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.
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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.
Work on railroad bridges: restrictions for the railroad
The railroad is replacing bearings on two bridges on a high-speed line in Thuringia. This has consequences for passengers, for example between Leipzig and Munich.
Dow cancels trainee class due to cost-cutting constraints
At the chemical giant Dow, the crisis is now also affecting those who were about to start their careers. In Schkopau and Böhlen, the entire training year has been canceled this year.
"Klosical" by Prinzen singer - not a quiet place
Tobias Künzel is known as the singer of the Prinzen, but also writes musicals. As befits a true prince, his new musical also features a throne.
Second new signing for cup winners MBC
The MBC Syntainics have their second new signing on board. A winger will get his first taste of professional action in the coming season.
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.
"Winners have no doubts": Berlin ahead of historic title
Champion match ball for the Foxes. Will Berlin maintain its top position in the season finale or will SC Magdeburg overtake them? No sign of fear in the capital. Everything happens "out of love".
Woidke: Federal government should pay GDR special pensions
Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is shared between the federal government and the eastern states. Brandenburg's head of government hopes for changes.
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.
Not just Devoe: Quintet leaves Mitteldeutscher BC
A new head coach sets new premises. At least five players will no longer play for the MBC.
Despite insolvency: operations at Meyer Burger to continue
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is also fighting for survival in Germany. Despite filing for insolvency, production is set to continue - for the time being.
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.
Era ends: Geissler steps down as MBC managing director
Martin Geissler has held the reins at Weißenfels for 17 years. By the end of the year at the latest.
Central German media funding supports 49 film projects
The MDM supports projects with a broad thematic and artistic range. A debutante from Leipzig also receives half a million for her first drama.
After filing for insolvency: What's next for Meyer Burger?
Meyer Burger had set out to revive solar production in Germany. However, the company has fallen into a serious crisis. Now the employees are facing an uncertain future.
Organ donation: Award for East German clinics
The willingness to donate organs has largely stagnated - even in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Three clinics in the region have now been recognized for their special commitment.
Ifo: Sentiment in eastern German companies on the rise again
East German companies are more optimistic again. The Ifo Institute has recorded a surprisingly strong increase in the business climate - and blames a key factor for this.
German Meyer Burger subsidiaries file for insolvency
Short-time working was not enough: Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is pulling the emergency brake at its three German subsidiaries.
Solar manufacturer Meyer Burger stops production in the USA
The Swiss company is struggling with cheap competition from China. Now it is stopping its expansion plans in the USA. This could have repercussions in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
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.
Research on insect species at the former inner-German border
Once the "death strip", today the former German-German border is considered a biotope. Insects are now to be recorded along the Green Belt - this should also help with an application.
Heavy traffic expected on highways - risk of traffic jams increases
Many people will use Ascension Day for a short trip over the long weekend. A lot of traffic can therefore be expected on local highways. There is a risk of traffic jams on these stretches.
Heavy traffic expected on highways - risk of traffic jams increases
Many people will use Ascension Day for a short trip over the long weekend. A lot of traffic can therefore be expected on local highways. There is a risk of traffic jams on these stretches.
Construction activity picks up in the East
After a long period of gloom in the East German construction industry, the mood is slowly brightening. Has the bottom fallen out?
Ramondino succeeds Head Coach Gailitis at the MBC
After an extraordinarily successful year, the head coach is leaving the Weißenfels basketball team. His successor comes from Italy.
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?
Niners on the brink of elimination
Chemnitz kept things completely open in the second playoff game in Heidelberg until shortly before the end, but still came away as losers for the second time.
Weißenfels faces elimination from the quarter-finals
The home side can only keep up with Munich in the opening spell. After that, the cup winners were thwarted by the champions' strong defense and weak shooting percentage.
42 field hamsters start a new life in the wild
More than 40 field hamsters bred in Leipzig were nursed back to health in Halle and have now been released into the wild in northern Saxony. The project is thus entering a new round - and aims to save a species that has almost disappeared.
Luther ring from Leipzig is shown in Wittenberg
A famous ring from Leipzig is on display in a Luther exhibition in Wittenberg. There are now new research findings on the so-called Ring of Katharina von Bora.
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.
Ifo study: East catches up - but remains structurally behind
East Germany has caught up economically in many areas. But the differences to the West remain visible.
Lok Leipzig wins championship title in Regionalliga Nordost
Until the last matchday, it was unclear whether Leipzig or Halle would reach the promotion relegation play-off. Lok has the better nerves in the long-distance duel.
Low water on the Elbe: water levels fall again
The unusually dry weather is leading to low water levels in the Elbe. A section between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt is particularly affected.
Köpping proposed as deputy chairwoman of the SPD
SPD politician Petra Köpping was considered a promising candidate for the federal cabinet. The East German SPD state associations want her to carry more weight in the party.
East Germans in top jobs - the gap is only closing slowly
The road to the top is still rocky for East Germans. However, a new study on the elites in Germany shows slow progress.
Tedi takes over branches of discounter Pfennigpfeiffer
The discounter Pfennigpfeiffer, which is particularly well-known in eastern Germany, disappears. More than 80 stores change their logo. The product range remains similar in many places.
Further arrest warrant after "Reichsbürger" arrest in execution
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has had four men arrested for their alleged role in the "Kingdom of Germany" group. Two of them are now in custody.
Dobrindt bans "Kingdom of Germany"
Even if their ideas often sound confused, many "Reichsbürger" are by no means harmless from the point of view of the security authorities. Four men have now been arrested and their association banned.
What is the "Kingdom of Germany"?
The "Kingdom of Germany" is considered to be Germany's largest Reichsbürger group. But who and what is behind it?
"Reichsbürger" group "Kingdom of Germany" banned
Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has banned a group of so-called Reich citizens and self-administrators who call themselves the "Kingdom of Germany". According to the Ministry of the Interior, police forces have been searching buildings used by the association and the homes ..
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.
Dresden Art Collections with a show on GDR action art
Some of them literally stepped out of line. In the GDR, female action artists used various genres to challenge existing conditions.
Car driver seriously injured in accident with bus
Serious accident: A woman suffers serious injuries when her car collides with a bus.
Pent-up demand for green heat - EnviaM plans investments
While electricity already often comes from renewable sources, there is a lot of catching up to do when it comes to the heating transition. According to EnviaM, higher costs compared to oil and gas are also a sticking point.
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.
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.
Ifo: US tariffs dampen sentiment among East German companies
East German companies are once again taking a more negative view of their situation. The Ifo Institute identifies two reasons for the poor mood.
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.
Presumably sick wolves on the move in Petersroda
Two wolves, probably suffering from mange, have been spotted in the district of Anhalt-Bitterfeld, close to the border with Saxony. The animals showed little shyness.
Foundation stone laid for aircraft factory at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Hundreds of tons of earth have so far been moved at Leipzig/Halle Airport for an aircraft factory. An environmentally friendly regional aircraft is soon to be built here.
Kretschmer: Policy change possible with CDU cabinet list
It is now clear who the CDU ministers in future Chancellor Merz's cabinet will be. How are the personnel details being received in the party?
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.
Halle is prematurely second division handball champion
The SV Union women's handball team celebrated their 25th win in their 26th game in the second division and can no longer be displaced from the top spot. Whether the club will be promoted depends on the license decision.
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
Large Bundeswehr convoy on the highways
A Bundeswehr convoy is rolling through the eastern German states. What drivers need to be aware of on the 450-kilometer route.
Chemical park boss: "Disaster with an announcement"
The chemical industry is under pressure. The Managing Director of the Leuna Chemical Park is calling for a different energy policy and is relying on Russian gas.
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.
Major concerns about Dow chemical company sites
The US chemical company Dow is putting several sites to the test. These include two in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony. There is great concern in the region. The federal government should act immediately.
East German sites of US chemicals group Dow at risk
The US chemical company Dow is reviewing several sites. Two in Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony are also affected.
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.
Short-time working at solar manufacturer Meyer Burger in Thalheim
The Swiss company Meyer Burger Technology AG has three sites in Germany. Months ago, the company announced job cuts worldwide - now there is short-time working.
Fewer motorcycles in three eastern states than the national average
The number of motorcycles per 1,000 inhabitants varies greatly across Germany. One pattern is particularly noticeable in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
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.
Leipzig district heating to come from Leuna in future
Until now, Leipzig's district heating has largely come from the Lippendorf lignite-fired power plant. As this is soon to come to an end, alternatives are needed. One of these comes from the neighboring federal state.
Investigations against several Afghans who have entered the country
They are hand-picked by German security authorities. Nevertheless, several Afghans who entered the country via admission programs are now under investigation. What has happened?
Regional league reform: Eastern clubs back Neuendorf
All champions should be promoted. That is what the north-east regional leagues are demanding. There is a potentially groundbreaking meeting with the DFB leadership in Frankfurt.
Niners Chemnitz lose in Heidelberg
The Saxons lose in Heidelberg and thus their third place. After a strong 24 minutes, the visitors collapse. They did not manage a successful shot for almost six minutes in the final quarter.
Plane lands - Germany takes in more Afghans
The promised admissions of Afghans are continuing. Another plane has landed in Leipzig. The procedure is controversial.
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.
Cultural promotion associations from eastern Germany meet in May
Museums, theaters: many things would not work without volunteers. In Wittenberg, cultural associations from eastern Germany want to provide new impetus. This should also involve networks, young talent and promotion.
Ifo: Sentiment in East Germany's economy on the rise
The business climate index in eastern Germany rose slightly in March. But not every sector believes in the upturn.
Vacation planes take off for the start of the vacations in the south
Off to the sun by plane. Numerous vacation flights take off from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports at the start of the vacation season in Saxony.
ICE trains do not stop in Braunschweig and Helmstedt
Chaos on long-distance services: a faulty signal box slows down ICE and IC trains. Some journeys are completely canceled.
Economic growth in the countries: things are going better in the north
In the past, when there was talk of a north-south divide between the federal states, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg were often in the lead. Now things are different - say researchers from the south.
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.
Eastern German heads of government: future coalition must deliver quickly
There is still a lot of skepticism among the population that black-red will change things for the better. The CDU and SPD do not have much time left, say weighty CDU politicians from the East.
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.
Tour de France 2030 to start in eastern Germany
It's been a while since the Tour de France last stopped off in Germany. Now an association wants to ensure that it returns soon. There are already ideas for possible stage locations.
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.
Mitnetz Strom invests 565 million euros this year
Germany's infrastructure has a lot of catching up to do. This applies not least to the electricity grid. The eastern German electricity grid operator Mitnetz has therefore planned huge investments.
Delays on the ICE route through central Germany
A disruption on a long-distance railroad line has a considerable impact on passengers.
Fruit growers report isolated damage due to night frost
The frost over the past few nights has caused isolated damage to fruit growers. However, the situation cannot be compared with last year.
Gas trader VNG sells subsidiary shares to fund manager
An international investor is investing in the Leipzig-based VNG subsidiary Balance in order to expand the biogas business. What plans is VNG pursuing with this?
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.