Leipzig Book Fair aims to whet the appetite for reading
Last year, fewer books were sold in Germany than in 2023. At the Leipzig Book Fair, publishers want to promote reading.
News from Saxony
Dresden microchip construction sites on schedule
Two further semiconductor plants are to be completed in the Saxon state capital over the next two years. This will create 3,000 jobs.
45 percent for CDU candidate in Heidenau - run-off vote necessary
Marion Franz did not quite manage to achieve the necessary absolute majority in the mayoral election. The people of Heidenau will now be asked to vote a second time.
SC DHfK Leipzig no chance against Lemgo
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team disappoint across the board and concede their biggest home defeat of the season.
Eisenach still lets victory slip from its grasp
The club from Thuringia loses to TVB Stuttgart for the second time this season. The Swabians consistently punished the visitors' mistakes in the final phase.
Two turbo goals: Lok Leipzig advances to the cup semi-finals
The eagerly awaited 113th Leipzig derby finds a deserved winner in 1. FC Lok. It offers everything that makes a cup fight.
Weilerstein and Ax celebrated with the Staatskapelle Dresden
Honorary conductor Herbert Blomstedt had to cancel due to illness. He was replaced by his compatriot Joshua Weilerstein, who also made his debut with the Staatskapelle Dresden - with great success.
First new player at FC Erzgebirge: Weinhauer comes from Jena
The Veilchen have already extended the contracts of captain Martin Männel and striker Marcel Bär. Now the current top scorer in the Regionalliga Nordost is coming to the Lößnitz Valley.
Köpping: Tuberculosis prevention remains very important
The infectious disease occurs worldwide and is rare in Germany. However, the number of cases has recently increased in Saxony.
Handball curiosity: scoring with eight players
Curious scene at the second division handball match in Lübeck. Neither the referee nor the referees noticed that the home side scored the equalizer at the last second with eight outfield players.
Left: East German must lead central ministry
The AfD performed particularly well in the eastern German states in the federal elections. For Left Party politician Dietmar Bartsch, this results in a clear demand.
Piwarz: Debt only justifiable for specific investments
Should we leave the interest burden of high debts or a broken infrastructure to our grandchildren's generation? The question of a sustainable financial policy is heating up.
Dresden volleyball players start play-offs with victory
The German cup winners lived up to their role as favorites at the start of the quarter-finals. However, the third-placed team in the main round had to work hard for the win against Wiesbaden.
Thüringer HC wins first leg of quarter-final
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team have their sights set on a place in the Final Four of the European League. They built up a six-goal cushion against Ramnicu Valcea.
FC Erzgebirge Aue advance to the cup semi-finals: 2:0 in Chemnitz
FC Erzgebirge overcomes the supposedly biggest hurdle towards winning the cup. A convincing first half is enough in Chemnitz.
Head of sport on regional league reform: court action possible
Five leagues, only four promoted teams: the promotion rules for the 3rd division are causing a stir. The clubs in the east are increasing the pressure verbally.
Honecker and the Queen - new musical by Prinzen singer
Tobias Künzel is known as the singer of the Prinzen. But he also writes musicals time and again. Now his new play is coming to the stage - first in London, then in Halle.
From streetcar station to cultural venue: "Garage Campus" opens
Chemnitz has a new place for culture and creativity. To this end, an old streetcar depot has been extensively refurbished. The first major exhibition is planned for May.
Dresden City Forum opens on March 29
The new Stadtforum Dresden opens its doors at the end of March. Visitors can explore the modern administrative headquarters and experience how the city's employees will work here in the future.
Start of the season in Saxony's castles and gardens
Saxony's palaces, castles and gardens are waking up from their winter break. The historic sites are usually open again from the beginning of April.
Night of the Libraries - Hundreds of events in Saxony
The first nationwide Night of Libraries in Saxony has a packed program: from flea markets and workshops to concerts.
Männel extended: coming of age at Erzgebirge Aue
Martin Männel will remain with Aue. The goalkeeper will enter his 18th season with the Erzgebirge club next season.
Millions in funding for German-Czech projects
Various projects aim to improve cooperation in the Saxon-Czech border region. The EU is supporting these efforts with a lot of money.
Oppacher mineral water once again awarded for premium taste
The "OPPACHER Mineral Water Medium" once again impresses in the international taste test: For the ninth time, it received the Superior Taste Award with the highest rating. Above all, the unique premium taste from Upper Lusatia was honored.
Ships can sail on Saxony's largest lake from April
Lake Bärwald will be easier to access for boaters: from April, individual permits will no longer be required. Clear rules apply - and protected zones.
Saxony's Ministry of Culture awards 35 scholarships abroad
Study in Spain, Italy or the USA: selected pupils can spend four weeks at a school abroad. Who can apply?
Saxony votes in favor of financial package
The financial package for defense and infrastructure has cleared the hurdle in the Bundesrat. Saxony also voted in favour - out of conviction, as Minister Köpping emphasizes.
Dresden suspension railroad resumes operation
Both of Dresden's mountain railroads are listed buildings and require special care. After the spring inspection, the suspension railroad is now back in action.
Kretschmer: Reforms must follow financial package
An amendment to the Basic Law is necessary for the black-red billion euro financial package. The debate is currently underway in the Bundesrat.