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The creation of the famous star is closely linked to the Evangelical Unity of Brethren. / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Cross-border demand for Herrnhut stars

Herrnhut stars are no longer just Christmas decorations. The manufactured goods are now used for decoration all year round. The number of buyers is also growing in neighboring countries.

In Dresden, 325 new master craftsmen received their master craftsman's certificates (archive photo). / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Saxony has 325 new master craftsmen

An emotional moment after a tough apprenticeship: In Saxony, a new generation of tradespeople is ready and waiting. There are urgent appeals to politicians to fulfill their hopes.

Falko Michel (M) has conceded the next defeat with his 1. FC Magdeburg / Photo: Anke Waelischmiller/dpa

Bottom-placed Magdeburg loses touch

At Fortuna Düsseldorf, second division bottom club 1. FC Magdeburg looked like a relegation candidate at times. The team from the Elbe city failed to equalize shortly before the end.

In Hoyerswerda, an 87-year-old driver crashed her car into a flower store. (Symbolic image) / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Elderly driver rams into flower store

A stroke of luck: a senior citizen drives her car into a flower store. As there are no customers in the entrance area, the accident ends without serious injury. Only the driver suffers minor injuries.

Conductor Sir Donald Runnicles has his official inaugural concert as chief conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday. (Archive photo) / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Sir Donald Runnicles' inaugural concert in Dresden

The Scot Sir Donald Runnicles has been chief conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra since the beginning of the season. His official inauguration now takes place - naturally with works by two of his compatriots.