Saxony does not ask about party affiliation for civil servants
Civil servants are expected to be loyal to the constitution. Is this compatible with AfD membership? Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate deal with the issue differently.
News from Saxony
"Could be something": Ex-pilot gives German fans hope
For the second time in a row, a German motorcycle rider is missing from the World Championship field at the home race at the Sachsenring. But that will change in the near future, says former rider Dirk Heidolf.
Aue still unbeaten in tests - Männel remains captain
Erzgebirge Aue keeps its clean sheet. However, Härtel's team conceded the first goals of the pre-season preparations. Meanwhile, keeper Martin Männel remains in an important position.
Niners Chemnitz get US-American Robbie Beran
The Niners' squad is taking shape. The new man occupies the seventh foreigner position for the Saxons.
GDR special pensions: Eastern states for full payment from the federal government
Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is divided between the federal government and the eastern states, with the federal government now paying more. This is not enough for the eastern states.
Ulf Kirsten remains brand ambassador for Dynamo Dresden
Kirsten is an advisor to Dresdner for two years. Then he becomes a brand ambassador. The former international will remain with the Saxons in this role.
Greens: No more sacrificing forests for solar plants
Forest areas are to be used for the expansion of wind power and photovoltaic systems - a classic conflict of interest. Because nature is also being destroyed in the process.
SSG: Tax equalization must reach local authorities in full
A legislative package is intended to relieve companies with tax relief worth billions. Local authorities will be compensated for the associated tax losses.
Car transporter overturned near Plauen - A72 closed
A car transporter leaves the road on the A72 near Plauen. The highway is closed in the direction of Leipzig.
RB women start the season in Cologne and against Bayern
Coach Jonas Stephan's completely reshuffled team starts the new season as a big unknown. The season opener is a tough one.
BUND: Elbe increasingly unusable as a waterway
The Elbe is reaching historically low levels - and, according to environmentalists, is becoming increasingly unusable for freight transport. They are now calling for a radical rethink of waterway policy.
Interstate Broadcasting Treaty: Greens accuse government of tactics
The Greens want clarity about the Saxon government's position on the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty. The new treaty must be passed by all state parliaments by the end of November.
Association of Cities: Electricity tax plans could "destroy" the heating transition
The German government does not want to reduce the electricity tax for private households for cost reasons. The local authorities consider this to be problematic for several reasons.
Start-ups in Saxony and Thuringia set to double
Saxony and Thuringia want to double the number of high-tech start-ups with a new initiative. From October, several million euros will flow into a network designed to position the East internationally.
1st FC Magdeburg loses XXL test against FC Zurich
At the end of the training camp, 1. FC Magdeburg played a test against a Swiss first division team. The Saxony-Anhalt side looked harmless in attack.
Leftists demand more money for social housing
The federal government has announced that it will increase funding for social housing. Saxony could benefit from this with just under 150 million this year. However, 30 percent would have to be co-financed.
Wave of warning strikes at breweries in Saxony
For the Food, Beverages and Catering Union, the barrel is full. Warning strikes are now intended to exert pressure on the ongoing wage negotiations in the Saxon brewing industry.
Wolf pup killed in traffic accident
Wolves are shy animals. They also have to cross roads during their migrations. This has now proved fatal for one young animal.
Boat trips in the Edmundsklamm gorge start again
Three years after the devastating forest fire in Bohemian Switzerland, the time has come: in a few days, tourists will once again be able to sail on barges through a picturesque rocky gorge.
Struppi from GDR children's television now in XXL format
Flax and Krümel, Mr. Fox and Mrs. Magpie. Struppi the puppy was also one of the stars of GDR children's television. Alongside his master Taddeus Punkt, he delighted the hearts of young viewers.
Wegner expects the Olympics in Berlin more likely in the 2040s
Berlin's mayor Wegner wants to bring the Olympic Games to the capital. He doesn't care exactly when - the main thing is that the bid works.
Saxony simplifies repayments of emergency coronavirus aid
The coronavirus pandemic has put many Saxon companies in financial difficulties. The emergency aid provided by the federal government must be repaid. However, there are exemptions and exceptions.
Poland envoy: Supporting the protection of the EU's external borders
Poland has been carrying out checks at the border with Germany since Monday - there are already checks on the German side. The German government's commissioner for Poland wants practicable solutions and more openness.
MotoGP attracts the crowds, even without a German star
The organizers are dreaming of the next attendance record. However, there are no German riders at the Sachsenring this year either. But that doesn't dampen the enthusiasm.
Energy supplier in Chemnitz provides emergency cover
With the transition to renewables, there is growing concern about power cuts in times without wind and sun. Eins Energie has prepared for the worst-case scenario with a plant whose location is a secret.
Marco Girnth leaves ZDF crime series "SOKO Leipzig"
He has been Detective Superintendent Jan Maybach for almost half his life: Marco Girnth has been part of the ZDF series "SOKO Leipzig" from the very first case. After 25 years, he is now looking for new challenges.
Phase without German pilots "hopefully over soon"
For the second time in a row, a local hero is missing from the motorcycle race at the Sachsenring. It was different between 1950 and 2023. But the ADAC believes in promoting talent.
Wave of warning strikes at breweries in Saxony
For the Food, Beverages and Catering Union, the barrel is full. Warning strikes are now intended to exert pressure on the ongoing wage negotiations in the Saxon brewing industry.
Debate about the future of Dresden Airport picks up speed
While Leipzig/Halle Airport is bustling with activity, Dresden Airport remains much quieter. Fewer passengers, high costs - and a financial backer who wants to turn its back on the location.