- 13h ago
Hate crime unit in Saxony-Anhalt sees cases more than double to 727
The Central Office for Combating Hate Crime on the Internet in Halle recorded 727 proceedings against known suspects in 2025, up from 312 the year before, as a hiring freeze hampers its ability to add forensic IT staff.
- 15h ago
Dieter Hallervorden's CDU campaign tour sparks row over anti-Merz song and Gaza genocide sign
The 90-year-old actor's cabaret performances for Saxony-Anhalt's CDU candidate Sven Schulze drew sharp criticism from the party's federal leadership after he called the defence minister a 'war minister' and displayed a 'Stop the genocide in Gaza' sign.
- 2d ago
Partial solar eclipse to darken eastern German skies at sunset on 12 August
On the evening of 12 August 2026, the moon will slide across the sun, creating a deep partial eclipse across East Germany just before sunset.
- Jul 22
Five Roman silver denarii over 2,000 years old unearthed in Halle, a first for Saxony-Anhalt
A volunteer archaeologist discovered five silver denarii from the Roman Republic in Halle last year, the first such hoard ever recorded in Saxony-Anhalt.
- Jul 11
Germany braces for severe thunderstorms: DWD warns of heavy rain, hail, and hurricane-force gusts across multiple states
The German Weather Service has issued warnings for much of the country, with the south and east facing the highest risk of flooding, large hail, and wind gusts up to 120 km/h.
- Jul 6
Cobolli ousts de Minaur in straight sets to reach Wimbledon quarters, Fery's fairy tale continues
Flavio Cobolli defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 on a sweltering Day 8 at Wimbledon, while British wildcard Arthur Fery outlasted Grigor Dimitrov in five sets.
- Jul 4
Zverev sweeps past Giron into Wimbledon fourth round, Lehecka awaits in quest for first quarterfinal
Alexander Zverev dispatched Marcos Giron in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the fourth time. The German second seed now faces Czech 13th seed Jiri Lehecka on Monday, aiming to break his last-16 ceiling at the All England Club.
- Jun 30
Saxony-Anhalt museums roll out emergency boxes as 'first-aid kits' for cultural assets
Cultural institutions in the German state are equipping themselves with standardised emergency sets after a survey found that 35 percent had suffered collection damage in the past decade.
- Jun 26
Bundestag passes Infrastructure Future Act, prioritising motorways and rail over environmental concerns
Germany's lower house approved a law giving road, rail, waterway and airport projects 'overriding public interest' status to cut planning times from years to months, drawing sharp criticism from environmental groups and opposition parties.
- Jun 24
Halle demands swimming lake lift ban on non-German speakers after outcry
A swimming lake in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, bars entry to people who don't speak German, citing safety. The city now demands the rule be revoked, calling it a possible lease violation and warning of reputational damage.
- Jun 22
German lake pool in Halle bars visitors without German language skills after toddler rescue triggers safety crackdown
The Heidebad natural swimming lake in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, now refuses entry to people who cannot speak sufficient German. Operator Mathias Nobel says the drastic step follows a near-drowning involving a toddler and is needed to ensure everyone understands the safety rules.
- Jun 21
Tiafoe claims first ATP 500 title with all-American final win in Halle
Frances Tiafoe defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to capture his first ATP 500 crown at the Terra Wortmann Open, becoming the first American champion in the tournament’s 33-year history.
- Jun 20
Faulty glucose sensor led to insulin overdose and Zverev's Halle loss
The French Open champion said the sensor falsely indicated high blood sugar before the match, prompting an insulin injection that forced him to consume 350 grams of sugar in the first 45 minutes.
- Jun 19
Zverev survives Collignon tie-break thriller to reach Halle semis, Fritz hurdle looms; Sabalenka rallies in Berlin
Alexander Zverev saved three set points to beat qualifier Raphael Collignon 7-6(10), 7-6(2) and reach the Halle semi-finals for the sixth time. Taylor Fritz awaits on Saturday, carrying a six-match winning streak against the German.
- Jun 16
Hubert Hurkacz to face Andrey Rublev in first round of Halle ATP 500
Hubert Hurkacz takes on Andrey Rublev in the first round of the ATP 500 tournament in Halle, Germany, as he looks to bounce back from an early exit last week.
- Jun 15
Germany’s large cities set to meet June 2026 heat-plan deadline, smaller towns show strong progress
Large cities like Magdeburg and Halle are poised to submit municipal heating plans by end of June, while 80% of medium-sized towns are already in progress.
- Jun 14
Four boys aged 13–16 suspected of raping four under-14 girls in a Halle apartment
Four boys between 13 and 16 are suspected of raping four girls under 14 in an apartment in Halle, Germany. Two of the victims required hospitalisation.
- Jun 9
Erfurt tops German happiness ranking as city size and social fabric shape life satisfaction
The Thuringian capital scores 7.74 out of 10 in the 2026 SKL Glücksatlas, while Rostock, Frankfurt and Wiesbaden bring up the rear in a survey of 40 major cities.
- Jun 8
Spurs cut Knicks' Finals lead to 2-1 as Trump draws boos and tight security at Madison Square Garden
Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs past the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, snapping New York's 13-game playoff win streak. President Donald Trump, the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, was loudly booed during the national anthem.
- Jun 4
Halloren revive medieval salt festival in Halle with flags, treasure and a ritual dance-off
The Salzwirker-Brüderschaft, descendants of Halle's medieval salt workers, will hold their biennial 'Sonnen' festival on 6 June, featuring flag ceremonies, a silver treasure display and the 'Zappeltanz' dance competition.
