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.
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Faster from Altenburg to Leipzig - railroad line renovated
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete. A relief for passengers.
Railroad puts Magistrale section into operation after renovation
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete.
Energie Cottbus brings Ted Tattermusch from Jena
Energie Cottbus are hoping that a tall striker will give them more options in attack. The third division club has found what it is looking for in Jena and has brought in a young player with plenty of experience.
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.
Thüringer HC: "Living room" instead of premier league
Thüringer HC has qualified for the Champions League after winning the European League. However, the premier league is not feasible for the club.
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.
Thüringer HC signs Hungarian international Faragó
The team that finished third in the Bundesliga last season has found what it was looking for in terms of reinforcements. A circle player has joined on loan.
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.
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.
U21 with a clear victory in the European Championship countdown
The German U21 national team prepares for the European Championship finals at a training camp. In a test match against a Leipzig youth team, they have a victory. One of the managers will join them.
U21 with a clear victory in the European Championship countdown
The German U21 national team prepares for the European Championship finals at a training camp. In a test match against a Leipzig youth team, they have a victory. One of the managers will join them.
Thuringian Green politician sees party in crisis of confidence
In 2024, the Greens were kicked out of parliaments and governments, and the polls don't look rosy for the 2026 elections either. Green politician Madeleine Henfling is calling for a rethink.
Eisenach handball team also loses at HSV Hamburg
Things are still not going well for the team from Wartburg. In Hamburg, ThSV Eisenach conceded its fifth defeat in a row.
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.
Thüringer HC secures third place
In the final game of the season, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team put on a spectacular display against Borussia Dortmund. The result was an unexpectedly clear victory.
Thuringian archive now maintains part of the Amiga heritage
In the GDR, the Amiga label released records by artists such as Frank Schöbel and the Puhdys, but also by musicians from the West. An important archive of these records is now maintained in Eisenach.
Cup winners Dresden strengthen their squad with Jette Kuipers
The German volleyball cup winners announce their next personnel decision and bring a Dutch player to the Elbe.
Eight Thuringian children start school in Saxony
Because the nearest school in Thuringia is too far away, eight children will attend an elementary school in Saxony in future.
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?
Free voters call for a political style with less exclusion
Firewalls are not helpful for constructive debate and discourse, according to the Free Voters in eastern Germany. This primarily refers to the demarcation from the AfD.
Eisenach's handball players suffer third defeat in a row
The club from Thuringia overslept at the start and did not take the lead once in the duel against VfL Gummersbach. The visitors then went on a decisive run in the final phase.
Thüringer HC misses out on final
In the third semi-final match, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team had no chance against HB Ludwigsburg. They will play for third place in Dortmund at the end of the season.
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.
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.
Thüringer HC equalizes semi-final series
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team has recovered well from the heavy defeat in the first semi-final. They achieved an astonishingly commanding home win against HB Ludwigsburg.
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 ..
Höcke and Urban present expert opinion against observation
The legal dispute between the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the AfD over its classification is likely to continue. Party right-winger Höcke intervenes with an expert opinion.
Thüringer HC goes down in Ludwigsburg
After their triumph in the European League, Thüringer HC's handball players experience a hard landing in the Bundesliga. They have no chance at all in the first play-off semi-final in Ludwigsburg.
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.
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.
Digital radio disruption also in Saxony and Thuringia
Emergency services across Germany are affected by a digital communication failure. The networks in Saxony and Thuringia are also temporarily unstable.
Jenoptik opens plant in Dresden
The technology group celebrates the opening of its new plant in Dresden with a light show. Minister President Michael Kretschmer sees the new plant as evidence of a flourishing landscape in the east.
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.
Elisabeth Kaiser new representative for Eastern Europe
A woman from Thuringia succeeds a man from Thuringia: Elisabeth Kaiser becomes the new Commissioner for Eastern Europe. The post was previously held by Carsten Schneider, who will become Environment Minister.
Thüringer HC wins European League title
The handball players of Thüringer HC beat the favorites Ikast Handbold in a spectacular European League final. One player stands out in the biggest success in the club's history.
Strong Thüringer HC advances to the final
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team are going for the European League title. They beat Dijon in the semi-final with ease. The top favorite now awaits in the final.
Eisenach remains winless at home for the fifth time
Hannover put in a strong performance in the first half to decide the game in advance. Hannover keeper Joel Birlehm's saves in the final phase left nothing to be desired.
Reichert leads Thüringer HC into the playoff semi-finals
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team played confidently for a long time in Bensheim, but then made life difficult for themselves. Thanks to the top scorer, it was enough to win.
Flensburg signs national handball player Grgic
Handball Bundesliga club SG Flensburg-Handewitt has signed international Marko Grgic, who has been courted by many clubs. However, it will be a while before the 21-year-old plays for the North Germans.
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.
Thüringer HC leads against Bensheim
After a furious first half, the Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team still had to tremble in the playoff opener, but held their nerve in the final phase.
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.
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.
ThSV Eisenach wins junior world champion Seitz
The left-handed player only plays for SC DHfK Leipzig for six months. He continued his career in Thuringia.
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.
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.
Schneider: Federal Building Research Center is coming
A new federal center is to conduct research into resource-conserving, climate-friendly construction. The project, which was already planned under the traffic light coalition, has made it into the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD.
"Seekers of the sun!" - Exhibition shows art of bismuth
Wismut is known as a mining company from the GDR era. But the company also collected art on a large scale. An exhibition in Zwickau shows many works.
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.
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.
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?
Explosive Saale duel between Jena and Halle interrupted
Unpleasant scenes break out in the stands during the fourth division clash between rivals Jena and Halle. Fans of the visitors leave their block and attack the home fans.
Salted caramel chocolate recalled due to salmonella
Salmonella is detected in a "Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate". The product is recalled. What should I do?
Berlin's head of government calls for more international flights
Berlin's mayor insists on more international flight connections - ideally from the capital's BER airport. He also wants better rail connections through eastern Germany.
East German states demand more influence
Is the West actually aware of what is going on in the East? The state premiers are counting on the new federal government to hear the signals. And that investments worth billions will restore confidence.
Eastern European Commissioner Schneider resigns from office
Carsten Schneider from Thuringia has been the commissioner for the eastern German states since 2021. Something that will soon no longer be the case was important to him.
Thuringia's head of government: make greater use of experience in the East
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
Woidke demands: Fifth of the federal cabinet from the East
East Germans are currently not represented in the next state offices. This needs to change in the ministerial ranks, says Brandenburg's Minister President. And he has support.
Eastern Minister Presidents discuss strengthening the region
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
Zwickau has no chance against THC
The team from Saxony conceded a clear defeat to fourth-placed Thuringia in the Central German derby at the end of the regular season.
Wismut concludes cooperation agreement on remediation of contaminated sites
Wismut has acquired a great deal of expertise in the remediation of contaminated mining sites, which it now contributes worldwide. International projects are to be developed further with a new agreement.
Autobahn GmbH warns of traffic jams due to early Easter vacations
The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will be crowded from this weekend - the Easter travel wave is rolling earlier than usual. Roadworks and full roads could become a test of patience.
Central German housing associations demand help from the federal government
Housing associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are sounding the alarm: affordable housing is coming under pressure. Without political support, there is a threat of noticeable gaps in the housing supply in eastern Germany.
Construction may begin on section of Suedostlink power line
The wind blows in the north and is used as renewable energy. The electricity is mainly consumed in southern Germany. The expansion of the grid is on its way.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment among eastern German companies on the rise
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
Thüringer HC advances to the Final Four
After a strong start, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team is in trouble in the quarter-final second leg in Ramnicu Valcea, but holds its nerve in the final phase.
First win: Carl Zeiss Jena surprises in Cologne
Carl Zeiss Jena has hope in the relegation battle. The promoted team swapped places with the inferior hosts with their first win of the season.
East German minister presidents meet in Berlin
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
Eisenach still lets victory slip from its grasp
The club from Thuringia loses to TVB Stuttgart for the second time this season. The Swabians consistently punished the visitors' mistakes in the final phase.
Thüringer HC wins first leg of quarter-final
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team have their sights set on a place in the Final Four of the European League. They built up a six-goal cushion against Ramnicu Valcea.
Cancellation of the Tour of Thuringia: State surprised by organizer
The 2025 Tour of Thuringia was canceled due to a lack of funding from the state government. Politicians are now surprised by the organizers' actions.
Thüringer HC loses in Blomberg
Thüringer HC's women's handball team falls back in the Bundesliga after another defeat. In Blomberg, a weak defensive performance was their undoing.
East German Minister Presidents: Federal government must strengthen eastern Germany
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
Locomotive derailed during construction work - long-distance traffic disrupted
During the night, a locomotive derailed in a construction site section. No one was injured. Nevertheless, the accident has major consequences.
Financial problems: Tour of Thuringia canceled
Cancellation was on the cards, now it has been decided. The 37th edition of the Tour of Thuringia will not take place. State subsidies are missing.
Thüringer HC narrowly loses in summit duel
The Bundesliga handball players of Thüringer HC put up a great fight against HB Ludwigsburg, but run after a deficit in vain. They lack penetration in attack.
Media: DFB boss Neuendorf against expansion of the 3rd division
According to a media report, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has ruled out an increase in the 3rd division proposed by 17 north-east clubs. He also does not believe that the DFB is responsible for finding solutions.
Carl Zeiss Jena surprises with draw at RB Leipzig
Carl Zeiss Jena set an example for RB Leipzig in the relegation battle in the women's Bundesliga. The favorites from Saxony tried hard, but not hard enough.
Thuringian head of government: Commissioner for Eastern Europe still necessary
In the 35th year after reunification, there are voices in the CDU/CSU who believe that the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe is superfluous. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) takes a different view.
East OB's demand reduction of bureaucracy in infrastructure package
The eastern German cities would be delighted with the planned special infrastructure fund. However, they are demanding some improvements for its implementation.
Thüringer HC celebrates thunderous win against Göppingen
After a disastrous start, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team lives up to its role as favorites. In the end, they set a new record.
Criticism of ICE cuts between Dresden and Leipzig
Deutsche Plan is planning cuts on the ICE route between Dresden and Leipzig. Passenger representatives are appalled.
Wages rise in the East German confectionery industry
A new collective agreement significantly improves working conditions for 4,000 employees. Apprentices will also benefit from the new regulations.
Interception center for eastern German states delayed further
The joint police interception center of the East German states was supposed to be operational last year. But it is not getting off the ground. There are several reasons for this.
Car sharing is booming - shared cars have 14 percent more users
More and more people are sharing a car. The car-sharing provider Teilauto is also growing in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: more users, more vehicles, more electric cars.
Ifo Institute skeptical about debt brake plans
The federal states should benefit from the relaxation of the debt brake. But for this to succeed, some constitutional amendments would be required. Economic experts see problems.
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.