Writer Clemens Meyer scolds book prize jury
The author leaves the ceremony angry because his work has not won. In an interview, Meyer reveals that he is done with the German Book Prize. What is behind the frustration?
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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.
Saxony with a diverse program at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Saxony sees itself as a reading state and therefore also wants to score points at the book fair in Frankfurt - especially with children's books.
Only one flight to Leipzig affected by disruption so far
A disruption in air traffic control has caused problems in German airspace, resulting in delays and cancellations. In Leipzig/Halle and Dresden, the effects have so far been minor.
HOLD Tram drivers compete in the "European Tram Championships"
Starting off sensitively, braking spontaneously, stopping precisely - precision is the name of the game in the streetcar drivers' competition. There is opera music during the breaks.
Increase in organ donors and transplants in Saxony
In Saxony, the number of organ donors and transplants is increasing again, despite declining donor numbers. Medical association calls for opt-out solution.
Number of organ donors in Saxony on the rise again
The number of organ donors and transplants in Saxony is increasing again. The Saxon State Medical Association is calling for an opt-out solution.
Eintracht Frankfurt picks up important point against RB Leipzig
Eintracht Frankfurt defends sixth place in the table with 2:2 against RB Leipzig and secures Europa League participation
Curious interruption to Eintracht's match against Leipzig
The Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig was interrupted on Saturday. The curious reason: the smoke alarm in the video cube at the Frankfurt Arena was activated due to a large amount of smoke following the use of pyrotechnics. The device was then automatically lowered in the d ..
Federal Minister of Economics Habeck fights to preserve the German solar industry
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck has not yet given up the fight to preserve the solar industry in Germany, despite the closure of Solarwatt.
Youssoufa Moukoko in the U21s: In search of his goalscoring ability
Youssoufa Moukoko wants to continue to impress as a goalscorer in the U21 squad, despite a difficult season at Borussia Dortmund. National coach Di Salvo emphasizes the important role of the 19-year-old.
European Championship qualifier: Jonas Urbig in goal for Germany U21 against Kosovo
The German U21 will play the European Championship qualifier against Kosovo with Jonas Urbig from Fürth in goal. Coach Di Salvo distributes the goalkeeping duties.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is delighted with Toni Kroos' return to the German national team
German coach Nagelsmann does not expect any resistance to Kroos' return to the national team. Kroos will fit perfectly into the team as a link player in midfield.
Number of organ donations in Saxony almost constant
The number of organ donations in Saxony remained almost constant last year. According to an overview published on Tuesday by the German Organ Transplantation Foundation (DSO), 181 organs were donated in the state in 2023. In the two previous years, the figures were 183 and 185 respectively.Nationwid ..
1.83 million Deutschmarks exchanged in Saxony and Thuringia
Although the euro cash changeover took place more than 20 years ago, D-Mark bills and coins can still be found. In Saxony and Thuringia, large sums were also exchanged for euros in 2023.
Timetable change: More connections on long-distance services
In December, Deutsche Bahn traditionally changes its timetable. New connections and more trains are added for Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The region is to be better connected to the major cities in the north and south.
Significant delays on the ICE route between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main
Rail travelers must be prepared for considerable delays
Deutsche Bahn extends long-distance connections with timetable change
With the timetable change next weekend, Deutsche Bahn is expanding its long-distance connections. There will be more and faster connections between major cities and significantly more seats.
Financial Fair Play: Dresden ahead in league payouts
Third-division soccer club Dynamo Dresden will receive the highest payout from the league's Financial Fair Play funding pot. The Saxons will receive 78,998.50 euros, as announced by the German Football Association on Tuesday. The funds for the 2022/2023 season were awarded according to two criteria: ..
Fine for Lok Leipzig after riots
Regional league soccer club 1. FC Lok Leipzig will pay dearly for the misconduct of its fans in the first round DFB Cup match against Eintracht Frankfurt (0:7). On Tuesday, the DFB sports court sentenced the Saxons to a fine of 25,000 euros. The court punished the burning and throwing of pyrotechnic ..
Fine for Lok Leipzig after riots
Regional league soccer club 1. FC Lok Leipzig will pay dearly for the misconduct of its fans in the first round DFB Cup match against Eintracht Frankfurt (0:7). On Tuesday, the DFB sports court sentenced the Saxons to a fine of 25,000 euros. The court punished the burning and throwing of pyrotechnic ..
Leipzig's Baumgartner: Showing what skiers can do
Leipzig's Austrian Baumgartner also enjoys the duel against their big soccer neighbors Germany. He makes a light-hearted skier's comment about the European Championship in his adopted country.
Nagelsmann must rebuild squad for international matches
Julian Nagelsmann had to make a personnel change just a few hours after his nomination for the final international match of the year. David Raum of RB Leipzig replaces Robin Gosens of Union Berlin, who is absent due to the birth of his second child.
RB Leipzig's women's soccer with 1:3 defeat in Frankfurt
RB Leipzig's women's soccer team conceded its second defeat on the third Bundesliga matchday. At last year's third-place finisher Eintracht Frankfurt, Saban Uzun's team lost 1:3 (1:0) on Saturday. In a largely uneventful first half, Lydia Andrade had given the promoted side the lead at Stadion Am Br ..
Julius Hirsch Prize: Three associations honored
The DFB awards the Julius Hirsch Prize to a club in Chemnitz that is committed to combating right-wing extremism. A club from Frankfurt and Maccabi Germany are among the winners.
RB Leipzig successful with appeal against fine
RB Leipzig has successfully appealed a fine to the DFB. The fine was reduced from 36,900 euros to 18,450 euros.
Rummenigge and Mintzlaff resign from task force
Accompanied by clear criticism of the German Football Association, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Oliver Mintzlaff have resigned from the DFB's task force with immediate effect. This communicated the two supervisory board chairmen of FC Bayern Munich and of RB Leipzig on Sunday in written form over a spo ..