Public libraries in Saxony to become important centers of their communities
Public libraries in Saxony preserve and lend books and other media. They are also places for reading, meeting and discussion - and now there are further goals.
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Municipalities in dire straits: Lord Mayor warns of financial crisis
Grimma's Lord Mayor Matthias Berger warns of the financial imbalance of Saxony's municipalities due to exploding costs and a lack of room for maneuver. He calls for an honest stocktaking and clear structures.
Saxony's cities and municipalities demand municipal freedom law
Saxony's cities and municipalities are calling for a radical streamlining of public administration and a strengthening of the business location.
City cycling for a good climate - Saxony with 18 participating municipalities
In Saxony, 18 municipalities are taking part in the city cycling campaign, with Leipzig and Dresden among the oldest. Saxony is looking into funding for the participation fees.
Fanzone Leipzig booming: 175,400 guests so far
The fan festival in Leipzig is a complete success. Tens of thousands of soccer fans celebrate themselves and their teams in the city center. Beer is flowing in torrents and the city clean-up team is in constant action.
District office: Local council elections in Reichstädt invalid
The Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district administration office has declared the local election in Reichstädt - a district of Dippoldiswalde - invalid. During the election on June 9, the local electoral board did not have any ballot papers for the local council election for around three hours. D ..
Watering can heroes Dresden project for sustainable irrigation of trees found fertile ground
The campaign has already received more than 60 requests from interested parties to care for trees under heat stress and use rainwater.
Croatian fans get in the mood for match against Italy
Thousands of Croatian fans celebrate fan march in Leipzig before match against Italy.
Zwickau Art Museum closes until 2028
If you want to experience the treasures of the Zwickau Art Collections one last time, you'll have to hurry. At the end of June, the museum closes for several years for construction work. What will happen to the Pechstein paintings in the meantime?
Dutch fans turn Leipzig's streets into an orange festival
Many thousands of fans of the Dutch national soccer team transformed Leipzig's streets into an orange festival before the match against France.
Conflict over finances defused: agreement on key points
Local authorities and rural districts are groaning under increasing financial burdens, especially in terms of social benefits. So far, the Ministry of Finance has remained intransigent. Now there are signs that the situation is easing.
Village of Pödelwitz enters the "Our village has a future" competition
The village of Pödelwitz enters the "Our village has a future" competition after being saved from lignite mining. Despite the challenges, the village is fighting for a future worth living.
Saxony's Minister of Social Affairs warns of fatal consequences if talks on municipal finances fail
Saxony's Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) considers the failure of the talks on municipal finances to date to be fatal and warns of serious consequences.
Euro 2024: Fan zone in Leipzig closed ahead of opening match
The fan zone in Leipzig's city center had to be closed before the opening game of the European Championships due to overcrowding. Despite a few incidents, the public viewing went largely without a hitch.
Vogtland district council insists on solution
In the face of a dramatic financial imbalance, Saxony's rural districts are calling for a swift solution to the problem. "Even if we were to reduce voluntary expenditure completely to zero, we would no longer be able to balance the deficit. This would kill off the district," said Vogtland District A ..
Vogtland district council rejects addendum
The municipalities and districts in Saxony are running out of money. High social benefits in particular are putting a strain on their coffers. This is why the focus is on the federal government and the state of Saxony.
Dresden wins bid for Federal Garden Show 2033
Dresden will host the Federal Garden Show in 2033 and plans to develop piles of rubble as places of remembrance.
Cyclists build a bridge between two cultural capitals
The European Peace Ride has been celebrating sports culture since 2021. On the way to the Capital of Culture year 2025, the participants are now symbolically bringing the baton to Chemnitz.
100 years of the Fichtelberg suspension railroad: a landmark in the Ore Mountains
The Fichtelberg suspension railroad is celebrating its 100th anniversary and is an important attraction for tourists in the Ore Mountains. Find out more about the history and significance of Germany's oldest aerial cableway.
State electoral officer thanks around 36,000 helpers at European and local elections in Saxony
State Chief Electoral Officer Martin Richter thanks the many helpers at the European and local elections in Saxony, emphasizes the importance of participation for democracy and highlights the high voter turnout in Saxony.
Saxony's Chief Electoral Officer thanks helpers
Some poll workers had to stay up until 4 o'clock in the morning and were still counting during the day on Monday. That is why they deserve special thanks.
Leipzig sociologist advises election losers to deal constructively with defeat
Leipzig sociologist Johannes Kiess urges the losers of the European and local elections in Saxony to react quickly and take constructive action. He emphasizes the importance of the democratic behaviour of the parties and warns against turning away from democracy.
AfD in first place ahead of the CDU in all districts
The AfD has won a majority in the district council elections in all ten Saxon districts. After counting all votes, it achieved between 27.2 percent in the district of Leipzig and 36.1 percent in the district of Görlitz, according to the overview of the state election director. The AfD also scored we ..
Team Zastrow wants to score points as a political player in Saxony
The party of former Saxon FDP leader Holger Zastrow is striving to establish itself as a political player throughout Saxony.
Leipzig social scientist explains the voting behavior of East Germans
Astrid Lorenz analyzes high AfD approval ratings in eastern Germany and explains the background
Kiess: Parties must get back into constructive mode
Looking ahead instead of licking wounds: Leipzig sociologist and political scientist Johannes Kiess has advised the losers of the European and local elections in Saxony to get back on track quickly. The election results cannot be transferred one-to-one to the state elections on September 1st, he tol ..
Difficult government formation after state elections in Saxony
Dresden political scientist Hans Vorländer predicts that it will be difficult to form a government following the recent election results in Saxony.
CDU continues to strictly reject cooperation with AfD
The CDU in Saxony continues to strictly reject cooperation with the AfD following their clear victory in the European elections on Sunday. "We have clear substantive reasons why there can be no cooperation with this party," said General Secretary Alexander Dierks in Dresden on Monday. Everyone had b ..
Saxony's AfD leader calls for the firewall to fall
After winning the European elections in Saxony, AfD state leader Jörg Urban has called on the other parties to rethink the wall against his party. "The party that has the most voter support cannot be ignored in the long term," said Urban on Monday in Dresden. Following this result, he is now hoping ..
AfD is ahead in nine out of ten districts in Saxony
The AfD is ahead in the local elections after the majority of votes have been counted in nine out of ten Saxon districts. Preliminary final results were only available by midday on Monday from the districts of Central Saxony, Meißen, North Saxony and the Erzgebirge and Vogtland districts. In each of ..
Saxony SPD disappointed by the result of the European elections
The Saxon SPD has expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the European elections in Germany. "I cannot be satisfied with the result for my SPD, even though we are once again the strongest party in the progressive camp (...)", said Matthias Ecke, the leading candidate in Saxony, on Sunday af ..
Saxony SPD disappointed by the results of the European elections
The SPD in Saxony has expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the European elections in Germany. "I cannot be satisfied with the result for my SPD, even though we are once again the strongest party in the progressive camp (...)", said Matthias Ecke, the leading candidate in Saxony, on Sunda ..
Polling stations close: Counting begins
The polling stations for the European and local elections in Saxony closed at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening. The count for the elections to the European Parliament and local councils will now begin. The order of counting has been determined. The votes for the European elections will be determined first, ..
Similar voter turnout as five years ago in the European elections in Saxony
In Saxony, voter turnout in the European elections is expected to be similar to five years ago, with 20.9% of eligible voters having already cast their vote.
Polling stations open for European and local elections in Saxony
The polling stations for the European and local elections in Saxony are open. Around 3.3 million people are called to vote.
Around 3.3 million Saxons called to vote
Around 3.3 million Saxons are being called to vote in the European Parliament and local elections on Sunday (from 8.00 am). From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., they can cast their vote for one of the 34 parties and lists vying for a place in the European Parliament at almost 3,600 polling stations. In addition, ..
Some facilities closed for election count
Due to the election count, some public institutions in some Saxon cities will remain closed on Monday. Citizens must be prepared for restrictions and longer waiting times.
Topping-out ceremony at the mother-of-pearl experience center in Adorf
By next year, the mother-of-pearl and local history museum in Vogtland is to be expanded into an experience center. Interested visitors will be able to learn more about the production of mother-of-pearl products.
Government hopes for high turnout in elections
The Saxon government is hoping for a high turnout in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and in the local elections in the Free State. Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) welcomed corresponding election appeals from initiatives, clubs and associations in Dresden on Thursday. "Y ..
Restrictions due to the counting of local and European elections in Saxon cities and municipalities
Citizens have to prepare for closed daycare centers, town halls and libraries in some Saxon cities.
Topping-out ceremony for the expansion of the "Perlmutter" adventure center in Adorf
The topping-out ceremony for the expansion of the "Perlmutter" adventure center was celebrated in Adorf (Vogtlandkreis). The project aims to attract tourists and revitalize the town.
Government hopes for high turnout in elections
The Saxon government is hoping for a high turnout in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and in the local elections in the Free State. Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) welcomed corresponding election appeals from initiatives, clubs and associations in Dresden on Thursday. "Y ..
Government hopes for high turnout in elections
The Saxon government is hoping for a high turnout in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and in the local elections in the Free State. Minister-President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) welcomed corresponding election appeals from initiatives, clubs and associations in Dresden on Thursday. "Y ..
Saxony increases funding for local public transport
Saxony is providing additional money for municipal transport associations to counteract cost increases in local public transport.
Saxony increases funding for public transport - improving planning and funding security for municipal transport associations
Saxony secures additional funding for municipal transport associations and aims to improve planning and funding security in local public transport.
DGB: European elections should not become a "think-tank election"
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) in Saxony has warned of a shift to the right in the European and local elections this Sunday. "There is a lot at stake in the elections. Every vote counts in order to strengthen the democratic forces in Europe and in the municipalities," explained Markus Sc ..
Graffiti removal costs Dresden around 70,000 euros per year
The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year. This year alone, contracts worth a total of 60,000 euros have already been awarded, as the city hall announced on Monday. That is half of the annual budget available for ..
Dresden fights against illegal graffiti on public buildings
The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year.
Saxony: High costs for the removal of illegal graffiti in Dresden
The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year. This year alone, contracts worth a total of 60,000 euros have already been awarded, as the city hall announced on Monday.
95-hectare solar park inaugurated in the district of Meißen
It covers an area equivalent to around 133 soccer pitches and can supply around 25,000 households with green electricity every year: the Zeithain solar park was opened in the district of Meißen on Wednesday. "The new photovoltaic plant in Zeithain is an important component of our energy transition," ..
Federal Green Party leader calls for solidarity to protect democracy
After attacks on candidates and campaign workers, Ricarda Lang calls for cross-party protection of democracy.
Joyce and Bräunig: Theater plans for Capital of Culture
As European Capital of Culture in 2025, Chemnitz also wants to score points with international guests. The city's five-division theater is preparing for this. What projects can visitors look forward to?
Chemnitz Theater prepared for the Capital of Culture year 2025
Despite financial challenges, Chemnitz Theatre believes it is well prepared for the Capital of Culture year 2025. However, the situation surrounding the refurbishment of the Schauspielhaus is causing particular concern.
Association launches mentoring program for female mayors in Saxony
In Saxony, the association "Frauen aufs Podium" (Women on the podium) is launching a program to bring more women into the office of mayor.
Distributed ballot papers for district council elections invalid
In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..
Distributed ballot papers for district council elections invalid
In the Erzgebirgskreis district, the ballot papers for the district elections have to be reprinted and distributed. The contracted printing company had produced and distributed unauthorized ballot papers for the election on 9 June, as announced by the district administration office in Annaberg-Buchh ..
Traffic test aborted: Searching for a solution for the Blue Wonder
After the aborted traffic trial on Dresden's famous Blaues Wunder bridge over the Elbe, the city continues to search for a safe solution for traffic there. Despite its short duration, it has shown that "a good offer for bicycle traffic is accepted and solves the conflicts on the footpath", said the ..
Vogtland district imposes budget freeze due to social spending
The Vogtland district has issued a temporary budget freeze due to rising social spending. This mainly affects voluntary services in culture and sport, the district office announced on Tuesday. According to initial estimates, the deficit in the social sector will amount to more than 22 million euros ..
Campaign to inform young people about structural change
Under the motto "You're doing well here!", young people in lignite mining regions are being encouraged to deal with structural change. Regional Minister Schmidt wants to keep them in the region.
Postal voting office opens in Leipzig one month before European elections
Just over a month before the European and local elections on June 9, the postal voting office in Leipzig will open next Wednesday. Due to the expected high volume of postal vote applications, a special exhibition construction has been installed in the New Town Hall, as the city announced on Friday. ..
Hartmannfabrik in Chemnitz becomes the center of the European Capital of Culture 2025
The Hartmannfabrik in Chemnitz is being renovated for 10.5 million euros and will serve as a visitor center and headquarters for Kulturhauptstadt GmbH.
Opening of the visitor center in Chemnitz in preparation for the European Capital of Culture 2025
Former factory building to be converted into a visitor center for the European Capital of Culture 2025
First public building with carbon concrete under construction
Decades ago, scientists invented textile or carbon concrete in Dresden. Since 2002, the world's first building made entirely of it has been standing here - and soon there will be more.
First public building with carbon concrete under construction
Decades ago, scientists invented textile or carbon concrete in Dresden. Since 2002, the world's first building made entirely of it has been standing here - and soon there will be more.
Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna: New state-recognized resort in Saxony
Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna is now a state-recognized resort in Saxony, with a focus on nature and landscape. Tourism Minister Barbara Klepsch acknowledges the municipality's efforts.
Music schools want a solution to the problem with freelancers
Case law has classified freelancers in various sectors as subject to social security contributions, which not only threatens additional financial claims. This is also becoming a problem for music schools.
Kamenz receives four million euros for urban development
Kamenz wants to push ahead with urban development with the help of new European funding. Mayor Dantz is grateful for the support.
Pirna market square: Reproduction of the Canaletto painting
The famous painting by Bellotto is recreated on Pirna's market square. Amateurs in historical costumes with dogs and horses await the visitors.
Support for trees in times of climate change: New watering can hero project in Dresden
In Dresden, 'filling stations' are set up for trees to save them from drying out. Citizens can use rainwater.
Travel providers gather information on the Capital of Culture 2025
A showcase for the Capital of Culture Year 2025: the city of Chemnitz and the surrounding area will be presenting itself to travel providers and trade journalists from almost 40 countries from this Sunday. The occasion is the Germany Travel Mart, which is being held in Chemnitz until Tuesday. At thi ..
Volunteer election helpers wanted: Great willingness in Saxon cities
Several thousand volunteers have registered as election assistants for the super election year in Saxony - but the search continues.
Dresden is looking for more helpers for the super election year
The city of Dresden is still looking for electoral assistants for the super election year. The city announced on Thursday that around 5,000 volunteers have signed up so far. For the European and local elections on June 9 and the state elections on September 1, around 1,000 volunteers are still neede ..
Chemnitz welcomes tourism providers from 38 countries
Chemnitz wants to attract visitors from all over the world as European Capital of Culture in 2025. In the coming days, international tourism providers will already be visiting the city to get a first-hand impression.
Reservoirs in Saxony almost completely filled
The dams in Saxony are currently at around 100 percent of their capacity and will provide an ideal supply in 2024.
Sharp rise in the number of citizen complaints against parking offenders in Saxony
In Saxony, the number of citizen complaints against parking offenders is rising sharply. Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz affected.
Traffic trial with cycle lanes on the Blue Wonder in Dresden ends prematurely
The controversial traffic trial with cycle lanes on the Blue Wonder in Dresden is ended prematurely. FDP welcomes end, Greens regret lack of patience. Controversial discussion since the start of the project.
Traffic trial with cycle lanes at the Blue Wonder in Dresden controversially discussed
The traffic trial with cycle lanes across Dresden's Blaues Wunder bridge is the subject of controversial debate. The Dresden Chamber of Crafts declared it a failure.
Sahra Wagenknecht alliance stands for election in many places
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) believes it is well positioned for the local elections in Saxony. On June 9, they will be running in almost all districts, in the three cities of Chemnitz, Dresden and Leipzig as well as in many smaller towns and municipalities, explained the Saxon BSW leader Sab ..
Missing signature: Mayoral election invalid
At the beginning of March, the AfD politician Weigand won the mayoral election in Großschirma in central Saxony. Now the election has been declared invalid. Weigand does not want to accept this.
15 parties and voter associations in city council elections
There are 15 parties and voter associations on the ballot paper for the city council elections in Dresden on June 9. 12 of them have been registered in all eleven constituencies, including the AfD, the CDU, the Left Party, the SPD and the Greens, the city administration announced on Friday. The muni ..
Chemnitz plans Capital of Culture Marathon for 2025
As European Capital of Culture 2025, Chemnitz wants to combine sport and culture with a marathon, with music along the route and various distances planned for the runners.
Vogtland district pushes ahead with plans for geothermal power plant
Hot thermal water from the depths could provide warm rooms in the Vogtland region in the future. Further measurements are now being carried out to advance plans for a geothermal power plant.
Kretschmer: Solution in sight for burdened districts
Enormous cost increases and an increasing number of tasks are putting a strain on municipal budgets in Saxony. After two aid packages in the past, the Free State is once again called upon to take action.
European Football Championship in Leipzig: stadium of dreams with cultural program
The European Football Championship in Leipzig will be accompanied by a cultural program.
Stadium of Dreams in Leipzig: cultural program for the European Football Championship
Cultural program in the historic concert garden of the zoo accompanies the European Football Championship in Leipzig with offers for children and adults.
European Championship in Leipzig: Cultural program in the 'Stadium of Dreams'
Cultural program in the historic concert garden of the zoo during the European Football Championship in Leipzig.
Saxony's Ministry of Regional Development calls on villages to take part in the "Our village has a future" competition
The Saxon Ministry of Regional Development is calling on villages with up to 3,000 inhabitants to take part in the competition. The deadline for applications is May 5.
Delayed start for new cycle path on the Blue Wonder in Dresden
A cycle path on the Blaues Wunder in Dresden will be installed after a delay as part of a traffic space trial
Expansion of the "Purple Path" art and sculpture trail to include Gregor Gaida's "Polygonal Horse II"
The "Purple Path" art and sculpture trail in the Chemnitz region is being extended to include the sculpture "Polygonal Horse II" by Gregor Gaida.
Lausitzhalle in Hoyerswerda is being renovated
The Lausitzhalle in Hoyerswerda is being renovated with the help of coal funds. Regional Development Minister Thomas Schmidt (CDU) handed over a funding decision for 18.5 million euros on Friday. This is to enable the cultural and conference center to be modernized. According to the ministry, plans ..
Heat and drought cause problems for street trees
Heat and drought are hard on street trees. Preserving them involves a great deal of effort - but it is worth it. They make an important contribution to the urban climate.
Rural areas in Saxony continue to receive support
Rural areas in Saxony are to be supported with funding programs again this year. Saxony's Regional Development Minister Thomas Schmidt (CDU) announced on Thursday during a visit to the municipality of Mülsen in the district of Zwickau that €15 million and €3.5 million respectively would be available ..
Benjamin Reiners becomes General Music Director in Chemnitz
Benjamin Reiners will become General Music Director in Chemnitz and Chief Conductor of the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra from 2025.
Member of Leipzig state parliament calls for abolition of the weapons ban zone
Leipzig state parliament member Juliane Nagel (Left Party) is calling for the abolition of the weapons ban zone around Eisenbahnstraße in Leipzig, as it is considered ineffective and stigmatizing.
AfD proposal on payment card: City boss lodges objection
Dresden's local parliament has decided on a municipal payment card for asylum seekers - at the request of the AfD. The mayor wants to reverse the decision.
Stadtwerke Leipzig builds Germany's largest solar thermal plant
Stadtwerke Leipzig is investing around 40 million euros in a large-scale solar thermal plant in order to integrate renewable energies into the heat supply in future.
Leipzig supports St. Georg Hospital with millions in aid
The city of Leipzig has to support its St. Georg hospital with millions in aid to make up for a deficit of 37.67 million euros.
Pirna's new mayor Tim Lochner sworn in
The new Lord Mayor Tim Lochner is officially sworn into office. He prevailed against the CDU and Free Voters.
Great need for more social housing in Dresden
The number of social housing units in Saxony rose by 452 to just under 13,000 last year. However, the demand is far higher. In a survey, local authorities reported a need for a good 11,000 additional social housing units. At 10,000, the shortage is by far the greatest in Dresden, according to the Mi ..
Friedrich Merz criticizes CDU parliamentary group in Dresden
CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz criticizes approval of AfD motion in Dresden. Promises broken. Talks planned with those affected.