Antje Hochwind-Schneider, district administrator in the SPD for a long time, will continue to lead the district administration in Kyffhäuserkreis. In the final round of voting on Sunday, she secured 58.6% of the votes, as per the state electoral commission's figures.
In the recent election, AfD candidate Andreas Hartung-Schettler garnered 41.4% of the votes. Hochwind-Schneider, who is 52 years old, has led the district of Nordthuringia with approximately 74,000 residents since 2012.
A woman has won a court ruling that a blanket ban on the slogan "From the river to the sea" for her demonstration is unlawful. Despite her success, however, she canceled the protest.
After the London cancellation, now also disappointment for Berlin fans: Pearl Jam have canceled their two gigs at the Waldbühne in Berlin at short notice. Without an alternative date.
Less than a quarter of a year to go until it's "Ozapft is" again in Munich. Preparations for the Oktoberfest have long been in full swing - and since Monday you can also see this on the festival grounds.
Rail plays an important role in structural change in Lusatia. The state and the railroads have set up a working group to drive forward key projects. Their conclusion is positive.
The fatal attack on a 20-year-old in Bad Oeynhausen is shocking. The suspect is in custody and remains silent. Among other things, cell phones are now being analyzed.
The planned killing of Limburg's urban pigeons has been making waves for months. Now, surprisingly, an alternative is opening up for some of the animals.
A letter from Deutsche Bahn about possible cuts to long-distance services caused unrest last week. Deutsche Bahn is trying to calm things down.
A woman has won a court ruling that a blanket ban on the slogan "From the river to the sea" for her demonstration is unlawful. Despite her success, however, she canceled the protest.
