Stories from Dresden · Germany

At a memorial event in Dresden, Gauck stated that the Soviet Union and its soldiers paid an immense blood toll to eliminate the Nazi regime. He added that after the war, these liberators became brutal occupiers and oppressors.

Dresden is slated to receive a new heart center, with completion expected by the end of 2029.

Plastic parts were reported on the right lane of the A36 highway. The debris was located between Plötzkau and Könnern, in the vicinity of Dresden.

A monument dedicated to Sinto Johann Rukeli-Trollmann has been reopened at the Hellerau Festival House grounds. The memorial underwent renovation and has been moved to a new location within the site. Hellerau director Karina Schlewitz confirmed the reopening to MDR Kultur.

Authorities stated there are currently no indications of an extremist or religious motive in the shooting involving 33-year-old Jens Spahn. The suspect had reportedly been receiving treatment at a psychiatric clinic shortly before the incident.

The Miami Herald received a special Pulitzer Prize for its investigative research regarding sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein. The award was announced during a ceremony in Dresden.

The Titanic immersive exhibition, which drew nearly 170,000 visitors at the Agrarmessepark in Leipzig, is being dismantled. The show will move to the Erwein Forum in Dresden starting in early June.

The Königs-Heiner-Berge tunnel on the A4 motorway toward Görlitz is closed due to a defective vehicle. The closure is affecting traffic on the A4 Dresden route. The driver is reported to be in stable condition following the incident.

Dynamo coach Thomas Stamm stated that the team has its fate in its own hands, a situation they have not had for a long time. He said that the outcome will depend on which team plays and when, rather than external predictions.

A police team is investigating hooliganism during a Dynamo Dresden football match against Hertha BSC. Dynamo Dresden's coach Albert Riera suspects lies and conspiracies in the Frankfurt media. This stems from Eintracht professionals, including Johnny Burkhardt, publicly criticizing the coach's communication. Riera, however, does not share this perception and has stated he will not provide further clarification. During a match, Dynamo Dresden applied pressure and attempted a quick pass near the penalty box, but the play was unsuccessful. The ball went over the goal, and a shot was blocked. Jonas Sterner managed to get a throw-in for Dynamo Dresden by deflecting the ball off an opponent's shin. Dynamo Dresden secured a 1-0 victory against Kaiserslautern in a match that significantly aids their fight against relegation.