Eisenach still lets victory slip from its grasp
The club from Thuringia loses to TVB Stuttgart for the second time this season. The Swabians consistently punished the visitors' mistakes in the final phase.
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Thüringer HC wins first leg of quarter-final
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team have their sights set on a place in the Final Four of the European League. They built up a six-goal cushion against Ramnicu Valcea.
Cancellation of the Tour of Thuringia: State surprised by organizer
The 2025 Tour of Thuringia was canceled due to a lack of funding from the state government. Politicians are now surprised by the organizers' actions.
Thüringer HC loses in Blomberg
Thüringer HC's women's handball team falls back in the Bundesliga after another defeat. In Blomberg, a weak defensive performance was their undoing.
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.
Locomotive derailed during construction work - long-distance traffic disrupted
During the night, a locomotive derailed in a construction site section. No one was injured. Nevertheless, the accident has major consequences.
Financial problems: Tour of Thuringia canceled
Cancellation was on the cards, now it has been decided. The 37th edition of the Tour of Thuringia will not take place. State subsidies are missing.
Thüringer HC narrowly loses in summit duel
The Bundesliga handball players of Thüringer HC put up a great fight against HB Ludwigsburg, but run after a deficit in vain. They lack penetration in attack.
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.
Carl Zeiss Jena surprises with draw at RB Leipzig
Carl Zeiss Jena set an example for RB Leipzig in the relegation battle in the women's Bundesliga. The favorites from Saxony tried hard, but not hard enough.
Thuringian head of government: Commissioner for Eastern Europe still necessary
In the 35th year after reunification, there are voices in the CDU/CSU who believe that the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe is superfluous. Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt (CDU) takes a different view.
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.
Thüringer HC celebrates thunderous win against Göppingen
After a disastrous start, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team lives up to its role as favorites. In the end, they set a new record.
Criticism of ICE cuts between Dresden and Leipzig
Deutsche Plan is planning cuts on the ICE route between Dresden and Leipzig. Passenger representatives are appalled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study: Setbacks in e-mobility hit the east particularly hard
The car factories in eastern Germany are pioneers when it comes to e-cars. If the transition to electric mobility on Europe's roads is delayed, the industry there will be particularly hard hit, warns a study.
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.
Theater Erfurt with new General Music Director
The position at Theater Erfurt has been vacant for some time. Now there is an interim solution - which has a chance of lasting longer.
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.
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.
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.
ThSV Eisenach signs Swiss playmaker
The team from Eisenach has once again opted for a Swiss player in the playmaker position. The signing has already been agreed with the new head coach.
Emergency at handball Bundesliga match
HSG Wetzlar and ThSV Eisenach play out a thrilling duel in the German Handball League for more than 41 minutes. The game then has to be interrupted due to an emergency.
Pichlmeier from Thüringer HC ends career
Born in Hanover, she played for the THC for two years. Personal reasons were the decisive factor in her decision.
Schwarz-Weiß Erfurt likely to remain first-class
In sporting terms, the volleyball players from Erfurt were not competitive this season. However, an increase in the Bundesliga means that they can continue to play at the top.
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.
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.
Herbal witch and influencer: "Survival Siglinde"
In shorts, with a brash appearance and dialect, she provides information about nature's treasures as "Survival Siglinde" on Insta and co - and recently also in a book.
Political scientist: East Germany is a harbinger
The AfD was particularly successful in the federal elections in the eastern German states. But it is also gaining strength in the west. Does it have similar potential there?
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.
Jovic succeeds Böger as Jena sports director - Bürger also leaves
The clocks at regional league club FC Carl Zeiss Jena are being turned to zero for the new season. In addition to the sporting director, the coach is also leaving. At least there is already a successor for Böger.
Thüringer HC squeezes into the quarter-finals
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team trailed for a long time against the underdog Elche. Csenge Kuczora was the main reason why they managed to turn the game around.
SC DHfK Leipzig earns point in thrilling East German duel
For a long time, it looked as if the Leipzig Bundesliga handball team's curse would continue against ThSV Eisenach. But after a strong final phase, they were the perceived winners.
Hinze becomes coach at handball Bundesliga club Eisenach
Misha Kaufmann is leaving Eisenach for Stuttgart at the end of the season. His successor has now been announced. He comes from the Rhein-Neckar Löwen.
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.
Eisenach's winning streak is broken
After two wins in a row, the Thuringians suffered another setback. Misha Kaufmann's charges overslept at the start of the second half.
Expert: SMEs are still at the beginning with AI
The companies are small, the economic situation is tense: Companies in Saxony and Thuringia are finding it difficult to introduce artificial intelligence. But there are good reasons for this.
Thüringer HC goes down in Larvik
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team had no chance from the start in Norway. After the 25:38 debacle, their place in the quarter-finals is suddenly in danger again.
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.
Lynx migrates from the Ore Mountains to Thuringia
The lynx is to be reintroduced to Germany. In some federal states, the big cats are being released into the wild - and are going on the move.
Dresden volleyball players win confidently against Suhl
The DSC women's volleyball team kept their chances in the battle for first place alive with a clear victory in the eastern duel.
Thüringer HC celebrates away win
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team did not shine in Oldenburg, but ultimately prevailed in commanding fashion - although the top scorer remained pale for a long time.
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.
Eisenach celebrates third win against fearful opponent Lemgo
The Thuringians struggle to get going. But two world championship drivers ensure victory.
Thüringer HC shines against Braila
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team outplay the title contenders from Romania in the European League. Goalkeeper Dinah Eckerle paves the way, the second half turns into a spectacle.
CDU MPs from Saxony and Thuringia defend Merz
The fact that the CDU/CSU has accepted AfD votes in the Bundestag is partly upsetting the CDU. The heads of government of Saxony and Thuringia consider the approach to be correct.
Reichert throws Thüringer HC to victory
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball players end their mini crisis against Bensheim. They play confidently for a long time before they still have to tremble. The top scorer becomes the match winner.
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.
Searches after attack by suspected left-wing extremists
Last summer, a group of suspected left-wing extremists allegedly attacked people in a park in Zwickau. Now apartments in Saxony and Thuringia have been searched.
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.
Thüringer HC embarrasses itself at penultimate place
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team disappoint across the board in Neckarsulm and forfeit second place.
Thüringer HC embarrasses itself at penultimate place
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team disappoint across the board in Neckarsulm and lose second place.
Dresden volleyball players fulfill duty against Erfurt
Two days after their defeat in Stuttgart, the Dresden SC volleyball team returned to winning ways. They celebrated a clear and unchallenged victory against Schwarz-Weiß Erfurt.
IG Metall criticizes plant closures at Contitech
Continental spar Contitech wants to close five plants in four federal states. IG Metall is appalled and is making clear demands.
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.
Thüringer HC without a chance in summit duel
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team can only keep up with HB Ludwigsburg in the first half. After the break, the favorites quickly establish a clear situation.
40 percent of sports facilities in Thuringia in need of renovation
The situation of dilapidated sports facilities has been known for a long time. However, the extent exceeds the previously assumed figures. A recent survey of cities and municipalities sheds light on the situation.
Textile industry suffers from loss of sales
Saxony and Thuringia are among the largest textile locations in Germany. However, the industry is struggling considerably and is groaning under high costs and bureaucracy.
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?
Thüringer HC misses surprise
In the third group match of the European League, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team was caught out for the first time. They only lose out to the favorites from Braila in the final phase.
Free State trio wants to show strength with a common voice
The Free States of Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia want to work more closely together to solve more problems. Markus Söder spoke of a "bratwurst connection" in view of the culinary similarities.
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.
Free states want to speak with one voice more often in future
Bavaria was the first Free State among the federal states, followed by Saxony and Thuringia. All three want to cooperate more closely in future - probably also against the backdrop of recent election results.
German Association of Cities: Municipalities are financially under water
Out-of-control social spending, empty coffers, investment backlog: German cities are crying out for help ahead of the Bundestag elections.
Thüringer HC salvages draw against Metzingen
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team is unable to continue its winning streak. However, after trailing by six goals, they at least managed to earn a point.
Female lynx Nova migrated from Saxony to Thuringia
A female lynx that was only released into the wild in Saxony last March has migrated to Thuringia. Nova has covered 150 kilometers.
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.
Winning goal 18 seconds before the end for Thüringer HC
In Elche, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team was unable to build on its recent brilliant performances. However, they find a way to win in a thrilling final phase.
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.
Focus on Eastern Modernism at the Open Monument Day
When we think of monuments, we often think of half-timbered buildings or old churches. But newer buildings are also the focus of monument protection. This is particularly evident this year.
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?
Thüringer HC dominates top game in Dortmund
With their best performance of the season, the Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team outplayed the current league leaders. League top scorer Reichert in particular is unstoppable.
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.
Thüringer HC starts with clear home win
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team put in a strong performance at the start of the group stage in the European League. A preliminary decision was already made in the first half against Larvik.