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Young Driver Dies After Accident Near Bad Gottleuba

A 21-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident on the road between Hellendorf and Bad Gottleuba. The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident. | more

Cries for help from a car: Man tries to stop the driver and falls

A pedestrian hears a woman calling for help from inside a black car in Leipzig. When he tries to stop the driver, the driver swerves around him and speeds away. The police are looking for witnesses. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Expert: AI Is Expected to Boost Sales for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

How can small and medium-sized businesses grow with artificial intelligence? An expert explains why courage and simple solutions make all the difference. | more

New Vision to Lead Saxony's Industry Out of the Crisis

Following the loss of 19,000 manufacturing jobs, Saxony’s business community is calling for reforms and clear political signals. A mission statement is intended to serve as a compass. | more

Pharmaceuticals in Germany: Germany as a Business Location Is Under Pressure

The German pharmaceutical industry warns of growing dependence on China and the U.S. — what are the consequences of GSK's withdrawal for Germany as a pharmaceutical hub? | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

New Vision to Lead Saxony's Industry Out of the Crisis

Following the loss of 19,000 industrial jobs, Saxony’s business community is calling for reforms and clear political signals. A vision statement is intended to serve as a guide. | more

Heat and Drought Weigh on Saxony's Harvest Yields

Farmers in Saxony are struggling with crop failures: Heat and drought are affecting quality and revenue. | more

Interaktive Ausstellung: "Medizin der Zukunft" im TGZ Bautzen

Medizin, die man anfassen kann – die interaktive Ausstellung „Medizin der Zukunft“ macht im TGZ Bautzen Station und lädt alle Neugierigen ein. Von Organzüchtung bis zur Blicksteuerung: Hier wird Zukunft nicht nur erklärt, sondern hautnah erlebbar. | more

Expert on the defense industry cluster: “We have to explain the rationale”

Markus Kurczyk sees the establishment of a U.S. defense contractor in Leipzig as an opportunity. The former Bundeswehr major general is calling for greater acceptance of the “Zeitenwende.” | more

Saxony Calls for Stricter Rules to Combat Financial Crime

Finance Minister Piwarz sees room for improvement in the fight against money laundering: “The rule of law must be capable of taking effective action to combat organized crime.” | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

Panter Calls for a Plan for the VW Plant in Zwickau to Be Developed Promptly

Economics Minister Panter is pushing for a quick plan for the VW plant in Zwickau—and sees the focus clearly on vehicle production. | more

Highway Fast-Charging Network in Saxony Is Expanding

For the first time, Saxony now has fast-charging stations for electric cars at unstaffed rest stops. Six more locations are set to follow by the end of the year. | more

„Nicht im Labor, sondern in der Umsetzung“: Philipp Klöckner und Silicon Saxony setzen bei der Brains on Silicon in Dresden auf KI-Praxiserfahrung

Dresden erwartet 1.500 KI-Fachleute: Bei der Brains on Silicon geht es um Umsetzung statt Theorie. Zwei-Tages-Tickets gibt es mit 60 Euro Rabatt nur noch heute. | more

Energy company Leag is seeking new opportunities for each of its locations

The new Power Plant Act is intended to ensure a more reliable electricity supply. To that end, an initial call for bids has been launched, and the bids are now being reviewed. The energy company Leag is participating. | more

Vaccine Plant in Dresden Set to Close – 650 Jobs at Risk

The pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline plans to close its long-standing facility in Dresden by the summer of 2028. Global demand for vaccines is declining. What happens next. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Speed Checks Near Schools: More Than 1,800 Drivers Caught Speeding

Every year at the start of the school year, the police conduct targeted traffic checks near elementary schools. How many traffic violations were recorded this time? | more

Toxic Pesticide Found in Chocolate - Recall

A toxic pesticide has been discovered in a chocolate product sold by Lidl. Here’s what consumers need to know—and how to return the product. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more

U.S. defense contractor plans to manufacture cruise missiles in Saxony

The U.S.-Israeli defense contractor Covenant plans to begin manufacturing long-range cruise missiles in Saxony starting next year. The goal is to produce approximately 1,000 uni... | more

Harmful Substance - Go Asia Recalls Bamboo Shoots

Recall at the Go Asia supermarket chain: Elevated levels of bisphenol A have been detected in cans of bamboo shoots. Here's what customers need to know. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more

Federal Prosecutor's Office Takes Over Investigation into Electricity Sabotage

Following a series of sabotage attacks on the German power grid, the Federal Prosecutor's Office has taken over the investigation into the suspect. A spokeswoman said the Karlsr... | more

Airbus Airplanes Get "Shark Skin"

In the 1970s, researchers discovered the “riblet” effect in shark skin. It minimizes hydrodynamic drag and makes the animals as fast as arrows. A golden opportunity for technology. | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more

Leipzig Remains Saxony's Commuter Hub

More than 100,000 people will commute to Leipzig for work in 2025—making the city the leader in Saxony. Here’s a look at how commuter traffic is changing in the Free State and who travels the farthest. | more

New Regional Categories for Auto Insurance in Saxony

Regional rates for auto insurance are being recalculated—drivers in Saxony have reason to celebrate in some areas. Who stands to benefit from the adjustments. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Power Grid Sabotage: “He Wanted to Keep Going”

Following acts of sabotage against the power grid in several German states, police have arrested a 48-year-old man. According to North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Reul, he intended to carry out further attacks. How he was found. | more

Special Envoy for Eastern Germany Expresses Concern Following AfD's Election Success

The AfD won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt by a wide margin. Could this have implications for the economy? Kaiser, the Commissioner for Eastern Germany, comments on the matter. | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

Police: Further investigations are intended to rule out accomplices

Following several acts of sabotage against the power grid in three federal states, a suspect has been arrested. Are there any leads pointing to other perpetrators? | more

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