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TSV Havelse signs ex-Dresden player Tom Berger
TSV Havelse has added to its squad once again in order to survive the relegation battle in the 3rd Football League.
Eisenach concedes fifth defeat of the season
After a good start in Hanover, the Thuringians let the match slip from their grasp. Nine minutes before the final whistle, the hosts are seven goals ahead.
0:6 - Magdeburg debacle in test against Braunschweig
1. FC Magdeburg tested against league rivals Eintracht Braunschweig during the international break. The team from the city on the Elbe failed to score against the team from Lower Saxony.
Weak demand - production in Zwickau and Dresden at a standstill
VW stops production in Zwickau and Dresden for a week. What is behind the measures?
Fans celebrate comeback: Timo Werner back in the Bundesliga
He played in England for a year and a half. Timo Werner was actually supposed to be sold in the summer. However, the striker celebrated a hardly expected Bundesliga return in the 1-0 win in Wolfsburg.
1:0 in Wolfsburg: Leipzig's winning streak continues
31 shots on goal, but only one goal: Wolfsburg and Leipzig have a wild game in the Bundesliga. In the end, two series hold up.
VW cuts shifts - weak demand
VW is cutting back production at several locations due to weak demand. Elsewhere there are even extra shifts. What is behind the measures?
Satellite data shows: 900,000 hectares of forest lost
Drought, heat and pests are taking their toll on forests. Why mixed forests are considered more resilient and how new data should help with protection.
Dresden's Sapina suspended for two matches
The DFB sports court did not accuse Dresden's Sapina of intent. The midfielder was given the minimum suspension after being sent off against Hannover.
Forest loss higher than assumed according to satellites
More than 900,000 hectares of forest have been lost in Germany since 2017. Drought, storms and pests also affect popular hiking regions. Which regions are affected in Saxony?
No home win again: Dynamo draw 2-2 against Hannover while short-handed
Dresden want to turn things around against the league leaders and are on the right track. But they are weakening themselves.
Hannover fails to take advantage of superior numbers: only 2:2 at Dynamo Dresden
Dresden are rewarded for a self-sacrificing fight. Perhaps more could have been possible if the scores had been level.
Next defeat for Aue with 1:2 in Osnabrück
No points again for FC Erzgebirge Aue. This time the team loses in Osnabrück. An uncomfortable situation for the coach.
Thüringer HC fights for a draw
After a weak first half, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team in Buxtehude turned up the heat after the break. However, they only managed to equalize in the final seconds.
2:1 against Havelse: Aue achieves first win
An early goal conceded does not rattle Aue. The team from the Erzgebirge dominated the game and were able to celebrate late on.
Osnabrück brings Robin Meißner from Dresden
The third division club has signed a new attacker. He comes to Bremer Brücke from Saxony.
Ex-national team player Halstenberg makes his Kreisliga comeback
Marcel Halstenberg won the DFB Cup twice and played 165 Bundesliga matches. But as a retiree, he has not had enough. He makes his debut in the Kreisliga - and scores straight away.
Braunschweig defeats Magdeburg outnumbered
In the Bundesliga 2 season opener, 1. FC Magdeburg dominated the visitors from Braunschweig for long stretches. But because Magdeburg were unlucky, one goal was enough for the Lower Saxons.
Braunschweig defeats Magdeburg outnumbered
In the Bundesliga 2 season opener, 1. FC Magdeburg dominated the visitors from Braunschweig for long stretches. But because Magdeburg were unlucky, one goal was enough for the Lower Saxons.
Magdeburg loses dress rehearsal: 3:4 against Wolfsburg
1. FC Magdeburg misses out on a sense of achievement at the end of their preparations. The second division team made too many defensive mistakes against Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
Elbe cycle path: usage drops after boom during the pandemic
For 14 years, it was the most popular cycle path in Germany. The competition is becoming more diverse - and so are the demands of cyclists.
Greens demand stop to Elbe expansion
The Elbe between nature conservation and shipping: for the Greens, it is clear where the path should lead in view of declining cargo handling. Towards more nature conservation and tourism as an economic factor.
VfL Wolfsburg wins VW Cup against Dresden and Zwickau
The Bundesliga club is the only team to score goals in the three-team tournament. But Dresden and Zwickau are by no means disappointing.
Braunschweig loan Frederik Jäkel from RB Leipzig
Frederik Jäkel only played one second division game for SV Elversberg last season due to knee problems. Now the RB Leipzig player is venturing a new start with another second division club.
Werner's commitment to RB Leipzig draws closer
For weeks, there was a tug-of-war between Werder Bremen and RB over the transfer fee for the coach. Now the clubs have come very close.
Youth literature prize for novel about GDR tunnel escapes
The author Maja Nielsen from Hamburg is being honored for her book for young people "Der Tunnelbauer". In it, she sheds light on daring escapes from the GDR. The main character is a boy from East Berlin.
Werder and RB Leipzig talk about Werner transfer again
Negotiations between Werder and Leipzig regarding a transfer for Ole Werner have recently stalled. But now the clubs are apparently talking to each other again. A transfer appears to be possible in the near future.
1. FC Magdeburg signs Nick Meier from Hanover
As soon as the coaching issue at 1. FC Magdeburg has been resolved, the team's personnel is also moving on. A talented attacking player arrives from Hanover.
Media: Titz transfer from Magdeburg to Hannover perfect
Hannover 96 is taking the next step towards the Bundesliga. Now the coach of a league rival is to come in.
Media: Titz transfer from Magdeburg to Hannover perfect
Hannover 96 is taking the next step towards the Bundesliga. Now the coach of a league rival is to come in.
Talks underway, but no RB agreement with Werner yet
RB Leipzig is working flat out to sign a new coach. After several rejections, a solution seems to be approaching.
No Bundesliga transfer: Neestrup stays in Copenhagen
Several German clubs are still looking for a coach. A young and promising option from Denmark has now been eliminated.
Geography champion: pupil from Offenburg is national winner
The final looks like a quiz show on television. But in the auditorium of a grammar school in Braunschweig, it's all about winning the national geography final. In the end, boys from three federal states come out on top.
Federal-state summit on relief package later than planned
If it were up to the federal states, the new date with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz would have been June 18. Contrary to what was announced, this will not happen.
Dangerous oak processionary moth is being combated again
Walkers and cyclists beware: The hairs of the oak processionary moth can cause skin rashes. In many places, the pest is controlled with tiny threadworms.
Oldenburg hires carpenter from Chemnitz
The national player previously played for the Niners Chemnitz. The 24-year-old has now decided to move to a league rival.
One defeat, three dismissals: Lok misses out on promotion
Champions, but not promoted. Lok Leipzig miss out on a return to professional soccer after more than 25 years against Havelse. In the end, the team is sent off.
Four dismissals: Havelse promoted to 3rd division
An entire season is decided in two games. Havelse celebrates promotion to the 3rd division after winning the second leg of the relegation play-off against Lok Leipzig.
Second leg in Havelse: Lok Leipzig fights for promotion
The first leg ended 1:1, so everything is still possible for Lok Leipzig. At TSV Havelse, promotion to the 3rd division is at stake.
Ready for promotion: Lok optimistic despite draw
In the first leg of the third division promotion play-off, the north-east champions salvaged a 1-1 draw in stoppage time against the title winners from the north. The club has not written off the leap into the 3rd division.
Research on insect species at the former inner-German border
Once the "death strip", today the former German-German border is considered a biotope. Insects are now to be recorded along the Green Belt - this should also help with an application.
Uhlmann next new signing for Erzgebirge Aue
The shake-up at third division club Aue continues. The Erzgebirge club has now signed another defender.
Göttingen basketball players have a new coach
The rebuilding process at BG Göttingen begins. The most important personnel issue has been resolved.
President of the Association of Cities and Towns Jung: Implement special assets quickly
Burkhard Jung is once again at the helm of the Association of German Cities. The tasks are enormous in view of the municipalities' tight financial situation.
Cities demand simpler laws for housing construction
Social housing and an investment fund are included in the coalition agreement. However, many German cities would like to see more from the new government. Above all, it should be simpler.
Further arrest warrant after "Reichsbürger" arrest in execution
The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office has had four men arrested for their alleged role in the "Kingdom of Germany" group. Two of them are now in custody.
Dobrindt bans "Kingdom of Germany"
Even if their ideas often sound confused, many "Reichsbürger" are by no means harmless from the point of view of the security authorities. Four men have now been arrested and their association banned.
What is the "Kingdom of Germany"?
The "Kingdom of Germany" is considered to be Germany's largest Reichsbürger group. But who and what is behind it?
"Reichsbürger" group "Kingdom of Germany" banned
Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has banned a group of so-called Reich citizens and self-administrators who call themselves the "Kingdom of Germany". According to the Ministry of the Interior, police forces have been searching buildings used by the association and the homes ..
Chemnitz loses guest game in Oldenburg
Despite their 14th defeat of the season, the Saxons finish the main round of the Bundesliga in fourth place. A sleepy start cost the visitors a potential success despite a better scoring rate.
Zwickau's handball players not yet saved
Coach Norman Rentsch's team narrowly lost the decisive third game in Buxtehude. The Zwickau women now have to beat Leverkusen to secure their place in the league.
Eisenach remains winless at home for the fifth time
Hannover put in a strong performance in the first half to decide the game in advance. Hannover keeper Joel Birlehm's saves in the final phase left nothing to be desired.
Zwickau misses out on premature relegation
Zwickau loses the playdown game against Buxtehuder SV at the last second. The decisive third game will kick off on May 3 in Lower Saxony.
ICE trains do not stop in Braunschweig and Helmstedt
Chaos on long-distance services: a faulty signal box slows down ICE and IC trains. Some journeys are completely canceled.
Economic growth in the countries: things are going better in the north
In the past, when there was talk of a north-south divide between the federal states, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg were often in the lead. Now things are different - say researchers from the south.
"Thank God": Leipzig prevents another Bochum debacle
Leipzig squandered a 3:0 lead in Bochum in mid-January. The same fate threatened again in Wolfsburg. After the win, there was a sense of relief.
Wolfsburg's Arnold barks at reporters after defeat
After the fourth successive defeat in the Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg's Maximilian Arnold is extremely frustrated. A reporter is feeling it.
Löw beats former boss: Leipzig also wins in Wolfsburg
First away win in four months, jump to fourth place: RB Leipzig is gaining momentum under coach Zsolt Löw. Pressure is growing on his former boss in Wolfsburg.
Jump to fourth place? Leipzig can exert pressure
Zsolt Löw was Ralph Hasenhüttl's assistant for two years. Now, as coach of RB Leipzig, he meets his former boss in Wolfsburg.
Hasenhüttl takes coach discussion in Wolfsburg calmly
Things have not gone well for VfL Wolfsburg recently. After just one draw from the last four games, qualification for the European Cup is in jeopardy. Suddenly the focus is on coach Ralph Hasenhüttl.
Löw meets Hasenhüttl: Contact ban before duel with former boss
Zsolt Löw worked as Ralph Hasenhüttl's assistant for two years. There will be a reunion on Friday - before that, there will be a lot of silence.
Still top of the league: Dynamo win 3:2 in Hanover
Third division side Dynamo consolidate their lead at the top of the table. Whenever Dresden seemed to have the game under control, Hannover II piled on the pressure. In the end, the Saxons' cleverness proved decisive.
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.
Sachsen Zwickau loses basement duel in Buxtehude
Another defeat for the BSV Sachsen Zwickau handball team. Nevertheless, three players stand out.
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.
Returning Kevin Yebo leads Chemnitz to victory
The Saxons retain their good starting position in the battle for a direct place in the play-offs thanks to their success at bottom-placed Göttingen. Chemnitz only turned up the heat in the final quarter.
0:2: RB Leipzig misses out on first points against Wolfsburg
Fourth attempt, fourth defeat: RB Leipzig's women were too passive against Wolfsburg. A stable performance was enough for the team from Lower Saxony.
Glass splinters possible: mandarins recalled by Aldi
Mandarins are healthy. If you don't buy them fresh, you can also buy them in a jar. Now a product has to be recalled.
"Should he cut off his arm?": Wolfsburg's penalty rage
A short whistle, big discussions: The handball penalty in the cup semi-final between Leipzig and Wolfsburg causes astonishment for both teams.
Pesko's redeeming penalty: Leipzig in the semi-finals
Things are not going well for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, but all the better in the cup. The Saxons fought their way into the semi-finals against Wolfsburg - and are almost regulars there.
Leipzig and Wolfsburg determine last semi-finalists
Leipzig will host VfL Wolfsburg in the final quarter-final of the DFB Cup. The last duel was a pretty clear-cut affair.
Job discussion: Leipzig coach Rose accepts criticism
Only one win in the second half of the Bundesliga season, points lost against Bochum and Heidenheim. Leipzig coach Marco Rose must fear for his job - and openly accepts the criticism.
"Difficult to integrate": Hasenhüttl struggles with Nmecha's bad luck
Wolfsburg can punch their ticket for the cup semi-finals in Leipzig. Before that, coach Hasenhüttl once again announces the absence of attacker Nmecha. The coach is unhappy with the situation.
Thüringer HC celebrates away win
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team did not shine in Oldenburg, but ultimately prevailed in commanding fashion - although the top scorer remained pale for a long time.
MBC Syntainics gains self-confidence
The Weißenfels basketball team defeated Vechta, who are currently fourth in the table, and have gained a tailwind ahead of the upcoming final four clash against Bayern Munich.
Leipzig handball players lose narrowly in Hanover
The Saxon Bundesliga team struggled to get going after the six-week World Cup break. However, they put up a great fight against the favorites. A draw is 75 seconds away.
Chemnitz concedes third home defeat
After a good start, the Saxons lost their way in the first quarter. In the end, the home side came away empty-handed, partly due to its weak defense.
IG Metall criticizes plant closures at Contitech
Continental spar Contitech wants to close five plants in four federal states. IG Metall is appalled and is making clear demands.
Plant closures planned at Contitech
The automotive industry is in crisis. This is also making itself felt at supplier Continental and its plastics technology division Contitech. Hundreds of jobs are now on the line.
Erzgebirge Aue goalless against Osnabrück
Aue coach Jens Härtel's home debut also remained winless. The Saxons at least salvaged a point against Osnabrück.
Chemnitz' winning streak snaps in Vechta
The Niners suffer a setback in their battle to reach the play-offs. Only 33 percent of the visitors' shots landed in the opposing basket. They also conceded 18 turnovers.
Magdeburg tops the table despite draw
1. FC Magdeburg remains an enigma at home. The team from the Elbe city also missed out on their first home win of the season against Eintracht Braunschweig, but still jumped to first place.
Jakob sees yellow-red: Aue lose on Härtel's debut
In the first competitive match under the new coach, things initially go well for Erzgebirge Aue. But then the Saxons lose the thread.
Long military convoys on their way to the Czech Republic
Many British military vehicles will be on the road in several federal states over the next few days. The convoys are up to one kilometer long. What drivers should look out for.
Deal about to be finalized: RB new signing Baku not a starting eleven candidate
Ridle Baku will move from Wolfsburg to Leipzig. When the Bundesliga resumes on Sunday, however, the new signing will take a seat on the bench for the time being.
Report: VW plant in Zwickau fears for Audi production
The VW plant in Zwickau has already had to hand over four models following the wage compromise. Now the plant also has to worry about the last model.
Leipzig's Eduardo is loaned to Emmen
RB Leipzig have not yet made any major announcements regarding personnel. Only one loan has been changed. Meanwhile, head of sport Schäfer continues to work on two important winter transfers.
Report: Wolfsburg's Baku wants to join RB - sticking point transfer fee
RB Leipzig's Benjamin Henrichs is out injured until the end of the season. A replacement is supposed to come from Wolfsburg, but there are problems with the transfer.
Sachsen Zwickau also loses third game after European Championship break
BSV Sachsen's false start after the European Championship break is perfect. Once again, there is not enough power in the final minutes.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses at the end of the year
In the last Bundesliga match before the World Cup, the Leipzig handball team demanded everything from TSV Hannover-Burgdorf, but were unable to reward themselves for a courageous performance.
Zwickau remains winless away from home
The team from Saxony missed out on a possible first away point of the season despite the strong goalkeeping performance of Barbara Viktoria Gyori.
What VW and IG Metall have agreed on
Job cuts yes, plant closures no: Volkswagen and the IG Metall trade union spent more than 70 hours arguing about the car manufacturer's cost-cutting measures. In the end, at least a compromise has been reached.
IG Metall wants to inform about the status of the VW collective bargaining round
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now there is to be a press conference.
VW negotiations: No agreement even after more than 60 hours
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will they succeed before Christmas?
VW collective bargaining talks continue - another night session
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will an agreement now be reached after a second night round?
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
VW collective bargaining round: second day of negotiations started
In a marathon session, VW and IG Metall are trying to find a solution to the wage dispute. After an overnight break, the talks are now entering their second day.
VW collective bargaining round: First day of negotiations ends after 13 hours
VW and IG Metall attempt to defuse their wage dispute with a marathon meeting. After 13 hours, the representatives take a break. The meeting continues in the morning.