More than two million guests at the Leipzig Christmas market
Despite inflation and many rainy days, the Christmas market in Leipzig is a magnet for visitors. At the end there is a present.
News zu #Municipality
Emergency situation: District with resolution to new state government
The financial situation of Saxony's rural districts is poor. The budget deficit is half a billion euros. The districts are appealing to the new state government.
Elbe level drops - demolition of the Carola Bridge continues
Following the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, demolition work is underway again. In the meantime, the work had to be interrupted.
Investor offers 2 million euros for Fichtelberghaus
The sell-off on the Fichtelberg is entering the next round. Now the district council is deciding on the sale of the nationally renowned hotel on the summit. The buyer is well known.
Dresden: 14 million euros for streetcar infrastructure
The streetcar infrastructure in Dresden is being renewed. The federal and state governments are supporting the measures with a total of 14 million euros.
First ski resorts start the season
Not much snow has really fallen in Saxony yet. Nevertheless, the first ski resorts have opened their slopes - artificial snow makes it possible.
City plans complete demolition of the Carola Bridge
It has been clear since Wednesday that the collapsed Carola Bridge in Dresden must be removed. Its remains are also damaged, leading to the failure of one of the three traffic lines - even demolition poses a risk.
Günther takes stock of the state's riparian forest projects
The development of the Leipzig alluvial forest was enshrined in Saxony's coalition agreement in 2019. A lot has happened since then, but the future of the project depends on the future state government.
Mayor of Radebeul must answer question on Mohrenstraße
The mayor of Radebeul wrongly refused to answer a question in the city council. The Higher Administrative Court rules in favor of the plaintiff city councillor.
Dresden experts: Check the risk of similar bridges
The experts are convinced that changes to the material used were the cause of the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden. One lesson learned from this is to examine comparable structures more closely.
Complete demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden necessary
Since the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, the city has feared for the rest of the structure from the GDR era. Now the experts are presenting their findings - and dashing hopes of its preservation.
Remainder of Dresden's Carola Bridge cannot be saved
Since the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, analyses of the cause and stability of the remaining structure from the GDR era have been underway. An initial expert report is now available - with bitter findings.
Großschönau receives 15.1 million euros for Trixi pool
Großschönau receives millions in funding for the renovation of its Trixi pool. The pool is to become more modern and family-friendly by the end of 2027.
Flood protection: districts push for decisions
In the border region between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, two districts are calling on the state governments to finally take decisive action on flood protection.
Demolition of the Carola Bridge has to be paused due to flooding
Almost three months ago, parts of Dresden's Carola Bridge collapsed. Now the clean-up work has been forced to take a break.
Around 30 million euros for streetcar expansion in Leipzig
The streetcar network in Leipzig has been undergoing modernization for a long time. Now the federal and state governments are contributing a large sum.
Municipal financial crisis - Verdi proposes closing ranks
Trade unions and employers are concerned about the strained municipal financial situation. To counteract the problem, Verdi is relying on an unusual alliance - but its success is uncertain.
Millions invested in old agricultural warehouse in Rietschen
Structural change is in full swing in the Lusatian mining district. Municipal projects are intended to help revitalize the region - as in Rietschen.
Up to 100,000 people expected at the Capital of Culture celebrations
A spectacular event with a steam locomotive is to commemorate the city's long industrial history at the opening of the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz. Other details of the show are still under wraps.
Criticism of the handling of the bridge collapse in Dresden
The Elbe is not just a federal waterway. Czech inland shipping also relies on this connection to Hamburg. The consequences of the Dresden bridge collapse also affect them.
No election posters allowed in Saxony's major cities yet
Politicians are gearing up for the early federal elections in February. But in Saxony's major cities, parties are not yet allowed to put up posters with their messages.
No election posters allowed in Saxony's major cities yet
Politicians are gearing up for the early federal elections in February. But in Saxony's major cities, parties are not yet allowed to put up posters with their messages.
Five candidates want to become district administrator in Central Saxony
Following the premature resignation of Central Saxony's district administrator Neubauer, a new election will be held in January. Who are the candidates?
Municipalities and transport companies demand more money for public transport
Saxony's cities and transport companies want more money from the federal and state governments for local transport. Otherwise there is a threat of service cuts. They are demanding investments of 200 million euros per year.
No nationwide ban on cannabis at Christmas markets
It is the first Advent season in which the new cannabis law applies. No general regulation is planned for the Christmas markets in Saxony.
Carola Bridge in Dresden: shipping should be possible again at the beginning of 2025
Since the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, ships can no longer sail there. This is set to change at the beginning of next year.
Exhibition shows Henry van de Velde and his networks
A Belgian in Chemnitz: on the way to the Capital of Culture year, a new exhibition highlights the work of designer Henry van de Velde. One of his complete works of art can be seen in the city.
Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra plans diverse summer concert series for 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz wants to inspire guests from near and far as the European Capital of Culture. Preparations are also well advanced at the five-division theater. What does it have up its sleeve?
Vehicle registration by mouse click not yet possible everywhere
If you want to register or re-register your car, you can do this digitally in many places. However, some districts in Saxony are still lagging behind. There are security reasons for this, but it is set to change soon.
Jury sees Chemnitz well prepared for the Capital of Culture year
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. The grand opening is planned in just under two months. Experts have now taken another critical look at the state of preparations.
Saxony's finance minister fears cut in EU funding
The EU is planning a reform in the allocation of funding. The money is only to go to the federal states and no longer to individual regions. In Saxony, people are worried about funding.
New safety measures required on two Dresden bridges
After the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge, the Saxon state capital had endangered bridges additionally inspected. Cracks were discovered - up to 27 centimetres deep.
Protests against planned cuts to social and cultural services in Dresden
Even before it is presented, the draft budget for 2025/2026 for the Saxon state capital is causing displeasure. Protests are planned against far-reaching savings plans.
Health resort awards: Saxon municipalities complain about high costs
Saxony's health resorts feel left behind compared to other federal states. The spa status means costs that the municipalities in the Free State have to bear alone. They fear competitive disadvantages.
Chemnitz increases admission to art museums
Chemnitz is expecting many guests from near and far in the Capital of Culture year 2025. The art museums will also be presenting a top-class program. However, visitors will have to pay more admission.
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger receives Görlitz Bridge Prize
Anyone who receives the Görlitz Bridge Prize should be particularly committed to the idea of a peaceful Europe. The latest award winner is committed to protecting the civilian population.
Fichtelberg ski lift planned - investor wants a spirit of optimism
Entrepreneur Rainer Gläß is gaining more and more access to the Fichtelberg. Some see the commitment as a stroke of luck, others are skeptical.
City council in favor of selling the Fichtelberg suspension railroad
In the struggle for the future of the ski resort on the Fichtelberg, the Oberwiesenthal town council has cleared the way for the sale of the cable car and ski lifts. What happens now?
Dresden Advent traffic: more parking spaces, additional streetcar line
According to the city, the best way to get to Dresden's Striezelmarkt is by bus and train. Because: due to the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge, an important traffic artery is out of action.
Dresden simplifies application procedure for housing construction
In growing cities like Dresden, apartments are becoming scarce. That is why the state capital now wants to step up the pace of housing construction.
Investments and modernization on the Fichtelberg: sale of the operating company in Oberwiesenthal under consideration
Is the Fichtelberg about to be sold off? The Oberwiesenthal town council is to decide on Tuesday whether to sell Fichtelberg Schwebebahn GmbH. One interested party is already lined up.
IT employee in Dresden dismissed on suspicion of data protection breach
The city of Dresden is pressing charges against an IT employee for allegedly storing masses of personal data privately. The motive is still unclear and the man has so far remained silent.
Discussion about extra parking fees for SUVs in Saxon cities
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
SUV parking fees in Saxony's cities: no extra charges planned
In Paris, SUV owners have to dig deeper into their pockets to park. In Saxony's cities, there are no extra charges. Why not?
Expert refutes allegations about Carola Bridge collapse
The search for the cause of the partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden is running parallel to the demolition work. The commissioned expert now refutes allegations in a media report.
Dresden Poetry Prize 2024 awarded to Borkovec and Leß
If you want to win the City of Dresden Poetry Prize, you have to write in German or Czech and be at home in Europe. The prize has now been awarded for the 15th time.
From Munch to Mosch: Chemnitz art program 2025
Chemnitz is associated with internationally renowned artists. During the GDR era, there was an alternative art scene here. A top-class exhibition program will shed light on all of this in the coming year.
Christmas tree for Leipzig comes from the Vogtland region
After a Douglas fir from Torgau, this year a tree from the Vogtland region towers over the Leipzig Christmas market.
100-year-old Nordmann fir adorns Dresden's Striezelmarkt
The Striezelmarkt has been part of the pre-Christmas season for more than 500 years and attracts visitors from all over the world. The Christmas tree for this year is already here.
Young people in Dresden and Leipzig implement ideas for climate protection
It's their future, it's their environment: in Dresden and Leipzig, young people will be able to participate in climate councils as the "voice of the future". Interested schools are now being sought.
Noise level at Leipzig/Halle Airport slightly lower at night
Despite falling freight rates, aircraft noise at Leipzig Airport remains a hotly debated topic. Some citizens are taking a particularly creative approach - with self-built monitoring systems.
DresdenZero: Vision of a climate-neutral city by 2035
Dresden looks like an oasis with lots of greenery. There are electric buses on the streets and people on bicycles. This is the vision of the DresdenZero movement for 2035.
Statistics show 169 cities in Saxony
October 31 is celebrated as World Cities Day. The State Statistical Office comes up with superlatives to mark the occasion.
Chemnitz 2025: Capital of Culture with a diverse program
In just under three months, the Capital of Culture year will officially open in Chemnitz. The final program has now been announced. What can visitors from Germany and abroad expect?
Chemnitz plans major events and creative projects as Capital of Culture 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz and Nova Gorica in Slovenia will be the European Capital of Culture. Around two million visitors are expected. What will they be offered in Saxony?
Demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden follows original concept
The remains of the destroyed train of the Dresden Carola Bridge on the Old Town side have been demolished. A special machine is currently turning the debris into fine rubble - then the excavators move on.
Traffic restrictions in Leipzig due to Prime Minister's Conference and soccer match
Several Leipzig districts will be paralyzed over the next few days due to the Prime Minister's Conference and a Champions League match. Commuters should expect considerable restrictions.
Leipzig takes 4th place nationwide in city cycling
Cycling as many distances as possible for 21 days - that's what the city cycling campaign is all about. Leipzig narrowly misses out on a place on the national podium.
Public sector: Wage demands "completely exaggerated"
The collective agreement for employees in the public sector expires at the end of the year. The trade unions Verdi and dbb are demanding significantly higher wages. Saxony's municipalities fear high costs.
Saxony brings up the rear: Few women in politics after 2024 local elections
Only just over a fifth of seats on municipal and city councils in Bavaria are held by women. According to a new study, there are many reasons for this low proportion.
Protests against planned development of the Jahrtausendfeld in Leipzig
Leipzig has experienced a building boom in recent decades; many open spaces have disappeared. Now there are protests against the planned development of a brownfield site.
Digitization of building applications in Saxony is progressing
In Leipzig and other municipalities, building applications can be submitted completely digitally in future. This should make processing faster and clearer.
Görlitz Bridge Prize for Mirjana Spoljaric Egger
The recipient of the Görlitz Bridge Prize should have a special connection to the idea of a peaceful, liberal and holistic Europe through their personal fate and commitment.
Problems with water level during demolition at Carola Bridge
The demolition of the destroyed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge has been ongoing since the beginning of October. The demolition work is on schedule, but there are difficulties.
Carola Bridge in Dresden: Demolition work is progressing
The demolition of the collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge is underway. Long-arm excavators are turning the remains on the Old Town side into rubble - they are now being crushed on site.
Over 142 million for urban development funding in Saxony
Saxony's municipalities are changing. With support from the federal and state governments, historic old towns have been renovated, existing districts modernized and new quarters created.
Collapsed part of the Carola Bridge sprayed
The collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge is considered a source of danger. Despite being cordoned off, it has been entered.
Artwork by Leunora Salihu adorns the former Hoheneck women's prison
Chemnitz will hold the title of European Capital of Culture in 2025. The event is already casting its shadow. One project is an art trail that will connect Chemnitz with 38 municipalities in the region.
Görlitz cannabis club is the first in Saxony to be approved
Since July, clubs in Saxony have been able to submit applications to grow cannabis. Eleven clubs have done so, and now the first approval has been granted to a club in Görlitz. More are to follow.
Renovation of the Elbe dykes in Strehla completed after flooding
The dykes in Strehla were damaged during the June floods in 2013. Now the town is better protected again.
Leipzig plans budget volume of 2.8 billion euros for the next two years
Spending on social services, personnel and the heating transition: Saxony's largest city, Leipzig, is planning to spend almost three billion euros in the upcoming double budget.
Post of District Administrator for Central Saxony officially vacant
Dirk Neubauer, District Administrator of Central Saxony, resigned unexpectedly in the summer. First deputy Lothar Beier is now in charge. The new election is on January 26.
Asylum seekers work for 80 cents an hour in Stollberg
Asylum seekers in Saxony can be called upon to do community service. They are paid 80 cents per hour. In Stollberg, they now maintain green spaces. There is criticism from the Refugee Council.
Carola Bridge Dresden: Is TU Dresden's new carbon concrete suitable as a material?
Years ago, Dresden scientists at TU Dresden invented textile or carbon concrete. It is now regarded as the building material of the future - even for bridges.
Work continues on Carola Bridge after flooding
The flooding of the Elbe has put work on the partially collapsed Carola Bridge in Dresden on hold. Now it continues. In addition, the supply of district heating is to be secured.
Light art enchants Chemnitz - a new view of architecture
A light art trail offers a new perspective on well-known buildings in Chemnitz and highlights places that otherwise receive little attention. Behind this is an architectural vision for the city.
Carola Bridge partial collapse burdens Dresden's austerity measures
The financially strained situation due to high costs and falling allocations is forcing Dresden to cut costs. The administration is even looking at prominent projects - also because of the Carola Bridge.
Festival transforms old coal-fired power station into art gallery
At the beginning of the year, the plug was pulled on the old combined heat and power plant in Chemnitz. Now it will have a completely new use in the Capital of Culture year 2025: as a temporary gallery for contemporary art.
Study: firewall to AfD in municipalities has cracks, but stands firm
Time and again, there is talk of a firewall when parties emphasize their refusal to cooperate with the AfD. Researchers have now investigated how firm the wall is in the eastern municipalities.
European Peace Ride starts under adverse weather conditions
Athletes wanted to take the baton of the European Capital of Culture from Bad Ischl to Chemnitz by bike. But the start was canceled due to persistent rain. What about the other stages?
European Peace Ride 2024: Cyclists on tour for peace
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
New peace ride: Cycling connects cultural capitals
Chemnitz will be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. Four months before the opening, cyclists symbolically pick up the baton in Austria - and celebrate the culture of sport.
East German politicians furious over failed migration talks
Childcare, energy transition, migration - local authorities have to deal with many tasks at the same time. East German city leaders are calling for more support - and criticizing the federal government.
City of Chemnitz budget in crisis
In Chemnitz, the city's expenditure considerably exceeds its income. The city administration wants to put all expenditure to the test.
Dresden banquet unites people from different backgrounds
Once a year, Dresden's civil society invites people to a banquet. The eighth edition of the event for diversity and tolerance seems more important than ever - given the mood in the country.
30th "Day of the Saxons" 2025 in Sebnitz reaches out to the Czech Republic
The Day of the Saxons is the largest folk festival in the Free State of Saxony. Associations, clubs and alternating local authorities always present themselves there - but interest in hosting the event has waned recently.
Sorbs protest against AfD proposal in the district of Görlitz
The districts in Saxony need to save money. In the district elections in June, the AfD was ahead in all ten districts of the Free State. Now it is putting forward proposals that are similar.
Tight budget: Dresden's culture to save millions
Dresden has to save. Costs are rising, key allocations from the state are falling. The budget situation is extremely tight. Severe cuts are looming - and a significantly shorter season in Hellerau.
German Hygiene Museum in Dresden warns of imminent imbalance due to cuts in state subsidies
The German Hygiene Museum in Dresden is all about people. The popular science exhibitions are a magnet for the public and the museum is also a forum for debate - but there is a threat of trouble.
No winner in the first round of the mayoral election in Weißwasser
In the mayoral election in Weißwasser, none of the candidates achieved the required absolute majority at the first attempt. Voters must therefore return to the ballot box.
AfD politician Rolf Weigand elected mayor of Großschirma
AfD politician Rolf Weigand had already prevailed against his competitors in March, but the election had to be repeated. He is now the only remaining candidate to win the office.
Saxon transport companies receive millions in funding for climate-friendly buses
Saxony's Ministry of Transport is providing millions in funding for local public transport. The subsidies are intended to help achieve the climate protection targets in the state and make public transport more attractive.
Budget situation in Dresden remains "extremely tense"
Inflation, social security contributions and high personnel costs are causing problems for Saxony's state capital: For the first time in years, it is facing a deficit at the end of the year.
Hoyerswerda hosts the 2025 State Harvest Festival
Mittweida is followed by Hoyerswerda: the town in Lusatia will host the harvest festival next year.
Dresden and Leipzig provide CO2 calculators for cultural operations nationwide
Culture also leaves an ecological footprint - and not just at major events. Sources of emissions include transportation, logistics and catering. There is now a CO2 calculator.
Exhibition in Zwickau on the deeds and reappraisal of the NSU
Zwickau is one of the cities inextricably linked to the right-wing extremist terror cell NSU. The core trio lived there and planned their crimes. A new exhibition is now dedicated to this.
Potential for geothermal energy production discovered in southwest Saxony
In the Vogtland district, initial indications point to usable geothermal energy. For the region, this discovery could be a decisive step towards a less climate-damaging energy future.
Sale of the Fichtelberghaus in the Erzgebirgskreis planned
The Fichtelberghaus on Saxony's highest peak is a popular excursion destination. But it is up for sale. Interested parties need to hurry: The bidding period ends on Thursday.
Sale of the Fichtelberghaus: Erzgebirgskreis pushes the pace
The Fichtelberghaus on Saxony's highest peak is a popular excursion destination. But it is up for sale. Interested parties need to hurry: The bidding period ends on Thursday.
Skilled workers welcome: Welcome Centers in Saxony support newcomers and employers
There is a shortage of skilled workers in many sectors. Whether in care, gastronomy or the skilled trades, companies are desperately looking for staff. There are now service centers throughout Saxony to promote immigration.