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Waldorf schools, Montessori and the like are in demand - but falling pupil numbers and the battle for young teachers are presenting them with new challenges. What this means for parents and teachers.
Minister President Kretschmer wants to strengthen the Saxon arms industry and is calling for targeted support from the federal government. There is criticism from the opposition.
The food banks in Saxony can apply for funding for investments until October 6.
Work on the main and ancillary buildings can begin. Production in the factory is scheduled to start in 2027.
Ursula Staudinger is starting her second term in office as Rector of TU Dresden. She believes that the coming years will be decisive for the university.
Change of residence with a click and address stickers in your letterbox: what the new online registration in Saxony really changes for citizens.
Time and again, the Saxon government meets outside of Dresden for external cabinet meetings. Next up is the district of Zwickau.
Finally free flow on the Terrassenufer: after months of detours and traffic jams, traffic is once again flowing through Dresden's old town.
After resigning from the BSW party board, Sabine Zimmermann also wants to give up her seat in the state parliament - for personal reasons.
This news had upset Saxony's bakers: The packaging of stollen was to fall under the regulations for disposable goods. Now the all-clear has been given - at least for the time being.
At the semiconductor trade fair Semicon in Taiwan, Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs was busy beating the drum for Silicon Saxony. There is already one success to report. Will there be more?
Some Dynamo Dresden supporters set fire to and destroyed property in Rostock. The club now has to pay for the violent behavior.
The "chor.com" choir festival is moving to Leipzig in 2026 - supported by 240,000 euros from the Free State. Culture Minister Klepsch is hoping for long-term effects.
6,300 pipes are installed in the largest instrument in the state capital - from tiny to gigantic. The organ is about to undergo extensive modernization.
Employees at the tax office spend less than an hour on a tax case. However, considerably more time passes between the submission of the tax return and the completion of processing.
Journalist Robin Alexander and political scientist Astrid Lorenz are coming to Dresden for the Day of German Unity. If you want to be there live, you have to register in advance.
Dynamo Dresden and Managing Director Fischer have differing views on the future direction of the club. The collaboration is terminated prematurely.
Dresden lead into stoppage time. However, concentrating solely on maintaining the lead after the break was not enough.
The Saarland side at least salvaged a point in stoppage time against the newly promoted side, who were unable to reward themselves for a strong fighting performance with their second win of the season.
Stars alone don't count, says the Semperoper director. She wants to stage opera as a total work of art and prefers to rely on team spirit - and lots of contact with the audience.
More than 50 principal positions in Saxony are vacant. The GEW chairman sees the reason for this in the high workload and short-term requirements for head teachers.
Honey fans can rejoice: Saxony's bees have collected plenty of honey thanks to the frost-free spring. But there are also problems.
Dynamo Dresden have so far been unable to capitalize on their good performances. However, coach Thomas Stamm believes the team remains strong.
The CDU parliamentary group sees the agreement on special assets as an important step. It wants to make concessions to the local authorities on one demand.
The government's wind power plans are met with both approval and criticism: while local authorities benefit, the Greens see the energy transition at risk.
The two neighboring regions want to get even closer with new projects. Minister Klepsch sees culture and tourism as bridge builders.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is soon to be given a new name. No reason to quit for the party founder, who wants to continue her involvement afterwards.
Despite additional funding in Saxony's cultural budget, there is no longer enough money for many barrier-free offers. What this means for people with disabilities.
Saxony's cities and municipalities are relying on money from the federal government's special fund to bring their infrastructure up to scratch. Progress is being made on the issue of distribution with the state.
Saxony's bridges are in the spotlight one year after the collapse in Dresden: Minister Kraushaar draws initial conclusions. The opposition criticizes the infrastructure funds, especially in the municipalities.
The Free State of Bavaria will receive 4.8 billion euros from the federal government's special fund. It is still unclear how much of this money the local authorities are entitled to.
Saxon on the big stage: cabaret, comedy and satire meet dialect stars - what the "Gogelmosch" festival wants to achieve with identity and community.
The insolvent care group Argentum also has several facilities in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. Despite an investor for parts of the care group, the future of several facilities remains open.
Minister President Kretschmer presents plans for investments in Saxony and the municipalities in the state parliament. There are also debates on taxes, compulsory military service and the Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Minister President Kretschmer presents plans for investments in Saxony and the municipalities in the state parliament. There are also debates on taxes, compulsory military service and the Saxon Switzerland National Park.
More money for municipalities, but higher costs for wind turbine operators: what this means for the energy transition in Bavaria.
Science Minister Gemkow is focusing on more start-ups from research. The path from idea to company is to be made easier. However, there is criticism from the opposition about reduced funding.
Two motions on wind power are on the agenda. Other topics include science, forest fires and taxes for the super-rich.
Wind turbine operators are to pay affected municipalities in Saxony more money from 2026. The issue is now being discussed in the state parliament. Opinions differ.
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer considers the ban on new combustion engines from 2035 to be a mistake. Why he sees negative consequences for jobs and industry.
The HOPE Gala in Dresden has been committed to providing medical aid for children for two decades. The focus is also on young people. Despite challenges, the project remains stable.
The HOPE Gala honors Reiner Meutsch, founder of FLY & HELP, for his contribution to education and development aid on September 27, 2025 at the Dresden Schauspielhaus.
Housing, nature, transport: the new state development plan wants to reorganize many things. Who can get involved until October 12 and what participation is really about.
Dresden is hunting the "flying zebra": traps are to show where the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito is up to mischief. What is behind the campaign - and why is vigilance required?
25 years ago, Enver Şimşek was the first victim to be killed by the far-right NSU. Looking back, Saxony's Interior Minister Schuster speaks of a complete state failure.
Rising expenditure and falling income are putting a strain on Dresden's budget. A new structural concept and tough debates lie ahead.
More support for children in difficult situations: From July 2026, 20 Saxon daycare centers will benefit from additional staff and EU funding. What this means for families.
There are 16 different specialist procedures for building applications alone in the Free State. The state government wants to streamline this. This is the timetable.
The police in Saxony carried out comprehensive checks at the start of the school year. Speeding was a particularly frequent offense - and inadequate child restraints were also noticed.
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs meets representatives of the semiconductor industry in Taipei. What opportunities he hopes to gain from the talks with Foxconn and other companies.
Waiting times of up to two years, desperate parents and a repair service that can barely keep up: why child psychiatry in Saxony is at its limit.
Going to the doctor without entering the practice - that was everyday life during the pandemic. After that, the number of video consultations initially declined. But how often is the service still used today?
The new Carola Bridge is due to be completed by 2031. The Saxon state capital is now looking for four planning offices to draw up designs for the new bridge.
Deutsche Werkstätten from Dresden-Hellerau is getting a new majority owner in Ateliers De France. What this means for the future of the traditional company.
Around 2,400 infected wild boars and 54 million euros in costs: Saxony takes stock of the fight against African swine fever five years after the first outbreak.
It will only be possible to swim outdoors in the city on the Elbe for a few more days. On the other hand, indoor swimming pools will soon have longer opening hours again.
More than 40 companies are showcasing new space technologies in Dresden. Why Saxony and Thuringia are in the spotlight and what a planned small satellite will prove.
Dynamo Dresden have parted company with defender Kubatta. The central defender's prospects of playing time were limited due to another squad change.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden is feeling the turbulence. Less express freight, for example between China and the USA, is reducing demand for the conversion of passenger to cargo aircraft.
In 2026, Saxony will continue to focus on its international presence: the state plans to open up new markets and showcase innovations from various sectors at 18 trade fairs.
The 21-year-old joins WSG Tirol on a free transfer.
New construction not until 2028: The costs of demolishing the Carola Bridge are higher than expected. Around five million euros have been spent on safety measures and traffic routing.
A man allegedly gave the Hitler salute on a Dresden streetcar and attacked a woman. The public prosecutor's office has now brought charges.
The expansion of wind power in Saxony is making slow progress. Now the financial incentive for local authorities is to be improved.
Chemnitz as Capital of Culture attracts more visitors and attracts international attention. The Minister of Culture wants to carry these successes into the future.
In Saxony, there should soon be pregnant proof of the success of the lynx program. Female Freya is now roaming the forests of the Westerzgebirge.
The Semperoper is one of Saxony's flagships. The high level of audience approval proves the work of artistic director Nora Schmid in her first season right.
They keep watch when others relax: What Saxony's water rescue service has achieved this year - and where it urgently needs support.
An estimated 450,000 people in Saxony care for relatives at home. A poster campaign is now intended to draw attention to support services.
Despite a comparatively young medical profession, there is a lack of practice successors in Saxony. A campaign aims to inspire doctors to set up a practice in the countryside.
Bread made from champagne rye, pastries made from yellow wheat: old grain varieties promise more variety on the plate. Some farmers in Saxony rely on these old varieties. Will they make a comeback?
Promoted Dynamo Dresden put up a good fight against the Royal Blues. Schalke keeper Karius initially prevents worse for the favorites. Then captain Karaman makes the difference.
Dynamo's Daferner could have been the match-winner on his comeback from injury. But Schalke keeper Karius prevented that. Karaman scored the winner from the spot.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance continues to expand its structures in Saxony. There is now also a city association in Dresden. The chairman is no stranger.
Will the long-planned electrification of the rail link from Dresden to Görlitz fall by the wayside? Saxony wants to use money from the special fund for this. But is the Free State allowed to do this?
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to spend money on education, health and civil infrastructure rather than on armaments and defense. The BSW rejects renewed compulsory military service.
Saxony and Thuringia are among the drivers of the aerospace industry. Both states maintain a joint competence center - now they are the focus of the event.
The Saxon bakers are angry. Of all things, their best-known sweet is to fall under the packaging rule for disposable goods. For Economics Minister Panter, this is like a prank.
Those who suffer from dyscalculia have difficulties with numbers and quantities. On average, two pupils per class are affected. The SPD wants to improve equal opportunities.
Dynamo Dresden have brought in reinforcements ahead of the clash against Schalke. A central defender has come to the Elbe from Cologne.
Saxony's schools have problems such as a lack of teachers and a lack of lessons. The AfD sees another problem - the German flag is missing.
Despite the unbroken desire to travel, fewer guests came to Saxony in the first half of the year. There is a reason for this. The industry is now calling for tax relief and less bureaucracy.
According to the testing organization Dekra, road safety in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia remains in need of improvement. What the biggest challenges are and what measures should help.
Every month, the Dresden-based Ifo Institute surveys around 1,700 companies from various sectors about their situation and expectations. The mood improves in August.
The Palucca University of Dance is only outdated in view of its founding date. The dance halls are very lively - with classical and modern dance as well as improvisation.
In Saxony, 3,100 people are considered to be so-called Reich citizens. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution has compiled a list of what makes up the scene and how it operates.
Summer is drawing to a close, but the right way to deal with heat will remain an issue in the future. The Greens in the state parliament are calling for a strategy for heat protection in daycare centers and schools.
Exciting duel at the Rudolf Harbig Stadium with focus on Moussa Sylla
At the symposium, experts and politicians discuss the use of smartphones in schools. A new survey shows how elementary school in Saxony deal with it.
The Saxon skilled trades feel neglected by the current policies of the CDU-SPD government. They are calling for a change of course that puts the focus back on SMEs.
In Chemnitz, swimmers can swim their lengths outdoors for an extra week - and elsewhere in Saxony, swimming in the open air is still possible until September.
The rent freeze is intended to prevent horrendous rent increases. When a contract is signed, the rent may not exceed the local comparative rent by more than 10 percent. The left see a need to catch up.
The debate about time off for further training continues. 14 federal states have long since introduced this right. Following a popular motion, it is now also a topic in the Saxon state parliament.
Once a year, Dresden's civil society invites people to a banquet in the middle of the city. The ninth edition will once again set an example in the state capital.
Most attacks by wolves on grazing animals occur in late summer and fall. Before that, the predators are busy rearing their pups. Experts urgently recommend taking precautions.
Recently, former Trigema CEO Wolfgang Grupp made a suicide attempt public and reported on his age-related depression. There is a good chance of recovery from such an illness.
From construction boom to stagnation: the construction industry in the east will present a mixed picture in 2025 - with clear differences between the federal states.
The summer in Saxony has not been as cold and rainy as this year for a long time. The Dresden Film Nights also felt the effects of this.
The Saxon double budget for 2025 and 2026 is a done deal. After the summer break, the government must now get into gear to do its homework, says SPD leader Homann.
The coronavirus pandemic has left deep scars on society. Even today, people are still suffering from the long-term effects of the virus. According to the Greens, they need better care.