Dog swimming ends the outdoor pool season in Saxony
After the humans, now the four-legged friends: the outdoor pool season has come to an end and some pools in Saxony are opening their doors to dogs for the last time.
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Saxony improves swimming lessons for children of pre-school and primary school age
When children can swim safely, the risk of swimming accidents is reduced. This is why swimming lessons cannot be started early enough.
Chemist swims over 1000 kilometers across the Elbe for water protection
A sporty scientist campaigns for water protection. Andreas Fath swims more than 1000 kilometers across the Elbe. It is not his first experiment of this kind.
Blue-green algae in the Quitzdorf reservoir - authority advises against swimming
Dangerous blue-green algae have been discovered in the Quitzdorf reservoir. Streaking and cloudy water indicate the presence of bacteria.
Warning of blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir
Health authorities advise against bathing, as blue-green algae can cause skin irritation or toxicity.
DRK water rescue service warns against swimming in lakes, water still cold
Pure sunshine and summery temperatures are luring people outdoors in Saxony. Some will want to go swimming. As the outdoor pools are still closed, the lakes remain open. But the DRK water rescue service warns.
Decision in the case of national coach Lutz Buschkow, who was dismissed without notice, is delayed
The Halle Labor Court has postponed the hearing again and a decision is not expected before April.
Boris Rozenberg leaves the DSV and hands over water jumping to Martin Wolfram
Boris Rozenberg is leaving the German Swimming Association (DSV) after twenty years and is handing over the baton to Martin Wolfram at the national diving base in Dresden.
Compensation for pain and suffering and damages: Hempel relieved
Jan Hempel receives more than half a million euros in compensation and damages from the German Swimming Association. He is relieved. He wants to help other victims.
Sexual abuse dispute settled - DSV pays Jan Hempel 600,000 euros
Former water diver Jan Hempel and the German Swimming Federation have settled their dispute over compensation for years of sexual abuse. The DSV will pay Hempel 600,000 euros.