Badge of honor for Helmut Herdt: A life for Magdeburg's future!

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Mayor Borris awarded Helmut Herdt the badge of honor for his many years of commitment to Magdeburg on November 4, 2025.

Oberbürgermeisterin Borris verlieh Helmut Herdt die Ehrennadel für sein langjähriges Engagement in Magdeburg am 4. November 2025.
Mayor Borris awarded Helmut Herdt the badge of honor for his many years of commitment to Magdeburg on November 4, 2025.

Badge of honor for Helmut Herdt: A life for Magdeburg's future!

An honorable award was recently presented in the Old Town Hall of Magdeburg that recognizes the commitment of an outstanding citizen. Mayor Simone Borris presented Helmut Herdt with the Badge of Honor of the State of Saxony-Anhalt. This award pays respect to his many years of voluntary work for the city and the country. The Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff commissioned the Mayor with this honorable task, and the award ceremony took place in a celebratory setting.

What made Helmut Herdt so special? For over two decades he has contributed significantly to the development of municipal infrastructure and utilities. His commitment was not only limited to economic aspects: he also worked strongly in the areas of justice, culture, sport and social cohesion. This is impressively reflected in his career as a commercial judge at the regional court, which he served for around 20 years. Herdt was also deputy chairman of the Kaiser Otto Foundation and was jointly responsible for founding the city marketing association Pro Magdeburg.

A life for the community

Herdt's list of offices and commitments is long. He was chairman of the Forum Gestalt association and, as a member of the supervisory boards of the SCM and the 1st FCM, made a decisive contribution to the sporting development in Magdeburg. He is also involved in the advisory board for Jewish life in Saxony-Anhalt. A strong sign of social cohesion, which was also recognized in 2022 when he was immortalized in the state capital's Golden Book for his voluntary work.

This honor not only reflects the achievements of an individual, but is also a souvenir for all Magdeburgers who support their city. Mayor Borris emphasized that such honorary badges also serve as motivation: “We need more people like Helmut Herdt who work with heart and mind for our city.” The solidarity and activities for the benefit of the community make Magdeburg a place worth living in.

Recall of children's beds

Süden Shore Wiegen betrifft etwa 1.200 Modelle, die nicht den erforderlichen Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen. Bei diesen Wippen sind die Abstände zwischen den Latten größer als erlaubt, was ein Gefahrenpotential für Kinder darstellt. Verbraucher werden dringend aufgefordert, die betroffenen Produkte nicht länger zu verwenden und sich für eine Rückerstattung zu melden.

The affected models, which were imported from Malaysia, are known among other models such as the Balka Baby Crib and the Olena Baby Crib. Buyers can purchase these for around $415 to $475 and should contact South Shore customer service for further steps.

An example that shows how important it is to take care of the safety of our youngest. The convergence of regional commitment that people like Herdt promote and, of course, the caution that parents need to protect their children shows the role our communities play in various aspects of our lives.

The awarding of the Badge of Honor and the recall of unsafe products remind us of how important responsible behavior and solidarity are. In both cases it becomes clear that both personal commitment and safety play a key role in the life of our community.

A new challenge that affects not only parents but also everyone who values ​​security is modern communication. Dealing with disputes and the options for clarification are becoming increasingly complex. For example, anyone dealing with disputes should inform themselves about the terms and procedures Yahoo be clear. The conflict resolution rules require a thorough discussion and written exchange within 60 days before legal proceedings can take place.