Berlin's head of government calls for more international flights
Berlin's mayor insists on more international flight connections - ideally from the capital's BER airport. He also wants better rail connections through eastern Germany.
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Aircraft noise at Leipzig/Halle Airport decreases slightly
Aircraft noise has decreased slightly at Leipzig/Halle Airport - but many local residents hardly feel any relief. Training flights in particular continue to cause annoyance.
East German states demand more influence
Is the West actually aware of what is going on in the East? The state premiers are counting on the new federal government to hear the signals. And that investments worth billions will restore confidence.
Eastern European Commissioner Schneider resigns from office
Carsten Schneider from Thuringia has been the commissioner for the eastern German states since 2021. Something that will soon no longer be the case was important to him.
Thuringia's head of government: make greater use of experience in the East
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
Woidke demands: Fifth of the federal cabinet from the East
East Germans are currently not represented in the next state offices. This needs to change in the ministerial ranks, says Brandenburg's Minister President. And he has support.
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.
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.
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.
Autobahn GmbH warns of traffic jams due to early Easter vacations
The highways in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia will be crowded from this weekend - the Easter travel wave is rolling earlier than usual. Roadworks and full roads could become a test of patience.
Central German housing associations demand help from the federal government
Housing associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are sounding the alarm: affordable housing is coming under pressure. Without political support, there is a threat of noticeable gaps in the housing supply in eastern Germany.
When your favorite flower grows over your head
From a potted plant to a large garden mecca, Kathrin and Walter List have become camellia experts. The couple now care for 120 camellia plants in their greenhouse in Schkeuditz.
Construction may begin on section of Suedostlink power line
The wind blows in the north and is used as renewable energy. The electricity is mainly consumed in southern Germany. The expansion of the grid is on its way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fewer destinations from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
The new summer flight timetable at the two airports comes into effect on Sunday. Some destinations are missing. However, certain connections will be expanded.
Train traffic via Halle main station reopened
After restrictions since the weekend, train traffic via Halle is running normally again. The reason for the closures was work at the Halle rail junction.
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.
Train cancellations and detour due to construction work in Halle
If you want to travel by train via Halle from Saturday, you will need patience: due to construction work at the main station, there will be restrictions on both local and long-distance services. Who is affected.
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.
Fruit growers currently relaxed despite frosty nights
Last year, fruit growers had to cope with heavy crop losses due to frost damage. Even now, temperatures are below zero at night - but farmers are still relaxed.
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.
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.
East OB's demand reduction of bureaucracy in infrastructure package
The eastern German cities would be delighted with the planned special infrastructure fund. However, they are demanding some improvements for its implementation.
Wages rise in the East German confectionery industry
A new collective agreement significantly improves working conditions for 4,000 employees. Apprentices will also benefit from the new regulations.
Interception center for eastern German states delayed further
The joint police interception center of the East German states was supposed to be operational last year. But it is not getting off the ground. There are several reasons for this.
Car sharing is booming - shared cars have 14 percent more users
More and more people are sharing a car. The car-sharing provider Teilauto is also growing in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia: more users, more vehicles, more electric cars.
Ifo Institute skeptical about debt brake plans
The federal states should benefit from the relaxation of the debt brake. But for this to succeed, some constitutional amendments would be required. Economic experts see problems.
SCM has to make way: Champions League match in Dessau
Bundesliga handball team SC Magdeburg will have to do without their usual crowd for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. The GETEC Arena is full and the team from the city on the Elbe will play in Dessau instead.
Job cuts planned at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
A lot is set to change at the airports in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. The operator wants to manage with fewer staff. In other places, things could soon become more expensive.
Magdeburg's Atik ahead of top duels: "Want to get three points"
1. FC Magdeburg dropped points somewhat unnecessarily against Fürth. The aim now is to keep up the fight for promotion against top teams.
Watch out, level crossing! - Fewer crossings without barriers?
Deutsche Bahn wants to create alternatives to level crossings in order to reduce the risk of accidents, for example. Crossings without so-called technical protection also play a role here.
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.
SC Magdeburg wins clearly in Eisenach
Magdeburg does not put up a fight in the East derby in Eisenach and wins from start to finish. Eisenach made too many mistakes against the understrength champions.
Magdeburg miss out on a 1:1 win in Fürth
1. FC Magdeburg quickly equalized a deficit at SpVgg Greuther Fürth, but then missed the winning goal despite having the upper hand. As a result, FCM slipped down the table in the promotion battle.
Quick neighborhood help: Syntainics sign Edigin
Cup winners MBC have found a quick replacement for the injured Martin Breunig. Eddy Edigin comes from Chemnitz until the end of the season.
Promotion reform: regional leagues turn to Neuendorf
Champions must be promoted. The clubs in the Regionalliga-Nordost are demanding this and want promotion reform. The DFB boss should personally campaign for this.
Shock for cup winners MBC: Center Breunig out for the season
For the first time, the MBC goes into a league game as cup winners. However, the team has to put up with a bitter loss.
SC Magdeburg secures fourth place: 31:24 against Pick Szeged
Against Pick Szeged, SC Magdeburg had difficulties for a long time but pulled away in the second half. Thanks to fourth place, there will be no round of 16 against Füchse Berlin.
Grid operator registers strong increase in renewables
Grid operators are also noticing the increase in renewable energies. In the grid of one of the largest operators in eastern Germany, it is not only the number of production plants that is growing.
Data protection - from a brake to a trailblazer?
Data protection, digitalization, trust - a difficult interplay that was discussed at the first Central German Data Protection Day. It was also about the future of data protection authorities.
Up to 900,000 euros in funding for sustainable projects
Millions for fresh ideas: Companies in the Central German region can now apply for funding again. The competition supports sustainable and digital projects with up to 900,000 euros.
SC Magdeburg wins clearly against Potsdam despite problems
Handball Bundesliga club SC Magdeburg celebrates its 70th birthday with a choreography, a special jersey, many old legends and a home win. However, the SCM revealed a few weaknesses against Potsdam.
Chemnitz collapses in the third quarter
The Saxons conceded a clear defeat against leaders Bayern Munich and suffered a setback in the battle for direct qualification for the play-offs.
Weather influences pollen count - moderate impact so far
Stuffy noses and bulging eyes: the season of suffering has begun for allergy sufferers. In Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, the first pollen is already flying, albeit still cautiously.
Next stop Zukunftsbahnhof: Stations are being modernized
More comfort, more safety, more modern stations: numerous stations in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are being upgraded. But one problem remains.
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.
Second division club Magdeburg extends contract with Alexander Nollenberger
Alexander Nollenberger will remain with second division club 1. FC Magdeburg beyond the end of the season. The club extended the contract of the 27-year-old winger, which was due to expire.
Thuringian head of government calls for more investment
In Berlin, the CDU/CSU and SPD are exploring the possibility of forging a new federal government together. Initial demands are coming from the eastern German states.
Business climate in the East: first improvement in eight months
Since June, the mood among eastern German companies has been on a continuous downward trend. Now there has been a turnaround, but one sector is pessimistic about the coming months.
Verdi strikes at Deutsche Post in the southeast
Anyone expecting mail on Wednesday may have to be patient - it may not arrive until the following day. This is due to work stoppages.
Construction industry in the East stabilizes slightly
The construction industry has been on a long downhill slide recently. Now the downturn is at least slowing down. But the situation remains tense - especially in one sector.
86 million overnight stays - tourism in the East recovers
The pandemic made travel almost impossible at times. The industry is gradually shaking off the trauma. However, the eastern states are lagging somewhat behind the national trend.
BSW regional associations should take on more responsibility
The rise of the BSW appears to have been halted for the time being. As the young party failed to enter the Bundestag for the first time, more responsibility will now rest with the regional associations.
Sociologist Quent: AfD makes itself bigger than it is
The AfD is in second place nationwide - how should this result of the federal election be classified? Extremism researcher Matthias Quent has a clear position on this.
SC Magdeburg wins in Göppingen
SC Magdeburg defies its injury woes and wins clearly in Göppingen. The team from the city on the Elbe thus remains in contention to defend its title.
Too many mistakes: Magdeburg loses in Karlsruhe
1. FC Magdeburg's run in Karlsruhe comes to an end. After five away wins in a row, the FCM lost clearly despite taking the lead due to a lack of consistency in defense.
Frukas: cult chewy sweets with a secret identity
Every year, as many frukas are produced as about 200 adult elephants weigh. But unlike them, the carnival doughnuts are not vegetarian. This is set to change in the future.
ICE crashes into concrete block: train cancellations and delays
Dangerous incident on the rail line between Hamburg and Munich: An ICE train collided with a concrete block. The result: train cancellations and delays. The police are investigating.
Willingness to donate declining in the Southeast
There are clear differences in donations across Germany. This applies to the amount of donations as well as the trend from year to year. New figures are now available.
Saxon is not dying out - it is changing
Many swansongs have been sung for dialects such as Saxon. Wrongly so, says one linguist. Dialects are not dying out. They are just changing.
SC Magdeburg beats Aalborg - fears for Kristjansson
SC Magdeburg can still hope to reach the round of 16 in the Champions League. A possible foot injury to Gisli Kristjansson is a cause for concern.
Nils Petersen supports promotion reform for NOFV clubs
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged by promotion from the regional league. A former national team player agrees. The DFB does not see a majority for this nationwide.
Ifo criticizes public sector as inefficient
In times of skills shortages, the public sector is in competition with the private sector. The Ifo Institute in Dresden is now sharply criticizing it as inefficient and not very digitalized.
CDU state leaders in the east back Merz
The CDU political celebrities from the new federal states meet in Halle for the final spurt of the election campaign. They will discuss the paper "For a new departure in the East" and the candidate for Chancellor.
CDU wants to test start-up BAföG in eastern Germany
A few days before the Bundestag elections, the CDU has presented a paper on its ideas for eastern Germany. The main aim is to boost the SME economy.
Silly has to interrupt current tour due to illness
The wave of colds can also be felt in concert halls. It's not just the audience that is thinning out, artists have also caught it.
DFB: NOFV teams' push for promotion not capable of winning a majority
Teams from the north-east feel disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink. This would require broad participation. The DFB doubts this.
VC Bitterfeld-Wolfen again without a chance
The hosts lose in three sets after just 68 minutes. It is the 14th defeat in a row for Bitterfeld-Wolfen.
Home misery ended: Magdeburg in the promotion race
After 15 games without a win, 1. FC Magdeburg can celebrate at home again. And against league leaders Cologne of all teams.
Leaders Cologne stumble in Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg had not won in 15 games at home. The first win in almost a year came against league leaders Cologne of all teams.
East German states demand EU agricultural reform
European agricultural policy has been under discussion for years. Now the East German Minister Presidents are pushing ahead and demanding changes.
Three ideas: How the regional league champions are all promoted
The NOFV feels particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional leagues. The clubs don't want to complain, but rather propose solutions.
NOFV regional league clubs present promotion proposals
Teams from the north-east feel particularly disadvantaged when it comes to promotion from the regional league. The clubs are calling for a rethink and are presenting their own ideas.
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.
Niners Chemnitz remain on course for the playoffs
After a false start, the Saxons managed to get their act together and did not let a brief period of weakness in the third quarter against Heidelberg throw them off their stride.
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.
Scholz: Germany needs immigration for prosperity
At the SPD election campaign appearance in Leipzig, Chancellor Scholz calls for an objective debate on migration. He warns that prosperity cannot be secured without immigration.
Knockout in stoppage time: Magdeburg loses 4-3 to Nuremberg
The eerie streak of 1. FC Magdeburg continues. Even against Nuremberg, the much longed-for first home win did not materialize.
Fewer grid interventions due to oversupply of electricity
If significantly more electricity is fed into the grid than is needed, grid operators have to intervene. This is particularly the case on sunny and windy days.
East German mechanical engineering records slump in orders
A good start to the year, but then the slump: the East German mechanical engineering industry has been on a downward trend since spring 2024. It warns of difficult times ahead and calls for help from politicians.
Silly bassist Reznicek: You're never a finished musician
Hans-Jürgen "Jäcki" Reznicek is considered one of the best bassists in Germany. He not only plucks the bass with Silly, but has also written standard works on the instrument and taught as a lecturer.
Silly continues "Electroacoustic Tour" in Halle
Silly hits in a new guise. This is what the band's current tour promises. Even at the advanced age of the musicians, their sound still sounds fresh.
Halle elects new mayor
Egbert Geier led the fortunes of Halle (Saale) as its legal representative for almost four years. His predecessor's vaccination affair kept the city busy for a long time.
East German clubs demand: Don't always punish pyrotechnics
Few topics are more controversial in soccer than pyrotechnics. Now a large group of clubs is calling for a rethink from the associations.
Ifo researchers see business climate in the East in decline
Every month, the Ifo Institute in Dresden asks selected companies about their mood. Pessimism prevails at the beginning of the year.
Warning strike at Post and DHL in several cities in the southeast
No mail, no parcels: Deutsche Post employees are going on warning strike in several cities in the south-east. The background to this is ongoing wage negotiations.
Fruit growers' association: Many farms are reducing their areas
Last year, late night frosts caused major damage to wine and fruit growers. Financial aid cushioned the biggest losses. Some farmers are thinking about the future.
MDR says goodbye to "Polizeiruf" from Halle
To mark the 50th anniversary of "Polizeiruf 110", new detectives took up the investigation in Halle an der Saale. This will come to an end after three episodes. Is there a follow-up project?
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.
Innovation projects in eastern Germany receive a new boost
Digitalization, circular economy and more: the federal government is funding eight new projects in eastern Germany. The projects show how targeted funding can accelerate change in lignite regions.
Coach Geyer misses solidarity among East German teams
Eduard Geyer would like to see the East German soccer clubs join forces. The coach also hopes that certain behaviors in handball will be transferred to soccer.
MBC signs US-American Hysier Miller
A young US-American is to give the Mitteldeutscher BC even more impact. He is starting his professional career in Weißenfels.
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.