Elbe closures cause problems for Czech skippers
Ship operators in the Czech Republic are not in the Christmas spirit. This is due to ongoing closures of the Elbe due to collapsed or dilapidated bridges in Saxony.
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Future fund promotes restoration of sacred buildings
After the expulsion of the Germans, many churches and cemeteries in the Czech border regions fell into disrepair. Much has been done in the meantime. But there is still a lot to do.
Still no skiing on the Fichtelberg on the 3rd Advent
Although the landscape on the Fichtelberg is already white, there is still not enough snow for skiing. But the first lifts could start next week.
Winter sports enthusiasts need patience - When do the slopes open?
In some places, the Ore Mountains are covered in white. The town of Oberwiesenthal wants to ring in the winter season in the next few days. But is there enough snow to open the first slopes?
Winter sports enthusiasts need patience - When do the slopes open?
In some places, the Ore Mountains are covered in white. The town of Oberwiesenthal wants to ring in the winter season in the next few days. But is there enough snow to open the first slopes?
Criticism of the handling of the bridge collapse in Dresden
The Elbe is not just a federal waterway. Czech inland shipping also relies on this connection to Hamburg. The consequences of the Dresden bridge collapse also affect them.
Serious technical defects found after cable car accident in the Czech Republic
The investigation by the railroad supervisory authority took three years. It is now clear that an automatic emergency braking system could have prevented the cabin crash. But what had happened to it?
Conservationists campaign for the preservation of the Elbe floodplains
Humans have severely altered the habitats along the Elbe. Alluvial forests and wet meadows are now only fragmentary. Biodiversity is dwindling. This should now come to an end.
First visitor center for Unesco World Heritage Site planned in Marienberg
The Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří mining region has been a World Heritage Site for five years, but there is a lack of central contact points for visitors. Now the first of six visitor centers is being built in Marienberg.
European Peace Ride starts under adverse weather conditions
Athletes wanted to take the baton of the European Capital of Culture from Bad Ischl to Chemnitz by bike. But the start was canceled due to persistent rain. What about the other stages?
European Peace Ride 2024: Cyclists on tour for peace
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
New peace ride: Cycling connects cultural capitals
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
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.
Czech head of government concerned about strengthening of radical movements in German state elections
The right-wing AfD achieved great success in the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. In Germany's neighboring country, the Czech Republic, the development is viewed with concern.
Railroad tunnel in the Ore Mountains: cooperation on fire protection
From Dresden to Prague in an hour by train - the construction of the rail tunnel in the Ore Mountains should make this possible. The municipalities along the route are now getting help with a key issue.
Chemist swims over 1000 kilometers across the Elbe for water protection
A sporty scientist campaigns for water protection. Andreas Fath swims more than 1000 kilometers across the Elbe. It is not his first experiment of this kind.
Olympic Festival attracts visitors to the Czech Republic
It is intended to be a place where German and Czech children and young people can play sport together. Now the Olympic Festival is starting in Most in northern Bohemia. There is even an Eiffel Tower.
Poland loses before EU court in dispute over Turow opencast lignite mine
Poland concedes defeat before EU court in dispute over Turow opencast lignite mine. Judge allows penalty payment to be offset against Polish claims.
Neisse Film Festival: Best film comes from Poland
Over six days in May, the film festival will screen around 90 films in the tri-border region of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. The winners have now been announced.
21st Neisse Film Festival presents complete program
The complete program for the 21st Neisse Film Festival has been published, with 90 films at 19 venues in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.
Several vehicles involved in accident on highway 17
There has been an accident involving several vehicles on highway 17 towards Dresden, tunnel from the Czech Republic to Germany temporarily closed.
Planning for railroad tunnel in the Ore Mountains almost complete
From Dresden to Prague in an hour by train - the construction of the longest rail tunnel in Germany should make this possible. The plans are to be presented to the Bundestag in the summer.
Debate about store opening hours on public holidays in the Czech Republic
Discussion about the current regulations on public holidays leads to confusion for many people.
US museum celebrates glass models by Blaschka artists
Leopold Blaschka and his son Rudolf became famous in the 19th century with deceptively real glass models of flowers and sea creatures, among other things. Now a US museum is honoring them with an exhibition.
Europe festival commemorates EU accession 20 years ago
Two decades after Poland and the Czech Republic joined the EU, the event will be celebrated once again at the Dreiländerpunkt in Zittau. "Together with the people from the regions in the border triangle, we would like to look back on what we have achieved together as EU citizens over the past twenty ..
Bridge builders wanted for German-Czech border region
Those who want to spend a year building bridges in the German-Czech border region can apply to take part in a funding program until 7 April. The "A Year at the Border" project of the German-Czech Future Fund is already entering its third round, the organizers announced in Prague on Monday. They are ..
Millions in funding for Saxon-Czech cooperation
Seven further projects are being funded with 9.25 million euros for cross-border cooperation between Saxony and the Czech Republic. These include the Silver Route project, which aims to develop sustainable tourism offers in order to better connect the 22 components of the UNESCO World Heritage Ore M ..
Pavel sees no alternative to diplomacy in the Ukraine war
The Czech President travels to Dresden on a historically significant day. 85 years ago, the Wehrmacht occupied the neighboring country, completing its destruction. Now it is once again a question of war and peace.
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Reliquary of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague on display in Dresden for the first time
The relic treasure of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague will be on display in Dresden for six months from mid-March. The exhibition presents the collection in dialog with contemporary artists.
Dresden Music Festival also makes guest appearances abroad
Music connects people all over the world. The Dresden Music Festival wants to use this quality to send out messages. The Saxon-born Richard Wagner also serves as an ambassador for this.
Border controls with Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland extended
Controls at the land borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland will be extended until mid-June. The Federal Ministry of the Interior has notified the European Commission of the extension, as the ministry announced in Berlin on Saturday. Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) explained the extensi ..
German-Czech consortium plans to develop a CO2-neutral hydrogen motorcycle
A German-Czech consortium is planning to develop a new type of hydrogen motorcycle that meets European approval standards. The motorcycle is to be built as a demonstration model by the end of 2025 and will support delivery services and parcel deliverers in city centers.
Record at Neisse Film Festival 2024: around 900 entries
More than 900 entries have been submitted for the 21st Neisse Film Festival (May 14 to 19). According to the organizers on Thursday, this means that more films than ever before are competing for a total of ten awards, the so-called Neisse Fish. The selection for the film series and competitions will ..
Prague Airport records 29 percent increase in passenger numbers
The international airport in Prague handled more than 13.8 million passengers last year, an increase of 29% compared to the previous year.
Researchers discover 470-year-old beech tree in the Czech Ore Mountains
Researchers from the Czech Agricultural University in Prague have discovered the oldest known beech tree in the Czech part of the Ore Mountains. The beech is over 470 years old and stands on the slopes of Jansky Vrch (Johannesberg) near Jezeri Castle.
Dress rehearsal a success: Dresden beats Pardubice by a clear margin
Dynamo succeeded in the last test. The results from the winter break provide a tailwind for the mission to regain promotion.
Saxony and the Czech Republic plan joint hydrogen network
Saxony and the Czech Republic are planning to build a cross-border hydrogen network. The Saxon Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Thursday after signing a declaration of intent in Dresden that the two countries also want to promote exchange and cooperation between research institutions and co ..
Franconia-Saxony Main Line: What's next?
It's an almost never-ending story: In Bavaria, environmentally harmful diesel locomotives are still running on the Franconia-Saxony main line, even though the region has been fighting for electrification for three decades. Will the project finally make progress in 2024?
Flood waters rise in parts of Saxony - flood warning levels raised
Flood waters continue to rise in parts of Saxony. Rivers reach flood warning level 2 and flooding is possible.
Flood warnings for several rivers in Saxony
After extensive rainfall over the past few days, flood warnings have been issued for several rivers in Saxony. On Czech territory, the levels of the Vltava, Elbe and Eger would continue to rise until Christmas Eve, according to the website of the state flood control center on Saturday. And: "This ri ..
Czech supermarket chain bans sale of live carp at Christmas
The supermarket chain Billa joins the ban on the sale of live carp in front of its stores.
Faeser extends fixed border controls by three months
The stationary controls at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland, which were first ordered in mid-October, are to be continued until at least March 15 of next year. The Federal Ministry of the Interior announced on Friday that the controls would be continued in order to combat ..
Anniversary of the classic "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella"
MDR is celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" and is taking a look behind the scenes of the classic fairytale for the first time in a documentary. On December 17 at 3.50 pm, the film will first be shown on MDR television, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday.The documen ..
Castles and palaces in the Czech Republic offer Christmas spirit
Numerous castles and palaces in the Czech Republic invite you to Christmas markets, exhibitions and concerts during the Advent season. In the castle courtyard of Decin (Tetschen) on the border with Saxony, stalls with culinary delights and handicrafts await visitors on December 17. Local choirs and ..
Germany's longest railroad tunnel planned in the Ore Mountains
From Dresden to Prague in an hour by train: the construction of a new route should make this possible and relieve the Elbe Valley of rail traffic. When will the first train roll through Germany's longest rail tunnel?
Highest number of unauthorized entries since 2015
From February to September, the number of unauthorized entries into Germany rose steadily. The Federal Police have new figures for October that point in a different direction.
Faeser orders border controls for another 20 days
The stationary controls at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland will be extended by a further 20 days on Wednesday. Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) informed the EU Commission of this on Tuesday. According to her ministry, the federal police have apprehended ..
Faeser extends stationary border controls by 20 days
Federal Interior Ministry Nancy Faeser wants to extend the stationary controls at the borders with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland for another twenty days. The SPD politician said on Wednesday in Berlin.Faeser had registered the fixed controls on October 16 for an initial ten days with th ..
Police union dissatisfied with controls at borders with Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland
The German Police Union (GdP) criticizes the way the current border controls with Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland are carried out.
Federal police prepared at Saxon borders
Following the U-turn by Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) on the issue of stationary border controls, the Federal Police is prepared at the Saxon borders with Poland and the Czech Republic.
Faeser: Notify EU of additional border controls
Intensified dragnets, selective controls at the borders - for a long time, the Federal Minister of the Interior has resisted ordering stationary controls at additional border sections. Now the decision has been made.
Germany and Czech Republic to expand and modernize rail links
Germany and the Czech Republic have confirmed their intention to expand and modernize rail links between the two countries.
Chambers of Industry and Commerce warn of consequences of the discussed stationary border controls at the border to Poland and the Czech Republic
Saxon and Bavarian Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) have warned the federal authorities of the consequences of the discussed stationary border controls at the border to Poland and the Czech Republic.
Smugglers transport 41 refugees in the hold of a box truck through the Czech Republic
During a trip through the Czech Republic, smugglers try to transport 41 refugees from Syria in the hold of a van. However, the journey ends when the van breaks down with engine damage. The refugees try to flee, but are intercepted by the police. The smugglers manage to escape.
Germany, Poland and Czech Republic take joint action against smugglers
The police union supports Germany's joint action with Poland and the Czech Republic in the fight against smugglers.
Germany considers strengthening border controls with Czech Republic and Poland
In recent months, more asylum seekers have been arriving in Germany again via the Czech Republic and Poland. It is being discussed whether stationary border controls should be introduced.
Elbe floods recede slowly: alert level 1 remains in place
The Elbe continues to flood in Saxony. In the Czech catchment area of the river as well as the Vltava, water levels are receding very slowly, and there continues to be an increased release from the Vltava cascade, Karin Bernhardt, spokeswoman for the State Office for the Environment, Agriculture and ..