Stories from Magdeburg · Germany

German handball star Matthias Gaugisch is being celebrated for his career achievements. The athlete has received recognition for his contributions to the sport.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is polling at 41% in the Sachsen-Anhalt state election. The AfD party is leading in new polls for the state election, reaching 41% in Saxony. The poll was conducted by INSA on May 13, 2026.

Four individuals in Germany have been quarantined due to exposure to Hantavirus. The quarantine is a precautionary measure following the confirmation of the first Hantavirus case in Spain. This follows similar exposures reported in other locations.

A coalition within the Union party in Saxony-Anhalt is being discussed. Reports indicate that the coalition is a concrete element of the Union's political strategy in the region.

High housing costs are creating financial strain for residents in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. This situation is impacting household budgets and affordability. The issue was discussed in Magdeburg.

Elections are scheduled to take place this year in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in Germany. The discussion also referenced a 'special East strategy' in connection with these upcoming elections.

1. FC Magdeburg achieved a clear victory against Holstein Kiel, making their league survival almost certain. Henrik Lückhoff reported on the team's performance in the north. FC Magdeburg's league survival is now considered to be within reach.

A sporting season in Magdeburg has been described as a 'rollercoaster ride.' The statement suggests an effort to successfully navigate or achieve goals within this challenging season.

The CDU Minister-President in Saxony-Anhalt stated that the overwhelming majority of companies will not implement a particular policy.

A speaker mentioned the AfD party in the context of the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, stating a desire for the election not to become a certain outcome. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is expected to achieve its most victories yet in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in September. This occurs despite efforts by Merz to defeat the AfD, as his coalition's internal disputes increase and his popularity declines. This development is described as a "political problem" within the German federal system. The situation raises questions about how other parties, such as the CDU and SPD, will respond.