Award for author Ronya Othmann
The Jeanette Schock Literature Prize goes to the Leipzig-based writer. What impressed the jury?
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Theater summer seeks extras for GDR alien adventure
At this year's Bautzen Theater Summer, the GDR series "Spuk von draußen" will be brought to the stage. Extras are being sought for the production - and not just for human roles.
Choreographer Tom Schilling dies
He left his mark on dance theater in the GDR: the former Berlin chief choreographer Tom Schilling is dead. He was 97 years old.
Exhibition highlights prefabricated buildings in East and West
The "slab" is considered an East German cliché, but it also characterizes the cityscape in many places in the West. An exhibition in Dresden is dedicated to the topic with an all-German perspective.
Dresden Art Collections with a drop in visitors and new plans
When museums currently present their plans for the future, it's always about money. Yet they would much rather just talk about art. The renowned SKD in Dresden is no exception.
Dresden Art Collections with a drop in visitors and new plans
Dresden is a magnet for museum fans. But even famous collections are not a sure-fire success when money is tight for many consumers.
Liberec's iconic TV tower changes hands
The Czech region of Liberec is paying almost seven and a half million euros for the iconic television tower. A comprehensive renovation of the building in the high-tech style of the 1970s is planned.
Oberlausitz Easter bunny post office is open
"Olli Osterhase" and "Lotti Langohr" are once again answering letters from all over the world. Anyone who sends them a greeting can look forward to a little surprise in their letterbox.
Female authors dominate selection for Leipzig Book Prize
Who has a chance of winning the Leipzig Book Fair Prize? In the fiction category, the jury is sending four women and one author from Austria into the race.
Major cleaning at the Dresden State Art Collections
When visitors have to stay outside, the inside is cleaned and renovated. Everything that is maintained at the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen during closing times.
Theater festival presents opera about anti-apartheid fighter Nkoli
Chemnitz will become a German theater mecca this summer for the "Theater der Welt" festival. The first productions have now been announced. They also deal with a century of Ukrainian history.
Art festival "Begehungen" revitalizes Chemnitz Schauspielhaus
Digital media and AI-generated images are blurring the boundaries between reality and simulation. This summer, the "Begehungen" art festival aims to explore what this means for democracy.
Prize for Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz"
Sold-out performances, additional dates and now an opera prize: the Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz" thrilled local audiences and music experts beyond the region alike.
"Görliwood" wants to make people fit for film professions
Hollywood discovered Görlitz as a film set years ago. Studios should also be able to rely on German set personnel for future productions.
Prize and book for the 100th birthday of Erich Loest
On February 24, the writer Erich Loest would have been 100 years old. The custodians of his estate want to mark the occasion by bringing him back to mind.
Connecting stories - book fair aims to create encounters
From 18-hour reading marathons to debut stages: The book fair in Leipzig aims to bring the reading community together with new formats and diverse guests.
Book Fair cancels presentation of novel by AfD politician Krah
Novel presentation canceled: Due to "massive security concerns", Krah's "The Journey to Europe" will remain without a stage at the Leipzig Book Fair for the time being.
German Pavilion in Venice remains true to Naumann's vision
The artist Henrike Naumann is dead. But her ideas for the German Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale remain.
Artist for German Venice pavilion: Naumann died
Just a few months ago, Henrike Naumann was selected to co-design the German Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale. Now the artist, who was born in 1984, has died.
How a couple from Pegau became Saxony's first state prince and princess
It wasn't planned: the Pegau couple only wanted to be prince and princess in their home country. Now they represent the whole of Saxony - with a lot of passion, family support and foolish enthusiasm.
How a couple from Pegau became Saxony's first state prince and princess
Désirée and Simon Kremers actually only wanted to celebrate carnival in their hometown. After the final decision, they are now representing the whole of Saxony - and are even taking parental leave to do so.
Dresden Town Hall Tower permanently open to visitors from summer
From a height of 68 meters, visitors will once again be able to enjoy the view of the state capital from July at the latest. The peregrine falcons will decide when exactly it starts.
Ofarim annoyed by statements on the Leipzig trial
Gil Ofarim is the king of the jungle - which doesn't just move fans of reality TV. Now the musician talks about his handling of the Leipzig trial and says that he has no "secret deal with RTL".
Ofarim is annoyed about his own statements on the trial
Gil Ofarim is the king of the jungle - something that not only moves fans of reality TV. Now the musician talks about his statements that caused a lot of questions in the jungle camp.
Museum Gunzenhauser shows new exhibition
Works by various artists from the 1920s and 1930s can be seen in Chemnitz until the spring. Above all, landscape paintings by Otto Dix from the years 1933 to 1945.
Ofarim case: authorities see no reason for investigation
In the RTL jungle camp, singer Gil Ofarim makes a surprising statement about his former trial for alleged anti-Semitic remarks. However, his allegations do not lead to any new investigations.
Hotel employee on Ofarim: Staging himself like a victim
Four years ago, Gil Ofarim accused a hotel employee of not letting him check in for anti-Semitic reasons. The accusations were made up. Now the employee is speaking out for the first time.
Memorial concert in the Semperoper - Silence for Dresden's victims
The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden commemorates the destruction of the city in February 1945 with a memorial concert conducted by Daniele Gatti.
Semperoper mourns the loss of ensemble member Aaron Pegram
On Friday, Aaron Pegram thrilled the audience at the Semper Opera Ball. Now there is mourning for the popular singer.