Writer Martina Hefter receives Grand Prize of the German Literature Fund
She recently received the German Book Prize for her novel "Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?". Now the author Martina Hefter has been honored with another prestigious award.
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Dresden Poetry Prize 2024 awarded to Borkovec and Leß
If you want to win the City of Dresden Poetry Prize, you have to write in German or Czech and be at home in Europe. The prize has now been awarded for the 15th time.
Leipzig Book Fair Prize 2025: 506 works submitted
The Leipzig Book Fair Prize will be awarded for the 21st time next year. Around 500 new publications are in the competition this time.
Iman Issa receives Ernst Rietschel Art Prize for Sculpture 2024
The Ernst Rietschel Art Prize is awarded every two years in recognition of outstanding sculptural work. The role model is a Saxon master in this field - who caused a sensation beyond his home country.
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.
Martina Hefter wins German Book Prize
The German Book Prize 2024 goes to author Martina Hefter for her novel "Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?". This was announced by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association in Frankfurt.Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
National player Giulia Gwinn reports on discrimination in youth soccer
She had to listen to a lot of jokes, says national player Gwinn about her time as a youth soccer player. The 25-year-old also talks about freedom of expression.
DFB "clearly on the side" of the Israeli community
The German Football Association awards the Julius Hirsch Prize in Munich. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf uses the stage to send a clear message.
HanseMerkur Award for Child Protection goes to outstanding initiatives
They are committed to topics such as civil courage, coping with war trauma, inclusion and anti-bullying: five social initiatives are awarded the HanseMerkur Prize for Child Protection.
Sterntaler Prize 2024 awarded for the "KOMMunity Kids" initiative in Dresden
Saxony honors civil society efforts to integrate young people with a migration background. The Sterntaler Prize is awarded by the Kinderschutzbund and the Free State of Saxony.
Board of Trustees supports Dresden Peace Prize
Over a year ago, the renowned Dresden Prize was given a new name. Now there are further changes - for an urgent reason.
Natalija Bock receives Erich Kästner Prize for her commitment to war refugees
She is something of a good soul for the Ukrainian community in Dresden: Natalija Bock. The Ukrainian has been working tirelessly for her compatriots since the beginning of the war.
Youth book "Hinter den Sternen ganz nah" wins the 2024 Readers' Prize
During the summer vacations, special books for children and young people are always on offer in Saxony's libraries. They can be borrowed free of charge after registering - and readers can vote for the best title.
Sahra Wagenknecht does not receive the Lionheart Peace Prize 2024
Party founder Sahra Wagenknecht will not receive the Lionheart Peace Prize 2024 after all, as the award ceremony has been canceled.
Ulrike Draesner receives literature prize from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Ulrike Draesner receives the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Literature Prize for her extensive work as an author. The award-winner reflects political and social discourse in a captivating way.
Geschwister-Scholl-Grundschule Leipzig in the final round for the German School Award 2024
The school management of Geschwister-Scholl-Grundschule in Leipzig is proud to have made it to the final round of the German School Award 2024.
Anja Reumschüssel receives the "Buxtehuder Bulle" youth literature prize
The author Anja Reumschüssel is awarded the "Buxtehuder Bulle" youth literature prize for her book "Über den Dächern von Jerusalem".
Winners of the Popular Music Competition in Saxony chosen
26 award winners in five categories, including clubs for the first time. A total of 70,000 euros in prize money.
Clubs awarded prizes for the first time at the Popular Music Competition in Saxony
26 award winners in five categories, including clubs for the first time. A total of 70,000 euros in prize money was awarded.
Grimme Prize for series "Sam - a Saxon"
The seven-part series "Sam - ein Sachse" wins the Grimme Award in the "Fiction" category for its relevance and timelessness. The lead actors and directors are delighted with the award.
Manos Tsangaris receives Mauricio Kagel Music Prize
The composer and installation artist Manos Tsangaris is awarded the Mauricio Kagel Music Prize and explains that composition does not only take place in music.
Lottery player from Görlitz wins 4.7 million euros in the lottery
A lottery player from the district of Görlitz wins 4,697,022 euros with 6 correct numbers plus a super number.
143 submissions to the 2024 competition for popular music in Saxony
143 entries received in the Saxon competition for popular music, winners will be chosen in June.
Nele Hertling receives the Berlin Theater Prize for her commitment to the arts scene
The dramaturge and artistic director Nele Hertling has been awarded the Berlin Theater Prize. The jury said on Thursday that Hertling has been transforming Berlin for 60 years.
Six lottery millionaires in Saxony in 2023
Six lottery players in Saxony won a prize of one million euros or more in 2023.
Isabell Alexandra Meldner wins Caspar David Friedrich Prize 2023
The art student Isabell Alexandra Meldner from Berlin is the winner of the Caspar David Friedrich Award 2023. The young artist award was presented on Saturday in Greifswald, the birthplace of the romantic painter.
Isabell Alexandra Meldner receives the Caspar David Friedrich Prize
The young artist Isabell Alexandra Meldner is awarded this year's Caspar David Friedrich Prize. She convinced with her poetic visual language and her sensitivity for colors, light and shadow. The exhibition "Time Takes too Long to Last" opens on Saturday in Greifswald.