Sandra Hüller reads children's texts for a good cause in Leipzig
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Ministers want to strengthen winegrowers in wine crisis at meeting
Rising costs and international competition are putting pressure on the wine industry. Ministers from eight federal states want to help the industry in a Hessian monastery. What will their talks be about?
Saxony's Industry Dialogue discusses the future of mobility
How can structural change succeed in Saxony's industry? Experts discuss e-mobility, infrastructure and new value creation at the Industry Dialogue in Chemnitz.
Light into the dark: Special installations beckon here
In the dark season, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are particularly illuminated in some places. Where there will soon be something radiant to see.
Why there are not public toilets everywhere
While strolling, between appointments, while waiting for the streetcar - suddenly you have to go to the toilet. But where? And how much does it actually cost the cities?
Niners Chemnitz celebrate first away win in the Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team put in an impressive performance for a long time in Trento, but had to tremble briefly at the end after taking a 22-point lead.
Man hit by streetcar in Leipzig - seriously injured
A 30-year-old man falls under a streetcar at Westplatz and is seriously injured. How the accident happened and how the man is doing now.
Leag builds huge battery storage facility at Boxberg site
Leag is building a huge electricity storage facility in Boxberg, Saxony, together with a Chinese energy storage provider and Siemens Energy. The facility is intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies.
Agra Bridge: Leipzig renews demand for tunnel
A tunnel instead of a bridge to replace the Agra Bridge - this is what the Mayor of Leipzig is advocating. However, Infrastructure Minister Kraushaar has already commissioned the planning of a bridge.
IT employee copies electoral register - investigation closed
The 55-year-old copied the electoral roll with the data of around 430,000 Dresden residents onto an external storage device. He is unlikely to face criminal charges for this.
Ministry of Culture sees trend reversal in lesson absenteeism
The shortfall in teaching at schools is an ongoing issue in Saxon politics. Now, for the first time in a long time, there is a glimmer of hope. However, criticism continues.
National goalkeeper Ebner to leave DHfK Leipzig in the summer
The crisis-ridden SC DHfK Leipzig has to cope with another setback. A key player announces his departure.
Unidentified flying object: search suspended for the time being
On Sunday, an unknown flying object over the Vogtland region raised a number of questions. Two days later, the police are still in the dark.
Airport boss: "Saxony will continue to have two airports"
How Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports are to survive despite the difficult situation - and what role the chip industry plays in this.
Pancreatic cancer: hope after difficult surgery
The color purple is intended to draw attention to a particularly insidious form of cancer - pancreatic cancer. Every year, buildings in Germany are therefore illuminated in purple.
Helplines are often called in Saxony
People looking for help in Saxony often pick up the phone. It is not only older people who are affected by loneliness. The Left Party is calling on the government to take action.
ADAC warns of truck parking offenders on Saxony's highways
In a test conducted by the ADAC, there were many trucks parked incorrectly at highway service areas in Saxony. Sometimes the trucks were parked in very dangerous zones. The situation is serious at these service stations.
Sensational find in Leipzig: Unknown Bach pieces discovered
The pieces had remained unknown for hundreds of years - after a long search for clues, they have now been attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. How a music researcher tracked down two lost organ works.
Leipzig koala cub ventures out of its pouch for the first time
Still nameless, but already courageous: the koala offspring at Leipzig Zoo is cautiously discovering its surroundings. The little one delights the zookeepers with its development.
Economic report: Poor mood in Lusatia
Rising energy prices, lack of impetus and weak demand: Why Lusatian companies are still treading water despite hope.
DHfK handball players play quarter-final against Lemgo in Dresden
The home arena is occupied on December 17. Leipzig's handball team is therefore moving to the state capital.
Funding for the Day of Prayer and Repentance in Saxony remains controversial
Saxony is the only federal state in which the Day of Prayer and Repentance is still a public holiday. But employees in the Free State pay dearly for this. Criticism is voiced every year.
With a new hall roof: Dresden's main station is ready for winter
Just in time for the cold season, the new roof with better snow protection is inaugurated at Dresden Central Station. The timing is good: one of the city's most famous Christmas markets is opening soon.
Trends at the leisure trade fair Touristik & Caravaning Leipzig
From compact caravans to luxury liners: around 470 exhibitors present the latest trends for camping fans and individual travelers at the Leipzig Leisure Fair.
Court hears lawsuit against Sorbs Foundation
It's about money, but basically about much more. The Sorbian Parliament is finally demanding recognition by state institutions. Now Dresden's administrative judges have to decide.
Dresden Music Festival practices the "lightness of being"
Special guests around Hollywood star Bill Murray are once again gracing the Dresden Music Festival. With its motto and new genres, the festival aims above all to radiate optimism. What can the audience expect?
Preventing the loss of housing - Diakonie focuses on prevention
Diakonie Sachsen is increasingly focusing on prevention in order to avoid losing one's home. Why advice and cooperation with landlords play a decisive role in this.
Unidentified flying object over Vogtland poses a mystery
Several people report sightings of an unknown flying object to the police in Schöneck, Saxony. Emergency services searched the area - but there was no sign of the object.
"Serious damage" - Agra Bridge has to be rebuilt
The Agra Bridge south of Leipzig is showing signs of considerable damage. It is now clear that the structure from the 1970s needs to be replaced. Commuters must expect further restrictions.
Leipzig footballers fail in penalty shoot-out
Werder Bremen were the better team for 70 minutes in Leipzig, but failed to take their chances. The penalty shoot-out brought the decision.
FC Erzgebirge Aue welcomes Union Berlin for a test
Both clubs want to put the finishing touches to the rest of the season in the Erzgebirge. It will be a special match for Union coach Steffen Baumgart.
Railroad line between Gera and Weischlitz closed - what now?
Trains are canceled, buses run differently: What commuters between Gera and Weischlitz need to know now - and why a historic bridge is at the center of attention.
More salmon return - population remains endangered
After decades, more salmon are returning to Saxony. But the return remains fragile: construction work, heat and low water levels are making life difficult for the fish.
Dresdner SC celebrates working victory in Hamburg
The volleyball players of Dresdner SC lived up to their role as favorites against newly promoted Hamburg. However, the cup quarter-finalists did not deliver a gala performance.
El Mala returns from the national team to the U21s
Said El Mala's adventure with the national soccer team is over for the time being. Instead of playing in the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, the Cologne native will continue with the U21 team in the European Championship qualifiers.
Erzgebirge Aue takes revenge: Cup win at Lok Leipzig
Aue had lost last season's regional cup final in a penalty shoot-out. Now, however, the third-division club has managed to squeeze into the quarter-finals.
Otto: "Too little laughter in galleries and museums"
The comedian and artist Otto Waalkes is showing around 150 of his paintings in Dresden. Visitors can expect a mixture of art, humor - and the famous Ottifanten. Tea also plays a role.
Thomas Schlesinger new president of FC Erzgebirge Aue
FC Erzgebirge Aue has a new supervisory board and a new executive committee. The financial situation is balanced.
Hairy affair: judges have to rule on beavers
Saxony wants to "deport" unwelcome beavers to France. However, the planned relocation of the rodents is now a case for the Dresden Administrative Court.
Ash diamond or forest grave? What is allowed in Saxony
Saxony regulates funerals more strictly than other federal states. However, the individual wishes of relatives are increasing. What is possible and what is not - and why this could soon change.
Kretschmer: Current pension policy exacerbates the problem
Young CDU/CSU politicians are taking a stand: Is the pension package in danger of failing in the Bundestag? Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is also critical of the federal government's pension policy.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses basement duel
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team's crisis is deepening. They slumped dramatically after the break at newly promoted GWD Minden and remain without a win.
Accident at work during rehearsal at the Semperoper - injured
During a rehearsal for the Puccini opera "Turandot" at the Semperoper, several participants fall from a platform and injure themselves.
The Count continues to play normally with Unheilig after stage crash
After his fall from the stage at Unheilig's first comeback concert in Leipzig, the Count was checked over in hospital. Now the all-clear has been given.
Lioness Abaja euthanized at Dresden Zoo
More than ten years ago, the zoo in Dresden unexpectedly had two cubs. Now one of the animals is euthanized at the age of 13; according to the zoo, the lioness was seriously ill.
Over-indebtedness rate in Saxony at national level
Over-indebtedness in Germany has fallen in recent years - now the trend is turning negative. The figure has also risen slightly in Saxony.
Expansion of the Franconia-Saxony main line: progress is being made
A more modern train connection between northern Bavaria and Saxony? Commuters, travelers, businesses and politicians have been asking for almost three decades. Now something is happening.
Car with trailer overturned - A38 near Lützen partially closed
The driver of the car loses control. He and another person are injured. Traffic is impaired after the accident.
"I missed you" - Unheilig comeback with a scare
After a break of almost ten years, the gloomy musicians from Unheilig are back on stage. It will be a comeback with a scary moment.
Traffic on the Agra Bridge must be restricted
The Agra Bridge south of Leipzig urgently needs to be relieved. What consequences this will have for traffic on the busy route.
Bat conference: Targeting the hunters of the night
Germany is home to 25 species of bat, the smallest of which fit into a matchbox. The Saxon Bat Conference in Freiberg will discuss protection concepts.
Dresden sets a precedent with language project for children
In the age of migration, there is a great deal of linguistic confusion in some daycare centers. Dresden wants to prepare children well for school with targeted support and is taking inspiration from Bavaria.
Sluggish reimbursement of costs by the Free State to local authorities
The costs of accommodating unaccompanied refugee minors should be borne by the state and federal government. But why do local authorities have to wait so long for the bills to be paid?
Dynamo Dresden wins test against Energie Cottbus 3:0
Promoted Dynamo Dresden are waiting for their first home win of the season in the Bundesliga 2. Cottbus have just suffered their first defeat at home in the third division. Dynamo clearly won the test against each other.
Diakonie Saxony questions compulsory military service
What happens to young men who do not want to do their military service with a weapon? Diakonie Sachsen demands answers and puts the government's plans to the test.
Kretschmer in favor of limiting Ukraine refugees
New exit regulations in Ukraine are also causing more refugees to arrive in Saxony. Minister President Michael Kretschmer now sees the ball in the court of other EU countries.
Görlitz Bridge Prize goes to Joachim Gauck
This year's Bridge Prize of the European City of Görlitz/Zgorgelec goes to Joachim Gauck. Why his services to democracy and understanding in Europe are being particularly honored.
NSU documentation center in Chemnitz remains
A documentation center on the NSU terror opened in Chemnitz during the Capital of Culture year. Since then, it has counted more than 13,000 visitors. The commemorative work is to be continued in 2026.
Wolf population in Saxony remains constant
Saxony is one of the federal states with the highest number of wolves. The wolves are "counted" during monitoring. Now there are new figures.
Fewer organ donations in Saxony
The number of organ donations is rising nationwide, but falling in Saxony. What is behind the reluctance of relatives and why written consent is so rare.
Tah's tip for El Mala and Ouédraogo: "Stay with yourself"
Social media and public hype: there's a lot riding on famous young footballers. An experienced national player tells us what two teenagers in the DFB team should look out for.
Robots and AI find their way into Saxony's SMEs
Robby" has been a permanent member of the team at family business Arnold Electronic since last year. What challenges and opportunities does the use of robots and AI present for smaller companies in Saxony?
German-German Film Festival: Experience history at the movies
The Stasi, informers and the building of the Wall are the themes of the German-German Film Days. Documentaries and feature films as well as discussions with contemporary witnesses are on the program. What visitors need to know.
SC Magdeburg remains unblemished: 27:22 against HC Zagreb
SCM remain unbeaten in the Champions League. Against Zagreb, an increase in tempo in the second half is enough to make things clear.
Niners Chemnitz concede home defeat in Eurocup
The form crisis of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team continues in the Eurocup. They at least put up a good fight against Podgorica. In the end, however, nothing worked out.
Medical Association: Sugar consumption must be reduced
Eating and drinking a lot of sugar can not only make you fatter, it can also make you ill. The German Medical Association is now calling for political measures.
At least 1,636 wolves live in Germany
The wolf population in Germany is stagnating at a fairly high level. Most of the animals live in Lower Saxony and Brandenburg.
Saxony launches sports offensive - more money for coaches
Saxony is once again positioning itself for competitions at the Olympic Games. Sports facilities in the Free State are also set to benefit from the federal government's special fund.
Woman hit on purpose? Man in custody
A woman is hit by a car on a road - with serious consequences. The public prosecutor accuses the driver of intent.
Cost-cutting efforts at VW - remuneration negotiations brought forward
Europe's largest car manufacturer Volkswagen wants to save billions in the future. Negotiations on the remuneration system are also on the difficult path to achieving this. These talks are now starting earlier than planned.
Addiction counseling calls for political support
In Saxony, there is a threat of cuts to addiction counseling. According to the providers, every euro is money well spent.
Dynamo Dresden extends contract with managing director Zimmermann
First the Managing Director of Communications has to go, then the one responsible for sport. Then an interim management solution was installed. Now the main managing director is being extended.
State directorate approves Globalfoundries project
The mills of bureaucracy often grind slowly. The State Directorate of Saxony is endeavoring to speed things up and accelerate investments by large companies.
Greens warn of downward spiral in Saxony's cultural sector
Saxony likes to praise itself as a land of culture. But tight budgets do not stop at the state's cultural institutions.
Protest against savings on train attendants
In Saxony, many trains are to run without train attendants in future. The German Train Drivers' Union considers this to be negligent for several reasons.
Minister sees Saxony's organic farming well equipped for demand
More organic produce on the field means more variety on the plate. Many farmers are now turning to organic farming. Consumer demand is also high in Saxony.
Manufacturers of "Plauener Spitze" see stable business
Changes in customs regulations, political crises, cheap competition: "Plauen lace" has been struggling with many problems for years. As a high-priced handicraft, it has been able to survive until now.
Bridge in Bad Schandau is opened for 30-ton trucks
The Elbe bridge in Bad Schandau can withstand heavier loads than previously thought. What this means for truck and bus traffic.
What visitors can expect at the Dresden Striezelmarkt
Over 200 traders and millions of guests from all over the world: the construction of the oldest Christmas market in Germany is almost complete. In addition to well-known traditions, a large parade returns to the city.
Dresden wants to strengthen security at Christmas markets
While security concepts are still being discussed in Magdeburg, Dresden's Striezelmarkt is sticking to its plans. Other Christmas markets in the city are also to be better protected.
Dynamo Dresden appoints acting managing director
First the managing director of communications has to go, then the one responsible for sport. Now there is an interim solution in the management of Dynamo Dresden.
"Chewing gum" Raum sees luxury problem for Nagelsmann
Good full-backs have been a rarity in German soccer for years. The situation is more relaxed ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. The national coach provides a droll description.
Saxony wants to prepare comprehensively for hot spells
Heat, drought, forest fires: Saxony wants to take precautions in times of climate change. This was worth a meeting for the security cabinet. Local authorities also have a duty.
District of Leipzig bans bird fairs and poultry markets
Dead wild birds, dead farm animals - avian influenza is also spreading in Saxony. Why bird markets are no longer allowed to take place in the district of Leipzig.
Saxony now has an office for pop culture
Kraftklub, Trettmann, Silbermond - there is no shortage of well-known artists from Saxony. To ensure that this remains the case in the future, the Free State is focusing on promotion and networking.
Increased security: Christmas markets in Saxony are upgrading
Mobile barriers, anti-terror bollards, patrols: Saxony's Christmas markets are relying on new protective measures. What visitors can now expect - and where there are still uncertainties.
Planning for Dresden television tower completed
Dresden's television tower was a magnet for visitors in GDR times - until it fell into a deep sleep. Now the building is to be reawakened. What the tower should offer visitors in future.
Security debate after attack - markets start in Saxony
Despite the debate about security following the attack in Magdeburg, the Christmas markets in Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz are opening as planned. The security concepts have been revised.
How people live in Saxony
Renting or buying? In Saxony, this also depends on where you live. This is what statisticians know about housing conditions in the state.
Three-time Olympic champion gives swimming lessons to children
She was once a world-class swimmer. Now Ulrike Schmidt gives swimming lessons - at the Aue indoor swimming pool.
More public transport services in rural areas - but how?
In rural areas, there is often only one bus a day. If you don't have a car, you are not really mobile. The bus industry would like to change this, but it's not just a lack of money.
23 cannabis clubs approved so far
Cannabis clubs are relatively slow to get off the ground in Saxony. There are several reasons for this.
Award for "Kohlewelt" museum
After investing millions, the mining museum in Oelsnitz has an impressive exhibition on hard coal. It has now also won over the jury of the Saxon Museum Prize.
Second copper beech in Pillnitz Palace Park has to be felled
After a tree survey, it is clear that the second old copper beech tree in Pillnitz Castle Park will also be felled. What this means for visitors and the park.
Dresden castle chapel shines in new splendor
"My God, it's beautiful," says Minister of State for Culture Weimer as he looks at the reconstructed chapel of the Dresden Residenzschloss. This is yet another building block for the palace.
Teachers see problems only shifted by new measures
The package of measures to safeguard teaching is attracting criticism: teachers are complaining about work intensification and believe the actual goal has been missed. What does this mean for everyday school life?
Saxony produces the most goslings
Almost half of all goslings in Germany come from Saxony. St. Martin's Day marks the start of the main goose season, which many German families serve at Christmas.
Around 4,100 visitors at dance and theater festival
More than 95 percent capacity and a sold-out opera for the first time: the euro-scene Leipzig dance and theater festival draws a positive balance.
Number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt to fall from 2026
From 2026, the number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt will fall. The new forecast from the Conference of Education Ministers shows what this means for school construction and teacher planning.
Pupil numbers will decline in Saxony from 2027
The number of girls and boys in Saxon schools will not increase for much longer. The school administration already has to prepare for this with its planning.