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Head of government Woidke: Commissioner for Eastern Europe remains important
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
Magdeburg now second: 5:2 away win in Elversberg
1. FC Magdeburg concede an early goal at the start of the new year, work their way into the match and turn the game around when outnumbered. Three points at the end.
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.
Eastern federal states want to act as one on agricultural policy
The East German agriculture ministers and the heads of the East German farmers' associations met at the Green Week in Berlin. They want to coordinate more closely in future. There is great dissatisfaction.
Temporary stumbling blocks from Zeitz in the museum
The theft of all ten stumbling blocks in Zeitz caused outrage last year. Schoolchildren produced temporary replacements from the 3D printer, which have now ended up in the museum.
Construction projects continue despite insolvency
The projects planned in Erfurt, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Halle and Dresden are often architecturally striking. But what impact will the insolvency of project developer AOC have?
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.
High number of alcohol addicts in central Germany
In Thuringia, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, more people have been diagnosed with alcohol addiction in recent years. Men and women in the second half of life are particularly affected.
SC Magdeburg extends goalkeeper Hernandez until 2026
Sergey Hernandez has long been a key player at SCM and in the Spanish national team. The contract extension is a logical step.
New Lützen Museum attracts thousands of visitors
The Battle of Lützen in 1632 was one of the main battles of the Thirty Years' War. The newly designed museum shows how important peace is.
Foundation: Organ donations remain at a low level
The hoped-for boost in organ donations failed to materialize in 2024. This is also a problem in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, as new figures show.
Snow and slippery conditions hinder traffic
In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, people have to expect considerable restrictions in some cases due to the weather conditions. There are still delays and cancellations on local public transport.
Major job cuts at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
The job cuts at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden Airports will be greater than expected. According to the information provided, the main areas affected are administration and management.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in the East stagnates
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in the East stagnates
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains rather poor. Only the construction sector is expecting fundamentally positive developments.
Expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport causes debate
The planned airport expansion in central Germany is polarizing like never before. Why environmentalists and local residents are putting on the brakes - and why construction may not be halted after all.
1. FC Magdeburg with clear test match success against FC Gangwon
1. FC Magdeburg win 5:0 against a B-team from the South Korean runners-up FC Gangwon at the training camp. New signing Alexander Ahl Holmström makes his first appearance and scores immediately.
Dynamo Dresden loan defender Hoti from Magdeburg
Dynamo Dresden strengthen their defense with Andi Hoti. Coach Thomas Stamm knows him from his time at Freiburg.
Niners crisis: Resignation not an option for coach Pastore
Things are not going well for the Niners Chemnitz at the moment, and a derby win won't change that. Successful coach Pastore wants to fight through the crisis.
Chemnitz wins the East derby against Weißenfels
After three defeats in a row, the Saxons were able to halt their sporting slide against their favorite opponent. Weißenfels are still waiting for their first win in the Bundesliga against their eastern rivals.
From Bernstein to Wyludda: the dead of 2024
In 2024, numerous formerly successful athletes, coaches and sports officials from the eastern German states have also left the world.
Man dies in traffic accident at the state border
Fatal accident on Christmas Day on the border between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. All help comes too late for a 54-year-old driver.
Deutsche Bahn wants to equip more employees with bodycams
For several weeks now, employees have been wearing bodycams on regional trains in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Initial impressions appear to be positive.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
Away win despite shock: Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf
1. FC Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf, but nobody wants to celebrate. News of an incident at Magdeburg's Christmas market comes in the middle of the game.
East with stronger economic performance than the West
Gross domestic product is declining across Germany. In the east, however, the Ifo Institute is observing the opposite trend.
Eisenach presents SCM coach Wiegert with difficult tasks
Before the derby against Eisenach, SC Magdeburg has a whole week to prepare for the East derby. However, coach Wiegert is having difficulties with the training content.
Money from the federal government for fawn rescue
To prevent fawns from being injured or even killed by combine harvesters, fields are now being scanned with drones before the harvest begins. There is also money from Berlin for this.
Mibrag puts solar park south of Leipzig into operation
The lignite producer Mibrag is investing in renewable energies. The company is operating another solar park near Leipzig. This also involves green hydrogen.
SC Magdeburg rolls over the Rhein-Neckar Löwen
SC Magdeburg is in strong form after another injury shock for Oscar Bergendahl and dominates the Rhein-Neckar Löwen in their arena.
"Want a nice finish": Magdeburg anticipation
1. FC Magdeburg finishes the first half of the Bundesliga 2 without a home win. The FCM cannot explain their weakness at home - but they are all the more determined to pick up three points in Düsseldorf.
Magdeburg remain without a home win after 1:1 against Paderborn
Magdeburg were outplayed for a long time against Paderborn, but still took the lead after the break - and ultimately missed out on their first home win of the current season.
Märtens and Gose "Sportsmen of the Year" in Saxony-Anhalt
The Saxony-Anhalt State Sports Association has named Isabel Gose, Lukas Märtens and the SC Magdeburg handball team as Sportsman, Sportswoman and Team of the Year.
Timetable change: more modern trains and longer booking periods
The annual rail timetable change is coming up on Sunday. Passengers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will benefit from new connections and even modernized trains.
Great Zehnder show: SC Magdeburg beats Gummersbach
The German champions from Magdeburg remain unlucky with injuries: Oscar Bergendahl injures his ankle after two minutes. Manuel Zehnder excels in the game with twelve goals.
Great Zehnder show: SC Magdeburg beats Gummersbach
The German champions from Magdeburg remain unlucky with injuries: Oscar Bergendahl injures his ankle after two minutes. Manuel Zehnder excels in the game with twelve goals.
NOFV clubs criticize match scheduling
Numerous clubs in the Regionalliga Nordost are calling on their soccer association to exert greater influence on the schedule. They are currently complaining about serious, negative effects for the clubs.
Timetable change: more modern trains and longer booking periods
The annual rail timetable change is coming up in December. Passengers in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will benefit from new connections and even modernized trains.
Flood protection: districts push for decisions
In the border region between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, two districts are calling on the state governments to finally take decisive action on flood protection.
SCM coach Wiegert: "Can understand dissatisfaction"
The appeal after the draw in the top match against the Foxes is not causing any excitement at SCM. However, coach Wiegert would like to see a change in the spirit of fairness.
Municipal financial crisis - Verdi proposes closing ranks
Trade unions and employers are concerned about the strained municipal financial situation. To counteract the problem, Verdi is relying on an unusual alliance - but its success is uncertain.
Despite Gidsel show: Magdeburg fight for a draw at the Foxes
Berlin's world handball player Mathias Gidsel initially overruns SC Magdeburg single-handedly. The doubles winners then started a comeback that was almost rewarded.
Verdi trade union sees German culture threatened by AfD
The AfD's vocabulary is sometimes reminiscent of dark times in German history. Representatives of the party don't mince their words when it comes to culture either. One trade union sees a need for action.
Magdeburg discovers crosses and headers
Magdeburg secure their sixth away win of the season in Münster. With two headers from crosses, the team from the city on the Elbe demonstrated a new style. FCM are now ready for leaders Paderborn.
Scarlet fever infections increased rapidly in 2023
Scarlet fever diagnoses increased significantly in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia last year. Doctors believe this is due to catch-up effects following the coronavirus pandemic.
Fewer rental apartments on offer in the east in some cases
There are enough vacancies in large East German cities and finding an apartment is not a problem - this cliché is now being partially refuted.
SC Magdeburg loses in Nantes despite strong performance
A heavily depleted SC Magdeburg put up a respectable fight in the Champions League at HBC Nantes, but suffered another defeat despite leading for a long time.
Lawsuit filed against expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport
The areas for aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Cargo Airport are to be significantly enlarged. Environmentalists want to stop the project in court.
One of the largest hydrogen projects is being built in Piesteritz
Projects for the production of green hydrogen are currently being developed at numerous locations in Germany. The aim is to supply energy-intensive industry in the future.
Magnusson out - SC Magdeburg faces new personnel worries
Champions SC Magdeburg have just fought their way out of a minor sporting crisis. Now personnel absences are causing problems.
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
Construction work started for aircraft factory at Leipzig Airport
There is currently a lot of digging and excavating going on at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Environmentally friendly regional aircraft are soon to be built here.
SC Magdeburg wins clearly, but loses Magnusson
SC Magdeburg experienced a rollercoaster of emotions: After the joy over the extension of Saugstrup, the shock of Magnusson's injury followed - and a clear home win.
East duo marches ahead - Rostock also wins
Dynamo Dresden are the first Cottbus hunters after a strong performance. Rostock also continues to score points.
SC Magdeburg signs Melsungen's Jónsson for the new season
SC Magdeburg has secured the services of the Icelandic international.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in the East declines in November
The mood in the East German economy continues to deteriorate. The individual sectors do not expect any fundamentally positive developments for the time being.
Lufthansa cancels connection from Leipzig/Halle to Munich
After London, Leipzig/Halle Airport is losing another metropolitan connection: Flights to Munich will be discontinued from next summer.
Bomb disposal near Leipzig goes according to plan
A 250-kilo bomb from the Second World War has been discovered during construction work near Leipzig. Despite challenges, the defusing is going according to plan.
Energy performance: SC Magdeburg beats FC Barcelona
SC Magdeburg ended its losing streak against FC Barcelona of all teams. With an energetic performance, the team from the city on the Elbe beat the defending champions by a clear margin.
SC Magdeburg relies on calm
The defeat in Hanover is still gnawing at SC Magdeburg. And the double winners are also under pressure against FC Barcelona, who are still unbeaten in the Champions League.
East German construction sector remains weak
Construction companies in the east are still struggling. Only public construction recorded an increase in the period from January to September.
1. FC Magdeburg scrambles to victory in Regensburg
Winning streak broken, catching up with the leaders in the table. 1. FC Magdeburg scored three important points in Regensburg and jumped to sixth place in the table.
Cottbus and Dresden in luck - Hansa bounce back
Energie Cottbus have retaken the lead in the table, Dresden avoid their first home defeat. Things are slowly looking up for Rostock.
Magdeburg's crisis continues: 27:28 in Hanover
SCM got off to a very poor start at Hannover-Burgdorf, then pulled four goals ahead before the hosts turned the game around in the final minute.
Heinevetter date with Marco Rose's wife
Nobody expected this. In a TV show, Leipzig coach Marco Rose embarrasses handball goalkeeper Silvio Heinevetter.
Champions League: SC Magdeburg loses in Zagreb
SC Magdeburg is in a results crisis. At HC Zagreb, SCM failed to score due to an indisputable shooting percentage and conceded its third defeat in a row in all competitions.
MT Melsungen clearly defeats SCM 31:23
Magdeburg never gets into the game against league leaders Melsungen. Instead of taking the lead with a win, the defending champions concede their second Bundesliga defeat.
Protests against the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport
A campaign alliance is protesting against the approval for the expansion of Leipzig/Halle Airport. The environmental association BUND wants to take the matter to court.
Meyer Burger loses important customer - sales collapse
The next setback for Meyer Burger - a major customer is pulling out. What this means for the ailing solar manufacturer is still unclear. Probably nothing good.
Provenance research in East German museums: expropriated exhibits from the GDR era
Exhibits that originate from Nazi-looted art or were captured during colonialism: The origin of exhibits is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. Researchers are also investigating the past of the East.
SC Magdeburg loses to THW Kiel in the DHB Cup
In the cup round of 16 at THW Kiel, defending champions SC Magdeburg put in a good performance for long stretches, but were narrowly beaten in the end.
Bus companies in favor of expanding routes
According to bus associations, the introduction of the Deutschlandticket is a fare revolution. Now they are also calling for a supply revolution. Especially in the countryside.
Airport expansion - Leipzig's Left Party calls for legal action by the city
In September, the Saxon state administration approved the expansion of the airport. The Left Party now wants to take action against this.
Magdeburg's home weakness continues: 0:0 against Ulm
1. FC Magdeburg dominated the game against newly promoted SSV Ulm, but hardly created any goal threat. Magdeburg are still waiting for their first home win since February.
Eastern countries want more skilled workers from abroad
The shortage of skilled workers is affecting the eastern German states. The federal government should provide solutions. What are the heads of government from the east demanding?
Heads of government of the eastern German states discuss securing skilled workers
The heads of government of the eastern German states are meeting in Berlin. What is on the agenda?
1. FC Magdeburg must pay for fans' misconduct
The fans of 1. FC Magdeburg are considered to have a great atmosphere, but repeatedly overshoot the mark. The club is asked to pay for this.
EnviaM lowers electricity and gas prices for eastern Germany
The East German energy supplier EnviaM is lowering its prices for households and businesses. However, a return to pre-crisis prices remains unlikely.
SC Magdeburg has to do without Philipp Weber for weeks
The German handball champions' latest win against Lemgo was overshadowed by the injury to backcourt player Philipp Weber. The club has now announced how long the 32-year-old will be out for.
Number of known West Nile virus infections on the rise
West Nile virus infections often go unnoticed because infected people rarely develop symptoms. Tests on blood donors reveal some of the cases.
SC Magdeburg with next league win: 30:27 against Lemgo
Magdeburg and Philipp Weber in particular impressed for 45 minutes against Lemgo, but things got tight again in the closing stages after Weber was forced off due to injury.
1. FC Magdeburg saves point in Kaiserslautern while short-handed
After taking a 2:0 lead, everything goes against 1. FC Magdeburg. First a controversial penalty, then two yellow-red cards. But the FCM professionals prove to be mentality monsters.
Veterinarians rehearse operations against swine fever
Saxony has been struggling with African swine fever since 2020. Veterinarians from central Germany have now trained for an emergency during an exercise: the virus spreading to domestic pigs.
Rehab applications have fallen over the past ten years
Fewer people are claiming rehabilitation benefits after the pandemic than before. However, German Pension Insurance expects this to change again.
Noise level at Leipzig/Halle Airport slightly lower at night
Despite falling freight rates, aircraft noise at Leipzig Airport remains a hotly debated topic. Some citizens are taking a particularly creative approach - with self-built monitoring systems.
Meyer Burger expects increasing production volume of solar modules in the second half of the year
What will happen at Meyer Burger after the announced job cuts? The company has presented its business figures for the first half of the year and is consulting an advisor for the restructuring process.
Memorial against the war - New museum opens in Lützen
After three and a half years of construction, the "Museum Lützen 1632" opens and takes visitors back to the time of the Thirty Years' War. How did the soldiers live during one of the bloodiest battles in history?
Saxony-Anhalt: Hydrogen core network picks up speed
A new core network for hydrogen transportation with great economic potential is being built in eastern Germany. The construction is intended to strengthen the region as a center for sustainable energy.
Ifo Institute: Business climate in the East stagnates
The mood in the East German economy has hardly changed and remains at a low level. The individual sectors do not expect any fundamentally positive developments for the time being.
First home defeat for Magdeburg: 0:3 against Hannover 96
Magdeburg's home curse continues. The FCM lost a home game against Hannover 96 for the first time after individual mistakes and are now without a win in five home games in a row.
Architects' President Jauck: Using straw and clay
Building is expensive, raw materials are scarce and supply chains are sometimes unstable. Solutions to these problems will be discussed at the Central German Architects' Day.
SC Magdeburg loses to FC Barcelona in the Champions League
German champions SC Magdeburg can no longer afford to slip up in the Champions League. The Magdeburg team were clearly defeated in Barcelona and are second last with three points from six games.
Warning strike at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports leads to flight cancellations
The trade union Verdi has called on employees of two Lufthansa subsidiaries in Dresden and Leipzig/Halle to go on a two-day warning strike. Several flights were canceled.
Nutrition summit in Halle: focus on specialists and costs
The challenges facing the industry became clear at the Central German Food Summit. Representatives discussed the demands and how the future should be shaped in Halle.
DGB: Wages in the East still lag behind the West
From October 22, employees in eastern Germany will be working without pay - in purely mathematical terms - until the end of the year. The DGB criticizes a wage gap of 19 percent - and has a clear demand.
SC Magdeburg wins East derby against SC DHfK Leipzig
With no goalkeeping and a low shooting percentage, the DHfK handball team had no chance of winning at champions SC Magdeburg. The best man on the pitch was also an ex-Leipzig player.
SC Magdeburg wins East derby against SC DHfK Leipzig
With no goalkeeping and a low shooting percentage, the DHfK handball team had no chance of winning at champions SC Magdeburg. The best man on the pitch was also an ex-Leipzig player.