Stories from Erlangen · Germany

Siemens Energy has raised its full-year guidance for 2026 following a surge in record orders and a increase in profit during the second quarter. This positive outlook is attributed to increased demand in renewable energy sectors.

Scientists have developed a mobile application designed to allow laypeople to document and report archaeological finds. The app is currently being tested at the University of Erlangen garden to simulate the discovery of flint and other small artifacts, such as man-made tools. Sabine Mayer from the State Office for Monument Preservation demonstrated the scientific application on a mobile device. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have developed an app to document and report archaeological finds. The development was conducted in collaboration with the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation and the Society for Archaeology in Bavaria.

A rare pair of sea eagles has produced offspring in the Staatswald within the Erlangen-Höchstadt district. Michael Fuchs was observed placing a sea eagle chick back into its nest in a tree.

Historians and enthusiasts are testing an ancient Roman boat design to understand its sailing capabilities. Althistoriker Boris Dreier from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität expects to gain scientific insights from the excursion.

A man named Schlommole Winders was killed following a speech against a planned neo-Nazi congress in Erlangen, according to reports. The speech reportedly addressed the truth regarding the Holocaust to counter claims of an Auschwitz lie.

The city of Erlangen has terminated its free public transportation service.