Former GDR civil rights activist Gerd Poppe is dead
He rebelled against the GDR superiors and urged the Greens to take a more realistic view of foreign policy. Gerd Poppe has now passed away.
Current Social News from Saxony Dresden Leipzig Chemnitz
The current Saxon online newspaper. Current news on social issues today from Saxony Dresden Chemnitz Leipzig.
Parental allowance: Saxony remains the leader in paternity rates
Last year, fewer fathers and mothers received parental allowance than in 2023. Saxony is further ahead in one category.
Appeals for Women's Day: equal rights and protection
Every year on March 8, International Women's Day, women's rights are commemorated. Even in Germany, equality between men and women has not yet been fully achieved.
DGB calls for equal rights on Women's Day
Every year on March 8, International Women's Day, women's rights are commemorated. Even in Germany, complete equality between men and women has still not been achieved.
Frauenkirche Foundation initiates citizens' council for Dresden
Citizens' councils with randomly drawn participants are a popular instrument of co-determination, especially in municipalities. In Dresden, too, such a council is to be established - for peaceful coexistence.
More cases of child endangerment in Saxony
Even though fewer cases were examined: The number of cases of child endangerment in Saxony has risen. Most of the cases involved neglect.
Associations warn against cuts to equality policy
There is a gaping hole in Saxony's budget that can only be plugged with difficulty. Clubs and associations from many areas fear cuts. This also applies to equality policy.
Anti-discrimination office: Cases increased by eleven percent
The advice center is receiving more and more drastic cases. There has been a rise in cases involving authorities and education in particular, but there is a lack of legal action.
Rise in the number of power cuts in major cities
Anyone who does not pay their electricity bill must expect to be cut off. The Left Party is calling for a ban on electricity and gas cut-offs by law.
Willingness to donate declining in the Southeast
There are clear differences in donations across Germany. This applies to the amount of donations as well as the trend from year to year. New figures are now available.
Saxon is not dying out - it is changing
Many swansongs have been sung for dialects such as Saxon. Wrongly so, says one linguist. Dialects are not dying out. They are just changing.
Saxony approves Violence Assistance Act in the Bundesrat
From 2032, women will be entitled to protection from violence by law. The federal government wants to support the federal states with billions to achieve this. The Bundesrat agrees, but also voices criticism.
Statistics: Valentine's Day not a popular day to get married
On February 14, couples around the world show their love. But do a particularly large number of them say "I do" on this day?
Sorbian: More stores in Bautzen advertise bilingually
The Sorbs are the smallest Slavic people living in Lusatia. Bilingual street signs are a common sight there. In Bautzen, more and more stores are now pointing out this special feature.
100 days of the Self-Determination Act: 263 used it in Dresden
Since November 1, people in Germany have been able to change their gender entry and first name more easily - without an expert opinion or court proceedings. In Dresden, 263 people have already done this.
"Candide", Lippi and Giesinger - Anniversary Semper Opera Ball
In 1925, the first opera ball was held in Semper's famous theater building in Dresden. The modern Semper Opera Ball celebrates the millennium with an opulent program - both indoors and outdoors.
Till Brönner plays at the Semper Opera Ball Dresden
The Dresden Semperoper Ball continues to change. After a successful relaunch in 2024, the organizers are coming up with further innovations - in addition to celebrities from music, theater, film and showbiz.
Heino comes to Dresden for the Semper Opera Ball
The Semper Opera Ball in Dresden likes to keep the names of prominent guests under wraps until the very end. One has now come forward himself and wants to ennoble the ball: Folk musician Heino.
Saxony's first day hospice cares for 34 guests in its first year
One year ago, Saxony's first day hospice for seriously ill people opened in Leipzig. The number of guests is increasing. Even a wedding has been celebrated there.
Köpping calls for objectivity in the asylum debate
The CDU/CSU's push for the consistent rejection of certain asylum seekers is causing debate. SPD politician Petra Köpping calls for prudence.
Kretschmer urges vigilance at memorial service
The Pirna Sonnenstein was a testing ground for the mass extermination carried out by the Nazis. Almost 14,000 people fell victim to the "euthanasia" crimes at the killing center.
Commissioner: Stand up resolutely against anti-Semitism
The anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp is a day of remembrance in Germany for the victims of National Socialism. 80 years later, anti-Semitism is once again affecting Jewish life.
More and more pensioners have to go to the social welfare office
Even those who have worked long hours are not immune to poverty in old age. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants a referendum on the issue.
Diakonie sees youth welfare in danger - association at an end
Saxony has to save money. A provisional budget is currently in place due to a lack of funds. Youth welfare organizations are calling for existing services to be protected.
Homann insists on regulation of social media in Europe
Hate is becoming socially acceptable on social media, says Saxony's SPD leader Henning Homann. He now hopes that Europe will stand firm when it comes to regulation after US President Trump takes office.
Head of government Woidke: Commissioner for Eastern Europe remains important
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
SPD and Greens want to retain the office of Commissioner for Eastern Europe
The CDU/CSU wants to reduce the overall number of commissioners - and dispense with the Commissioner for Eastern Europe. Politicians from the SPD and the Greens do not think this is a good idea.
Free State funds a further 25 projects on Jewish life
Jewish life has existed in Saxony since the Middle Ages. Deportation, flight and emigration during the Nazi era almost wiped it out - but it has been on the rise again since 1990.
Riesa in focus: How a guest commentary defames protesters
Der Gastkommentar von André Langerfeld in Die Sachsen beschreibt die Proteste gegen den AfD-Parteitag in Riesa als ‚Kampfgebiet‘. Eine kritische Einordnung zeigt die wahren Hintergründe und stellt die gewaltfreie Haltung der Protestierenden heraus.