- 11h ago
German far-right activist transferred to men's prison after extradition, despite legal gender change
Marla-Svenja Liebich, 55, was extradited from the Czech Republic on Wednesday and initially placed in a women's facility in Chemnitz before prison officials moved her to a men's prison the same day, citing safety of female inmates.
- Jul 10
Márquez pursues record-tying Sachsenring win as MotoGP championship fight tightens before summer break
MotoGP arrives at Sachsenring for the German Grand Prix, the 11th round and last before the summer break. Marc Márquez, fifth in the standings and 40 points adrift, seeks his 13th win at the circuit to reignite his title bid.
- Jul 7
Czech court clears extradition of German neo-Nazi Marla Svenja Liebich after she fought return to face prison sentence
The Prague High Court rejected all complaints from convicted right-wing extremist Marla Svenja Liebich, paving the way for her transfer from Czech custody to a German prison within days.
- Jun 15
Saxony's pools reject mandatory Bronze badge for entry, citing unreliable skill checks and drowning risks
Municipal pools in Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz will not tighten entry rules for unaccompanied minors, pushing back against a model adopted elsewhere in Germany that demands a Bronze swimming certificate.
- Jun 15
Theater der Welt 2026: Chemnitz hosts international theater festival with over 30 productions and a focus on indigenous voices
From June 18 to July 5, 2026, Chemnitz becomes the stage for Theater der Welt, one of Germany's most important international theater festivals, featuring over 30 productions, a focus on indigenous voices, and free family events.
- Jun 13
EVG warns Italo's German entry could cut long-distance rail to at least 16 cities
Italy's Italo plans to launch high-speed services on two German corridors from 2028. A railway union analysis says at least 16 cities could lose their ICE and IC stops as a result.
- 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 7
Weak economy fuels illegal work in Saxony's trades, Dresden chamber warns
The Dresden Chamber of Crafts reports a surge in off-the-books work, especially in construction and barbershops, as a sluggish economy and high taxes push more activity into the shadows.
- Jun 2
Germany's poverty rate climbs to 16.1%, highest since records began in 2020
The share of Germans living in poverty rose to 16.1% in 2025, according to the Parity Welfare Association, with single parents and the elderly hardest hit and regional gaps widening.
- Jun 1
German neo-Nazi Marla Svenja Liebich to be extradited from Czech Republic after fleeing prison sentence
A court in Pilsen has ruled that convicted far-right extremist Marla Svenja Liebich, who fled Germany to avoid an 18-month prison sentence, must be returned to face justice.
