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.
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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.
Local politicians in Saxony targeted with hostility
Local politicians report depressing details from their daily work in Saxony. The mood in the state is clearly being deliberately poisoned by some people.
Municipalities and transport companies demand more money for public transport
In an open letter, Saxon cities are pressing for more support from the Free State for local transport. Without additional funding, there is a threat of service cuts.
Dispute over the sale of land on the Fichtelberg in Saxony
The Erzgebirgskreis district wants to sell the Fichtelberghaus and other areas on Saxony's highest peak. This is causing criticism in Oberwiesenthal.
CDU defends military technology at Dresden city festival
Bouncy castle and rocket launcher: the German Armed Forces want to show off heavy military equipment at this year's Dresden City Festival and are meeting with resistance. A petition has now been launched.
New venue planned for the Niners' Bundesliga basketball team
With their success in the Fiba Europe Cup, the Niners Chemnitz achieved their greatest success to date in the spring. Plans for a new venue are now being pushed forward.
Protest against military technology at Dresden city festival
Bouncy castle and rocket launcher: the German Armed Forces want to show off heavy military equipment at this year's Dresden City Festival and are meeting with resistance. A petition has now been launched.
District Administrator Neubauer resigns earlier than announced
Dirk Neubauer, District Administrator of Central Saxony, actually wanted to retire in March 2025. Now he is retiring even earlier.
District Administrator Neubauer resigns earlier than announced
Dirk Neubauer, District Administrator of Central Saxony, actually wanted to retire in March 2025. Now he is retiring even earlier.
SSG demands better funding for local authorities
Saxony's local authorities are also short of money at every turn. This is why there is a great deal of wrangling over municipal finances - especially before a state election.
City bet between Greifswald and Dresden in the Caspar David Friedrich Year
Greifswald and Dresden are closely associated with the artist Caspar David Friedrich as places of birth, life and work. The big anniversary year will also show which city is more romantic.
Right-wing extremist micro-party provides deputy in Lunzenau
If the mayor is not available, honorary deputies take over in small towns and villages. In Lunzenau, the far-right Free Saxons have now secured such an office.
Lauterbach: Chemnitz health region a role model nationwide
The federal government's hospital reform is intended to bring more specialization to hospitals. But there are concerns that locations could be lost. In Saxony too?
200,000 euros for the conversion of the tulle factory in Chemnitz
A former industrial site in Chemnitz is to be converted into a "hotspot for living and working". The project is receiving support from the state of Saxony.
Beauty treatment for Hartenfels Castle - facade to be renovated
Hartenfels Castle in Torgau is a widely visible attraction for visitors and tourists. Now the façade is due for renovation.
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.
District Administrator Dirk Neubauer plans to step down on March 31, 2025
Dirk Neubauer (non-party), District Administrator of Central Saxony, would like to leave his post for good at the end of March next year. Neubauer is planning an orderly transition for his successor.
Heat check: Saxon cities get a green card
Where there is a lot of asphalt, it can quickly become unbearably hot in summer. Tall trees and green spaces can help. But are there enough of them?
Cracks on Bautzen Peace Bridge - renovation planned
The Friedensbrücke bridge over the Spree is one of Bautzen's landmarks. It is also one of the city's most important traffic arteries - which is sometimes closed for Easter riders.
Criticism of Minister President Kretschmer: Ex-Landrat Neubauer comments on resignation
Following his resignation as District Administrator of Central Saxony, Dirk Neubauer criticizes Minister President Michael Kretschmer. He criticizes a lack of open discussion and criticizes migration policy.
Million-euro grant from the federal government for Rochlitz elementary school
Most primary school pupils in Saxony are also looked after all day. After learning reading, writing or arithmetic, they play and romp around in the school building - and need a nice environment to do so.
Bundestag Vice-President warns of dangers to democracy after resignation of Central Saxony district administrator
Bundestag Vice-President Katrin Göring-Eckardt warns of potential dangers for democracy following the resignation of the district administrator of Central Saxony due to political blockades, hatred and agitation.
Central Saxony district administrator Neubauer resigns
Dirk Neubauer is the only one of Saxony's current district councillors who did not come into office on a CDU ticket. Now he is resigning after just two years.
Water in Zittau is clean again
Heavy rainfall impaired the water quality in Zittau. The administration exercised caution and imposed a boiling ban. Now the water is germ-free again.
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.
Saxony lags behind in city cycling
Cycling as many distances as possible for 21 days - that's what the city cycling campaign is all about. In Saxony, participation is comparatively low. The organizers see one reason for this.