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.
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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.
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.
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.
Biathletes want to continue their winning streak in Oberhof
Franziska Preuß comes to Oberhof for the first home World Cup of the year as the overall World Cup leader. Selina Grotian also has great self-confidence after her first World Cup victory.
Thüringer HC extends winning streak
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team put in a respectable performance in their home game against Leverkusen. However, it only becomes clear when goalkeeper Dinah Eckerle turns up the heat.
Eisenach handball players sign Oskar Joelsson
With head coach Misha Kaufmann set to leave the club in the summer, ThSV Eisenach now has a new addition.
Dresden volleyball players defend their lead in the table
After the clear defeat against Schwerin, the volleyball players of Dresden SC show a reaction. They return to winning ways against Suhl.
Thüringer HC wins eastern duel against Zwickau
The Bundesliga handball players of Thüringer HC struggle for a long time against BSV Sachsen Zwickau before finally living up to their role as favorites. They can rely on their top scorer.
Official: Coach Kaufmann to leave Eisenach at the end of the season
For a long time, the future of coach Misha Kaufmann at ThSV Eisenach was unclear. Now the handball Bundesliga club has made a decision.
Thüringer HC celebrates fourth win in a row
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team may not have put in a brilliant performance in Göppingen at the end of the season, but in the end they came out on top.
Thüringer HC fights back to win at home
The Thuringian handball team struggled to get back into the Bundesliga, but nevertheless won the duel against Blomberg-Lippe.
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.
AOK Plus increases health insurance contribution
Millions of people with health insurance in Saxony and Thuringia will have to dig deeper into their pockets from 2025. AOK Plus is raising its contributions.
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.
Future of coach Kaufmann: Eisenach announces news
Coach Kaufmann is about to leave the handball Bundesliga club Eisenach. The committee meeting will probably bring a solution - but it will not be presented until the winter break.
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.
Austrian lesson at the German home race
The best German finishes fifth - in Oberhof. The first four places go to the neighboring country. Again. A bitter defeat against Austria, where Georg Hackl works.
Two German doubles in the lead at the Oberhof World Cup
Luge athletes Hannes Orlamünder and Paul Constantin Gubitz celebrate their first World Cup victory on their home track.
Two German doubles in the lead at the Oberhof World Cup
Luge athletes Hannes Orlamünder and Paul Constantin Gubitz celebrate their first World Cup victory on their home track.
Speculation ends: Kaufmann quits ThSV Eisenach
The rumor that the coach of ThSV Eisenach was leaving the club had been circulating for some time. Now it is a certainty.
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.
Despite coaching rumors: Eisenach remains "ripped off"
It has been rumored in the media for around two weeks that Misha Kaufmann will leave ThSV Eisenach prematurely. However, this does not seem to affect the team in sporting terms.
Victory in Potsdam: Eisenach climbs further up the table
The ThSV Eisenach handball team celebrates its seventh win of the Bundesliga season to level its points account. The team had few problems against the newly promoted team from Potsdam.
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.
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.
Eisenach misses out on leap into top half of table
The German record champions are too strong: ThSV Eisenach suffered a defeat against THW Kiel despite Mario Grgić scoring a goal.
ThSV Eisenach extends with Moritz Ende
Right winger Moritz Ende is currently out due to injury. Nevertheless, he can look forward to a contract extension.
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.
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.
Dresden volleyball players win eastern duel with Erfurt
Dresdner SC's volleyball players fulfilled their compulsory task against newly promoted Schwarz-Weiß Erfurt and defended their lead in the table with a clear victory.
Experts: Large-scale demonstrations have not weakened right-wing extremists
East Germany has had a "super election year" - and the AfD made gains in many places. Democracy initiatives draw a sobering balance.
Otto Dix House opens to the public
Otto Dix's birthplace in Gera was closed to visitors for several months. Now a new exhibition can be seen there. It is about a specific creative phase.
East duo marches ahead - Rostock also wins
Dynamo Dresden are the first Cottbus hunters after a strong performance. Rostock also continues to score points.
79 injured after East German duel between Jena and Chemie Leipzig
It's a clear-cut affair on the pitch, Jena wins against Leipzig. There is rioting after the final whistle. The emergency services have to attend to the injured and the police issue a large number of charges.
"How it all began" - Otto Dix's birthplace reopens
With the reopening of Otto Dix's birthplace, Gera now offers the second museum hotspot dedicated to the famous artist. The art collections are delighted with the increased visitor interest.
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.
SC DHfK Leipzig misses revenge against Eisenach
ThSV Eisenach remains the fearful opponent of Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team. After winning the cup, the Thuringians, who were in brilliant form, also won the eastern derby in the league.
Quick cup revenge: Leipzig and Eisenach confident
Two weeks after their clash in the cup, Leipzig and Eisenach meet again in the league. Both teams will focus on mentality in the derby.
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.
Dresden volleyball players advance to the cup semi-finals
The Dresden SC women's volleyball team can continue to dream of their seventh cup triumph in the club's history. The Bundesliga leaders reach the semi-finals against Suhl.