Golden Hen 2024: Maffay, Kaiser and Bause among the winners
For the 30th time, the Golden Hen has been awarded to stars from music, film and sport. Everyday heroes were also honored.
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Pop superstar Robbie Williams announces Germany tour for next year
Robbie Williams has been effortlessly filling stadiums and arenas with his concerts for years. He is coming to Germany next year. Tickets are already available.
Diakonie calls for donations for homeless people
A park bench is not a home, says Diakonie. Especially in the winter months, homeless people have a hard time. Donations are requested to alleviate their fate.
Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann announces major solo tour
Till Lindemann has been touring solo for some time now. Now he has already announced the next tour without his bandmates from Rammstein.
Florian David Fitz is narrator in Sandmännchen short film
The Sandman will soon be 65 years old. A short film featuring the popular character has been produced for the first time in over 30 years to mark his birthday.
Actress Lisa Bitter remembers the fall of the Berlin Wall
"Tatort" actress Lisa Bitter grew up in Franconia, the GDR was not far away. After reunification, she studied in Saxony. How did the social upheaval affect her back then?
Young people in Dresden and Leipzig implement ideas for climate protection
It's their future, it's their environment: in Dresden and Leipzig, young people will be able to participate in climate councils as the "voice of the future". Interested schools are now being sought.
Rock band Pankow releases farewell song after 13-year break
It all began in 1981 - and 2025 will be the end. The band Pankow will then go on a farewell tour. Now the Berliners' last single is being released.
Chemie Leipzig mourns the loss of legend "Spießer" Bauchspieß
It was a sensation in GDR soccer: Chemie Leipzig, a club that had been relegated after a restructuring of sports policy, became GDR champions. Bernd Bauchspieß played a big part in this.
Chemie Leipzig mourns the loss of club legend Bernd Bauchspieß
It was a sensation in GDR soccer a long time ago. Club Chemie Leipzig, which was relegated after a restructuring, became champions. Bernd Bauchspieß played a big part in this.
Heads of government campaign for better inclusion of people with disabilities
The inclusion of people with disabilities is the focus of the Minister Presidents' Conference in Leipzig. But without a solid financial basis, further development could come to a standstill.
Farewell tour takes Mireille Mathieu to Germany
She last toured Germany in 2018. Now Mireille Mathieu is returning with her last major tour. The pop icon wants more time for herself, as she says in an interview.
Leipzig Laughter Fair with Christian Ehring and Lisa Eckhart
The Leipziger Lachmesse satire festival has been inviting people to smile and reflect for 34 years. This year's program brings together up-and-coming artists and old acquaintances.
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?
Emigration of young people from East Germany continues
In 2023, more young people will have moved from the eastern German states to the west than vice versa. What does this mean for the age structure? And what about immigration from abroad?
Purple Disco Machine about home and success
This time, DJ Purple Disco Machine wanted to do things differently - and recorded the new record entirely in his home city of Dresden. Musically, he invites you to "Paradise".
Martina Gedeck makes her debut at the Semperoper as Mephisto's antagonist
She is one of Germany's leading actors. Her love belongs to language and music. For years, Martina Gedeck has been combining this outside of the movies - and she also knows the big stage.
Prinzen frontman Krumbiegel: I don't want to be cheesy
With his band Die Prinzen, Sebastian Krumbiegel sang about kissing and lots of money. His topics have changed in the meantime. His songs are now about his grandma, Freddie Mercury and hope.
"Moritz in the advertising pillar" - Christa Kożik is honored
Christa Kożik's children's book "Moritz in der Litfaßsäule" was filmed by DEFA in 1983 - and was a box-office hit in the GDR. The author is now being honored.
Culture Minister Klepsch: The tone has become rougher
Barbara Klepsch has been in politics for over 20 years. She was Lord Mayor, Minister of Health and is now Minister of Culture and Tourism. She is concerned about the social climate.
Clemens Meyer put welcome money into Karl May books
The writer Clemens Meyer read all of Karl May's adventure books as a boy. They were even worth almost all of his welcome money after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
As Iago in "Othello" - Götz Schubert at the Lausitz Festival
He is known as the Görlitz TV detective and from popular crime series such as Tatort, Wilsberg, Bella Block and Kolleginnen. Götz Schubert is equally present in the theater - and at festivals.
Actor Götz Schubert gives theater priority over film and television
He is known as the Görlitz TV detective and from popular crime series such as Tatort, Wilsberg, Bella Block and Kolleginnen. Götz Schubert is equally present in the theater - and at festivals.
Co-inventor of the GDR television show 'Ein Kessel Buntes' Evelin Matt dies
She helped create one of the most popular programs on GDR television: Evelin Matt. Now the television producer has died. This has not only caused great sadness among her companions.
Daniel Aminati has good news for the fans
Fans have been worried about Daniel Aminati's wife Patrice for months. Fortunately, her cancer treatment is having an effect. She is now free of metastases.
Kaiser ratings rise: Great success for MDR television
Roland Kaiser once again turned the banks of the Elbe in Dresden into the "Kaisermania" show stage four times in front of the baroque silhouette of the old town. TV viewers all over Germany were interested.
Double in wax - Roland Kaiser at Madame Tussauds
Roland Kaiser has been giving concerts for half a century. The "Kaisermania" in Dresden is a cult event - he is now being given a special honor to mark his stage anniversary.
Santa Maria on the banks of the Elbe - "Kaisermania" in Dresden again
Every summer, pop singer Roland Kaiser turns the banks of the Elbe in Dresden into a show stage. The "Kaisermania" with concerts against the backdrop of the baroque old town skyline is a cult event - and always sells out.
Bundestag Vice-President Yvonne Magwas announces her retirement
Yvonne Magwas from Vogtland has been a member of the Bundestag since 2013. The CDU politician has now announced that she does not want to run again. In a personal statement, she looks to Saxony.
Exhibition at the Gerhard Richter Archive provides insight into the creative process
New exhibition at the Gerhard Richter Archive in Dresden shows works from the archive's own collection and on loan, including two new editions. Insights into the artist's multifaceted creative process.
Nina Chuba: First earned money invested in teddy bear and piano
The Hamburg singer Nina Chuba tells how she invested her first money in a teddy bear and a piano as a young actress and now concentrates on music.
Kretschmer rows for canoeing in Dresden
He is a successful canoe racer, his partner is Saxony's head of government. Michael Kretschmer joins Tom Liebscher in the boat for the 2024 Olympics in Paris - and a sport that receives too little attention.
402 young people in Saxony with a dream grade of 1.0 at A-levels
This year, 402 young people in Saxony passed their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife with a dream grade of 1.0. Minister Piwarz and Minister President Kretschmer congratulated them.
José Carreras Gala: collecting donations for the fight against leukemia
Opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation for the 30th time with a television gala. The charity show from Leipzig will be broadcast live on MDR on December 12 (8.15 pm), as the foundation announced on Tuesday. Presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig wil ..
Children and young people in Saxony involved as Young Nature Guards
Building mud huts, weaving wicker baskets, listening to birdsong: Children and young people from Saxony got involved as "Young Nature Guards" on Saturday.
Artist group Rimini Protokoll turns Musk into a puppet
The artist group Rimini Protokoll has turned US tech billionaire Elon Musk into a puppet. It is part of an installation called "Alter Ego Raubkopie" as the first annual exhibition of the Dresden Puppet Theater Collection in its future home, as announced by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD ..
Artist group Rimini Protokoll turns Musk into a puppet
The artist group Rimini Protokoll has turned US tech billionaire Elon Musk into a puppet. It is part of an installation called "Alter Ego Raubkopie" as the first annual exhibition of the Dresden Puppet Theater Collection in its future home, as announced by the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD ..
AfD strongest in simulated U18 election in Saxony
AfD receives the most votes in simulated European and local elections for young people in Saxony. Results also show nationwide comparisons.
Singer Matthias Reim on the changes in the world and the future of humanity
Matthias Reim talks about the constant changes in the world, the transience of events and the future of humanity
Matthias Reim: "I am a very optimistic person"
Matthias Reim became a pop star in the 1990s with "Verdammt, ich lieb' Dich". Even though the singer is optimistic about the future, he is worried about one thing in particular.
Matthias Reim does not see artificial intelligence as a substitute for the artistic creative process
Singer Matthias Reim does not believe that AI can replace the artistic creative process. However, he sees it as a useful tool in the music business.
Author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann share their criticism of capitalism
Author Jenny Erpenbeck and translator Michael Hofmann share similarities in their attitude to life and their criticism of capitalism in an interview. Erpenbeck recently won the International Booker Prize for her novel "Kairos".
Thousands of young people expected at the Fête de l'Europe in Dresden
Thousands of young people are expected to attend the Fête de l'Europe to celebrate European values.
Lars Seniuk new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
The composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk has been elected as the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. Seniuk has already declared his acceptance of the election, the university announced in Dresden on Thursday. The election was based on a nomination made by a selection committee consisting o ..
Lars Seniuk elected new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
Composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk is to become the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. He takes over the position from Axel Köhler.
Matthias Reim wants to cut back: More time with the family
Matthias Reim became a pop star in the 1990s with "Verdammt, ich lieb' Dich". The singer will also be stopping off in Dresden for his tour on May 17 and 18.
Alida-Nadine Kühne is Saxony's new flower queen
22-year-old pharmacy student from Döbeln crowned Blossom Queen. Represents the Fruit Growers' Association of Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt.
Martin Grubinger on the concert stage at the music festival
Last year, percussionist Martin Grubinger took his leave of the concert stage. The Austrian is developing new ideas, teaches at the Salzburg Mozarteum - and is now making a comeback of sorts.
Martin Grubinger returns to the stage at the Dresden Music Festival
Austrian percussionist Martin Grubinger will host the Night of the Young Stars at the Dresden Music Festival and take up the drumsticks himself.
Biography of the composer Udo Zimmermann presented with a list of his works
Saskia Zimmermann publishes biography of her late husband Udo Zimmermann with personal documents and memories of prominent colleagues.
Band Santiano cancels tour premiere due to illness
Due to a severe gastrointestinal infection, two musicians from the band Santiano had to go to hospital and the premiere of the new tour in Schwerin was canceled at short notice.
Saxony's Children's and Youth Council calls for the voting age to be lowered to 16
The Saxony Children's and Youth Ring advocates lowering the voting age to 16 for state and local elections, as young people are already actively involved in society.
Director pays tribute to Sodann: broadcaster "owes him a lot"
The director of Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), Ralf Ludwig, has reacted sadly to the death of actor Peter Sodann. "The news of Peter Sodann's death makes us very sad," said Ludwig on Sunday. The actor had achieved great popularity primarily through his role as Commissioner Bruno Ehrlicher in the MD ..
Actor Peter Sodann died
The actor Peter Sodann is dead. He died on Friday at the age of 87 in Halle an der Saale, his family announced on Sunday. The "Mitteldeutsche Zeitung" had previously reported.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Farewell gift: Rose says goodbye to Streich
RB coach Marco Rose thinks a lot of Freiburg coach Christian Streich. He has left his mark on the Bundesliga as a coach.
Psychologist Meyer honored as "University Lecturer of the Year"
At a gala in Berlin on Monday evening, Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer will be honored as "University Teacher of the Year". The prize of the German University Association is endowed with 10,000 euros and is intended to honor researchers who have promoted the reputation of their profession in the ..
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer honored as university lecturer of the year
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer has been named "University Lecturer of the Year" at a gala in Berlin. He received the award from the German University Association and was honored for his exceptional commitment and research work.
Philipp Burger from "Frei.Wild" criticizes discussion culture in Germany
The singer of the rock band "Frei.Wild", Philipp Burger, criticizes the culture of discussion in Germany and emphasizes the importance of dialogue for a healthy middle ground.
At the age of 25: Short tracker Seidel ends her career
Anna Seidel has long been regarded as an exceptional talent in short track. After seven European Championship medals and three Olympic appearances, the Dresden-based athlete is now calling it a day.
Actress Riemann in search of English publisher
Actress Katja Riemann is looking for an English publisher so that her book can be translated. This is how she wants to spread her stories about refugees.
Sky du Mont looks forward to almond croissants and soccer
The actor and author Sky du Mont can take a lot of positives from small moments. "To say that everything is rosy would be nonsense," said the 76-year-old on Friday during the Leipzig Book Fair. "But I'm looking forward to things."At the presentation of his latest book "Ich freu mich schon auf morgen ..
Interruption of the speeches by the Federal President and Federal Chancellor in Leipzig
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt speeches by Federal President Steinmeier and Federal Chancellor Scholz in Leipzig.
Actor Jörg Hartmann remembers his sensitive father
Actor Jörg Hartmann appreciates the feelings and intuition of his father, who was an important inspiration in his life.
Study: Young people are reading books later today
Study shows that young people today start reading books later than in the past. Reading aloud by adults plays an important role.
Scholz: More surprise behind the cover of a book than online
Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz has outed himself as a bookworm. "We all - and I include myself in this - share a love of reading," said the SPD politician on Wednesday evening at the opening of the book fair in Leipzig. "Whether as a child in the evening before going to sleep, as a young politician ..
Sandra Hüller on Oscar styling: "It went like clockwork"
Sandra Hüller was delighted with the support she received for her outfits during Oscar week. On the red carpet in front of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday for the Academy Awards, she presented an elegant black dress with very large lapels and wore an elegant, long ponytail."This is totally ..
Ice sports center in Chemnitz renamed after figure skating coaching legend Jutta Müller
The Chemnitz Ice Sports Center was renamed after figure skating coaching legend Jutta Müller, with an emotional ice show and celebrity participation.
Ice show: tribute to Jutta Müller - sports center gets a name
The successful figure skating coach Jutta Müller will be remembered with an ice show in Chemnitz today (18:00). The ice sports center will also bear her name in future. A nameplate will be unveiled before the show. Performances in pairs skating, ice dancing and synchronized skating by athletes from ..
Festival for Shostakovich celebrates its 15th anniversary
The composer Dmitri Shostakovich has fans all over the world. But only in one small German town does a festival commemorate him every year. He created an important work in Gohrisch, Saxony.
Lang Lang releases new album "Saint-Saëns" with German support
Chinese pianist Lang Lang fulfills a dream with his new album and presents a different side of himself. He has German support from the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Fierce criticism of Berlinale gala because of statements on the Middle East war
Berlin's mayor criticizes the relativization of the Middle East conflict at the Berlinale. Filmmakers make one-sided accusations against Israel.
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth thanks Berlinale director duo
Minister of State for Culture Claudia Roth praises the management duo of the Berlinale, Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian, for their work in recent years.
Berlin's Governing Mayor and Senator for Education appear in public as a couple for the first time
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and his girlfriend, Senator for Education Katharina Günther-Wünsch, make their first public appearance as a couple at a social event.
Soccer legend Andreas Brehme dies at the age of 63
Peter Gulacsi describes Andreas Brehme as a legend of German soccer. Brehme was only 63 years old.
Bryan Adams comes to Germany for several concerts
Rock singer Bryan Adams (64, "Summer of '69") is coming to Germany for several concerts. The Canadian will be stopping off in Düsseldorf (5.10.), Hamburg (6.10.), Frankfurt (8.10.), Stuttgart (9.10.) and Leipzig (10.10.) with his "So Happy It Hurts Tour" in October 2024, the organizer announced on M ..
"Power-Up" European tour in summer: AC/DC play additional concerts
AC/DC are going back on tour after a break of several years - and will also be playing in Germany this summer. And even more often than previously planned: There will be two additional concerts.
Detlev Glanert comes out as a bookworm
Composer Detlev Glanert can't imagine a world without books. "I'm a heavy reader. I have a pile of about 30 books next to my bed. It's my daily diet," the 63-year-old told the German Press Agency. He is currently reading the newly published and fascinating biography "Metternich" by Wolfram Siemann. ..
Composer Detlev Glanert on opera and artistic collaboration
Composer Detlev Glanert compares opera to complicated architecture and is committed to artistic collaboration on an equal footing.
Semperoper commemorates Gerd Uecker with a performance
The Semperoper is remembering its former artistic director Gerd Uecker this Saturday with a performance of the Wagner opera "Tristan und Isolde". He died on January 17 at the age of 77. On Thursday, Saxony's Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch (CDU) paid tribute to Uecker's work in Dresden. "Gerd Ue ..
CDU politician Stephan Hösl leaves party and state parliamentary group
CDU politician Stephan Hösl leaves the CDU party and state parliamentary group. Hösl wants to continue with the Free Voters.
Pankow announces farewell tour and plans open-air performances next year
Berlin band Pankow announce their farewell tour through East Germany next year. They are planning 15 concerts and open-air gigs in the summer.
Dresden congratulates art prize winner Christian Friedel on his Oscar nomination
The city of Dresden has congratulated its latest art prize winner Christian Friedel on his Oscar nomination for "The Zone of Interest". The actor has become an international ambassador for Dresden.
Berlin band Pankow bids farewell to the stage after 44 years
The Berlin band Pankow would like to bid farewell to the stage next year after 44 years.
Sandra Hüller as "Hamlet" at Schauspiel Leipzig
Actress Sandra Hüller can be seen as "Hamlet" at Schauspiel Leipzig in March. During the book fair, the Schauspielhaus Bochum's production of "Hamlet" will make a guest appearance in Leipzig on 22 and 23 March, the theater announced on Monday. Hüller has received several awards for her role in the S ..
Bestselling author Dirk Oschmann falls during a reading in Ilmenau
The bestselling author Dirk Oschmann fell from the stage during a reading in Ilmenau. He was taken to hospital.
Biermann releases album with cover versions
The singer-songwriter and GDR dissident Wolf Biermann (87) has invited numerous artists to record an album with cover versions of his songs. "Wolf Biermann Re:imagined - Lieder für jetzt!" is due to be released on November 15 to mark Biermann's 88th birthday.The first song, "Ermutigung" in a version ..
Care recipients in nursing homes: payments increased despite higher relief allowances
The payments that people in need of nursing care have to make themselves have continued to rise in Saxony despite higher relief allowances.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two teenagers set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade. No injuries were reported.
Teenagers set off New Year's Eve rocket in shopping arcade
Two young people set off a New Year's Eve rocket in a shopping arcade in Weißwasser. No one was injured. The police are investigating the two youths.
Kretschmer pays tribute to Schäuble: architect of German unity
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer has paid tribute to Wolfgang Schäuble as the architect of German unity. "We have lost one of the greatest servants of our country", the CDU politician wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday about his deceased party colleague. No one had shaped the F ..
Romely Pfund conducts traditional New Year's Eve concert
Women have found it extremely difficult to break into the world of classical music, which has been dominated by men for centuries. Especially when it came to orchestral conducting. Romely Pfund is considered a pioneer in Germany. Now she can be experienced as a guest conductor in Schwerin.
Christmas fan Herrmann-Wick is looking forward to family time
Denise Herrmann-Wick is enjoying the time after the end of her career. The former world-class winter sportswoman never gets bored. Her house is being built and her family is growing.
Boxing trainer legend Wegner: "I'm not a millionaire"
Ulli Wegner trained Germany's best boxers and turned them into world champions. The 81-year-old is not rich - but he is happy.
The singer and entertainer Gunther Emmerlich has died
Singer and entertainer Gunther Emmerlich has died unexpectedly of heart failure at the age of 79.
Opera singer José Carreras raises 3.3 million euros for the Leukemia Foundation
Opera singer José Carreras raised around 3.3 million euros for his leukemia foundation with his televised fundraising gala this year.
Silbermond singer Stefanie Kloß: Don't vote out of protest
The singer of the Bautzen-based band Silbermond, Stefanie Kloss, hopes that next year's state election in Saxony will not turn into a protest vote. "Anyone who has known us for a long time knows where we stand," said singer Stefanie Kloß in an interview with the Sächsische Zeitung (Tuesday). "And I ..
Sandra Hüller nominated for a Golden Globe
Actress Sandra Hüller has a chance of winning a Golden Globe for her role in the legal drama "Anatomy of a Case"
José Carreras collects donations for the fight against leukemia
Opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation with a television gala for the 29th time. The charity show from Leipzig will be broadcast live on MDR on Thursday (14.12., 20.15). According to MDR, presenters Stephanie Müller-Spirra and Sven Lorig will host the evening ..
Psychologist Meyer is "University Lecturer of the Year" 2024
The "University Teacher of the Year" award, which comes with prize money of 10,000 euros, will go to Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer in 2024. On Wednesday, Lambert Koch, President of the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers, explained that his research focuses on the fusion ..
Emotional moments at Heino's concert
Heino (84) dedicates church tour to his deceased wife with tears and remembrance