025. Despite an almost perfect year, the former professional still sees room for improvement.
From Eder to Helbig: the dead of 2025
Formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states died in 2025.
Chemnitz beats Mitteldeutscher BC in a thriller
The team from Weißenfels suffered a bitter defeat in the Quarterback Arena in Leipzig. Even Charles Callison's strong performance was not enough to secure their eighth win of the season.
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.
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.
"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.
Slight increase in car production in the east
The automotive industry plays a major economic role in eastern Germany and thousands of jobs depend on it. 2024 was a difficult year. How have things gone so far in 2025?
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.
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.
Farmers' associations: Vaccinations not a blanket solution against epidemics
Comprehensive vaccinations against animal diseases are met with skepticism by East Germany's farmers' associations. Why the costs and benefits must be weighed up, especially for fattening animals.
IHK boss brings Dresden Airport spin-off into play
Saxony's airports have reported their worst result to date. The state wants to hold on to the two sites in Leipzig and Dresden. However, the interests of the shareholders are different.
Leuna biorefinery starts production of wood chemicals
Chemicals made from wood instead of oil: the Finnish company UPM wants to set new standards with its biorefinery. The company is investing 1.2 billion euros in Leuna.
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.
Ifo forecast: East German economy growing more slowly than expected
The good news: economic output in eastern Germany is growing. The bad news: Probably slower than assumed in the summer.
New logistics center to be built near Leipzig/Halle Airport
A 50,600 square meter logistics center is being built in Kabelsketal. Modern technology and a sustainable energy supply are planned.
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.
Bluetongue disease in Saxony has an impact on neighbors
The BTV-8 type of bluetongue has been detected in Saxony for the first time since 2009. A restriction zone has been set up within a radius of 150 kilometers.
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.
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.
Greens demand more responsibility for East German chemical industry
Ahead of the chemicals summit, the Greens are calling for companies and governments to take more responsibility for the East German chemicals industry. What is behind the appeals to Dow?
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.
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.
Train timetable change brings many changes
It's faster again to Berlin and direct to Paris or Krakow. Many things are changing with the rail timetable change. Pupils in the district of Wittenberg are also feeling the effects.
Biogas industry in the East regains hope
Wind and sun are setting records, but alternatives are needed when there is a lull. Why biogas is now in demand as a wild card in the electricity mix - and where new billions are flowing.
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.
Faster journeys - Berlin-Halle railroad line opens
Commuters can breathe a sigh of relief: from Sunday, the journey from Halle to Berlin will be almost an hour faster. What else will improve for passengers.
High investment requirement: Water demand increases significantly
Industry, climate change, demographic change: Saxony-Anhalt and the greater Leipzig area are facing challenges when it comes to drinking water. What solutions are experts discussing for the region?
Two prefabricated buildings sold at auction for 899,000 euros
Two large prefabricated buildings changed hands at auction. A total of 78 properties went under the hammer - with a total value of around 6.3 million euros.
Trump's tariffs affect local regions to varying degrees
What impact will the US tariffs have on the local economy? The Ifo Institute in Dresden has calculated the consequences down to the level of cities and districts. This is the result.
Sales hit: Christmas baubles made from Simson indicators
Tradition meets GDR cult object: How Simson indicators are delighting customers online as Christmas baubles - and why supplies remain scarce.
SC Magdeburg clearly beats Frischauf Göppingen
SC Magdeburg is leading the way in the German Handball League. The league leaders won clearly against Göppingen and are still only one point off the pace.
Magdeburg surprise in Berlin
1. FC Magdeburg ended Hertha's winning streak with a deserved 2:0 victory at the Olympiastadion, giving Magdeburg two league wins in a row for the first time - and another clean sheet.
Apartment seekers in the East have more choice again
The supply of rental apartments on the major platforms is increasing, in some cases significantly. However, this is not yet reflected in prices. This is the situation in the federal states.
Apartment seekers in the East have more choice again
The supply of rental apartments on the major platforms is increasing, in some cases significantly. However, this is not yet reflected in prices. This is the situation in the federal states.
Verbio optimistic about the new year after a year of losses
After a loss of around 138 million euros, biofuel producer Verbio is once again optimistic about the new financial year. What the Management Board says about the market recovery and the planned return to the SDAX.
SC Magdeburg clearly wins tenth group match against Szeged
SC Magdeburg is the last club in the Champions League without losing a point. The defending champions only had problems in the opening minutes against Hungary's runners-up Szeged, but then won by a clear margin.
What visitors can expect in the new Asterix Park
From 2026, the first Asterix park outside France will be built near Leipzig. Belantis is being converted for this. One goal: more attractions for younger children.
East German bargain chain files for insolvency
With household goods, Christmas decorations, garden accessories and more at low prices, Groschen Markt is mainly found in rural areas in eastern Germany. But competition is giving the model a hard time.
Another emergency for a fan at Leipzig's cup match
The Leipzig fans stop their support after a medical emergency. A supporter has to be resuscitated outside the stadium.
Starting signal for new road projects in eastern Germany
Billions for new roads: Which projects in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia can now begin and what this means for commuters.
Leipzig wants to live up to its role as favorites against Magdeburg
Even if the personnel problems at RB Leipzig are getting worse. That doesn't change the Saxons' role as favorites.
Ryanair return? Saxony pushes for lower flight taxes
Ryanair gone, losses in the millions, looming financial gap: Why Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports fear for their future - and how Kretschmer is pushing for greater competitiveness compared to Prague.
In the summer of 2026: Vind succeeds Hornke at Magdeburg
Oskar Vind will succeed Tim Hornke in the right wing position at SC Magdeburg. The 25-year-old Dane will join the city on the Elbe from Champions League participant GOG in the summer of 2026.
RB Leipzig must rebuild defense after Baku injury
The personnel problems at RB Leipzig are getting worse. After new international Ouédraogo, defender Baku is now also out of the cup against Magdeburg.
RB Leipzig must do without national team player Baku in the cup
RB Leipzig's personnel problems are getting worse. After new international Ouédraogo, defender Baku is now also out of the cup against Magdeburg.
Housing associations in the south-east under pressure to renovate
In the south-east, the cost of refurbishment is rising while rents remain low. Housing associations warn: without new subsidy models, the housing stock threatens to become a burden.
Timetable change brings changes to Abellio services
The timetable change brings new transfers, changed departure times and shorter journey times. What will change for passengers and commuters on Abellio trains.
"Nothing achieved": Magdeburg does not fall into euphoria
1. FC Magdeburg keeps up with the non-relegation places with a 3-0 win over Nuremberg. The team at the bottom of the table was delighted with three striker goals that have become rare.
Magdeburg liberation blow against Nuremberg
1. FC Magdeburg ends its losing streak against Nuremberg. The team from the Elbe city dominated the game against the Franconians, benefited from a sending-off and deserved to win.
SC Magdeburg celebrates another resounding victory
Magdeburg's Bundesliga handball team also confidently lives up to its role as favorites in Minden. After difficulties at the start, SCM dominated both offensively and defensively.
Eastern countries want to develop hydrogen network together
The eastern German states want to benefit from green hydrogen together. A study is to show how municipalities and industry can catch up.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment in eastern German economy improves
Sometimes the sky brightens, sometimes it darkens over eastern Germany's economy. The business climate index of the Ifo Institute in Dresden provides information on this. The mood improved in November.
Concern for the Central German chemical triangle
Is an entire region on the brink of collapse? Politicians are sounding the alarm because companies are pulling out - with consequences for an entire sector of the economy.
Inventory of insolvent solar manufacturer to be auctioned off
From desks to high-tech equipment: everything that goes under the hammer at Meyer Burger's sale. The auctions end in December.
Timetable change brings new lines and times for local transport
New routes, adjusted departure times and changes to bus and rail services: the timetable change brings numerous innovations for passengers in the Central German Transport Association.
Fewer donations in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
The Donations Council presents an interim assessment of the first nine months. The willingness to donate in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia is lower than elsewhere. What do people give on average?
Risk of excessive iodine intake with individual algae products
Many algae products contain high amounts of iodine - but warnings and precise information are usually missing. What consumer advice centers are now demanding.
Magdeburg still without a point in the Champions League
Defending champions Magdeburg continue to show no weaknesses in the Champions League. The team from the city on the Elbe also managed the away task at RK Pelister in North Macedonia almost without any problems.
Record losses at Saxony's airports
A loss of 53.5 million euros: Saxony's airports report their worst result to date. What's behind the red figures.
Coal phase-out: population decline in rural areas
The lignite mining regions in Lusatia and Central Germany are facing major changes due to the coal phase-out. According to one analysis, rural regions could shrink significantly by 2038.
Commercial construction booms in the East - public construction weakens
The East German construction industry is reporting more orders - mainly thanks to individual large-scale projects. How this is affecting commercial construction, residential construction and public construction.
Why zoos sometimes feed their own animals
Many zoo visitors are shocked when animals are given clearly recognizable dead animals to eat. Sometimes they come from the zoo's own breeding program. How zoos explain this controversial feeding practice.
Männel saves Aue a point - Hansa knocking at the top
It wasn't necessarily pretty this time, but Rostock are now winning games like this too. FC Erzgebirge can and must once again thank its captain.
"Invest even more": Magdeburg lacks a sense of achievement
1. FC Magdeburg remains bottom of the Bundesliga 2. Coach Petrik Sander's team are simply not rewarded enough for the effort they put in.
SCM wins and extends contract with Kristjansson
SC Magdeburg has a clear start-to-finish win against HSG Wetzlar and is once again top of the table in the German Handball League. Gisli Kristjansson extends his contract until 2030.
Bottom-placed Magdeburg loses touch
At Fortuna Düsseldorf, second division bottom club 1. FC Magdeburg looked like a relegation candidate at times. The team from the Elbe city failed to equalize shortly before the end.
Winegrowing summit calls for more visibility for German wines
Less than every second bottle of wine sold in Germany comes from domestic production. How can local wine be brought more into the limelight? A meeting at the monastery should help.
More than a moped: How the Simson became a political issue
Schwalbe, Star, Sperber, S50 and S51: GDR two-wheelers are now cult. The AfD has discovered the East German theme - other parties are following suit. But a fan from Kassel has his very own perspective.
New US Consul General in the Southeast
The US Consulate General in Leipzig has a new director: former journalist Jodi Breisler wants to further develop relations between the USA and Central Germany.
Champions League: Magdeburg hold their own in Zagreb
Defending champions SC Magdeburg never let any doubts arise at bottom club Zagreb. The SCM particularly shone from the wing positions in their eighth win in their eighth group game.
Short film day invites you to watch movies together
Whether cinema, living room or Christmas market: Short Film Day invites people all over Germany to experience the diversity of short film together - also in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Bochum: Rösler expects "cat-and-mouse game" against Dresden
Up-and-coming VfL Bochum are aiming for their fourth win in five second division games against second-last Dynamo Dresden. The turnaround was achieved under new coach Uwe Rösler.
Ministers want to strengthen winegrowers in wine crisis at meeting
Rising costs and international competition are putting pressure on the wine industry. Ministers from eight federal states want to help the industry in a Hessian monastery. What will their talks be about?
Light into the dark: Special installations beckon here
In the dark season, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are particularly illuminated in some places. Where there will soon be something radiant to see.
Why there are not public toilets everywhere
While strolling, between appointments, while waiting for the streetcar - suddenly you have to go to the toilet. But where? And how much does it actually cost the cities?
Airport boss: "Saxony will continue to have two airports"
How Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to survive despite the difficult situation - and what role the chip industry plays in this.
Car with trailer overturned - A38 near Lützen partially closed
The driver of the car loses control. He and another person are injured. Traffic is impaired after the accident.
SC Magdeburg remains unblemished: 27:22 against HC Zagreb
SCM remain unbeaten in the Champions League. Against Zagreb, an increase in tempo in the second half is enough to make things clear.
At least 1,636 wolves live in Germany
The wolf population in Germany is stagnating at a fairly high level. Most of the animals live in Lower Saxony and Brandenburg.
More public transport services in rural areas - but how?
In rural areas, there is often only one bus a day. If you don't have a car, you are not really mobile. The bus industry would like to change this, but it's not just a lack of money.
Number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt to fall from 2026
From 2026, the number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt will fall. The new forecast from the Conference of Education Ministers shows what this means for school construction and teacher planning.
SC Magdeburg defeats the Rhein-Neckar Löwen
SC Magdeburg continues to win in the Bundesliga and now faces a top-of-the-table clash with SG Flensburg-Handewitt. However, the SCM needed a long time to get going against the Lions.
Magdeburg remains bottom of the table: 0:1 against Paderborn
Magdeburg played a good game against Paderborn, but failed to capitalize on its chances. The defense made one too many mistakes and allowed the visitors to score the opening goal.