Senior citizen drives into group of pedestrians - one seriously injured
For reasons as yet unknown, an 86-year-old man drives his car directly into a group of pedestrians near Haselbachtal - with serious consequences.
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After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
Elbe level drops - demolition of the Carola Bridge continues
Following the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, demolition work is underway again. In the meantime, the work had to be interrupted.
City plans complete demolition of the Carola Bridge
It has been clear since Wednesday that the collapsed Carola Bridge in Dresden must be removed. Its remains are also damaged, leading to the failure of one of the three traffic lines - even demolition poses a risk.
Dresden experts: Check the risk of similar bridges
The experts are convinced that changes to the material used were the cause of the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden. One lesson learned from this is to examine comparable structures more closely.
Complete demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden necessary
Since the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, the city has feared for the rest of the structure from the GDR era. Now the experts are presenting their findings - and dashing hopes of its preservation.
Remainder of Dresden's Carola Bridge cannot be saved
Since the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, analyses of the cause and stability of the remaining structure from the GDR era have been underway. An initial expert report is now available - with bitter findings.
Demolition of the Carola Bridge has to be paused due to flooding
Almost three months ago, parts of Dresden's Carola Bridge collapsed. Now the clean-up work has been forced to take a break.
Blood donations needed - otherwise there is a risk of shortages over the holidays
During the pre-Christmas period and the following holidays, the willingness to donate blood usually declines. However, the preparations are needed regularly. That is why there are special dates.
Bomb disposal near Leipzig goes according to plan
A 250-kilo bomb from the Second World War has been discovered during construction work near Leipzig. Despite challenges, the defusing is going according to plan.
Due to mice infestation: gym in Plauen closed
A gymnasium in Plauen has to close until the end of the year due to a mouse infestation. In January, the city wants to decide how to proceed.
Plane crash in Lithuania: Search for cause underway
Following the crash of a cargo plane in Lithuania, investigators have made important progress - and recovered the plane's flight recorders. Can they shed light on the cause?
Plane crash in Lithuania: Search for cause underway
Following the crash of a cargo plane in Lithuania, investigators have made important progress - and recovered the plane's flight recorders. Can they shed light on the cause?
Life-saving blood products in short supply in Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony
Blood donations have been declining since mid-October. The supply is still secure, but if fewer people come to donate on just a few days, the depots could quickly be used up.
Expert refutes allegations about Carola Bridge collapse
The search for the cause of the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden is running parallel to the demolition work. The commissioned expert now refutes allegations in a media report.
Man sleeps it off on the hard shoulder
Alcohol often clouds the view. Proof of this is provided by a driver in western Saxony.
Carola Bridge Dresden: Is TU Dresden's new carbon concrete suitable as a material?
Years ago, Dresden scientists at TU Dresden invented textile or carbon concrete. It is now regarded as the building material of the future - even for bridges.
Tank too full: heating oil flows into Lichtenstein stream
Heating oil leaked into a stream in Lichtenstein, Saxony, because a tank was too full. Firefighters set up an oil barrier.
Heating oil spills into stream in Rödlitz
Heating oil leaked into a stream in Lichtenstein, Saxony, because a tank was too full. Firefighters set up an oil barrier.
Men stop drunk driving and show civil courage
September 19 is celebrated every year as Civil Courage Day. It is intended to encourage people to intervene in an emergency. In the district of Zwickau, two men put this into practice.
Men stop drunk driving on federal highway
September 19 is celebrated every year as Civil Courage Day. It is intended to encourage people to intervene in an emergency. In the district of Zwickau, two men put this into practice.
Carola Bridge Dresden: The Dresden public prosecutor's office is now investigating charges against the construction mayor
The partial collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge is now also a matter for the police and the public prosecutor's office. They are investigating the criminal relevance of the incident.
Flood: Woman checks water level and falls into the Neisse
A woman just wants to take a closer look at the flooding in Görlitz, slips on the edge of the water and floats hundreds of meters into the water. But she has a stroke of luck.
Another section of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed
The collapse of the Carola Bridge continues to cause a stir. Now another part of the bridge has been destroyed - but this time on purpose.
Construction industry insists on bridge renovation
A lack of maintenance could have been the cause of the bridge collapse in Dresden. Experts have long been calling for the rapid renovation of dilapidated structures.
Carola Bridge Dresden: Possible cause of the collapse and history
Part of the Carola Bridge in Dresden - built during the GDR era - has collapsed. There is an initial assumption as to the cause.
Bridge collapse in Dresden: Parts of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed during the night
Parts of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapse in the middle of the night. A stroke of luck: a streetcar was not on the bridge at the time.
Carola Bridge collapse: Dresden's district heating supply fails after partial collapse
Parts of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapse in the middle of the night - with consequences for the city's heating supply.
German Red Cross is looking for new blood donors to secure the blood supply
Donating and receiving blood is based on solidarity. A generational change is now imminent - baby boomers are increasingly turning from donors into recipients. Now the next generation is in demand.
Freiberg district hospital plans integrated emergency center
Heart palpitations, pain or a household accident - many people go straight to the hospital emergency room. They are hopelessly overloaded and are actually there for the most serious cases - the people of Freiberg are rethinking.
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.
Pilot crash lands glider in rapeseed field during flying competition
A 67-year-old pilot had to make an emergency landing of his glider in a rape field near Grünhainichen during a flying competition.
New emergency room opened at Emmaus Niesky Hospital
The new emergency room at Emmaus Niesky Hospital improves medical care in the region and strengthens the Niesky Local Health Center.
Train drivers' strike in Saxony: Deutsche Bahn runs an emergency timetable
The announced six-day strike by train drivers will once again severely restrict rail services in Saxony. Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the strike from January 24 to 29 with an emergency timetable.
Deutsche Bahn prepares for six-day strike by train drivers
Deutsche Bahn is preparing for the announced six-day strike by train drivers and has drawn up an emergency timetable. Train services will be severely disrupted.
Deutsche Bahn emergency timetable due to the train drivers' strike
Start of the train drivers' strike leads to the introduction of the Deutsche Bahn emergency timetable. Restrictions in local transport.