Stories from Görlitz · Germany

Octavian Ursu of the CDU party has won the mayoral election in Görlitz, Germany. He secured 55.8% of the vote, defeating Sebastian Wippel of the AfD, who received 44.2%.

Authorities in Goerlitz hold little hope for identifying missing persons, suggesting they are unlikely to be identified as human.

A multi-family residential building collapsed in Görlitz, Saxony, on Monday afternoon. As of Tuesday, police reported that a search is ongoing for three individuals believed to be trapped in the rubble.

Candidates in an election are reportedly aiming to prevent Urso or Wippel from securing over 50% of the votes in the first round. One candidate no longer lives in Görlitz but in Magdeburg. If no candidate achieves an absolute majority, a second ballot will take place on May 31.

German federal prosecutors are searching approximately 50 locations across Gerau and Görlitz as part of an investigation into organized crime. The probe targets 36 youths and young adults suspected of various offenses.

Over 2,000 new jobs are expected to be created in Görlitz, Germany. Chemical plants will be modernized to meet high environmental and emission standards. Additionally, a new highway will be constructed in the area.

Theater Plauen Zwickau received the festival prize at the Saxon Theater Meeting held in Görlitz and Zittau. The award was for their production of Shakespeare's Richard III, which features an all-female cast. Approximately 3,500 guests attended the event. The festival highlighted regional diversity in theatrical programming.