Teenage moped rider flees from police in the Ore Mountains
A police patrol wants to check two mopeds in Oelsnitz in the Ore Mountains. Suddenly, one of the riders accelerates.
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Day of action against hate mail - seven accused in Saxony
Law enforcement authorities have taken concerted action against hate postings on the internet on a day of action. There are also suspects in Saxony.
Extremism: Interior Minister praises LKA officers for arrest
Following the arrest of one of the most wanted suspected left-wing extremists, Interior Minister Schuster praises the officers. He speaks of the central piece of the puzzle in the entire investigation.
Suspected left-wing extremist arrested in Thuringia
The man had been the subject of an international manhunt for years. Now the suspected left-wing extremist Jo
No main trial against confidants of Beate Zschäpe for NSU support
Because a supporter probably knew about the NSU robberies, she has to answer to a regional court. The evidence is not sufficient for another aspect of the indictment.
Investigation into suspected young right-wing extremist in Saxony
They use banned license plates and pose with weapons online. But this is also how investigators track down right-wing extremists. This time, the focus is on a teenager.
Soccer fan injured in the head during East derby in Aue
During the match between FC Erzgebirge Aue and FC Energie Cottbus, a fan is hit in the head with an object. The injury is so bad that he is taken to hospital.
Security package of the traffic light coalition rejected: Saxony criticizes inadequacy
The coalition government wanted to grant the security authorities more powers to compare biometric data. However, the Bundesrat stopped the law for the time being - Saxony did not want to support it either.
Cable cut - train services disrupted in eastern Saxony
Rail traffic in the south-easternmost corner of Saxony is restricted due to a disruption. Unknown persons have cut fiber optic cables between Ebersbach and Zittau - and paralyzed a signal box.
Saxony's police step up checks against drugs and car thieves
Increased police checks in Saxony are having an effect. Arrest warrants were also executed.
Wanted organizers of smuggling operations caught in Dresden
A couple is said to have made money for months by organizing smuggling operations to Germany. However, they were not actively involved in the tours.
Couple arrested in Dresden for suspected smuggling of over 87 people
A couple is said to have made money for months by organizing smuggling operations to Germany. However, they were not actively involved in the tours.
Drunk driving and falling asleep: police investigate drunk driving
A 35-year-old man drives his car into a ditch while drunk and is later found asleep against a tree. He remains uninjured.
"Day X": Court dismisses charges of throwing incendiary devices
On "Day X", stones and incendiary devices were thrown at the police in Leipzig. The public prosecutor brought charges of attempted murder against a 25-year-old man. The district court dismisses them.
More manipulated ballot papers discovered in Saxony
The state election in Saxony is overshadowed by attempts at fraud. These are now likely to spread.
Investigation into forged ballot papers in Dresden
The state election in Saxony is overshadowed by attempts at fraud in Dresden. According to the police, at least 100 ballot papers have been manipulated.
Migrants discovered in tightly packed truck in Czech Republic - woman dies
It is a shocking discovery. Police in the Czech Republic stop a truck with dozens of migrants in the back. For one woman, all help comes too late.
Drunk man injures child and passenger in streetcar
A man hurls racist insults at passengers and hits a six-year-old boy. When the driver intervenes, he is also beaten by the drunk. The police are looking for witnesses.
Saxony's interior minister criticizes the federal government's security plans
How should Germany react appropriately to terrorist attacks or the illegal entry of migrants? The ideas in politics differ widely.
Security authorities warn of incendiary devices in air freight
German security authorities are warning of "unconventional incendiary devices" sent by unknown persons via freight service providers. They have "knowledge of several parcel shipments that were posted by private individuals at locations in Europe and caught fire on their way to their addressees in se ..
Elections in Saxony overshadowed by crimes
Damaged election posters, party buildings as targets and violent crimes: the elections in Saxony are overshadowed by numerous criminal offenses this year. Now there are calls for faster prosecutions.
148 election posters damaged in Dresden
A new state parliament will be elected in Saxony in two weeks' time. Posters for several parties have now been vandalized in Dresden.
Visitors admire stolen and returned pieces of jewelry in the Green Vault
The Jewel Room is the most magnificent room in the Historic Green Vault in Dresden. Jewelry made of diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds stolen and returned during the 2019 burglary can now be seen there.
Stolen jewels sparkle again in Dresden's Green Vault
The burglary of the Historic Green Vault in Dresden was one of the most spectacular art thefts in Germany. Most of the stolen jewels are back in their display cases - but still unrestored.
Stolen jewels back in the Dresden Green Vault
It was one of the most spectacular art thefts in Germany. Now most of the jewels stolen in 2019 can be seen again in the Green Vault.
Return of the stolen jewels to the Historic Green Vault
Their return by the jewel thieves a good three years after the burglary of the Dresden Green Vault was a sensation. Now the recovered jewels can be shown - in their old place.
Number of attacks on refugees and asylum seekers in Germany has fallen
Coercion, assault, incitement to hatred: time and again, asylum seekers are the target of attacks. According to provisional statistics, the numbers have recently fallen. Regional focuses are striking.
More than 500 attacks on refugees in the first half of the year
Coercion, assault, incitement to hatred: time and again, asylum seekers in Germany are the target of verbal or physical attacks. The regional focus is striking.
Driver without a license crashes into cars
An 18-year-old caused a series of accidents in Waldheim. The police are now investigating several traffic offenses.
Moped rider seriously injured in accident in Wechselburg
A moped rider has a serious accident in Wechselburg. The police suspect that alcohol was involved.
Left-wing campaign worker in Saxony threatened with machete
Five 14-20 year old left-wing campaign workers in Dohna threatened with a machete. State security investigates.
Charge of incitement to hatred: Police student at Jewish cemetery anti-Semitic
A Saxon police trainee is reported to the police after making anti-Semitic remarks at a Jewish cemetery. The police academy has initiated criminal and civil service proceedings.
While putting up posters: Pirate Party campaign worker threatened
Almost three months have passed since the brutal attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke. Now campaign workers are being threatened while putting up posters.
Suspected IS supporters in custody
Two men are said to have collected donations for IS. The Office of the Attorney General had them arrested on Thursday. They are now in custody.
Arrest of IS supporters in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein
Two Russian citizens remanded in custody for fundraising activities for IS. Federal prosecutor's office issues arrest warrants.
Amnesty regulation in cannabis law occupies the judiciary
The law on the partial legalization of cannabis has been in force for a good three months. Due to the amnesty provision in it, countless criminal proceedings have to be reviewed - also to the detriment of other investigations.
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.
Federal prosecutor's office arrests suspected IS supporters
Federal prosecutors have arrested suspected IS supporters in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. They are accused of collecting funds for IS.
Drunk truck driver falls asleep several times during police check
A drunk truck driver falls asleep several times while he is at a police checkpoint on the Autobahn 9 in Schkeuditz (district of North Saxony). He injures himself when he drives off the road.
Election posters destroyed in Saxony - police investigate
In Saxony, election posters are once again being destroyed and helpers attacked while the campaign for the state election is underway.
Fire set at planned asylum accommodation in Leipzig
A local resident alerts the police to a fire at a planned refugee shelter. A young man comes under suspicion due to traces left at the scene.
Drunk cyclist stopped twice by police
A police check did not stop a cyclist from getting back on his bike a short time later. He had to hand in his bike for the time being.
Raids carried out against suspected supporters of the Third Way
Ten homes were searched during raids in Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony and nine suspects were provisionally arrested. The cases involve acts of violence and robberies.
Millions for the state - tax investigators' balance sheet lower in 2023
The state is dependent on tax revenue, also for the general public. Its investigators are therefore always doggedly on the trail of fraudsters and tax evaders - with success.
Police find bayonet in car on Polish border
Police have discovered a bayonet ready to hand in a car on the Polish border. Polish border guards and German federal police officers checked the car on the highway 4 in Görlitz on Tuesday, according to the federal police in Ludwigsdorf. They found the weapon in a compartment on the driver's door, t ..
Dozens of charges filed after European Championship match between Croatia and Italy
The match between Croatia and Italy at the European Football Championship has led to a major police operation in Leipzig. As things stand, 45 criminal offenses and five administrative offenses were registered, as the police announced early Tuesday morning. However, it is expected that the number of ..
Immediate program for the deportation of serious criminals demanded
The Saxon Interior Minister is calling for an immediate program by the federal government to deport serious criminals and dangerous individuals to Afghanistan and Syria.
Saxony's Minister President calls for the deportation of delinquent migrants
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer speaks out in favor of deporting migrants who commit crimes and calls for existing laws to be amended. Integration of refugees should be more targeted.
Saxony calls for special repatriation program for intensive offenders obliged to leave the country
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) is calling for a special repatriation program for offenders who are obliged to leave the country.
Dispute over election posters in Dresden escalates
Several people obstruct the removal of illegal election posters in Dresden, legal action threatened.
Graffiti removal costs Dresden around 70,000 euros per year
The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year. This year alone, contracts worth a total of 60,000 euros have already been awarded, as the city hall announced on Monday. That is half of the annual budget available for ..
Dresden fights against illegal graffiti on public buildings
The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year.
Saxony: High costs for the removal of illegal graffiti in Dresden
The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year. This year alone, contracts worth a total of 60,000 euros have already been awarded, as the city hall announced on Monday.
Saxon public prosecutor's offices examine effects of cannabis legalization on old cases
Saxon public prosecutors are examining the effects of the new law on 29,000 old cases of marijuana or hashish offenses.
Attacked SPD politician: Protect public spaces
At the beginning of the month, Matthias Ecke was beaten up while putting up election posters in Dresden. How does he view the attack?
Krah confirms searches of ex-employees
The AfD's lead candidate in the European elections, Maximilian Krah, has confirmed that the recent searches in Brussels and Strasbourg were directed against a former employee - who, however, no longer works for him. "Because it is misunderstood: There was no search today in an office that belongs to ..
Election posters damaged in the Zwickau and Vogtland districts
Numerous election posters from various parties were damaged in the Zwickau and Vogtland districts. Fake CDU election posters were also put into circulation.
Green politician attacked: Accelerated procedure?
A Green Party politician is harassed, insulted and spat at while putting up election posters. The suspects were caught the same evening and the case is now to be brought to court quickly.
Election posters damaged - fake CDU poster in circulation
Numerous election posters from various parties were damaged at the weekend in the Zwickau and Vogtland districts. In addition, fake CDU election posters with false slogans were put into circulation in the Free State, the police announced on Monday. According to the report, unknown persons caused dam ..
Federal Green Party leader calls for solidarity to protect democracy
After attacks on candidates and campaign workers, Ricarda Lang calls for cross-party protection of democracy.
Unknown person pours sticky liquid on 57-year-old's car on highway bridge
An unknown person poured a sticky liquid from a highway bridge onto the car of a 57-year-old woman who was driving on the A93. The police are investigating for dangerous interference with road traffic.
No ticket for first class: man hits train attendant
On a regional train from Zwickau to Dresden, a 21-year-old passenger punched and injured a train attendant during a ticket inspection. When the 42-year-old train attendant expelled him from first class on Saturday evening because his ticket was not valid there, the 21-year-old hit him on the back of ..
Buschmann: skeptical about the criminal offence of stalking politicians
Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann has reacted skeptically to the Bundesrat initiative from Saxony to provide politicians with greater protection against intimidating attacks on their private lives. "We will take a close look at the initiative. However, I warn against creating the impressio ..
Corner after attack: "Don't let me be silenced"
Just over a week ago, Matthias Ecke was beaten until he was hospitalized while putting up election posters in Dresden. He is not intimidated by this.
SPD politician Matthias Ecke returns to the election campaign after attack
Matthias Ecke announces his return to the election campaign after being attacked a week earlier. He comments on his state of health and the social climate.
More than 50 election posters damaged in Dresden
Around 50 damaged election posters have been discovered in two districts of Dresden. According to the police on Wednesday, 26 election posters were discovered sprayed with red and black paint on streets in the Räcknitz area the day before. The following night, a witness in Pieschen observed a man te ..
Green politician attacked in Dresden
Yvonne Mosler and Cornelius Sternkopf were attacked while putting up election posters. The perpetrators were arrested by the police.
Interior ministers discuss more protection for elected officials
The federal and state interior ministers are discussing more protection for political activists following violent attacks on politicians. Saxony is planning a Bundesrat initiative to toughen penalties.
Saxony's SPD and Greens demand protective measures for election campaign
An SPD politician is attacked in Dresden - it is not the only case. Now the interior ministers are talking about better protection. The SPD and Greens are calling for consistent action.
Conference of Interior Ministers discusses protection for campaigners after attacks
Brandenburg's Interior Minister Michael Stübgen (CDU) expects concrete results from the consultations on the consequences of attacks on election campaigners.
Interior Committee of the Saxon State Parliament discusses attacks on election workers
The Saxon State Parliament's Committee on Internal Affairs discusses the current attacks on election workers and protection during election campaigns
Support for the "Striesen Declaration" against violence grows
More than 300 politicians and over 6000 citizens support the declaration against violence following the attack on Matthias Ecke.
MP Pellmann reports repeated threats
Leipzig MP Sören Pellmann (Left Party) has been threatened again, according to his own statements. On Monday morning, dog excrement and a flyer smeared with swastikas and threats were found in the letterbox of his constituency office, he announced on Monday. This was the second time in four days. "I ..
Suspects identified after attack on SPD politician
The LKA Saxony assigns at least one suspect to the right-wing spectrum. Zeit Online reports.
Ecke reports from hospital: "Overwhelmed by sympathy"
After the attack while putting up election posters in Dresden, SPD MEP Matthias Ecke has sent a message of thanks from the hospital. "I am overwhelmed by your sympathy and solidarity," Ecke wrote in a post on the X platform (previously: Twitter) on Monday. It does him good and gives him strength. Bu ..
Bishops after attack: "The stakes are high"
The outrage over the cowardly and brutal attack on election campaigners in Saxony continues. The bishops in the Free State are also speaking out against violence and attempts at intimidation.
Election campaign brutalization: Calls for consequences after attacks
An SPD politician is brutally beaten up during an election campaign in Dresden - the horror is great. Consequences are now being discussed. However, suspected perpetrators are also still being sought.
Faeser calls for more police presence for campaigners
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser is calling for better protection for politicians and helpers during election campaigns. "We need an even more visible police presence on the ground to protect democrats at campaign stands and events," the SPD politician told the Rheinische Post newspaper ..
Association worried about local politicians after attacks
In addition to the European elections and three state elections, tens of thousands of municipal seats will also be up for grabs in 2024. One association is concerned about the increasing number of attacks on politicians and election workers.
Kretschmer on the escalation of violence: It's five to twelve
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has condemned the growing aggression and increasing violence within society. "These are enemies of democracy (...) It really is five to twelve," he said on the ARD program "Caren Miosga" on Sunday evening. It was important to put a stop to this. W ..
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity with politicians under attack
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck calls for solidarity in the face of frequent attacks on politicians. Attacks are an expression of the brutalization of political debate.
After attack on SPD politician: Hundreds at demonstration
After the attack on SPD politician Matthias Ecke, around 2,000 people demonstrated for democracy and against violence in Dresden, according to police reports. They gathered in the Striesen district early on Sunday evening. Ecke had been beaten up there on Friday evening by four young men while putti ..
SPD Federal Chairwoman Saskia Esken warns against trivializing the attack on SPD MEP
SPD Federal Chair Saskia Esken warns against trivializing the attack on SPD MEP Matthias Ecke as the act of an individual.
Attack on election worker in Dresden: Green Party activist punched and kicked several times
A Green Party election worker in Dresden was punched and kicked several times. The perpetrators could belong to the right-wing spectrum.
SPD MEP Matthias Ecke operated on after attack
Dresden SPD MEP Matthias Ecke underwent surgery after attack and is doing well under the circumstances.
SPD MEP Matthias Ecke to continue election campaign after attack
SPD MEP Matthias Ecke will continue his election campaign after his recovery. Party feels solidarity and support after the attack.
AfD election campaign stand attacked in Dresden
After the attack on an SPD politician in Dresden, the crimes during the election campaign continue. The city's police are alerted to an attack on an AfD stand and damaged election posters for various parties.
Baerbock condemns attacks on politicians
Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has sharply criticized the recent attacks on politicians. "Brutal attacks on committed democrats, campaigners and politicians are attacks on the foundation of our #democracy: free elections," the Green politician wrote on the platform X, formerly Twitter, o ..
Wissler and Schaper: Attack on democracy
Left Party leader Janine Wissler and Saxon party chairwoman Susanne Schaper have described the attacks on campaigners as an "attack on democracy". Democrats must stand together against the danger from the right-wing fringe, they said in a statement from the Left Party state association on Saturday. ..
Left: "Stand together against the danger from the far right"
Unknown persons attack SPD MEP Ecke while he is putting up election posters. The Left Party declares its solidarity with him, while the FDP and BSW condemn the attack.
DGB chairman condemns attacks on election campaigners in Saxony
Saxony's DGB Chairman Markus Schlimbach condemns the attacks on election campaigners from various democratic parties in Saxony.
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on politicians
Federal President Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on SPD and Green Party politicians and calls for joint action.
Dreyer condemns attacks on politicians: "Stunned"
The Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Malu Dreyer, has strongly condemned the recent attacks on politicians. "The events in Dresden and elsewhere are abhorrent and leave us stunned," the SPD politician said in Mainz on Saturday. "It is a calculated use of violence to intimidate democrats." ..
SPD MEP and Green election worker attacked in Dresden
Young men aged between 17 and 20 attack Matthias Ecke and Green Party election workers while putting up election posters in Striesen. Ecke is injured and requires surgery.
Metsola: "Horrified by vicious attack"
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has assured SPD MEP Matthias Ecke of her support and solidarity following the attack on him. She was "appalled by the vicious attack", Metsola wrote on the X platform (formerly Twitter). Those responsible must be brought to justice. "Matthia ..
Scholz calls for united action against right-wing violence after attack on MEP Ecke
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) condemns attack on Matthias Ecke (SPD) in Dresden and calls for united action against right-wing violence.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe calls for crackdown after attack on SPD European candidate
Carsten Schneider (SPD), the Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany, is calling for a crackdown following the attack on the Saxon SPD European candidate Matthias Ecke when he put up election posters.
Chrupalla condemns attack on SPD candidate Ecke
The AfD chairman Tino Chrupalla has condemned the brutal attack by unknown persons on the Saxon SPD MEP Matthias Ecke. "We deeply condemn physical attacks against politicians of all parties. Election campaigns must be conducted in a tough and constructive manner, but without violence," wrote the lea ..
Attack on SPD politician: Faeser announces tough action
Federal politicians have expressed their dismay at an attack on the Saxon MEP Matthias Ecke (SPD) while he was putting up posters in Dresden. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) declared on Saturday that she condemned the serious act of violence in the strongest terms. At the same time, she ..
Kretschmer on the attack on Ecke: "Appalls me deeply"
Saxon SPD MEP Matthias Ecke is attacked and injured by unknown persons while putting up posters. The Minister President is horrified by the attack.