RB footballers lose last game of the season in Freiburg
RB Leipzig's women's soccer team had not lost in their last six matches. This streak came to an end in the last game of the season.
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Artist Draper: Putin installation purchased for Albertinum
The Albertinum in Dresden has acquired a new addition to its collection in the form of an installation by artist Markus Draper. The work "House near a large forest" was acquired for the museum by a couple living in Berlin, Draper told the German Press Agency. The starting point is the city villa in ..
Debate on how to deal with wolves in Saxony
The Left Party sees no reason to reduce the wolf population in Saxony, but emphasizes the importance of effective herd protection.
Teenagers crash their car into a ditch and injure themselves
Two teenagers have been injured in a car accident in Schirgiswalde-Kirschau (Bautzen district). According to the police on Monday, the 19-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle on a bend on Sunday and crashed into a ditch. He and his 16-year-old passenger were taken to hospital with injuries. T ..
Serious traffic accident on federal highway 95: 47-year-old seriously injured
A 47-year-old man was seriously injured during an overtaking maneuver on the B95 federal highway near Annaberg-Buchholz
Elementary school can apply for toy equipment
Primary schools in Saxony can apply for the "Play makes school" competition and win free toy equipment. Committed parent and support associations can also get involved in consultation with teachers and submit an idea paper, as announced by the Saxon Ministry of Culture in Dresden on Monday. The aim ..
Chemnitz loses 87:96 against Vechta
The Niners Chemnitz lose in the quarter-final play-off against Vechta. In the third game of the series, the Fiba Europe Cup winners need a better percentage from the three-point line again.
No ticket for first class: man hits train attendant
On a regional train from Zwickau to Dresden, a 21-year-old passenger punched and injured a train attendant during a ticket inspection. When the 42-year-old train attendant expelled him from first class on Saturday evening because his ticket was not valid there, the 21-year-old hit him on the back of ..
SPD local politicians for Pistorius as candidate for chancellor
For SPD leader Klingbeil, it is clear that Chancellor Scholz will be the candidate for chancellor again despite weak poll ratings. Not everyone at grassroots level sees it that way.
International Museum Day attracts visitors with special events in Saxony
To mark International Museum Day in Saxony, museums are attracting visitors with special events, including insights into Georgenburg Castle in Königstein and cannon thunder in Oelsnitz.
Neisse Film Festival: Best film comes from Poland
Over six days in May, the film festival will screen around 90 films in the tri-border region of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. The winners have now been announced.
State election: BSW with Zimmermann and Scheibe as top duo
The BSW founded its Saxon state association in February. The party wants to bring a "breath of fresh air" to the state parliament - for example with a committee of inquiry into coronavirus policy.
Eintracht Frankfurt picks up important point against RB Leipzig
Eintracht Frankfurt defends sixth place in the table with 2:2 against RB Leipzig and secures Europa League participation
Curious interruption to Eintracht's match against Leipzig
The Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig was interrupted on Saturday. The curious reason: the smoke alarm in the video cube at the Frankfurt Arena was activated due to a large amount of smoke following the use of pyrotechnics. The device was then automatically lowered in the d ..
Hallescher FC bids farewell to third division with partial success
Hallescher FC bid farewell to the third division after twelve years with a partial success.
Erzgebirge Aue wins against Waldhof Mannheim
Aue won against Waldhof Mannheim on the last matchday. The even greater success, however, is the fact that the team is guaranteed a place in next season's DFB Cup.
Dynamo Dresden confidently secures DFB Cup qualification
Dynamo Dresden secures qualification for the DFB Cup with a convincing 4:0 win against MSV Duisburg
Buschmann: skeptical about the criminal offence of stalking politicians
Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann has reacted skeptically to the Bundesrat initiative from Saxony to provide politicians with greater protection against intimidating attacks on their private lives. "We will take a close look at the initiative. However, I warn against creating the impressio ..
European Football Championship 2024: Leipzig with a large fan zone
There will be a large fan zone in Leipzig for the 2024 European Football Championship, where all matches will be broadcast. There will be an exciting program with a Ferris wheel, music and fan marches.
RB Leipzig ahead of last Bundesliga match at Eintracht Frankfurt
RB Leipzig want to bid a decent farewell to the Bundesliga season and finally celebrate a win at Eintracht Frankfurt.
BSW defines election program and candidates for state elections
The Saxon state association of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is to line up for the state elections on Saturday. At two formal party conferences on the same day in Dresden, the election program for the state election will first be adopted (from 10.00 a.m.) and then the candidates for the state ..
Niners Chemnitz make a successful start to the playoffs
The Europe Cup winners Chemnitz defeated Rasta Vechta 83:77 in their first quarter-final duel, with the Saxons laying the foundation for their success in the first 30 minutes.
Museum returns porcelain vases from the Kangxi era to the heirs of Ottmar Edwin Strauss
The Museum of the City of Glauchau returns three porcelain vases from the Kangxi era from its collection to the heirs of the Jewish industrialist Ottmar Edwin Strauss.
Numerous cases of whooping cough in daycare centers and schools in Chemnitz
An unusually high number of cases of whooping cough have been reported from schools and nurseries in Chemnitz. A total of 33 cases have already been reported this year, compared to only 24 in the entire previous year, as the city administration reported on Friday. In the past three weeks alone, eigh ..
Whitsun weekend: Traffic in the southeast initially normal
Short vacations, trips to the lakes, the coast or a local recreation area: The ADAC warns of heavy traffic for the Whitsun weekend. However, there was no more traffic on Friday until the afternoon.
Whitsun traffic: all-clear on the highways in the southeast
Contrary to the ADAC's fears of traffic jams, the highways in the southeast remain congestion-free for the time being. Nevertheless, there is heavier traffic in certain places.
Diakonie Mitteldeutschland collects money for vacation programs
Every fifth child in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia is considered poor. A fundraising campaign by Diakonie aims to give them a vacation.
The KunstBus is on the road in Upper Lusatia
The KunstBus Oberlausitz is going on tour again. On August 10 and 11, regular buses will travel to six art locations in the region every hour, as announced by the Foundation for Art and Culture in Upper Lusatia on Friday. The combination of different art locations with activities to experience, lear ..
City-Bahn sets up bus service over Whitsun
City-Bahn Chemnitz will run buses on important routes over Whitsun until next Tuesday. Due to the ongoing strikes by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL), regular rail services are currently out of the question, the company announced on Friday. The union had recently repeatedly called for strikes. ..
National player Henrichs extends his contract with RB Leipzig
Benjamin Henrichs has been at RB Leipzig since 2020, and now it will be a few more years. The defender and club have agreed to extend his contract.
Syntainics MBC: First personnel decisions for the new season
Basketball Bundesliga club Syntainics MBC has made its first personnel decisions for the new season. The head coach and assistant coach are leaving the club, as are two players.
Tax estimate: Less revenue than expected for Saxony
The tax estimate provides an indication of how revenue will develop. According to the Saxon finance minister, significantly less money is coming into the state coffers than expected.
Lars Seniuk new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
The composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk has been elected as the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. Seniuk has already declared his acceptance of the election, the university announced in Dresden on Thursday. The election was based on a nomination made by a selection committee consisting o ..
Lars Seniuk elected new Rector of the Dresden University of Music
Composer and trumpeter Lars Seniuk is to become the new rector of the Dresden University of Music. He takes over the position from Axel Köhler.
Hasko Weber becomes new artistic director in Cottbus
Hasko Weber takes over the interim directorship of the Staatstheater Cottbus for the 2025/26 season.
Saxony's housing cooperatives are investing more, but building fewer apartments
Despite higher investments, Saxony's housing cooperatives built fewer apartments last year. The increases in construction costs lead to less construction output and pose a challenge.
New education plan for Saxony presented
Saxony's schools are to become fit for the future. To this end, the Ministry of Education has developed a plan that includes a number of innovations. Will there be more alternatives to school grades in future?
First trees in Dresden's Great Garden to combat climate change
Trees are being planted in Dresden's Great Garden as part of a strategy to combat climate change.
Joyce and Bräunig: Theater plans for Capital of Culture
As European Capital of Culture in 2025, Chemnitz also wants to score points with international guests. The city's five-division theater is preparing for this. What projects can visitors look forward to?
Saxony warns of poisonous spring ragwort: control urgently recommended
The poisonous spring ragwort is spreading in Saxony, state office recommends combating it. Plant contains harmful substances.
City-Bahn Chemnitz: No all-clear for passengers after train driver strike
No all-clear after the latest wave of strikes: Management expects next strike call by train drivers' union, which wants to fight for a 35-hour week.
City-Bahn Chemnitz: Strike ended - but passengers must be prepared for further cancellations
After the latest train drivers' strike, there is no all-clear for passengers on the Chemnitz City-Bahn. The management is expecting further cancellations.
Change of coach at the Syntainics MBC: Predrag Krunic leaves the basketball Bundesliga club early
Basketball Bundesliga club Syntainics MBC must once again look for a new coach after Predrag Krunic terminated his contract prematurely.
Chemnitz Theater prepared for the Capital of Culture year 2025
Despite financial challenges, Chemnitz Theatre believes it is well prepared for the Capital of Culture year 2025. However, the situation surrounding the refurbishment of the Schauspielhaus is causing particular concern.
Cooling off approaching: outdoor pools in Saxony open at Whitsun
Sunshine and temperatures above 25 degrees offer ideal swimming weather. Lakes and other bodies of water were already offering refreshment in the warm April days - now the first outdoor pools are following suit.
Mintzlaff: Nagelsmann can "tease out" potential
His former boss Oliver Mintzlaff thinks Julian Nagelsmann is right to remain national coach. He would also like to see less actionism in soccer.
Matthias Reim wants to cut back: More time with the family
Matthias Reim became a pop star in the 1990s with "Verdammt, ich lieb' Dich". The singer will also be stopping off in Dresden for his tour on May 17 and 18.
City-Bahn wage dispute escalates: duration of strike open
The dispute between the train drivers' union GDL and City-Bahn Chemnitz has reached a new level of escalation - to the dismay of schoolchildren and commuters. The railroad company's lines have been on strike again since Wednesday afternoon. For the time being, the union has remained silent about how ..
Saxony's universities receive seven billion euros in basic funding until 2032
Saxony's universities receive seven billion euros in basic funding for the years 2025 to 2032. Grant agreement signed.
Erzgebirge Aue extends with Tashchy and gives Kallenbach professional contract
Following the extension of Boris Tashchy's contract, Erzgebirge Aue have now signed William Kallenbach to a professional contract.
Konsum Leipzig can join the Edeka group
According to the Federal Cartel Office, it has "carefully examined" the merger - and assessed the consequences for consumers.
Olympic bronze medalist Scheder ends career
She won Olympic bronze in Rio de Janeiro and was one of Germany's top gymnasts. Sophie Scheder ends her career at the age of 27. Her body was no longer playing ball.
Only six rail video travel centers in the southeast
Personal advice when booking a rail journey, even when the travel center is closed? Video services make it possible. But the south-east has some catching up to do.
Porsche celebrates the official launch of electromobility in Leipzig
Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche celebrated the official launch of electromobility at its production site in Leipzig, Saxony, on Tuesday.
Association launches mentoring program for female mayors in Saxony
In Saxony, the association "Frauen aufs Podium" (Women on the podium) is launching a program to bring more women into the office of mayor.
Rare interior view of Königstein Fortress preserved
Königstein Fortress receives a rare interior view of the complex from a German private collection. The painting by Ernst Ferdinand Oehme is exhibited to the public.
Distributed ballot papers for district council elections invalid
In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..
Distributed ballot papers for district council elections invalid
In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..
Dismantling of a 150-meter-high tower in Leipzig has begun
The dismantling of a 150-metre-high chimney has begun at the site of the former Gusswerke Leipzig (formerly Halberg-Guss). A so-called spider excavator is removing the tower from top to bottom, as a spokeswoman for the responsible Hagedorn Group said on Tuesday in response to an inquiry. The work sh ..
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping calls on bathers to keep Saxony's waters clean
Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) is calling on bathers to help maintain water quality and the good condition of bathing areas.
Renewed strikes at City-Bahn Chemnitz
The trial of strength between the train drivers' union GDL and Chemnitz City-Bahn continues. At short notice, the GDL has announced that it will be striking the lines from noon on Tuesday until 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning, the railroad company announced. As a result, commuters and schoolchildren wil ..
Staatskapelle tour: Two female conductors instead of Thielemann
Christian Thielemann will not lead the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden on the last tour of his tenure. The outgoing chief conductor had to hand over the baton at short notice due to illness, the orchestra announced on Tuesday. He will be replaced by "two of the world's leading female conductors". L ..
Aufbaubank: 2.85 billion euros in funding approved
Infrastructure, education, housing and the environment. The Sächsische Aufbaubank supports projects in many areas. The focus is to be increasingly placed on sustainability.
Dynamo Dresden plans new season: Interest in goalkeeper Tim Schreiber
After missing out on promotion, Dynamo Dresden concretizes plans for the new season. Interest in goalkeeper Tim Schreiber, decision on new sporting director in the coming weeks.
Fewer Bachelor's degrees and more Master's degrees in Saxony
At Saxony's universities, fewer young people graduated with a Bachelor's degree in 2023 than in the previous year. The number of degrees fell by 7.4 percent to 6,690, as announced by the State Statistical Office on Tuesday. In contrast, the number of master's degrees rose by 5.4 percent to 6102. 148 ..
Minister presidents speak out in favor of above-ground electricity highways
Minister presidents of Baden-Württemberg and Saxony are in favor of above-ground high-voltage lines for future electricity highways in order to save costs and time.
Corner after attack: "Don't let me be silenced"
Just over a week ago, Matthias Ecke was beaten until he was hospitalized while putting up election posters in Dresden. He is not intimidated by this.
Frauenkirche Dresden seeks successor for prominent position
One woman and three men will be allowed to audition in June for the coveted church musician position with a focus on the organ in Dresden's Frauenkirche. They convinced the nationwide expert commission, which decided on a total of 29 applications, as the Dresden Frauenkirche Foundation announced on ..
Stephan becomes head coach of women's Bundesliga club RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig has found a successor for Saban Uzun. So far, the new man has had no contact with women's soccer.
Millions in funding for new innovation clusters
Saxony plans to provide millions in funding to further innovation alliances between industry and science. Up to three projects will be supported over a period of up to ten years, the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced on Monday. Up to five million euros are available for each project. Innovative ..
Handover of catalog of demands to Saxony's Ministry of Culture
More than 32,000 people support demands for better conditions in Saxony's kindergartens.
Field hamster released into the wild in Saxony
Since 2020, field hamsters have been virtually undetectable in Saxony. Leipzig Zoo is therefore running a breeding program. Animals have now been released into the wild for the first time.
Particularly unequal educational opportunities in Saxony
For children whose parents do not have an Abitur, the chance of attending a grammar school is low. This applies nationwide, but in Bavaria the probability is lower than in other federal states.
More and more members in energy cooperatives since the war
More and more people want to actively participate in the energy transition. The number of energy cooperatives is increasing across Germany. But some challenges remain.
Federal President Steinmeier visits theater play in Görlitz
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer attend a play in Görlitz. Topic: populist politician.
MBC Syntainics lose last game of the season in Vechta by 69:98
The Weißenfels basketball team let a potential win slip from their grasp in the first half. Despite the defeat, the Central Germans finish the season in 13th place
Niners Chemnitz secure third place in regular season
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team wins against Würzburg Baskets and secures third place in the regular season.
Zwickau loses 32:34 to Buxtehude after a great fight
BSV Sachsen Zwickau suffered a setback in the battle to stay in the league. The team squandered its chance of victory shortly after the restart due to a weak spell.
MSV Duisburg fans cause game to be interrupted
Angry MSV Duisburg fans cause the game against Erzgebirge Aue to be interrupted by violent actions.
Six injured in accident involving three cars
Six people have been injured, one of them seriously, in an accident in Großrückerswalde in the Erzgebirgskreis district. According to the police on Sunday, a 37-year-old driver steered too far to the left on an incline with a slight left-hand bend and crashed into the side of two oncoming cars. His ..
Six injured in accident involving three cars
Six people have been injured, one of them seriously, in an accident in Großrückerswalde in the Erzgebirgskreis district. According to the police on Sunday, a 37-year-old driver steered too far to the left on an incline with a slight left-hand bend and crashed into the side of two oncoming cars. His ..
Saxony's Economics Minister travels to Italy with a delegation to strengthen economic relations
Saxony's Economics Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) is traveling to Italy with a delegation to expand economic relations.
International Dixieland Festival in Dresden kicks off with a family festival at the zoo
Family festival at the zoo as a prelude to the jazz festival with bands from ten countries
Federal President Steinmeier visits theater in Görlitz and detergent manufacturer in Zittau
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Theater in Görlitz and Fit GmbH in Zittau. Together with Prime Minister Kretschmer, he sees the play "The Exemplary Life of Samuel W.".
Halle defies runners-up Dortmund to snatch a point at 28:28
Halle's sporting director Jan-Henning Himborn celebrated a strong comeback on the bench following the dismissal of coach Till Wiechers. The underdog makes up for a deficit in the final phase.
Transfer to AC Milan? Rose does not deny rumors
Marco Rose has one year left on his contract at RB Leipzig and has achieved two of his three goals for the season. Now Milan are apparently interested. The coach refrains from a denial.
Hallescher FC faces relegation to the Regionalliga - Arminia Bielefeld secures relegation
After twelve years in the 3rd division, Hallescher FC is on the brink of dropping down to the Regionalliga, while Arminia Bielefeld has secured its place in the league.
84-year-old loses control of car: seriously injured
A female driver has left the road in a bend in Fraureuth in the Zwickau district and crashed into a parked car. After the collision, the 84-year-old rolled her car down an adjacent slope, police said on Saturday. The car finally came to a halt in a hedge. The driver was seriously injured and was tak ..
Last home game: RB Leipzig wants to extend two series
RB Leipzig welcome Werder Bremen for their final home game of the season on Saturday. Statistically speaking, the outcome is already clear.
RB Leipzig women defeat TSG Hoffenheim and dash Champions League hopes
RB Leipzig women win 3:0 against TSG Hoffenheim and destroy their Champions League dreams
SPD politician Matthias Ecke returns to the election campaign after attack
Matthias Ecke announces his return to the election campaign after being attacked a week earlier. He comments on his state of health and the social climate.
Warning of blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir
Health authorities advise against bathing, as blue-green algae can cause skin irritation or toxicity.
Saxony's Prime Minister Kretschmer meets East German acting legend Gojko Mitić
Michael Kretschmer meets Gojko Mitić, an East German acting legend, at the inauguration of a sandstone stele for the film 'The Sons of the Great Bear' in Rathen on May 19.
Protest action at the former Russian consulate in Leipzig
Following a protest at the former Russian consulate in Leipzig, police are investigating on suspicion of trespassing. As the Leipzig police department announced on Friday, six people - three women and three men - aged between 29 and 41 had scaled the fence of the site the day before and then unfurle ..
Wild West in Karl May's adopted home of Radebeul until Sunday
Every year, the Lößnitzgrund in Radebeul is temporarily transformed into the Wild West. In the temporary western town of Little Tombstone, there are also bank robberies and shootouts at the weekend - fictitious.
MBC Syntainics wins 92:88 away game in Göttingen
With their eleventh win of the season, the Weißenfels basketball team will end up in 13th place in the final standings. Top scorer Johnathan Stove converted two free throws shortly before the end to make the final score.
Rodrigo Pastore of the Niners Chemnitz voted coach of the year in the BBL
Rodrigo Pastore of the Niners Chemnitz has been voted Coach of the Year in the German Basketball League (BBL) with 67 percent of the vote.
More than 220,000 euros for six Saxon sports clubs
The Free State uses the money to support sports clubs with necessary construction measures. The highest amount goes to a club from the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge.
More than 220,000 euros for six Saxon sports clubs
The Free State uses the money to support sports clubs with necessary construction measures. The highest amount goes to a club from the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge.
Erzgebirge Aue extends contract with Boris Tashchy until 2026
Third-division soccer club Erzgebirge Aue has extended the contract with Boris Tashchy until 2026. Tashchy is an important part of the team and has been with the club since 2022.