Eastern Minister Presidents discuss strengthening the region
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
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With a dream goal: VfB Stuttgart advances to the cup final
Zsolt Löw is supposed to lead RB Leipzig to a conciliatory end to the season. But their chances of winning the DFB Cup are over. VfB Stuttgart will travel to Berlin for the final.
Mintzlaff: Klopp "one thousand percent" not an RB coach
Jürgen Klopp as coach in Leipzig - many RB fans have been dreaming of this since the appointment of the ex-Liverpool player as Red Bull's head of soccer. But it is highly unlikely to come to pass.
Plane crash in Lithuania: No signs of terrorism
At the end of 2024, a cargo plane coming from Germany crashes in Lithuania. The authorities are now presenting new findings on the crash.
Gas trader VNG: Return to Russian gas hardly conceivable
The energy group VNG no longer wants to purchase gas from Russia, even in the long term. The company is distancing itself from political mind games and is focusing on secure sources.
Gas trader VNG achieves strong result despite uncertainties
VNG ends 2024 with a solid result despite the difficult situation and continues to focus on green gases. But what the future of energy supply will look like depends on more than just the company.
First new addition: RB women sign Schasching
The first new signing for the women of RB Leipzig is fixed. Annabel Schasching joins from a league rival.
Silbermann Days 2025 celebrate the "Sound of Europe"
The Silbermann Days transcend borders - geographically and musically. Innovative concert formats are also on the program in September.
Dynamo Dresden buys training center ahead of schedule
Dynamo Dresden is now the owner of its own training center. The purchase of the academy will save the club millions.
According to Sky: RB Leipzig interested in coach Glasner
Oliver Glasner led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League triumph in 2022. Will he return to the Bundesliga in the summer? Leipzig are said to be interested, and Glasner still knows the RB sporting director well.
Löw debut in knockout game: "Cup is something special"
A new era begins at RB Leipzig. And of all things, it's about reaching the DFB Cup final. After all, the Saxons have never lost a semi-final.
SCM coach Wiegert sees change of hall as positive
Their own arena is occupied by "Holiday on Ice". The Magdeburg team will therefore play the European Cup second leg in Dessau. Coach Wiegert is looking forward to the change of scenery.
Leipzig's short-term coach Löw: "Can't do magic"
Marco Rose's leave of absence brings his friend into a new role. The chief strategist of the Red Bull soccer cosmos is helping out at RB Leipzig - but only for seven weeks.
Emotional message: Rose says goodbye to RB fans
Marco Rose is no longer coach of RB Leipzig. The Leipzig man has warm words for the club's fans.
Minus 11.2 degrees - coldest March night in Saxony
Nowhere else in Germany was it this cold: Saxony experienced the frostiest night in March at -11.2 degrees. Nevertheless, the sun provided bright spots with almost 200 hours of sunshine.
"Change things": Schäfer's message to the Leipzig professionals
With the coach, RB Leipzig has replaced the weakest link in the crisis. Now the sporting director has clear words for the team.
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.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment among eastern German companies on the rise
Eastern Germany's economy is somewhat more optimistic about the future. The Ifo index is rising slightly - but not all companies share this confidence.
Löw gets started: Five construction sites for the new Leipzig coach
Leipzig's new coach Zsolt Löw only has two training sessions left before the first serious game. Stuttgart await on Wednesday in the cup semi-final.
Visionary and design legend: In the footsteps of Clauss Dietel
From Erika typewriters to the S50 moped: Karl Clauss Dietel gave many everyday objects a special shape. His traces can also be discovered in the cityscape of Chemnitz.
Kretschmer calls for several ministerial posts for the East
In the federal elections, the eastern German states were colored blue. Will we soon see the first AfD head of government? What the Saxon Minister President proposes as a counter-recipe to the black-red coalition.
2:0 against Wiesbaden: Dresden remains on course for promotion
After two recent draws, Dynamo Dresden won against Wiesbaden and, together with Cottbus, pulled away from the chasing pack.
Hoffmann saves RB Leipzig a point
At least a point: RB Leipzig fail to win at the third attempt, but there is a partial victory in stoppage time.
Thüringer HC advances to the Final Four
After a strong start, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team is in trouble in the quarter-final second leg in Ramnicu Valcea, but holds its nerve in the final phase.
Leipzig Book Fair ends with record attendance
The Leipzig Book Fair continues to be very popular with the public. Significantly more visitors came this year than in 2024, but there are still concerns in the book industry.
Gladbach president Bonhof takes up the cudgels for Marco Rose
The dismissal of coach Rose at RB Leipzig comes as a surprise to Borussia's club boss the day after the win against the Saxons. Rose is passionate about soccer, says Bonhof.
Former GDR civil rights activist Gerd Poppe is dead
He rebelled against the GDR superiors and urged the Greens to take a more realistic view of foreign policy. Gerd Poppe has now passed away.
No solutions in the crisis: RB Leipzig parts ways with Rose
The cup semi-final is not enough. Due to the downward trend in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig parted ways with coach Rose.
Butyric acid? Attack on Leipzig fan train
Return journey with obstacles: An RB Leipzig fan train was attacked in Mönchengladbach. It was not the first incident of this kind for the RB supporters.
Magdeburg's Atik on promotion battle: "We're under no pressure"
1. FC Magdeburg remain in the promotion race in the second division, but have to let the top three teams pull away a little. The team from the Elbe city continues to seek a balance between stability and attacking power.
Leipzig Book Fair comes to an end
Publishers and authors presented themselves for four days in Leipzig. The book fair ends on Sunday.
Continued backing for Rose: "We're talking about we"
The Champions League places are receding into the distance, Leipzig can reach the cup final with a win and coach Rose.
Plea ends home drought and leads Gladbach to victory
Mönchengladbach are on course for the European Cup. Plea, who scored three times in the win in Bremen, was again the match-winner.
Penalty decides: Cottbus defeats Aue in the last minute
A converted penalty in the 89th minute turns the stadium in Cottbus into a madhouse in the 1:0 win against Aue. Before that, the visitors had the better chances.
Harmless Magdeburg draw 0-0 in Hanover
1. FC Magdeburg were somewhat fortunate to pick up a point in Hanover, which might not be enough in the battle for promotion. Above all, the Titz team did not manage enough offensively for three points.
Cosplayers meet at the book fair
It is impossible to imagine the Leipzig Book Fair without colorfully dressed cosplayers. A competition was also on the program on Saturday.
Long queues at the entrance to the Leipzig Book Fair
Visitors to the Leipzig Book Fair need a lot of patience in the morning. Waiting in long queues before entering is the order of the day. This was the case on all days of the fair, but was particularly pronounced on Saturday.
Leipzig wants to work off anniversaries in Gladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a favorite opponent of RB Leipzig. At Borussia Park, the Saxons want to present themselves with several anniversaries.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses in Göppingen
Leipzig's struggling Bundesliga handball team at least put up a good fight against their league rivals. However, they missed too many chances after the break.
Culture publisher awarded the Kurt Wolff Prize
The Kurt Wolff Foundation honors small, independent publishers with a highly endowed prize. This year, the award went to two Berlin publishers.
Kretschmer for black-red 100-day immediate action program
The coalition negotiations between the CDU/CSU and SPD are entering the decisive phase. Saxony's Minister President is calling for rapid changes in view of the desolate economic situation.
Premature end to the season for Leipzig's Schlager inevitable
Xaver Schlager has returned from the international matches with another injury. Leipzig coach Rose plans to build up the midfielder very carefully.
RB coach Rose calls for final spurt: "Goals are clear"
After the last international break this season, RB Leipzig face a full program. Coach Rose will have to make some adjustments to his personnel.
Philippines coming to the Frankfurt Book Fair with 100 authors
The Philippines is the Guest of Honour country at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The island nation focuses on diversity in its program.
On the excursion boat to "Wanderlust Land"
Cemetery, boat or zoo: readings in special places are a traditional part of the Leipzig Book Fair and the "Leipzig reads" reading festival.
Kristine Bilkau wins the Leipzig Book Fair Prize
Kristine Bilkau has won the Leipzig Book Fair Prize in the fiction category. She was honored for her novel "Halbinsel".Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
East German minister presidents meet in Berlin
The meetings of the East German heads of government are a tradition and will continue to be held 35 years after the fall of the Wall. The aim is to represent East German interests.
Gladbach without Kleindienst and Sander against Leipzig
Borussia Mönchengladbach will be without several regular players against Leipzig. One U21 international could make his comeback into the starting eleven.
Greens want to increase their presence in eastern Germany
The eastern German states are difficult terrain for the Greens. Now the party's federal executive board wants to go on the offensive.
Why books are cool again
Tiktok reports a record year for book content and the book fair limits ticket sales due to the large crowds. Books are back in fashion thanks to #BookTok, but not everyone is benefiting.
RB Leipzig: Schlager missing again for weeks
First a cruciate ligament rupture, then knee problems, now his thigh: Xaver Schlager remains unlucky with injuries. Yet he has never been more important for RB Leipzig.
Leipzig Book Fair opens with a ceremony
The literary scene meets again in Leipzig for the book industry's spring show. The book fair was officially opened in the evening.
Leipzig Book Fair opens to the public
The Leipzig Book Fair invites literature fans to the industry's spring festival. On the first day of the fair, the award ceremony for the Leipzig Book Fair Prize takes center stage.
May 8 to be a day of remembrance in Saxony - CDU in favor of left-wing law
The Saxon minority government is dependent on votes from the opposition to gain a majority. For the first time, the Left Party has the opportunity to get its own projects through the state parliament.
Victoria Krug extends her contract with RB Leipzig
The defensive player has been at Leipzig for four years. And will be playing for RB for at least one more season.
Leipzig Book Fair in difficult times for the industry
At the Leipzig Book Fair, the industry celebrates a big book party every spring. However, the Börsenverein is not so euphoric.
Erzgebirge arts and crafts receive cultural heritage status
A tradition with a future: the arts and crafts of the Erzgebirge have been cultivated and developed for centuries. Now it is being elevated.
Leipzig Book Fair opens with a ceremony
The Leipzig Book Fair traditionally opens with a ceremony and the presentation of the Book Prize for European Understanding. On Wednesday evening, the time has come again.
High demand for tickets - Book Fair limits sales for the first time
Saturday is always the best attended day at the Leipzig Book Fair. Now so many tickets have been sold that the fair is pulling the ripcord. It's all about security.
National player trio back in RB training
RB Leipzig have started their preparations for the away match at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The first internationals are back.
Bundestag presidium without East Germans - criticism from the Greens
Parliament has elected its new leadership. It looks very different from the previous legislature. The Green Party's Paula Piechotta sees an imbalance.
15,000 euros found in ICE - owner comes forward
A bag containing a lot of cash is left behind on the train from Hanover to Munich. Thanks to an honest finder from Leipzig, it now finds its way back to its owner.
District authority overturns ban on advertising for the Bundeswehr
Zwickau has caused a stir nationwide with a ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces. However, the municipal supervisory authority has now overturned the city council's decision. These are the reasons.
Handball curiosity: Dresden waives appeal
VfL Lübeck-Schwartau earns a point in the 2nd Handball Bundesliga after being outnumbered without permission. This has no consequences because the opponent does not want to contest the result.
Czech EP Group takes over Leag completely
Czech investors EPH and PPF took over the opencast lignite mines and power plants in Lusatia in 2016. Now they are parting ways with the investment in Saxony and Brandenburg. What does this mean?
Gewandhaus: Focus on the Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony
The new season at the Gewandhaus has two focal points: in addition to the "Tacheles - Year of Jewish Culture in Saxony" series, guests can look forward to music by the composer Arvo Pärt.
Leipzig Book Fair aims to whet the appetite for reading
Last year, fewer books were sold in Germany than in 2023. At the Leipzig Book Fair, publishers want to promote reading.
SC DHfK Leipzig no chance against Lemgo
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team disappoint across the board and concede their biggest home defeat of the season.
First new player at FC Erzgebirge: Weinhauer comes from Jena
The Veilchen have already extended the contracts of captain Martin Männel and striker Marcel Bär. Now the current top scorer in the Regionalliga Nordost is coming to the Lößnitz Valley.
Handball curiosity: scoring with eight players
Curious scene at the second division handball match in Lübeck. Neither the referee nor the referees noticed that the home side scored the equalizer at the last second with eight outfield players.
Left: East German must lead central ministry
The AfD performed particularly well in the eastern German states in the federal elections. For Left Party politician Dietmar Bartsch, this results in a clear demand.
Thüringer HC wins first leg of quarter-final
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team have their sights set on a place in the Final Four of the European League. They built up a six-goal cushion against Ramnicu Valcea.
Head of sport on regional league reform: court action possible
Five leagues, only four promoted teams: the promotion rules for the 3rd division are causing a stir. The clubs in the east are increasing the pressure verbally.
Honecker and the Queen - new musical by Prinzen singer
Tobias Künzel is known as the singer of the Prinzen. But he also writes musicals time and again. Now his new play is coming to the stage - first in London, then in Halle.
From streetcar station to cultural venue: "Garage Campus" opens
Chemnitz has a new place for culture and creativity. To this end, an old streetcar depot has been extensively refurbished. The first major exhibition is planned for May.
Kretschmer: Reforms must follow financial package
An amendment to the Basic Law is necessary for the black-red billion euro financial package. The debate is currently underway in the Bundesrat.
Actor Rolf Becker turns 90 - and is still filming
Actor Rolf Becker can look back on a long career in theater and film. Even after decades, he cannot make a certain decision.
Game turned around: Dresden defeats first division team Teplice
Dresden uses the international break for an XXL test against Czech club Teplice. In the process, Dynamo turned around a clear deficit and recharged their batteries.
90 artists in 70 locations: "Purple Path" opens in April
The "Purple Path" brings local and international art to life in the open air and connects the Chemnitz Capital of Culture region. What can visitors expect at the opening in April?
Suspension remains in place: Cottbus also without Kusic against Aue
Cottbus defender Filip Kusic remains suspended after his assault - despite an appeal by the third division club. The decision comes at a crucial time for the club.
Jan Ullrich at the start of the European Peace Ride 2025
The European Peace Ride connects the two European Capitals of Culture Nova Goriza and Chemnitz in the Capital of Culture year 2025. Celebrities will also be taking part in the last stage.
Saxony in the midfield nationwide for number of general practitioners
Almost 450 people share one doctor's surgery in Saxony. This puts the Free State in the middle of the field nationwide. But these general practitioners are on average the youngest in Saxony.
Thüringer HC loses in Blomberg
Thüringer HC's women's handball team falls back in the Bundesliga after another defeat. In Blomberg, a weak defensive performance was their undoing.
East German Minister Presidents: Federal government must strengthen eastern Germany
The eastern German federal states have formulated key demands for a future federal government. They are insisting on a position in the Chancellery.
Porsche: bonus for employees almost halved
Slump in profits, falling sales, cost-cutting program: things have been better at Porsche in the past. The employee bonus is now also significantly lower. How much will employees receive?
After his career: Leipzig pro wants to go to jungle camp
Coach, consultant or something else entirely. Many professional footballers make plans for the time after their career. Kevin Kampl has something unusual in mind.
Wulff bobsleigh doping case: B sample also positive
In December, the pusher of Olympic bobsleigh champion Francesco Friedrich was found to be using a banned substance. The B sample now confirms the result.
Serious injury: Bär's contract automatically extended
Marcel Bär has come through the operation on his ruptured Achilles tendon well. The Aue striker can now concentrate on his recovery, as his future is secure for the time being.
Car industry calls for more purchase incentives for electric cars
High electricity prices and a lack of subsidies: many people are hesitant to buy an electric car. An industry representative blames politicians for the uncertainty and calls for clear incentives.
"Keep criticizing him": Simons and the cheers of frustration
Leipzig's victory against Dortmund is closely linked to Xavi Simons. The young star searched for his form for a long time - and obviously took the criticism personally.
Rose on the coaching business: "Surreal at times"
After the liberating blow against Dortmund, the Leipzig coach spoke openly about his situation in Leipzig and coaches in general.
Thanks to magician Simons: Leipzig breaks free against BVB
RB Leipzig had not won in four games, so BVB came just in time. In the end, it was an important win against the Champions League quarter-finalists.
Thüringer HC narrowly loses in summit duel
The Bundesliga handball players of Thüringer HC put up a great fight against HB Ludwigsburg, but run after a deficit in vain. They lack penetration in attack.
DOSB legal advisor Pusch member of the supervisory board of RB Leipzig
Before the top match against Borussia Dortmund, formalities were completed at RB Leipzig. A lawyer was elected to the Supervisory Board at the Annual General Meeting.
Media: DFB boss Neuendorf against expansion of the 3rd division
According to a media report, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has ruled out an increase in the 3rd division proposed by 17 north-east clubs. He also does not believe that the DFB is responsible for finding solutions.
Carl Zeiss Jena surprises with draw at RB Leipzig
Carl Zeiss Jena set an example for RB Leipzig in the relegation battle in the women's Bundesliga. The favorites from Saxony tried hard, but not hard enough.
Thuringian head of government: Commissioner for Eastern Europe still necessary
In the 35th year after reunification, there are voices in the CDU/CSU who believe that the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe is superfluous. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) takes a different view.
RB Leipzig wants to extend top series at home against Dortmund
Leipzig and Dortmund are lagging behind their own standards in the league. The top match now pits sixth against tenth. The recent statistics speak in favor of RB.
Magdeburg handed out too many gifts against HSV
In the top-of-the-table clash in Bundesliga 2, 1. FC Magdeburg welcome league leaders Hamburger SV. Two early goals conceded quickly turned the game in the visitors' favor, Magdeburg never came back.
Fewer traffic offenders from Saxony registered in Flensburg
Anyone who seriously violates traffic regulations receives points in Flensburg. The number of entries in the register from Saxony has decreased.