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Infineon is opening its new chip factory in Dresden earlier than planned. With this billion-euro investment, the Group intends to meet the growing demand for semiconductors for future technologies.
Saxony's state administration must reorganize itself for cost reasons. The cabinet has issued so-called review mandates to the individual departments. Interior Minister Armin Schuster also sees it as the personnel's turn.
A flash of electricity in milliseconds, followed by a chemical wave and the tissue begins to grow. Researchers at TU Dresden and the Max Planck Institute have discovered how electrical signals control the healing of organs. A small fish provided the decisive insights.
The Dresden volleyball team has only reached the semi-finals of the CEV Cup once in its club history. Now the Bundesliga club once again has one foot in the round of the best four.
Ground beetles (Carabidae) are considered indicators of environmental change. This is another reason why researchers are fascinated by them. A meeting of experts is now taking place in Dresden.
Without foundations, funding in areas such as culture, education and social affairs would be unthinkable today. There are currently 688 foundations in Saxony, with 18 new ones added last year. This will continue in 2026.
The housing companies in East Germany have a huge legacy burden to bear - debts from the GDR era. The Left has long been calling for a remedy. Because the debt burden is preventing investment.
Without foundations, funding in areas such as culture, education and social affairs would be unthinkable today. There are currently 688 foundations in Saxony, with 18 new ones added last year. This will continue in 2026.
Dynamo Dresden must once again pay a fine for the misconduct of its supporters. A third of this can be used for preventative measures.
Large batteries could store surplus wind and solar power and be cheap and durable at the same time. But many of these batteries age too quickly. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have now looked into a red-hot battery with X-rays and found out why.
The smartphone, the solar cell, the electric car battery - each of these everyday objects is the result of years of materials research. In Dresden, two Leibniz Institutes want to radically shorten this process with artificial intelligence. Their joint project aims to predict which materials and combinations will work before the first experiment even starts.
The Left is calling for a fund to enable cities to buy back apartments. They see tenants as the victims of privatization.
Prices have risen significantly since 2020 - more than in the federal government. An Ifo analysis shows which areas have driven inflation in Saxony and why employees are still paid more in real terms.
The state can expropriate land required for the construction of roads if the owners do not cooperate voluntarily. A number of proceedings are currently underway in Saxony.
More e-buses, new cycle path bridges and barrier-free bus stops: How Saxony plans to use funding to advance mobility in 2025.
Modern cars and factories need networks in which data not only arrives quickly, but also with pinpoint accuracy. The Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden has developed a chip component that is ten times faster than previous solutions and works with nanosecond precision. The technology makes self-driving cars safer and production plants more efficient.
More new cases of extremism and a falling clearance rate: investigators in Saxony have their hands full.
Saxony's collective wage agreement for the public sector entails considerable additional costs.
The number of private gun owners is increasing, and more and more people are applying for a small firearms license. It can't just be down to an interest in shooting sports alone, says Left Party politician Nagel.
Hospitals are treating fewer and fewer young people with alcohol poisoning as inpatients - in Saxony, the trend is even stronger than nationwide. But the figures are deceptive, says Berner, head of the children's hospital.
More than 157,000 weapons are registered in Saxony. That is significantly more than five years ago. Why a Left Party MP is concerned about this development.
The "Silicon Saxony" network is growing: Saxony is promoting its semiconductor industry in Seoul. The head of economic development sees many points of contact.
45 strong minutes are not enough for Dynamo Dresden to extend their winning streak. But everyone knows what needs to be done now.
Dynamo Dresden manage to annoy the next top team in the Bundesliga 2 after FC Schalke for long stretches. But Elversberg are cleverer in the end.
Restaurant test: 1328 in Dresden impresses with a creative menu, strong wine accompaniment and regional cuisine.
Racist slogans, Hitler salutes, threats: The number of right-wing extremist incidents at schools in Saxony has reached a new high. Teachers are sensitized.
The commemoration of the destruction of Dresden in 1945 began with a minute's silence. In the evening, a human chain is to set an example for reconciliation and cohesion.
Saxony is once again offering support for tourist attractions that attract visitors all year round. The Aufbaubank will be accepting applications from March 19.
Lots of empty apartments in Saxon cities, but no room for migrants? The Left Party does not want to accept this and is calling for more accommodation outside of hostels.
The figures are depressing, and the number of unreported cases is probably even higher. One in three women experience violence in the course of their lives. A campaign now aims to encourage those affected and raise awareness among others.
The menu in the "Anna im Schloss" restaurant focuses on regional products - and that includes wine from the Schuh winery
Previous pH measuring devices have a weak point: sensitive electrodes. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden are now replacing them with robust chips. The technology could improve measurements in medicine, agriculture and environmental protection.
Is Upper Lusatia bleeding to death in the face of structural change? The region is characterized by emigration and jobs are still falling by the wayside. Local politicians are finally demanding more speed.
Many wounds from the bombing of Dresden shortly before the end of the Second World War have disappeared. But the tragedy will always remain in the city's memory.
New language, new culture and history - integration courses are supposed to make arriving in Germany easier. But the Federal Ministry of the Interior wants to make savings here. This is causing criticism.
Where can citizens have the most say online? A study by TU Dresden and Leipzig University shows surprising regional differences in digital citizen participation in Germany. East German medium-sized and small towns are leading the way, while West Germany leads the way in large cities. Over 2,000 municipalities took part in the survey.
From a height of 68 meters, visitors will once again be able to enjoy the view of the state capital from July at the latest. The peregrine falcons will decide when exactly it starts.
The hammer throw is now also part of the program at the Golden Oval at the end of May. The World Championship silver medallist will also be competing.
How do the police react to new suspected cases of right-wing extremism? Disciplinary proceedings and dismissals show: There are consequences.
Restaurant review: Caroussel Nouvelle in the Bülow Palais in Dresden - French-influenced bistro menu, Saxon fish soup as a highlight and sophisticated wine accompaniment in a tasteful ambience.
Tiny chips are to make therapies safer and save lives. The Dresden research project SEMECO is receiving a further 15 million euros from the federal government. Together with industrial partners, TU Dresden is developing medical semiconductors for networked infusion systems, portable ultrasound devices and smart implants. The modular approach is intended to bring medical products to market more quickly.
Between the Semperoper and the Zwinger, 700 young officers celebrate the completion of their training course.
Passengers in Saxony will have to reschedule on Thursday: several flights from Dresden and Leipzig will be canceled.
A new road cuts through the habitat of endangered tapirs. Will the population survive? Researchers from CASUS in Görlitz have developed a new model with Brazilian colleagues that can answer such questions. For the first time, it links the movement patterns of individual animals with the dynamics of entire populations - an important step for species conservation.
Rattling and cracking noises spoil the joy of a new e-bike. Researchers at the Fraunhofer IWU Dresden have developed a test bench that detects annoying noises at the prototype stage. This enables manufacturers to optimize their premium bikes in a targeted manner and bring them to series production.
Despite having slightly fewer members, the Reichsbürger scene in Saxony remains conspicuous. Investigations are underway into more than 80 criminal offenses.
The AfD youth organization Generation Deutschland has also founded a state association in Saxony. The Left Party is calling for it to be quickly classified as a right-wing extremist organization.
At Stresa in Dresden, several Charles Heidsieck champagnes accompanied a six-course menu: smoked duck breast with miso marbles, spicy beef consommé and other distinctive courses at a gala evening (menu including champagne: €195).
Almost 194 million euros will flow to Saxony from the federal government's special fund - for universities and daycare centers. The education union GEW says this is a drop in the ocean.
The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden commemorates the destruction of the city in February 1945 with a memorial concert conducted by Daniele Gatti.
On Friday, Aaron Pegram thrilled the audience at the Semper Opera Ball. Now there is mourning for the popular singer.
A French nine-course pop-up in the Gräfe's Wein & fein wine store with corresponding wines from Parisian winemaker Frédéric Fourré - a relaxed evening, surprising pairings.
From 2027, police officers from five federal states want to work together to put a stop to serious criminals. However, IT problems and a lack of personnel are delaying the project.
A cancer diagnosis changes many things. Only hope remains: Can I get well again and how much time do I have left? How one patient and her family dealt with the shock.
Saxony is regarded as the motherland of sustainability; a mining captain once coined the principle here. In the view of the Greens, this must also apply today - the climate is already causing problems in tourism.
When breakdancers take to the stage, things get fast-paced. Dozens of groups from all over Germany gather in Dresden to kick off the season.
The Left Party speaks of a "disregard for East German lifetime achievements". This refers to the balance sheet of the so-called hardship fund, which the federal government has now wound up.
Artists do not receive applause after concerts in memory of the destruction of the city of Dresden. The silence afterwards is dedicated to the memory of war victims - then as now.
After their final group match in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Dresden SC women's volleyball team achieved the expected win against bottom-placed Hamburg in the Bundesliga.
When breakdancers take to the stage, things get fast-paced. Dozens of groups from all over Germany gather in Dresden to kick off the season.
Dresden are the better team in Gelsenkirchen for one half. Then Dzeko makes Dynamo look old. But the Saxons come back.
Star striker Dzeko scores twice on his starting eleven debut, but a 2-0 lead is not enough for Schalke against relegation candidates Dresden.
Every year, the Dresden Semperoper is the impressive backdrop for a grand ball night. International music stars take to the stage.
Basically, everyone agrees: Germany urgently needs less bureaucracy. But if you want to improve the situation, you've got a big job to do. In Saxony, a new alliance is trying to do just that.
Influenza and RSV continue to spread in Saxony. Young children and older adults are particularly affected. An overview of the current infection figures and developments.
Studying medicine without an A-level? The rural doctor program in Saxony makes it possible. Interested parties can still apply until the end of the month.
It's about "the big questions of life". This is the subtitle of an exhibition at the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden about two great painters: Paula Modersohn-Becker and Edvard Munch.
Dresden dances and celebrates: Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the grand ball in and in front of the Semperoper - including a number of celebrities once again. What guests and onlookers can look forward to.
The minister speaks of "a big mess". The construction of the Zwickau prison is a burden on the Free States of Saxony and Thuringia. The AfD has asked a major question about this. New findings are rare.
Commuters between Dresden and Chemnitz must be prepared for train cancellations, timetable changes and replacement services until November. This is due to construction work on an important junction.
The number of days of absence in Bavaria is higher than in other countries. What reasons people often have for taking days off work.
After 2,398 cases and 830 kilometers of protective fencing, there is no longer any evidence of African swine fever in Saxony. After five and a half years, ASF is considered eradicated. What's behind the feat.
Should 12-year-olds be sent to prison in future? The debate on tougher juvenile criminal law divides the parliamentary groups in the state parliament.
Saxony's medical technology companies present digital solutions for clinics and medical practices at the Expo in Dubai. What the industry expects from the trade fair.
The state parliament in Dresden is sometimes quite noisy. At the 25th session of the current legislative period, it was, of necessity, unusually quiet.
From the 2026/27 school year, children with dyscalculia in Saxony will receive targeted support.
Half-year reports can cause stress - the Saxony Child Protection Association offers children, young people and parents support with worries about grades and reactions.
A driving license costs more than 3,000 euros. The federal government's plans to reduce costs are met with skepticism by driving instructors in Bavaria.
Almost 1,000 hours more traffic jams on the A4: New Year's Eve brought a record length of 512 kilometers. What's behind the traffic jam chaos and why could there be even more waiting times in 2026?
Wages, freedom of expression, public holidays: in addition to juvenile criminal law, other controversial topics are on the agenda in the Saxon state parliament.
Following their defeat in the Eastern classic in Schwerin, the Dresden SC volleyball team also lost heavily in the Champions League four days later.
In Saxony, too, employees will soon have a statutory right to time off for education. This was a hard-fought issue for years. In the end, the bill was submitted to parliament as a popular motion.
The Saxon state parliament is rarely of one mind. However, all parliamentary groups are in favor of a branch of the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.
The mood in Saxony's economy remains depressed: more than a third of companies are reporting declining sales, many fear rising labor costs and see little progress in reforms.
Despite construction sites and bridge collapse: Saxony's ports are increasing their cargo throughput. Nevertheless, the outlook for 2026 remains cautious.
Nature can also come on wheels - in the Umweltmobiles. The mobile laboratories from all over Germany are now meeting in Naunhof near Leipzig. The aim is to make biodiversity tangible.
AfD member of the state parliament Jörg Dornau has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act. The AfD suspects a staging.
Several hundred police officers ensure security at the Schalke v Dresden second division clash. What the police emphasize in a fan letter and what measures apply.
The member of the state parliament has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act.
Saxony's hospitals are facing an investment worth billions. Nevertheless, problems in the provision of care have not been resolved. There is still a shortage of doctors in outpatient care.
Every Instagram post leaves a digital trail. Researchers from Dresden have analyzed 66 million social media posts and created a map that shows where Germans go to relax and where tourists go. The results help to better protect natural areas and bring planning closer to people's needs.
How does VNG assess the current situation in the gas storage facilities? The company does not see any acute danger, but warns of challenges for the next season.
Only Bavaria and Saxony do not yet have it - statutory educational leave. A good 55,000 signatures have been collected for this. The vote in the state parliament is likely to be close.
Fans of the musician Carl Maria von Weber will not be able to avoid a visit to Dresden this year. In the anniversary year for the composer, the State Library is also showing original exhibits.
Civil servants in Saxony and their families are to receive better financial protection if they are injured on duty. More money is also planned for the family of the police officer who was killed in 2025.
Drug deliveries via children's drawings and other prisoner mail are increasingly becoming a problem in prisons in Saxony. Copiers and special testing devices are intended to prevent this.
Is Saxony cutting funding for culture in the current budget? The Greens see no need for such a step and a foul on parliament.
Saxony is experiencing a further decline in beer sales. However, non-alcoholic varieties are providing a small ray of hope.
Drought stress, compacted soils, road salt: why urban trees in Saxony are struggling more and more - and how targeted watering can be a real tree saver.
Millions of tons of plastic waste from rapid tests - is that necessary? HTW Dresden says no and is developing tests made from biodegradable material. The plastic is made from plant starch and composts in 90 days. Researchers in Saxony want to create a sustainable alternative for medical diagnostics.