Artist for German Venice pavilion: Naumann died
Just a few months ago, Henrike Naumann was selected to co-design the German Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale. Now the artist, who was born in 1984, has died.
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Niners Chemnitz win basketball thriller in Trier
The Chemnitz basketball team overcomes its weakness on the road in the Bundesliga. They show nerves of steel in the final phase at newly promoted Gladiators Trier.
THW Kiel stops Magdeburg's winning streak
THW Kiel ends SC Magdeburg's impressive run - and can continue to hope for the premier class. An important player extends his contract with the record champions.
No win after boss announcement: Leipzig draw against Wolfsburg
Leipzig's supervisory board member Oliver Mintzlaff demanded qualification for the Champions League during the week. As a result, the team could not manage more than a draw against a relegation candidate.
More and more weapons in Saxony - small firearms license in demand
More than 157,000 weapons are registered in Saxony. That is significantly more than five years ago. Why a Left Party MP is concerned about this development.
One standard too many: Magdeburg slips to relegation place
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg missed the opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the relegation places. Against Arminia Bielefeld, the team from the Elbe region conceded their eighth home defeat of the season.
Saxony expands semiconductor contacts in South Korea
The "Silicon Saxony" network is growing: Saxony is promoting its semiconductor industry in Seoul. The head of economic development sees many points of contact.
Großschönau partly without drinking water from the afternoon
In Großschönau, drinking water will be unavailable in many streets from 3 pm. The fire department advises people to stock up immediately and take precautions.
Upper Lusatian heath and pond landscape grows
With the expansion of the biosphere reserve, the area now covers 32,000 hectares - plus areas in the post-mining landscape of six municipalities.
Lost the thread: Why Dynamo lost against Elversberg
45 strong minutes are not enough for Dynamo Dresden to extend their winning streak. But everyone knows what needs to be done now.
How a couple from Pegau became Saxony's first state prince and princess
It wasn't planned: the Pegau couple only wanted to be prince and princess in their home country. Now they represent the whole of Saxony - with a lot of passion, family support and foolish enthusiasm.
Leipzig welcomes Wolfsburg and bids farewell to Werner
RB Leipzig want to secure fourth place against Wolfsburg - with captain Raum missing. How coach Ole Werner sets up the team and why Timo Werner is the focus of attention before kick-off.
How a couple from Pegau became Saxony's first state prince and princess
Désirée and Simon Kremers actually only wanted to celebrate carnival in their hometown. After the final decision, they are now representing the whole of Saxony - and are even taking parental leave to do so.
Elversberg overcomes Dresden hurdle and moves into second place
Dynamo Dresden manage to annoy the next top team in the Bundesliga 2 after FC Schalke for long stretches. But Elversberg are cleverer in the end.
Dresden volleyball players fulfill their duty in Aachen
Volleyball Bundesliga club Dresdner SC remains in the race for the best starting position for the play-offs. The team from Saxony won confidently against the Ladies in Black.
After an early double strike: RB women beat Nuremberg
Victory in Hamburg, victory against Nuremberg: The RB women are gaining momentum in the second half of the Bundesliga season.
Pursuit through Pulsnitz after curious emergency call
A 24-year-old woman reports a car to the police that she says is driving in serpentine lines - and gives her own license plate number. It turns out that she was driving with more than a blood alcohol level.
Sharp increase in right-wing extremist incidents at schools
Racist slogans, Hitler salutes, threats: The number of right-wing extremist incidents at schools in Saxony has reached a new high. Teachers are sensitized.
Erzgebirge Aue pick up a point after going 2-0 down in Cologne
Auer already look like the losers at Viktoria Köln. But with good morale and a bit of luck, they managed to draw.
RB coach Werner: Mintzlaff's premier class announcement positive
Timo Werner is officially sent off before the game against Wolfsburg. Leipzig will also have to do without captain David Raum - a new signing moves into the starting eleven.
Coach Seitz stays with Lok Leipzig
North East champions, Saxony Cup winners - the successes with Lok Leipzig last season have had positive consequences for the head coach. Jochen Seitz's future is clear for the time being.
Silent commemoration remembers the destruction of Dresden in 1945
The commemoration of the destruction of Dresden in 1945 began with a minute's silence. In the evening, a human chain is to set an example for reconciliation and cohesion.
Funding for year-round tourism
Saxony is once again offering support for tourist attractions that attract visitors all year round. The Aufbaubank will be accepting applications from March 19.
Left: Housing refugees in vacant apartments
Lots of empty apartments in Saxon cities, but no room for migrants? The Left Party does not want to accept this and is calling for more accommodation outside of hostels.
Saxony launches campaign on violence against women
The figures are depressing, and the number of unreported cases is probably even higher. One in three women experience violence in the course of their lives. A campaign now aims to encourage those affected and raise awareness among others.
Reunion with former club: Schäfer believes Wolfsburg can be saved
Marcel Schäfer was a player, sports director and managing director at VfL Wolfsburg. The Leipzig boss will meet again on Sunday.
Concerns about structural change in Upper Lusatia
Is Upper Lusatia bleeding to death in the face of structural change? The region is characterized by emigration and jobs are still falling by the wayside. Local politicians are finally demanding more speed.
Dresden commemorates the destruction of the city in February 1945
Many wounds from the bombing of Dresden shortly before the end of the Second World War have disappeared. But the tragedy will always remain in the city's memory.
AfD leader Chrupalla employs wife of a party colleague
Recently, the AfD Saxony-Anhalt was criticized for employing family members of MPs. Now party leader Chrupalla has spoken out about his own constituency offices.
Köpping criticizes cuts to integration courses
New language, new culture and history - integration courses are supposed to make arriving in Germany easier. But the Federal Ministry of the Interior wants to make savings here. This is causing criticism.
Dresden Town Hall Tower permanently open to visitors from summer
From a height of 68 meters, visitors will once again be able to enjoy the view of the state capital from July at the latest. The peregrine falcons will decide when exactly it starts.
Hammer throw vice world champion Hummel at the meeting in Dresden
The hammer throw is now also part of the program at the Golden Oval at the end of May. The World Championship silver medallist will also be competing.
Right-wing extremism: 15 new suspected cases at the police station
How do the police react to new suspected cases of right-wing extremism? Disciplinary proceedings and dismissals show: There are consequences.
Ofarim annoyed by statements on the Leipzig trial
Gil Ofarim is the king of the jungle - which doesn't just move fans of reality TV. Now the musician talks about his handling of the Leipzig trial and says that he has no "secret deal with RTL".
Werner's anger at the referees: "Absolute madness"
Leipzig coach Ole Werner is very angry after the quarter-final knockout at FC Bayern. The referees infuriate him. One of his players only feels sorry for the referees.
Ofarim is annoyed about his own statements on the trial
Gil Ofarim is the king of the jungle - something that not only moves fans of reality TV. Now the musician talks about his statements that caused a lot of questions in the jungle camp.
Saxony's health insurance funds defend telephone sick notes
Telephone sick notes are criticized throughout Germany. However, Saxony's health insurance companies see no evidence of abuse - and point to other causes for high absenteeism.
Double strike in three minutes: Bayern again Leipzig nightmare
A lack of intensity for a long time. But FC Bayern only need a double strike against RB Leipzig in the DFB Cup quarter-finals. Berlin can come.
Niners Chemnitz collapse in the final quarter
Nothing is at stake for the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team in their last Eurocup group game. They can get over the defeat in Ankara. Now the round of 16 awaits.
From infusion to ultrasound: 15 million euros for smart medical technology from Dresden
Tiny chips are to make therapies safer and save lives. The Dresden research project SEMECO is receiving a further 15 million euros from the federal government. Together with industrial partners, TU Dresden is developing medical semiconductors for networked infusion systems, portable ultrasound devices and smart implants. The modular approach is intended to bring medical products to market more quickly.
Roll call in front of the Semper Opera House for 700 young officers
Between the Semperoper and the Zwinger, 700 young officers celebrate the completion of their training course.
Several flights canceled due to Lufthansa strikes
Passengers in Saxony will have to reschedule on Thursday: several flights from Dresden and Leipzig will be canceled.
Impending grid overload: Mitnetz often has to throttle green electricity
Mitnetz 2025 had to curtail electricity from wind and solar power on 222 days to prevent the electricity grid from collapsing. What the grid operator requires to ensure that less green energy is lost.
Seven games canceled - Chemnitz anniversary game secured
On the 22nd matchday of the Regionalliga Nordost, many games will also fall victim to the climatic conditions. In Chemnitz, however, the match for the club's 60th anniversary will take place.
Cup match in Munich: Bayern's appeal to fans over strike
The local transport strike in Munich is also making it difficult to travel to FC Bayern's cup match against RB Leipzig. The record champions turn to the fans.
Restricted area due to suspected explosive ordnance around Zeppelin Bridge
Irregularities are discovered in the water during construction work on the Zeppelin Bridge in Leipzig. It is now to be investigated whether these are explosive ordnance.
Reichsbürger scene in Saxony stagnates
Despite having slightly fewer members, the Reichsbürger scene in Saxony remains conspicuous. Investigations are underway into more than 80 criminal offenses.
More tin in Saxony - reassessment for Gottesberg deposit
The economy's hunger for raw materials such as lithium, germanium, indium and tin has brought the Ore Mountains back into the focus of mining companies. And some deposits appear to be more abundant than expected.
RB needs courage and luck in the cup in Munich
The Saxons have already suffered two heavy defeats against Bayern this season. However, the cup quarter-final is a chance to upset Munich.
Leipzig wins at HSV Hamburg despite red card
Despite a red card, SC DHfK Leipzig turned up the heat in Hamburg. Despite their second win of the season, the Saxons remain bottom of the table for the time being.
VW works council demands recognition bonus for employees
VW suddenly has six billion euros more in its coffers - and the works council is demanding a bonus for all employees covered by collective agreements. Will the money arrive in May?
Left: Quickly classify new AfD youth organization
The AfD youth organization Generation Deutschland has also founded a state association in Saxony. The Left Party is calling for it to be quickly classified as a right-wing extremist organization.
Museum Gunzenhauser shows new exhibition
Works by various artists from the 1920s and 1930s can be seen in Chemnitz until the spring. Above all, landscape paintings by Otto Dix from the years 1933 to 1945.
Ofarim case: authorities see no reason for investigation
In the RTL jungle camp, singer Gil Ofarim makes a surprising statement about his former trial for alleged anti-Semitic remarks. However, his allegations do not lead to any new investigations.
SCM coach Wiegert: Big names raise the level of the league
More prominent players will be joining the Handball Bundesliga next season. Coach Bennet Wiegert is delighted to see this.
Pyrotechnics in two matches: Heavy fines for Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg will be heavily fined by the DFB for the behavior of its fans. In addition, verdicts regarding the East derby against Dresden are still pending.
RB coach pleads for more simplicity in rule interpretation
There are controversial refereeing decisions every week. The technology is both a curse and a blessing, says RB coach Werner.
RB Leipzig to adopt new tactics against FC Bayern
The Saxons have already suffered two heavy defeats against Bayern this season. However, the coach believes that the cup quarter-final opens up other possibilities.
Strike: Kompany has to leave early and wants to reward the fans
FC Bayern's quarter-final match against RB Leipzig will be affected by a local transport strike. This not only applies to spectators. The teams also have to adjust their schedules.
Railroad line between Leipzig and Chemnitz still disrupted
The railroad line between Leipzig and Chemnitz is still disrupted on Tuesday morning. It is still not clear how long the disruption will last.
Hotel employee on Ofarim: Staging himself like a victim
Four years ago, Gil Ofarim accused a hotel employee of not letting him check in for anti-Semitic reasons. The accusations were made up. Now the employee is speaking out for the first time.
RB Leipzig extends contracts with goalkeeper trio
RB Leipzig is holding on to its trio of goalkeepers and extending their contracts. The 35-year-old Péter Gulácsi is also staying on until 2027 and his potential successor can hope to take over the number one position.
Almost 194 million for universities and daycare centers in Saxony
Almost 194 million euros will flow to Saxony from the federal government's special fund - for universities and daycare centers. The education union GEW says this is a drop in the ocean.
Memorial concert in the Semperoper - Silence for Dresden's victims
The Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden commemorates the destruction of the city in February 1945 with a memorial concert conducted by Daniele Gatti.
Semperoper mourns the loss of ensemble member Aaron Pegram
On Friday, Aaron Pegram thrilled the audience at the Semper Opera Ball. Now there is mourning for the popular singer.
Due to strikes: How will Munich organize travel for the cup match?
FC Bayern will host RB Leipzig in the cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Due to an announced strike in local transportation, arrival and departure will be a problem. A decision is to be made on Monday.
Shortage of dermatologists in Saxony worsens significantly
Long distances, long waiting times and delayed diagnoses: why the shortage of dermatologists in Saxony and eastern Germany is having increasingly dramatic consequences.
Schöbel remains director of the Landesbühnen for a further three years
The Landesbühnen Sachsen is focusing on continuity: Artistic Director Manuel Schöbel's contract has been extended. The plus points he has collected over the past few years.
Joint interception center to go into operation in 2027
From 2027, police officers from five federal states want to work together to put a stop to serious criminals. However, IT problems and a lack of personnel are delaying the project.
Train services between Leipzig and Chemnitz disrupted
Unknown persons have damaged cables on a railroad line in Leipzig. Commuters and travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz are now feeling the consequences. When will the damage be repaired? Unclear.
Free State wants to promote vocational schools
The Free State wants to use EU and state funds to make vocational schools fit for the future. Where the funding will go.
Traffic restricted on A38 between Merseburg and Leipzig
Drivers can expect repeated road closures in the coming month. Repairs to the road will be prepared in the meantime.
Cervical cancer diagnosis: "It was a shock"
A cancer diagnosis changes many things. Only hope remains: Can I get well again and how much time do I have left? How one patient and her family dealt with the shock.
Greens: Sustainability must be the guiding principle for tourism
Saxony is regarded as the motherland of sustainability; a mining captain once coined the principle here. In the view of the Greens, this must also apply today - the climate is already causing problems in tourism.
Strike hits cup match between Bayern and Leipzig: postponement?
FC Bayern will host RB Leipzig in the cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Due to an announced strike in local transportation, arrival and departure will be a problem. A decision is to be made on Monday.
Thanks to Baumgartner: Leipzig back on course for the Champions League
A brace from the Austrian ends Leipzig's minor results crisis. Things get hectic in the closing stages due to a penalty situation.
RB Leipzig women secure important win in Hamburg
It was a key game for the Leipzig team. Even without coach Daniel Stephan, the hoped-for success was achieved.
Hip hop dance groups compete in Dresden
When breakdancers take to the stage, things get fast-paced. Dozens of groups from all over Germany gather in Dresden to kick off the season.
"Shut down as quickly as possible": Magdeburg and the standards
Against Greuther Fürth, 1. FC Magdeburg almost squandered a four-goal lead. Three goals conceded from corners in particular followed the same pattern and left coach Petrik Sander pondering.
Hardship fund: Tens of thousands of East Germans left empty-handed
The Left Party speaks of a "disregard for East German lifetime achievements". This refers to the balance sheet of the so-called hardship fund, which the federal government has now wound up.
Illegal waste disposal drives up costs in Saxony's municipalities
Old car tires, paint buckets and electronic waste are a heavy financial burden on Saxony's cities and districts. The cost of illegally disposed waste is rising - and the problem is increasing in many places.
Because of Champions League: RB in Cologne with obligation to win
After unsatisfactory results recently, a sense of achievement at 1. FC Köln is a must. New signing Gruda is seen as a beacon of hope.
Kreuzchor with commemorative concert on the destruction of Dresden in the war
Artists do not receive applause after concerts in memory of the destruction of the city of Dresden. The silence afterwards is dedicated to the memory of war victims - then as now.
Niners Chemnitz win East duel against the MBC
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team stops its negative streak in the eastern duel and exacerbates Weißenfels' crisis. In a thriller, they prove to have the better nerves in the end.
Dresden volleyball players fulfill duty against Hamburg
After their final group match in the Champions League on Wednesday, the Dresden SC women's volleyball team achieved the expected win against bottom-placed Hamburg in the Bundesliga.
Hip hop dance groups compete in Dresden
When breakdancers take to the stage, things get fast-paced. Dozens of groups from all over Germany gather in Dresden to kick off the season.
Dabrowski's debut with Aue only enough for a draw
The anticipated debut victory for Christoph Dabrowski and Erzgebirge Aue will have to be postponed for at least a week. They only managed a goalless draw against Saarbrücken.
Dynamo with comeback qualities: 2:2 after 0:2 at Schalke
Dresden are the better team in Gelsenkirchen for one half. Then Dzeko makes Dynamo look old. But the Saxons come back.
Despite Dzeko's brace: Schalke cannot end the crisis
Star striker Dzeko scores twice on his starting eleven debut, but a 2-0 lead is not enough for Schalke against relegation candidates Dresden.
From summer: Leipzig signs goalkeeper and pivot
Leipzig's handball team has found a successor for its current regular goalkeeper and has also strengthened its circle.
Could companies secure new connections at eastern airports?
After flight connections were canceled, airports in eastern Germany are examining new approaches - and the economy is also in demand.
Driver dies after accident in Chemnitz
A driver crashes his vehicle into several trees. He succumbs to his injuries at the scene of the accident. The damage to property is also high.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Saxony's revellers start the street carnival with optimism
After corona, the energy crisis and stricter security measures, Saxony's jesters are taking a light-hearted approach to the street carnival. The biggest parade in Radeburg is set to be colorful, crazy and apolitical.
Federal police: far fewer unauthorized entries across Saxony
People in overcrowded vans or in car trunks are no longer an issue: in Saxony, the number of illegal border crossings has almost halved. The border controls are working.
Spectacle in Fürth: Magdeburg saves victory at the finish line
Second division side 1. FC Magdeburg turn around a deficit in Fürth to win 5:1. Weaknesses at set-pieces bring the hosts back, but after a total of nine goals Magdeburg clinch the important away win.
Celebrity crowd: Dresden celebrates ball night of the year
Every year, the Dresden Semperoper is the impressive backdrop for a grand ball night. International music stars take to the stage.
Summit meeting to reduce bureaucracy in Saxony
Basically, everyone agrees: Germany urgently needs less bureaucracy. But if you want to improve the situation, you've got a big job to do. In Saxony, a new alliance is trying to do just that.
Berlin on board: Tour de France bid on the home straight
A Grand Départ on German roads continues to take shape. Berlin is now officially taking part.