Dispute over broadcasting fee enters another round
Can you refuse to pay the broadcasting fee if the program does not seem diverse enough? The Federal Administrative Court has made a fundamental ruling on this.
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Eastern countries woo investors at Munich real estate fair
Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are presenting their locational advantages at Expo Real in Munich. What the region offers investors and which projects are particularly in focus.
Zipfeltreffen on the country mile
A good 25 years ago, four municipalities formed an alliance that attracted nationwide attention - including Görlitz. There are up to 1,000 kilometers between the towns. The partners meet once a year.
Zipfeltreffen on the country mile
A good 25 years ago, four municipalities formed an alliance that attracted nationwide attention - including Görlitz. There are up to 1,000 kilometers between the towns. The partners meet once a year.
Concert aims to bring German division to life through music
A wall divides the Freiheitshalle in Hof on the Day of German Unity. The musicians on stage and the audience are also separated. But the production ends just like the story 35 years ago.
Aue manages to break free: 2:0 against 1860 Munich
The future of the coach has already been discussed at FC Erzgebirge. The board gave him their vote of confidence, the team impressed and secured their second win of the season.
Prague Castle displays Bohemian crown jewels
It is a rare opportunity: for a short time, the famous Wenceslas Crown from the 14th century is on display in Prague. Normally it is kept safe - behind seven locks.
Bayern's Oberdorf celebrates his starting eleven debut with a brace
Lena Oberdorf shines with a brace on her starting eleven debut for FC Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. The defending champions celebrate their fifth win against RB Leipzig in their fifth match.
European Peace Ride ends with a festival in Chemnitz
The cyclists on the European Peace Ride have more than 500 kilometers in their legs when they reach the finish line in Chemnitz. There are some prominent names among them.
Plans for Saxony-Franconia main line still on ice
Despite the economic benefits, the expansion of the Saxony-Franconia main line has been halted. It remains to be seen when it will continue - although passenger numbers are increasing significantly.
Kretschmer warns of the consequences of the end of combustion engines from 2035
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer considers the ban on new combustion engines from 2035 to be a mistake. Why he sees negative consequences for jobs and industry.
World champion Preuß wins last title at Biathlon-DM
Franziska Preuß wins her first title in preparation for the Olympic winter. The overall World Cup winner becomes German champion in the pursuit.
Daughter of NSU victim: No dropout program for Zschäpe
25 years after the first NSU murder, Semiya Şimşek is fighting against a drop-out program for Beate Zschäpe - and warns that a series of right-wing extremist murders could happen again.
Family entrepreneurs call for an end to inheritance tax in the East
CSU leader Söder advocates giving the federal states a free hand in setting inheritance tax rates. Another proposal is now coming from the business community.
Magdeburg spectacularly defeated Fürth 4:5
1. FC Magdeburg looked like certain losers against Fürth, came back from being outnumbered and still lost in the end.
"Disastrous performance": Werner disillusioned after RB debut
Ole Werner had imagined his debut as coach of RB Leipzig to be very different. After the Saxons' highest Bundesliga defeat, the coach finds clear words.
Leipzig Zoo puts three tiger cubs to sleep
Last month, healthy baboons were shot at Nuremberg Zoo. Now Leipzig Zoo reports that it has euthanized three tiger cubs. Why were the cubs killed?
Catastrophic defense: Dynamo lose in second division comeback
Dresden are the dominant team in Fürth - but they are depriving themselves of their reward. The search for a good defender must be stepped up.
Thanks to double-packer Futkeu: Fürth beats promoted Dresden
Fürth and Dresden deliver a match worth seeing at the start of the new second division season. In the end, the home side squeezes through to victory. One professional left his mark on the game.
Heidelberg introduces minimum tariffs for Uber and Co.
The city wants to take action against dumping prices in car rental. Uber speaks of a "black day" for consumers. One thing is certain: it will be significantly more expensive for car rental users.
1st FC Magdeburg loses XXL test against FC Zurich
At the end of the training camp, 1. FC Magdeburg played a test against a Swiss first division team. The Saxony-Anhalt side looked harmless in attack.
Bobsleigh: Friedrich-Topmann now wants Olympic gold with rival
The bobsleigh feud between the Friedrich and Lochner teams began last summer. Now Friedrich's long-time regular pusher is starting the Olympic gold mission with Lochner.
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.
Czech Republic signs contract for construction of nuclear power plant units
The contract for the construction of two new nuclear power plant units is signed in Prague in a hurry and without prior notice. Despite the critics.
German Ski Association wants Nordic World Championships 2031 in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf or Oberwiesenthal and Klingenthal? The German Ski Association has made a decision as to which venue it will bid for the Nordic World Championships in six years' time. The chances are good.
The next newcomer: Moritz Seiffert joins FC Erzgebirge
The upheaval at third division club Aue continues. Moritz Seiffert is an experienced defender.
Dobrindt defends stricter border controls in Prague
For more than three weeks, more police officers have been deployed at the German borders. In the neighboring Czech Republic, this is only partially met with understanding. But they want to stay in contact.
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.
Leipzig Zoo gives two elephants to Hellabrunn Zoo
The elephant cow Rani and her daughter Savani had to leave Leipzig - because of quarrels in the herd. In Munich, they are to settle down and start a new family line.
SC DHfK Leipzig wins narrowly at HC Erlangen
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team celebrates its first away win in 2025 and thus increases HC Erlangen's relegation worries. Goalkeeper Kristian Saeveras makes another strong save.
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.
Police arrest seven suspected smugglers
Federal police officers stop a driver at the Austrian border. His documents seem suspicious to them. They use the man's cell phones to track down a criminal network.
German Ski Association wants to host Nordic World Championships 2031
Germany has already hosted the Nordic World Ski Championships in 2021. Will it happen again in 2031?
DFB explains: Why banned Kane was allowed inside
Harry Kane sat in the stands in Leipzig due to a yellow card suspension. Shortly before the end, the Bayern star was in the stands. Is he facing another penalty?
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.
Fuel more expensive in the south
Drivers currently pay the most for refueling in Bavaria and Saxony. Rhineland-Palatinate has also become significantly more expensive in a state comparison. The city states, on the other hand, get off more cheaply.
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.
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.
Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line is economical after all
A more modern train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony has so far failed due to the argument that the expansion would not be economical enough. But now there is a new calculation.
Salted caramel chocolate recalled due to salmonella
Salmonella is detected in a "Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate". The product is recalled. What should I do?
Future Fund promotes German-Czech remembrance work
The Future Fund in Prague has approved 1.4 million euros for 222 German-Czech projects. Among other things, schoolchildren are dealing with the Second World War and the Holocaust.
Director Morgenroth leaves Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater
Morgenroth is moving back home from Lusatia - to Bavaria. After him, there will initially be an interim solution in Görlitz and Zittau.
Chemnitz consolidates fifth place
The Saxons celebrate their 13th win of the season in Würzburg. A strong three-point percentage is the key to success.
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.
Magdeburg miss out on a 1:1 win in Fürth
1. FC Magdeburg quickly equalized a deficit at SpVgg Greuther Fürth, but then missed the winning goal despite having the upper hand. As a result, FCM slipped down the table in the promotion battle.
Yebo immediately transfers from FC Bayern back to Chemnitz
The move to Bavaria did not pay off for the forward. Now he is hoping for a successful comeback in Saxony.
"Full speed ahead": Goalless Freiburg already hot for Leipzig
No win and no Champions League place for the time being. Nevertheless, Freiburg are not dissatisfied after the Augsburg game. Against RB Leipzig, the team from Baden will rely on their home strength.
Chemnitz collapses in the third quarter
The Saxons conceded a clear defeat against leaders Bayern Munich and suffered a setback in the battle for direct qualification for the play-offs.
Drivers can expect busy roads at the weekend
Vacation start here, vacation end there: for several reasons, patience is likely to be required on German freeways at the weekend. Travelers should also make sure they have the right equipment.
Aue celebrates first win with Härtel: 1:0 against Unterhaching
Erzgebirge Aue secure their first win in their sixth competitive match of the year. An attacking player ends his goal drought.
Dresden Chamisso Literature Prize for Dana von Suffrin
The Chamisso Prize, named after a French poet, honors important contributions to contemporary literature. The focus is on authors who provide new answers following changes in language and culture.
RB boss Mintzlaff on Nagelsmann: "The best coach"
Oliver Mintzlaff is responsible for Red Bull's global sports commitments. He still regrets one decision in the past that has to do with RB Leipzig. It happened four years ago.
German-Czech mediators wanted for border region
A border more than 800 kilometers long connects Germany and the Czech Republic. Anyone who wants to bring people from both countries closer together now has an opportunity.
Free State trio wants to show strength with a common voice
The Free States of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia want to work more closely together to solve more problems. Markus Söder spoke of a "bratwurst connection" in view of the culinary similarities.
Free states want to speak with one voice more often in future
Bavaria was the first Free State among the federal states, followed by Saxony and Thuringia. All three want to cooperate more closely in future - probably also against the backdrop of recent election results.
Marburger Bund cancels planned strikes for the time being
The threat of a strike at municipal hospitals has been averted for the time being. The union and employers have been able to agree on a package. What do the doctors say?
Report: VW plant in Zwickau fears for Audi production
The VW plant in Zwickau has already had to hand over four models following the wage compromise. Now the plant also has to worry about the last model.
Chemnitz lets victory slip from its grasp
Rodrigo Pastore's charges concede their third defeat in a row in Bamberg. Why the Saxons left the court as losers.
Leipzig and Erlangen swap back players
SC DHfK Leipzig and HC Erlangen agree on a player swap. The Saxons are giving up a key player at their own request and receiving a U21 world champion in return.
Gomez extends his contract with Red Bull until 2028
Ex-professional Mario Gomez will remain in the Red Bull soccer cosmos as Technical Director for a further three years. From January, he will work together with Klopp in Munich.
Carreras collects 3.5 million euros at fundraising gala
The opera singer was once diagnosed with leukemia himself and has been collecting donations for the fight against the disease ever since. A television gala once again raised millions.
José Carreras: With discipline to success and many donations
Being diagnosed with leukemia is a shock. This was also the case for star tenor José Carreras. He fell ill in 1987 - and survived. One thing in particular has helped him over the years.
Basketball player George banned for doping until the end of August
Jason George was found to have doped a while ago, and now there is a verdict. He will not be allowed to play basketball again until summer 2025.
Four injured in clash between soccer fans
Eight fans of FC Hansa Rostock are on their way to Munich. An altercation with masked supporters of another soccer club breaks out in a parking lot on the freeway.
Chemnitz basketball team crowns strong comeback
Rodrigo Pastore's charges staged an outstanding comeback against Würzburg after two weak quarters and won despite trailing by 15 points.
1. FC Magdeburg scrambles to victory in Regensburg
Winning streak broken, catching up with the leaders in the table. 1. FC Magdeburg scored three important points in Regensburg and jumped to sixth place in the table.
Germany Cup: New venue possible from 2025
After two years in Landshut, it is unclear where the next Germany Cup will take place. In 2026, the home tournament will most likely move to Düsseldorf as a test run for the Ice Hockey World Cup.
Actress Lisa Bitter remembers the fall of the Berlin Wall
"Tatort" actress Lisa Bitter grew up in Franconia, the GDR was not far away. After reunification, she studied in Saxony. How did the social upheaval affect her back then?
Wacker Chemie feels weakness in demand
Customers in the automotive and construction industries are hesitant to place orders, sales in Asia are slumping and solar silicon is less in demand. There are also rays of hope for Wacker Chemie.
Federal Ministry of the Interior: 1,000 people turned back at border controls
Border controls are not actually planned in the Schengen area. However, irregular migration and security risks leave no other choice, says the Minister of the Interior. Now there are new figures.
Stadium bans: Politics and soccer plan central office
The issue of stadium bans is to be regulated centrally in Germany in future. This is one of the results of a top-level meeting on violence in soccer in Munich. More is to be done.
Company Gartenfrisch Jung recalls herb salad
Following the detection of STEC bacteria, a company from Baden-Württemberg wants to be on the safe side. It is recalling some of its products.
German Publishing Award 2024: Akono, Mixtvision and parasitenpresse receive awards
More than 80 independent publishers receive awards for their work. The total prize money amounts to 1.6 million euros. This is the first time that a publishing house has received special recognition for sustainability.
National player Giulia Gwinn reports on discrimination in youth soccer
She had to listen to a lot of jokes, says national player Gwinn about her time as a youth soccer player. The 25-year-old also talks about freedom of expression.
DFB "clearly on the side" of the Israeli community
The German Football Association awards the Julius Hirsch Prize in Munich. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf uses the stage to send a clear message.
Next DFB absence: Leipzig's Raum will probably also have to miss out
Ahead of the next two Nations League games, national coach Julian Nagelsmann has received a number of cancellations. Leipzig's David Raum is now also likely to miss out. Robin Gosens is set to return to the team instead.
Military unit from Saxony-Anhalt on a training trip to Bavaria
In the coming days, long columns of the German Armed Forces will be on the road from the Altmark to Bavaria. Road users are asked to pay particular attention.
Söder warns of consequences for the future after AfD success in the east
Even if the AfD has no prospect of government participation after the elections in the east, its good results are worrying the other parties. The CSU even fears a permanent change.
Herbert debut: Bayern basketball players win against Chemnitz
Former German national basketball coach Gordon Herbert celebrates a successful debut as the new coach of FC Bayern Munich. The defending BBL champions have no problems against Chemnitz.
Aue fight for a draw in Unterhaching
Aue let a lead slip against Unterhaching and then fought their way to a draw. The Veilchen thus remain unbeaten away from home.
Dynamo Dresden wins against TSV 1860 Munich in the 3rd division
Dynamo take a deserved lead in the late kick-off in Munich. But then the Saxons slip up. But the hosts make even more mistakes.
Recall of "Gut&Günstig Delikatess Geflügel-Fleischwurst" due to safety concerns
Consumption is not recommended: The manufacturer is recalling a poultry sausage that was mainly sold at Edeka and Marktkauf.
Söder speaks of a turning point after state elections
According to Bavaria's Minister President, the election results in Saxony and Thuringia are a turning point in German post-war history. What he now considers important.
Free Voters and AfD: no political cooperation
The leading candidate for the Free Voters in Saxony has put his national leader in a bind with ambiguous statements about the AfD. Aiwanger makes it clear: there will be no cooperation with the AfD.
Merz and Söder call for decisions on migration
A man kills three people at the "Festival of Diversity" in Solingen. One day later, the police arrest a suspect - the attack extends into the state election campaign in Saxony.
What's next for the Franconia-Saxony Main Line?
For decades, northern Bavaria has been hoping for a faster and more modern train connection between Nuremberg and Saxony. What is happening with electrification?
Maria Till wins silver and bronze at the European Championships
Maria Till has been successful for years with her horse ARC Captain. At the European Championships in Bavaria, she also won a medal with a young horse.
Continued delays and cancellations in ICE traffic
Since Friday morning, Deutsche Bahn has been struggling with a signal box problem on a section of the Nuremberg-Bamberg ICE line. Passengers on long-distance services are feeling the consequences.
Delays and cancellations on the Munich-Berlin ICE route
Malfunction in the signal box and at signals: Nothing has been working on a section of the Nuremberg-Bamberg line since the early hours of the morning - with consequences for long-distance train passengers.
Youth book "Hinter den Sternen ganz nah" wins the 2024 Readers' Prize
During the summer vacations, special books for children and young people are always on offer in Saxony's libraries. They can be borrowed free of charge after registering - and readers can vote for the best title.
Universities from Munich and Dresden work together on AI research project GAIn
Over the next three years, three universities from Munich and Dresden want to work on making the use of artificial intelligence even better. This also involves energy consumption.
German-German Museum Mödlareuth shortly before the opening of the new building
During the Cold War, a wall ran through Mödlareuth on the former inner-German border. The German-German Museum in the village has been dealing with the division since 1990. It is currently being expanded.
Dynamo Dresden loses dress rehearsal before league opener
Dynamo Dresden play their last test before the start of the league. The Yellow and Blacks were ultimately beaten by newly promoted Regensburg.
Suspended sentences after riots at third division match
Several police officers were injured during riots on the sidelines of a third division soccer match in Bayreuth almost two years ago. Now there have been two suspended sentences.
Kretschmer: Saxony and Bavaria benefit from each other
Saxony's Minister President meets his Bavarian counterpart. And stresses that the two states can learn a lot from each other when it comes to the rural doctor programme and cutting red tape.
Altenburg station to be renovated in September: line closure
The Saxony-Franconia Main Line stretches for around 288 kilometers and connects more than just Saxony and Bavaria. It is currently a major construction site.
Speculation about Bayern's interest in Leipzig's Xavi
Is he a candidate for FC Bayern? Leipzig's Xavi wants to concentrate on the European Championship first. It remains to be seen whether Kylian Mbappé could also play a role in this personnel matter.
Speculation about Bayern's interest in Leipzig's Xavi
Is he a candidate for FC Bayern? Leipzig's Xavi wants to concentrate on the European Championship first. It remains to be seen whether Kylian Mbappé could also play a role in this personnel matter.