Our Editorial Team – Reporting from the Neighborhood

In the multilingual local newsroom for Halle-Neustadt, you report on the topics that matter to you. In our open editorial meetings, you share your ideas and connect with others who support you in your project. In hands-on workshops, you’ll learn the basics of journalism and apply your new knowledge right away in your first research assignment. Whether as a reporter, filmmaker, or podcaster – stop by and discover your potential. Join our editorial team now. No prior experience required.

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  • Pieces of Home: Exhibition Seeks Answers for a Contentious Concept
    Die Künstler und Künstlerinnen der Ausstellung “Pieces of Home”, die Teilnehmende des Projekts “HeimArt” gestaltet haben

    Pieces of Home: Exhibition Seeks Answers for a Contentious Concept

    What do terms like Heimat (home/homeland) and belonging mean to people in a district undergoing radical change? Twelve artists from our “HeimArt” art project spent several months searching for answers.

  • Iftar – A Feast for All Senses
    Iftar in Halle-Neustadt: im Ramadan begehen Muslime das Fastenbrechen mit einem Abendessen in Gemeinschaft © KI-generiert / Adobe Firefly

    Iftar – A Feast for All Senses

    Our neighborhood reporter Dagmar got to know the culinary side of Islam during Ramadan and immersed herself in the tradition of breaking the fast. Here is what she learned about herself and her Muslim neighbors and friends.

  • 131 Euros a month: a commitment that pays off
    Wer regelmäßig pflegebedürftige Menschen in der Nachbaraschaft im Alltag unterstützt, kann dafür 131 Euro im Monat erhalten © gemeinfrei/ KI-generiert/ Adobe Firefly

    131 Euros a month: a commitment that pays off

    Do you regularly help a person in need of care in your neighbourhood? Then you could be entitled to 131 euros a month for this. Since 2017, all people in need of care have been entitled to the relief amount (Entlastungsbetrag) paid by the long-term care insurance funds. The relief amount is intended to enable…

  • It’s my Neustadt and it’s our Neustadt
    Dagmar Saleiski beschreibt, was sie zu einem Neustadt-Fan macht. © Mohammad Tomah

    It’s my Neustadt and it’s our Neustadt

    “I’m moving to Neustadt.” A sentence that caused horror in my circle of acquaintances. Didn’t I know that I was moving to a “dangerous” part of town? Although these comments unsettled me, my decision was firm. I wanted to have my own experience. My life has shown me often enough that you can only judge…

  • School social work at risk
    Die Schulsozialarbeit in Sachsen-Anhalt steht vor einer ungewissen Zukunft. Denn Mitte 2028 läuft die Förderung vieler Stellen durch EU-Mittel aus © Keren Rothenberg

    School social work at risk

    School Social Work in Saxony-Anhalt faces an uncertain future. Funding for many positions through EU funds will expire in mid-2028. A decision is actually needed now. This is the only way to finance school social work long-term and retain personnel. However, the state and municipalities are blaming each other for the predicament. You can find…

  • Documentary about childhood in Neustadt
    Der Filmemacher Conrad Winkler studiert an der Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film in München. Für seine Abschlussarbeit plant er eine Dokumentarfilm über Kindheit in Halle-Neustadt. ©Sohalski

    Documentary about childhood in Neustadt

    Despite his young career, filmmaker Conrad Winkler is not a blank slate. He once moved to Trotha for his documentary film “Stadtrand”. The film was awarded at the Leipzig Short Film Festival ‘Kurzsucht’ and also ran in the MDR’s program. For his graduation film, the documentary film student at the renowned University of Television and…