More than 100 million euros in coronavirus emergency aid repaid
During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies received financial aid from the state. Years later, they are receiving repayment notices.
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Ifo: East German economy off to a slow start to the year
Industry more optimistic, service providers and retail more skeptical: The Ifo Index shows a mixed picture for the East German economy in January.
Schuster: Germany has long played down left-wing extremism
The Saxon Interior Minister sees failures in the fight against left-wing extremism. He excludes the Free State from this. He demands that the Left Party clearly distance itself from violence.
Quantum vibe from the lab: Dresden musician makes research audible
A Dresden musician makes audible what quantum researchers are working on. Konrad Kuechenmeister has recorded the noises from laboratories at TU Dresden and the University of Würzburg and mixed them into a soundtrack. The loop music accompanies the Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat into a new phase. With a focus on dynamics, 300 scientists want to develop quantum materials for green technologies and quantum computers.
Study: Mental illnesses among girls on the rise
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders: more and more girls in Saxony are struggling with them. What a new study shows - and why doctors are sounding the alarm.
Dresden expects moderate population growth until 2040
Dresden is growing - but not as fast as expected. What planned company expansions and the influx of skilled workers mean for the city's age structure.
New construction becomes a risk for housing cooperatives
New construction at Saxony's housing cooperatives is collapsing. And other problems are also plaguing their association, which is responsible for a fifth of the rental housing stock in the state.
Chaos as a blueprint: How a cell becomes an organism
Every human being begins as a single cell. Researchers at TU Dresden have now deciphered how this becomes a complete organism. Their discovery: the first cell divisions function through controlled chaos. Thread-like structures called microtubules divide the cell material - although they are actually unstable. The study published in Nature also shows why different animal species use different developmental strategies.
Fertility treatment: How Saxony helps couples financially
The number of funded fertility treatments in Saxony has fallen significantly. Who gets how much money and why same-sex couples who want to have children are left empty-handed.
Dresden volleyball players win against LKS Lodz
After losing the top match in the Bundesliga against Stuttgart, the Dresden volleyball team made an impressive comeback four days later in the Champions League, beating Lodz.
Transparent factory welcomes guests again
The days of the VW Manufaktur Dresden as a car production site are history. The site is to become an innovation campus. However, visitors can still immerse themselves in the world of automotive engineering.
AfD draws up list of demands for 2026
The AfD in the Saxon state parliament continues to refrain from consultations with the government, but is not holding back with its demands. The focus is on migration and reducing bureaucracy.
Digital troubleshooting: TU Dresden develops new test for automotive mechatronics technicians
Fault diagnosis on the screen instead of just under the hood: 100 trainee automotive mechatronics technicians in Dresden are the first to test a digital examination station. TU Dresden has developed the computer simulation to make journeyman's exams fairer and more comparable. Nevertheless, the trade remains important.
Saxony trains police against anti-Semitism
Saxony wants to sensitize police officers to the topic of anti-Semitism with workshops and collaborations. How this changes their day-to-day work - and why trust plays a major role.
More appeals against citizens' allowance notices in Saxony
More Saxons are appealing against job center decisions. Almost one in three appeals is successful.
Ronny Kupke new BSW parliamentary group leader in the state parliament of Saxony
Change of leadership at the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in the state parliament of Saxony. Party leader Ronny Kupke now also leads the 15-member parliamentary group.
New Agra Bridge to be completed by the end of 2031
A tunnel instead of a new Agra bridge in Markkleeberg would have been too expensive and would also have taken much longer, according to reports. But even so, road users will still have to wait a long time.
Saxony wants to modernize driving school training via the Federal Council
It is far too expensive and takes far too long. We are talking about driving school training in Germany. Saxony is now demanding more speed from the federal government for a reform.
Bundeswehr practises dropping leaflets for the crisis
The Bundeswehr is training to drop leaflets with helium balloons in Upper Lusatia. Neighboring countries also had to be informed about this.
Kretschmer pays farewell tribute to Haseloff
They have known each other for many years and hold each other in high regard. Now Saxony's head of government Michael Kretschmer has to get used to a new counterpart in Saxony-Anhalt.
Panter: India agreement opens up opportunities for Saxony
Indian interest in Saxon technology is great, says the Minister of Economic Affairs. What new opportunities the EU agreement could bring for investment, jobs and international skilled workers.
Dresden wound dressing to stop chronic inflammation
Chronic wounds often do not heal because excessive inflammation blocks the healing process. The Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden has now spun off its tenth company. ResCure GmbH plans to launch an innovative wound dressing on the market in 2027 that neutralizes inflammatory messengers. In laboratory tests, wound healing was accelerated by up to 50 percent. A clinical trial is already underway.
Fewer master craftsmen's businesses in Saxony
Tilers, painters, plumbers - many master craftsmen are unable to find successors for their businesses. What this means for jobs.
Saxony-Anhalt soccer president calls for tough penalties
64 police officers are injured in the massive riots during the match between Magdeburg and Dresden. Saxony-Anhalt's head of soccer wants a consistent crackdown.
Saxon researchers switch bodily functions on and off with light
Violet light on, blue light off: Researchers at Leipzig University and TU Dresden have developed molecular switches that control bodily functions using light pulses. The scientists can use them to activate nerve cells, regulate adrenaline release and control intestinal movements. The new method could help to better understand diseases and develop new therapies.
EU funding drives thousands of projects in Saxony
3.2 billion euros from EU structural funds are available for projects in Saxony from 2021 to 2027. Which projects have benefited so far and what will change in 2026.
The new Dynamo: strong at the back, effective with standards
Two wins in a row at the start of the second half of the season, catching up with the non-relegation places: Dresden appear to have achieved a turnaround. But nothing has been won yet.
"Don't get the club out": Magdeburg after derby defeat
Magdeburg's run of five unbeaten games is snapped against Dynamo Dresden. After taking the lead, the FCM lost because they lacked concentration in set-piece situations. Things should improve against Hannover.
Why eastern airports are weakening while others are booming again
While other airports are booming, East German airports are lagging behind pre-crisis levels. Why this is the case - and what the German Aerospace Center cites as key hurdles.
Two goals from set pieces: Dresden win Elb-Clásico
The battle to stay in the Bundesliga 2 is coming to a head. With their second win of the second half of the season, Dynamo Dresden have caught up with the competition.
No win again for Dresden against Stuttgart
Despite putting up a great fight, the Dresden SC volleyball team again failed to win their second match against Stuttgart. The German runners-up lose again against the leaders.
Daniela Kolbe is the new DGB state chairwoman
The German Trade Union Confederation in Saxony has elected its new state leadership. The new chairperson is 45-year-old Daniela Kolbe. What does she stand for?
Over 600 children without a school place - all without a German passport
No lessons and a lack of social contacts: children without a German passport often have to wait months for a school place in Saxony.
More and more flu cases - 45 deaths so far
Almost 2,800 cases in one week: the flu epidemic is growing and all age groups are affected. It has claimed the lives of 45 people since the start of the season. More than twice as many with corona.
More support for pupils with dyscalculia
If the state parliament agrees, pupils in Saxony with dyscalculia could receive significantly more help in the coming school year.
"Construction turbo" to create living space more quickly in Dresden
Dresden needs around 21,000 new apartments by 2035 - but construction is stalling. A new instrument from the Building Act aims to change this.
Fifth winter loan: Dynamo bring in Bobzien from Mainz
Dresden continues its loan transfers. A young attacking player arrives from the Bundesliga.
Numerous logs auctioned off for good money
This year, interested parties for the wood came to the Dresden Heath from Germany and abroad. How much was paid for the logs and which wood was particularly in demand.
Kunstsammlungen Dresden: Cyber attack further restricts access
The Dresden State Art Collections have been targeted by hackers. Many hours after the attack, the restrictions have still not been rectified.
Who owns the land? Three countries, three answers
Are share purchases of agricultural businesses becoming a problem? Eastern German states assess share deals and investors differently - and take different approaches to soil protection.
Saxony promotes fast Internet for 42,900 households
In Saxony, 32% of households are connected to the fiber optic network. Now thousands more are set to benefit from fast connections.
Nursing home care is becoming more expensive - parliamentary groups call for reform
Care for the elderly in Germany is becoming a nursing case. As co-payments continue to rise in homes in Saxony too, calls for reform are getting louder and louder.
German Association of Cities calls for immediate aid and structural reforms
No money for swimming pools, playgrounds, culture - more and more local authorities have hardly any scope to do more than their mandatory tasks. They are calling for urgent support.
Hendrik Streeck: Expanding prevention for addiction
Addiction officer Hendrik Streeck calls for more prevention among young people and warns of the social consequences of addiction.
Environmental agency doubts suitability of many nuclear waste sites
Several regions in Saxony are considered particularly suitable sites for nuclear waste according to the Federal Company for Final Disposal. The State Environment Agency has now published a statement on this.
Cyber attack on Dresden Art Collections - Museums open
The Dresden State Art Collections have been targeted by hackers. The museums are open, but online services are currently unavailable.
Children celebrate bird wedding in the State Chancellery
Traditional costumes, dancing, music and sweet pastries: children celebrate the Sorbian bird wedding in the State Chancellery - and bring an age-old tradition to the Prime Minister's official residence.
Dresden doctors test new therapy against second stroke
Around one in three stroke patients suffers a relapse - often just a few days after the initial cerebral infarction. Doctors at TU Dresden are now starting a large nationwide study with 2,100 participants. They want to find out whether a combination of two drugs provides better protection against a second stroke than the current standard therapy. The Federal Ministry of Research is funding the project with three million euros.
Bürgschaftsbank Sachsen secures more loans for companies
Bürgschaftsbank Sachsen facilitated more loans for companies in 2025 - there was also significant growth in successions and business start-ups.
Audience celebrates Staatskapelle Dresden with reinforcements
The Sächsische Staatskapelle continues its collaboration with the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. A performance with young reinforcements becomes a celebration of Romanticism.
Nursing home care is becoming more expensive - Saxony at almost 3,000 euros
Who pays when nursing home care becomes more and more expensive? What the association is calling for and how Saxony compares with the rest of Germany.
Education minister in favor of banning cell phones after elementary school
Media education cannot start early enough. In Saxony, first-graders are to learn how to use digital media better in future. A media passport is planned for older children.
Saxony launches school project on mental health
Mental health problems among children and young people are on the rise - and pose major challenges for schools. A pilot project aims to give teachers in Saxony more security and guidance.
Drought despite rain: water balance not balanced
Many people will remember the summer of 2025 as rather rainy. But over the year as a whole, it was too dry in Saxony. The Free State lacks the classic "country rain".
Sweet signals decoded: Biochemists track cell communication
How do cells talk to each other? A team at TU Dresden has succeeded in making the most important sensors on the cell surface visible for the first time. The so-called proteoglycans receive signals and control how cells grow and react. The new method could help to better understand cancer and develop new therapies in the future.
Endangered lucky charms: Crowned crane is zoo animal of the year
It hunts locusts, adorns Uganda's flag and is considered a lucky charm: the impressive bird is massively endangered in its habitats. Today, there are fewer than 100,000 of the animals left in Africa.
Cell phone bans at secondary schools too?
From February, cell phones will be taboo in Saxony's elementary school. And Saxony's Minister of Education can imagine a more far-reaching ban.
When cells exert pressure: how the pancreas grows
How does the branched network of cavities in our pancreas develop? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden have found out using mini-organs and computer simulations. Their findings could pave the way for new therapies.
Cabinet issues test orders for state modernization
Mergers of authorities, fewer advisory boards, a new school network plan: Saxony's government is having 63 cost-cutting ideas examined. The state wants to remain capable of acting and reduce overregulation.
Who will pay for Leipzig/Halle and Dresden in future?
From 2030, Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to manage without state support. How the federal states are gradually reducing their payments - and what this means for the region.
From 2030, there will be no more state funding for airports
Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to manage without state funding from 2030. Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt are gradually reducing aid. Will that work?
Sabine Zimmermann resigns from state parliament
After more than 30 years in politics, Sabine Zimmermann is retiring due to illness. Her seat in the state parliament will be taken over by a communication scientist from Leipzig.
New special camera detects rotten tomatoes and plastic counterfeits
A special kind of camera is being developed at the Fraunhofer IPMS in Dresden: it combines artificial intelligence with spectral analysis to detect the chemical properties of materials. The compact technology makes quality checks in factories, recycling plants and fields faster, more precise and more sustainable. From fresh food to single-origin plastic recycling - the development opens up numerous applications.
What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu
More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing.
What lessons experts have learned from the wave of bird flu
More than 500,000 animals have fallen victim to bird flu in Saxony alone. Why experts expect further outbreaks and why even nationwide vaccinations do not prevent the killing.
34 people are allowed to stay as hardship cases
The Hardship Commission is often the last hope for foreigners who are obliged to leave the country. How many cases did the committee receive last year?
SPD wants to prevent further school closures in Saxony
SPD leader Homann calls for early action against the threat of school closures in Saxony and calls on all parties to work together on reforms. He sees the need for this in many areas.
"Popmusik Sachsen" honors ideas from the regional music industry
More than 150 entries have been submitted to the expert jury. Now it will be decided which bands, regional festivals or creative projects in Bavaria will benefit from the prize money.
Student companies in Saxony receive funding
Healthy snacks from your own school garden? Saxon schoolchildren are focusing on creativity and are now getting a real boost from the state.
New measuring adapter accelerates materials research
A new measuring adapter from Dresden is revolutionizing materials research. Researchers at Fraunhofer IPMS can use it to test eight samples simultaneously - a breakthrough for the development of displays, solar cells and sensors. The innovation saves time and accelerates the path to better electronics.
Project for dealing with mentally distressed pupils
Behavioral problems are also on the rise in everyday school life. After a long period of planning, a project has been launched in Saxony to relieve the burden on teachers and school administrators.
Solidarity demonstration in Dresden - criticism of the Iranian regime
Criticism of repression and executions in Iran: demonstrators in Dresden call on the German government to do more for the protesting people in the country.
Greens sharply criticize Schuster's push for detention on departure
Saxony's interior minister wants to use preventive detention against foreigners who are obliged to leave the country. The Greens criticize this: This is the language and thinking of the right, not of a democratic constitutional state.
Zimmermann is not worried about the future of BSW
Despite setbacks, Sabine Zimmermann considers the BSW to be the only real opposition. Why she even sees the dispute within the party as an opportunity.
Three points for self-confidence: Dynamo dominate Fürth
The basement duel at the start of the second half of the season was seen as pointing the way forward. If it is, Dresden's path out of the relegation zone will be clear.
Dynamo drops the red lantern: 2:0 win against Fürth
In the basement duel at the start of the second half of the season, Dresden play in a relaxed manner, while SpVgg Greuther Fürth remain completely harmless. A Dynamo winter newcomer excels.
Head of administration Bélafi: Comprehensive state reform is possible
Artificial intelligence to relieve administrative offices and speed up approvals. How Saxony wants to master the administration of the future with fewer staff.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke concludes major order in China
Premiere for EFW: Eight passenger jets are converted into cargo giants in Dresden and delivered to China.
Calls for a ban on deportations to Iran
The Saxon Refugee Council is calling for "protection instead of deportation" in view of the violence in Iran. If people have to return to the Islamic Republic now, their lives are threatened.
More support for pupils with dyscalculia
Saxony is planning more support for children with dyscalculia. A step-by-step model is to be launched this year to provide targeted support.
Schuster wants preventive detention for foreigners obliged to leave the country
Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster is known as a man of clear words. His latest proposal is likely to trigger a debate.
Köpping calls for emergency power supply for care homes too
Nursing homes are currently less protected against power cuts than clinics. Health Minister Köpping wants to change this.
Kretschmer: Law on working hours needs reform
More flexible weekly working hours instead of rigid rules - Kretschmer and Merz call for reforms. Trade unions and the left warn of risks for employees and families.
Saxony wants to promote specialties with a show kitchen
"The taste of Saxony": this is the label under which the Free State wants to promote its culinary delights. A show kitchen is to premiere at the Green Week.
13 new turbines: Saxony remains a latecomer in wind power
The Saxon wind farm is the oldest in Germany. The Free State contributes around 1.2 percent of new capacity to the construction of new turbines - one of the lowest figures ever.
So far no funding for rail project to Saxony
The "Central Germany Link" was supposed to provide fast connections from west to east. However, the Ministry of Transport has yet to make a financial commitment. Saxony's Greens speak of a "breach of promise".
So far no funding for rail project to Saxony
The "Central Germany Link" was supposed to provide fast connections from west to east. However, the Ministry of Transport has yet to make a financial commitment. Saxony's Greens speak of a "breach of promise".
Staatskapelle Dresden performs with Mahler Youth Orchestra
One of the oldest orchestras in the world is committed to young people. The Staatskapelle Dresden not only trains its own young musicians, but also cooperates with the Mahler Youth Orchestra.
Study: Saxony lacks tens of thousands of social housing units by 2035
According to a study, the demand for social housing in Saxony is increasing significantly. In order to meet this demand, the Free State would have to increase the number almost ninefold by 2035.
Saxony loses cultural monuments - cases of illegal demolition
Saxony is still rich in architectural monuments. However, 13 of them have been illegally demolished in recent years. The Green Party is now calling for the protection of historic buildings to be strengthened.
Tiny helpers with side effects: What nanoparticles trigger in the blood
In future, nanoparticles will be used to distribute drugs in the body in a targeted manner. But how does the blood react to these tiny helpers? A study from Dresden shows that both the mass and number of particles are crucial.
Saxony's universities open their doors to prospective students
100,000 students, 165 subjects: Saxony's universities will show on Thursday how diverse campus life and research can be. Young people can take a look behind the scenes.
Saxony in favor of a "coordinated approach" to Iran deportations
There has been serious unrest in Iran in recent days. A first federal state now no longer wants to deport people there. What is Saxony's stance on this?
How flawed diamonds are advancing quantum technology
Diamonds with flaws as a tool for science: the new professor Aparajita Singha at TU Dresden uses special diamond sensors to measure magnetic signals from individual atoms. Her ambitious goal for the next five years is to carry out these measurements at room temperature - something that no one else in the world has yet managed to do. Her research in the Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat is an important basis for future quantum computers and strengthens Saxony's position in quantum technology.
Dresden Zoo with more guests and furry additions
Welcome and farewell. Even in a zoo, zookeepers experience sadness and loss alongside many joyful moments. Nevertheless, 2025 will go down in the zoo's history as a good year.
Forest campaign: more trees for climate and species protection
More forest for Saxony: Why the state government and the Forest Foundation are focusing on reforestation and which regions are particularly in focus.
Municipalities and business call for reforms
Alliances are forged in times of need. In Saxony, local authorities and businesses are pushing for binding measures to end the standstill.
Forecast: Saxony in second place for rising heating costs
Cold snaps and higher prices are leading to higher heating costs in Saxony. How badly different types of heating are affected and what an energy service provider predicts.
Report: Saxony CDU wants to ban solar installations in forests
Saxony's CDU wants to prevent forests from being cleared for solar power plants nationwide. According to media reports, a corresponding motion is planned for the CDU party conference.
Filmfest Dresden with record number of entries
The Dresden Film Festival has made a name for itself with short films and animated films. There was a real rush of applications for this year's edition.