Halle (Saale)
city in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt
Photo: Catatine, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 16h ago
Saxony-Anhalt Landtag adopts AfD and BSW motion to suspend Ukraine arms aid
The Landtag adopted the AfD and BSW motion in a special session in Magdeburg on Wednesday, 14 October, as CDU, SPD, Greens and Left voted against.
- 6d ago
AfD politician Tillschneider blocked from Halle synagogue memorial by human chain
Activists linked arms at the synagogue entrance in Halle on Friday, and the AfD politician left after a lengthy discussion while police mediated. The incident came on the seventh anniversary of the 2019 attack that killed two people.
- Oct 4
Man dies in Halle after falling from third-floor balcony on Lortzingbogen
A 26-year-old Syrian resident has died in Halle after slipping while climbing between third-floor balconies on Lortzingbogen. Emergency responders attended to the victim around 00:20 on Sunday, and criminal police have opened an investigation.
- Oct 1
Saxony-Anhalt records Germany's highest average age at 48.4 years
Demographic data from the Federal Statistical Office places Saxony-Anhalt at an average age of 48.4 years, leading all German states as eastern regions continue to age faster than the national average of 45.0 years.
- Oct 1
Saxony-Anhalt inflation rises to 3.4% in September as fuel costs surge
Consumer prices in Saxony-Anhalt rose 3.4% year on year in September, driven by a 43.3% rise in diesel and a 34.2% jump in petrol costs, while German national inflation reached 3.3%.
- Sep 30
German unemployment dips to 2.994 million in September 2026 with 6.4% rate
Germany's jobless count fell by 67,000 to 2.994 million in September 2026, lowering the unemployment rate to 6.4% while underlying seasonal adjustments showed an increase of 12,000.
- Sep 24
German institutes double 2026 growth forecast to 1.3% as business sentiment rises
Germany's leading economic institutes raised their 2026 GDP projection to 1.3%, driven by higher defense and infrastructure outlays alongside export demand for artificial intelligence data equipment.
- Sep 22
German institutes raise 2026 GDP forecast to 1.3% as labor market shrinks
Leading research institutes upgraded Germany's 2026 growth forecast to 1.3% on export strength, but labor researchers warn demographic headwinds will eliminate 350,000 jobs by 2027.
- Sep 22
Saxony-Anhalt CDU rejects non-AfD coalition talks following election defeat
The Christian Democratic Union has refused an SPD invitation to negotiate a multi-party alliance without Alternative for Germany in Magdeburg, confirming its plan to enter opposition while internal leadership disputes escalate.
- Sep 19
Germany and Croatia tied 1-1 in Davis Cup qualifier following Zverev win and Altmaier defeat
Alexander Zverev secured an opening singles win before Daniel Altmaier lost to Dino Prizmic in Halle, leaving the Davis Cup qualifier tied 1-1 ahead of Sunday's doubles and reverse singles.
- Sep 17
Police arrest 37-year-old suspect after attempted arson at Wuppertal synagogue
A 37-year-old man was detained in Wuppertal after setting fire to the entrance of the Bergische Synagogue on Thursday. Members of the community extinguished the blaze quickly, preventing injuries and serious damage.
- Sep 12
Two women attack police with animal repellent spray and bite officer in Halle
Police officers responding to a dispute in Halle were attacked with animal repellent spray on Friday evening, with one officer sustaining a bite injury during an arrest attempt.
- Sep 12
German prosecutors investigate AfD lawmaker Sebastian Koch over weapons found in raid
The Halle public prosecutor expanded its case against newly elected Saxony-Anhalt state deputy Sebastian Koch after police discovered two air rifles and an alarm pistol during a raid targeting the banned Artgemeinschaft group.
- Sep 6
German economic adviser Monika Schnitzer warns AfD government would deter skilled workers in Saxony-Anhalt
German Council of Economic Experts chair Monika Schnitzer and Halle Institute president Reint Gropp warned that an AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt would worsen labor deficits as retirements rise.
- Sep 4
German media regulator refers TikTok mass shooting fan communities to EU Commission
Baden-Württemberg's media authority submitted a study to the European Commission showing how TikTok's algorithm served mass shooting glorification to a simulated 16-year-old user account.
- Aug 29
Germany prepares to blame Russia for Leipzig airport drone attack and roll out new sanctions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to formally accuse Moscow of targeting Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle airport, coordinating retaliatory measures in Berlin and Brussels.
- Aug 28
AfD pursues power in Saxony-Anhalt as election results shake CDU leadership
Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is exploring governing options despite lacking a three-seat majority, while CDU leadership faces growing internal friction.
- Aug 27
German police raid 15 properties in five states over banned right-wing sect Artgemeinschaft
Authorities across five German states searched 15 properties on 27 August 2026, targeting 15 individuals including two AfD state election candidates accused of maintaining the banned extremist group Artgemeinschaft.
- Aug 25
Germany blames Russia for Leipzig airport drone plot and closes consulate as Moscow retaliates
Berlin has shuttered a Russian consulate and cultural center following an attempted August drone sabotage at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting Moscow to order the closure of three Goethe-Institut branches.
- Aug 25
German cabinet sets autumn timetable for pension and tax reforms at retreat
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his ministers concluded a two-day retreat in Brandenburg, committing to pass two-part pension legislation and tax reforms before the end of 2026.
