Van crashes into garage without handbrake
With 2 per mille alcohol in his blood, a driver forgets to pull the handbrake. In the end, even the technical aid organization has to be called out.
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SC DHfK Leipzig wins confidently in Potsdam
Leipzig's handball players go into the Christmas break with a win. The Saxons are superior in almost every respect against the newly promoted team from Potsdam.
Zwickau collapses after the break
After the European Championship break, BSV Sachsen gets off to a false start and clearly loses at home against their neighbors in the table, HSG Bensheim/Auerbach. The hosts conceded too many turnovers.
A good two million guests at the Dresden Striezelmarkt
Dresden's Striezelmarkt is an absolute magnet for visitors during the Advent season. Operators and traders are satisfied.
Saxony Trade Association draws a mixed balance
In times of crisis, consumers like to keep their money together and forgo one or two purchases. Retailers have also experienced this during the Christmas season.
Tourism in Saxony on the rise - noticeable recovery in the sector
Saxony wants to score even higher as a vacation paradise in the future. However, the tourism industry also has problems to solve. One of them is the lack of staff.
Building permit granted for new chairlift on the Fichtelberg
Ski fans will soon have even more fun on the Fichtelberg in Oberwiesenthal. The regional authorities have approved the construction of a new chairlift.
Aue talent Hetzsch moves to Plauen
In Greifswald, Aue talent Finn Hetzsch did not really get a chance to play. Now he should get more match practice in Plauen.
Klepsch: Tourism still needs government support
Tourism has ministerial status in Saxony. CDU politician Barbara Klepsch will head the department, which also includes culture, for a further five years.
Telephone counseling service expects many calls on public holidays
Day after day and around the clock, the volunteers at the telephone counseling service are ready to listen to people seeking help. The number of inquiries increases during the holidays.
Magdeburg attack: Room defends itself against hate messages
After the defeat in Munich, some Leipzig players do not stop the run-out when a minute's silence is requested for the victims of Magdeburg. An international player explains himself.
"Embarrassing": Pastore's plain language after Niners bankruptcy
The Niners Chemnitz let Bonn show them up in their own arena and concede their next defeat. The coach is really annoyed.
Niners Chemnitz lose clearly against Bonn
Chemnitz trails from the start. Darius McGhee leads Bonn to victory. The visitors shine with an outstanding three-point field goal percentage
Man suddenly steps onto the road in Zwickau - seriously injured
For unknown reasons, a man runs onto a road in Zwickau while traffic is moving. This has serious consequences for him.
Dresden wins the fall championship in Unterhaching
In the style of a top team, Dresden completed their compulsory task at the penultimate team in the table in Unterhaching. Once again, a cohesive team performance is the key to success.
Late Aue goals gild Emmerich's farewell
Striker Bär gave interim coach Emmerich a nice farewell late on. Before that, the Saxons had to tremble for a long time.
Kathrin Michel leads Saxony's SPD into the federal election
Following the break-up of the traffic light coalition, the parties are gearing up for an early general election in February. The SPD's top candidate in Saxony is co-leader Kathrin Michel.
Senior citizen drives into group of pedestrians - one seriously injured
For reasons as yet unknown, an 86-year-old man drives his car directly into a group of pedestrians near Haselbachtal - with serious consequences.
Torsten Herbst is the top candidate of the FDP Saxony
The FDP's election results in Saxony have been poor recently. Can it turn this around for the federal election?
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
Car expert: VW agreement has a bitter taste for Saxony
After marathon negotiations, IG Metall and Volkswagen have reached an agreement. The sites in Saxony are facing painful cuts.
Transfer demand at RB Leipzig after Henrichs injury
RB Leipzig not only lose heavily in the last game of the year in Munich. The Saxons also lose national player Henrichs. Sporting director and captain talk about winter transfers.
President of the state parliament: "The role of parliament will be strengthened"
Saxony has a minority government for the first time. According to state parliament president Alexander Dierks, this requires a new political culture in parliament. He sees this as an opportunity.
Kane declares gala against Leipzig a "benchmark" for 2025
After the 5:1 win in the top match against Leipzig, Bayern are optimistic going into the vacations - and into the new year. Goalscorer Kane is delighted: "We put pressure on the competition."
What VW and IG Metall have agreed on
Job cuts yes, plant closures no: Volkswagen and the IG Metall trade union spent more than 70 hours arguing about the car manufacturer's cost-cutting measures. In the end, at least a compromise has been reached.
After the attack in Magdeburg: FC Bayern commemorates the victims
FC Bayern wanted to celebrate the victory against Leipzig with a Christmas ceremony. But after the attack in Magdeburg, the Munich team changed its plans. The victims are remembered.
National player Henrichs injured in Leipzig 1:5
RB Leipzig lose 5-1 at FC Bayern and shortly before the final whistle, national team player Henrichs is injured and carried off on a stretcher.
Bayern's high-scoring end to the year with Kane against Leipzig
Harry Kane is back - and FC Bayern celebrates a 5:1 win against RB Leipzig. The record champions go into the winter break with at least a four-point lead. A league first in the early stages.
Away win despite shock: Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf
1. FC Magdeburg wins in Düsseldorf, but nobody wants to celebrate. News of an incident at Magdeburg's Christmas market comes in the middle of the game.
Advocate Klopp: Rose receives job guarantee in Leipzig
Leipzig has a serious sporting crisis behind it. Before the end of the year, RB boss Oliver Mintzlaff gives a guarantee for coach Marco Rose.
Goalscorer Kane back and immediately in Bayern's starting eleven
In the last game of the year, league leaders FC Bayern can once again hope for goals from Harry Kane against Leipzig. A muscle injury has been overcome after three weeks.
IG Metall district head: Clear-cutting at VW prevented
After days of negotiations, the company and the union have reached an agreement for Volkswagen. IG Metall district manager Schulze speaks of a "difficult but workable compromise".
Economics Minister: Decision on Dresden was foreseeable
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been wrangling for days, but now an agreement has been reached in the wage dispute. The end of car production in Dresden was foreseeable, explains Economics Minister Panter.
AOK Plus increases health insurance contribution
Millions of people with health insurance in Saxony and Thuringia will have to dig deeper into their pockets from 2025. AOK Plus is raising its contributions.
Defender Pollak leaves RB Leipzig for Nuremberg
RB Leipzig is letting Julia Pollak go. The defender is moving to the 2nd division leaders.
IG Metall wants to inform about the status of the VW collective bargaining round
VW and IG Metall have been negotiating an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Now there is to be a press conference.
VW crisis: Kretschmer warns of economic clear-cutting
People in Saxony are worried about Volkswagen. The question is whether the Group, which employs more than 10,000 people in the state, will implement plant closures.
Kretschmer accuses federal government of inaction on migration
The CDU and CSU want to reduce migration and turn back refugees at the borders if they enter from an EU country, for example. The CDU/CSU in Saxony is also backing this.
Shipping traffic near Bad Schandau to start in January
Shipping on the Elbe has been suspended for weeks due to the dilapidated bridge in Bad Schandau. Ships may soon be able to sail again if measurements permit. But only at agreed times for the time being.
Ski season starts on the Fichtelberg
Piste clear: skiers have been able to indulge in their hobby on the Fichtelberg again since Friday. However, there is still not enough snow for all the runs.
Saxony popular with tourists from abroad
Foreign guests have boosted tourism in Saxony this year. The Free State attributes this to targeted advertising.
Infected lynx Alva will not be captured after all
After a female lynx was released into the wild, an infection with a potentially fatal virus was detected. Alva was to be captured for a check-up - but now she is being left alone.
Saxony's minister wants new inspection regulations for bridges
Following the partial collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge, numerous structures are being inspected by the same building council. But Saxony's new Minister for Infrastructure wants more.
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.
VW negotiations: No agreement even after more than 60 hours
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will they succeed before Christmas?
Leipzig's Baumgartner Austria's footballer of the year
Christoph Baumgartner has been voted Austria's Footballer of the Year by the twelve Bundesliga coaches. The Leipzig native follows the record winner.
Eberl ahead of the reunion with RB: "There is no anger"
The collaboration between Max Eberl and RB Leipzig was not a success story. Now Eberl is meeting his former club again for the first time. There are no bad words.
Grid operators cut off electricity less frequently in Saxony
Left-wing politician Lay has asked the federal government how the number of power cuts has developed. In Saxony, grid operators are interrupting the supply less frequently.
Unbeaten since 1987: Leipzig wants to break Bayern's streak
RB Leipzig travel to Bayern Munich for the last game of the year. The record champions have had an impressive run.
B101 bridge in Großenhain: demolition has begun
The load-bearing capacity of the bridge on the B101 is so endangered that demolition is the only option. Work begins just one day after the inspection.
B101 bridge in Großenhain: demolition has begun
The load-bearing capacity of the bridge on the B101 is so endangered that demolition is the only option. Work begins just one day after the inspection.
AfD and BSW clash over war and peace
There have been repeated debates on the war in Ukraine in the Saxon state parliament. It quickly became emotional. A debate in the last session of the state parliament in 2024 was no exception.
Leipzig personnel planning: Lönn comes, Mamic stays
SC DHfK Leipzig makes two groundbreaking personnel decisions shortly before Christmas.
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.
Leftists want the anniversary of the end of the war in 1945 as a day of remembrance
May 8, 1945 marked a turning point. On this day, the largest war in European history to date came to an end. According to the left, it should be a day of remembrance.
Fixtures: RB Leipzig only once on Saturdays in February
RB Leipzig's five Bundesliga matches up to the beginning of March have been scheduled. The Saxons will only play once at the traditional time.
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.
Bucking the trend in the east - economic output in Saxony falls
Gross domestic product is increasing in eastern Germany - and is better off than in the west. However, the situation is different in Saxony.
Enquete Commission: CDU adopts proposals of the Left Party
The Saxon state parliament has unanimously appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate the coronavirus pandemic. This was a first for the state parliament.
Klepsch wants a secure financial basis for the cultural landscape
Saxony is proud of its rich culture. However, many cultural institutions are also under pressure due to tight budgets.
State parliament debates violence against women
The figures are depressing. Women in particular are also victims of domestic violence in Saxony. The Free State has improved the protection mechanisms, but sees a need for further action.
East with stronger economic performance than the West
Gross domestic product is declining across Germany. In the east, however, the Ifo Institute is observing the opposite trend.
More visits to Saxony's cultural institutions again
Saxony's cultural institutions are reporting significantly more visitors. However, the level of previous years has not yet been reached again.
Two comebacks and one hope: Leipzig ahead of Bayern clash
RB Leipzig are not the big Bayern chasers at the moment. At least the deficit can be halved on Friday evening in Munich. The end of the injury crisis gives hope.
Gap to Bayern: Leipzig "really quite a way away"
The longing for the championship is great in Leipzig. However, due to the injury crisis in the first half of the season, they are currently not at the same level as league leaders Bayern Munich.
Bayern with Kane against Leipzig - "One of the best in the world"
The goalscorer is back at FC Bayern. After the 2-1 defeat in Mainz, Harry Kane is set to fire Munich to victory against Leipzig. Vincent Kompany once again emphasizes what makes Kane so valuable.
Bayern with Kane against Leipzig - "One of the best in the world"
The goalscorer is back at FC Bayern. After the 2-1 defeat in Mainz, Harry Kane is set to fire Munich to victory against Leipzig. Vincent Kompany once again emphasizes what makes Kane so valuable.
VW collective bargaining talks continue - another night session
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Will an agreement now be reached after a second night round?
Kretschmer presents Saxon cabinet - four new members included
The Saxon Minister President is focusing on continuity and renewal in equal measure. The new cabinet includes six familiar and four new faces. This also increases the proportion of women.
Building has become more expensive again in Saxony
Building remains expensive in Saxony. Compared to the previous year, house builders have to dig deeper into their pockets. But prices are no longer rising as quickly.
15-year-old seriously injured in moped accident
The teenager was riding his moped on a main road when a turning car collided with it.
New ministerial team is sworn in at the state parliament
The new Saxon government is ready to work. The ministers only have to be sworn in by the state parliament.
Dresden volleyball players reach cup final
Despite falling behind, the Dresden SC volleyball team turned the cup semi-final in Potsdam around and are back in the final after three years.
Dresden volleyball players reach cup final
Despite falling behind, the Dresden SC volleyball team turned the cup semi-final in Potsdam around and are back in the final after three years.
Kretschmer receives blessing from the churches
After being elected Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer also seeks a moment of silence and is blessed for his term of office.
B101 bridge in Großenhain: demolition and immediate closure
The load-bearing capacity of the bridge on the B101 is so endangered that demolition is the only option. The closure affects not only car traffic but also rail traffic.
Dierks sees "signal of stability" in MP election
In times of a minority government, parliament carries more weight. Saxony is the first state to have such a constellation.
Wagenknecht: "Certain commitments" in Saxony
They didn't want to cause chaos in Dresden, says BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht about the election of the Minister President in Saxony.
BSW presents Kretschmer with Wagenknecht's book for his re-election
For his first days in office, the old and new Minister President of Saxony receives a guidebook from the BSW - a book by Sahra Wagenknecht.
Kretschmer: "Setting off together"
The old Minister President of Saxony is also the new one: Michael Kretschmer received 69 votes and calls on parliamentarians to work together in his first speech.
Kretschmer sworn in as Prime Minister of Saxony
Relief for the CDU: Michael Kretschmer manages to secure a majority in the second round of the state parliament election in Saxony.
Kretschmer, Urban and Berger compete again
All three candidates are standing again in the second round of the prime ministerial election.
First ballot closed - counting underway
Tension is mounting in the election of the Minister President in the Saxon state parliament. The votes from the first ballot are currently being counted.
Greens' motion for no option in MP election rejected
The Greens have made their voice heard in plenary with a hopeless motion - and have failed. It was about the design of the ballot paper for the prime ministerial election.
Eisenach presents SCM coach Wiegert with difficult tasks
Before the derby against Eisenach, SC Magdeburg has a whole week to prepare for the East derby. However, coach Wiegert is having difficulties with the training content.
Left Party announces support for Kretschmer
Tension is rising in the Saxon state parliament. Michael Kretschmer is dependent on votes from other parties in the election for Minister President. Now the left-wing parties are speaking out.
Eurowings cancels connection from Leipzig to Düsseldorf
Leipzig/Halle Airport is losing another domestic German connection - and in just a few days' time.
BSW in Saxony: No uniform vote in MP election
Michael Kretschmer wants to be re-elected as Saxony's Minister President - but does not have his own majority in the state parliament. Now the head of the BSW has spoken out about the voting behavior of her parliamentary group.
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
VW collective bargaining negotiations continue
Volkswagen and IG Metall have been struggling to reach an agreement in the wage dispute since Monday. Both sides are still aiming to find a compromise before Christmas.
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.
Risky attempt: Prime Minister election in Saxony
The state elections in Saxony took place on September 1. Now the head of government is finally being elected. Or not? It is uncertain whether CDU candidate Michael Kretschmer will be able to defend his office.
Risky attempt: Prime Minister election in Saxony
The state elections in Saxony took place on September 1. Now the head of government is finally being elected. Or not? It is uncertain whether CDU candidate Michael Kretschmer will be able to defend his office.
Saxon state parliament to elect minister president
The hour of decision is approaching. CDU Minister President Michael Kretschmer must prevail against two candidates in his bid for re-election.
Chemnitz loses in Lisbon
The Bundesliga club lost its final preliminary round game at Benfica Lisbon 68:79, but advances to the next round of the Champions League thanks to the direct comparison
Ski season in Oberwiesenthal begins on Friday
The wait will soon be over for ski fans on the Fichtelberg: the slopes will open just in time for the weekend.
Saxon state parliament to elect minister president
The hour of decision in Saxony is approaching. CDU Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer wants to be re-elected there. He has to prevail against two other candidates.
160 instead of 70 km/h - police speed cameras
The police have checked the speed of cars in Upper Lusatia. One speeding driver will have to surrender his license for a longer period of time.
Searches at construction company Gröner also in Berlin
On Friday, investigators searched the business premises of the Gröner Group in Leipzig. The search has now continued in Berlin. The suspicion: Procrastination in insolvency.