Free voters in Saxony continue to reject firewall to AfD
The Free Voters in Saxony are sticking to their guns: a firewall to the AfD makes little sense in their view. The party is thus taking a stand against the federal executive.
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"Encouraged us": Klopp visits Leipzig's dressing room
Jürgen Klopp drops by the dressing room after RB Leipzig's DFB Cup exit. Leipzig's interim coach Zsolt Löw expects a few more tips in the coming days.
Favorable omens for Saxon winegrowers
Devastating late frosts caused huge losses for Saxony's winegrowers last year. Things are looking better this year. However, frosty nights are still expected during the "ice saints".
Eastern Minister Presidents discuss strengthening the region
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
Saxon state parliament with first consultation on the double budget
It is about more than just a state budget. The deliberations and the decision on the double budget will show whether the consultation mechanism of the Saxon minority government works.
With a dream goal: VfB Stuttgart advances to the cup final
Zsolt Löw is supposed to lead RB Leipzig to a conciliatory end to the season. But their chances of winning the DFB Cup are over. VfB Stuttgart will travel to Berlin for the final.
Mintzlaff: Klopp "one thousand percent" not an RB coach
Jürgen Klopp as coach in Leipzig - many RB fans have been dreaming of this since the appointment of the ex-Liverpool player as Red Bull's head of soccer. But it is highly unlikely to come to pass.
Zwickau has no chance against THC
The team from Saxony conceded a clear defeat to fourth-placed Thuringia in the Central German derby at the end of the regular season.
Plane crash in Lithuania: No signs of terrorism
At the end of 2024, a cargo plane coming from Germany crashes in Lithuania. The authorities are now presenting new findings on the crash.
Audi driver flashed at 214 km/h on the A9
Audi flashed at 214 km/h on the A9 - this is what awaits the driver now.
Unsuccessful escape attempt in Leipzig ends with arrests and drug discovery
An attempted escape on Tuesday afternoon in Leipzig ends in an arrest. The driver escapes the traffic control, but is eventually caught.
Record participation: Leipzig's spring cleaning inspires 2025
Leipzig's Spring Clean 2025 sees record participation. Over 2,800 participants get involved for a clean Leipzig and send a strong signal.
Kleine Markthändler am kidsMARKTSTAND stärken ihr Selbstvertrauen
KidsMARKTSTAND: Vorschulkinder lernen spielerisch Marktwirtschaft und stärken ihr Selbstvertrauen durch den Verkauf auf dem Leipziger Wochenmarkt.
Leipzig and Yerevan: start of a joint cultural year
Leipzig and Yerevan are launching a joint year of culture to promote art and education. The agreement was signed in Yerevan.
Leipzig receives pedestrian traffic award for innovative strategies
Leipzig was awarded the Germany 2025 Pedestrian Traffic Prize. The city impresses with fast, practical solutions for pedestrian traffic.
Federal police raid in Leipzig against suspected smugglers
Major operation in Leipzig: Federal police take action against suspected smugglers - arrest at the workplace. 40 officers were involved.
Load test in Bad Schandau faster than planned
The experiment on the closed Elbe bridge was originally supposed to last three days. If the results are correct, at least some of the traffic could flow again.
Gas trader VNG: Return to Russian gas hardly conceivable
The energy group VNG no longer wants to purchase gas from Russia, even in the long term. The company is distancing itself from political mind games and is focusing on secure sources.
Enzyme from Leipzig Solution to the plastic crisis?
A modified enzyme from Leipzig's South Cemetery decomposes plastic in record time and is said to be the solution to the plastic crisis.
Gas trader VNG achieves strong result despite uncertainties
VNG ends 2024 with a solid result despite the difficult situation and continues to focus on green gases. But what the future of energy supply will look like depends on more than just the company.
First new addition: RB women sign Schasching
The first new signing for the women of RB Leipzig is fixed. Annabel Schasching joins from a league rival.
Dispute over easing the Saxon debt brake
Extremely difficult budget negotiations are looming in Saxony. One point of contention is the federal government's relaxation of the debt brake at state level.
Dresden funicular runs again
The funicular in Dresden is one of the city's technical monuments. It is inspected every spring and stops operating for this purpose. Now it is running again.
Silbermann Days 2025 celebrate the "Sound of Europe"
The Silbermann Days transcend borders - geographically and musically. Innovative concert formats are also on the program in September.
Applications for intangible cultural heritage possible again
Hip-hop, poetry slam, arts and crafts from the Ore Mountains and mountaineering in Saxony are already intangible cultural heritage. Now a new round is starting.
Yellow card for speeders - schoolchildren admonish traffic offenders
When children stop speeders: The "Blitz für Kids" campaign is running in Saxony. For two weeks, schoolchildren hand out praise - or warnings. What it achieves and how drivers react.
Dynamo Dresden buys training center ahead of schedule
Dynamo Dresden is now the owner of its own training center. The purchase of the academy will save the club millions.
Millions for the renovation of the Kornhaus in Meissen
The Meissen granary is considered a cultural monument of national importance. The German Foundation for Monument Protection is now supporting the renovation with a generous donation.
Woidke wants several ministerial posts for East Germans
The CDU/CSU and SPD are discussing a joint coalition at federal level. It is still unclear who will take which positions. Brandenburg's head of government Woidke has one demand.