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.
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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.
SUV causes accident on A4 - and drives on
A black SUV causes an accident on the A4, injuring several people, and flees the scene. The police are asking witnesses for information.
New signing Gruda a starting eleven candidate for RB Leipzig
After unsatisfactory results recently, a rotation in the starting line-up in Cologne is conceivable. The new signing from England could be considered for this.
East German mechanical engineering with order growth
Mechanical engineering companies in eastern Germany are defying the national trend: in 2025, the companies received more orders. Nevertheless, the industry sees an urgent need for action on the part of politicians.
Flu epidemic in Saxony: infection figures at a high level
Influenza and RSV continue to spread in Saxony. Young children and older adults are particularly affected. An overview of the current infection figures and developments.
Leipzig Zoo mourns the loss of female koala Mandie
The female koala Mandie had been living at Leipzig Zoo since 2019 and successfully raised a cub. Now the animal has been euthanized.
Schlager leaves RB Sommer on a free transfer after four years
There were signs that the Austrian was taking too long to extend his contract. Top international clubs are keen on the midfield engine. And now they can get him on a free transfer.
Project for better water quality in Lusatia
2.7 million euros for near-natural rivers: A new project is testing how the condition of rivers and streams in the lignite mining region can be improved.
Rural doctor program: Medical studies even without top A-levels
Studying medicine without an A-level? The rural doctor program in Saxony makes it possible. Interested parties can still apply until the end of the month.
Environmental association against motorboats on other Leipzig lakes
The environmental association Ökolöwe warns against motorboats on other lakes in Leipzig. What the environmentalists fear and what the state directorate of Saxony thinks.
Exhibition on Modersohn-Becker and Munch in Dresden
It's about "the big questions of life". This is the subtitle of an exhibition at the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden about two great painters: Paula Modersohn-Becker and Edvard Munch.
Bobsleighing, tobogganing, ice skating: Winter fun for skiing fanatics
Not in the mood for skiing (anymore)? In Saxony's mountains, there are also plenty of winter activities away from the ski slopes and cross-country ski trails: Ice tubing and tobogganing, for example, but also ice skating and winter hiking.
Dresden before big ball night: Thousands of visitors expected
Dresden dances and celebrates: Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the grand ball in and in front of the Semperoper - including a number of celebrities once again. What guests and onlookers can look forward to.
Saxon state parliament with debate on breakdown prison in Zwickau
The minister speaks of "a big mess". The construction of the Zwickau prison is a burden on the Free States of Saxony and Thuringia. The AfD has asked a major question about this. New findings are rare.
Dresden-Chemnitz rail service restricted until November
Commuters between Dresden and Chemnitz must be prepared for train cancellations, timetable changes and replacement services until November. This is due to construction work on an important junction.
BUND launches project on lynx in Saxony
The lynx is once again a native forest dweller in Saxony - at least in the western Ore Mountains. The reintroduction of the predator is to be accompanied by an educational project.
Muslic ahead of Dresden game: "Full focus: home win"
After four games without a win, league leaders Schalke now want to get back to winning ways against Dresden. Coach Muslic is banking on self-confidence and a star striker in the starting eleven.
Gruda's Leipzig mission: European Cup and World Cup opportunity
A car journey of more than 1,000 kilometers, prominent fans like Messi and Müller: What makes Leipzig's new signing Brajan Gruda special.
People in Saxony are absent less often due to illness
The number of days of absence in Bavaria is higher than in other countries. What reasons people often have for taking days off work.
African swine fever eradicated in Saxony
After 2,398 cases and 830 kilometers of protective fencing, there is no longer any evidence of African swine fever in Saxony. After five and a half years, ASF is considered eradicated. What's behind the feat.
Justice Minister in favor of tightening juvenile criminal law
Should 12-year-olds be sent to prison in future? The debate on tougher juvenile criminal law divides the parliamentary groups in the state parliament.
Start of the vacations: many visitors to the slopes expected in the Ore Mountains
The winter vacations also start in Saxony this weekend. Conditions on the ski slopes are currently ideal for winter sports holidaymakers - and are likely to remain so.
Exhibition shows classic car legends from Zwickau
Myth on four wheels: Only seven Horch 855 special roadsters were ever built, one of which is now on display in Zwickau. It is dedicated to historic luxury cars with eight-cylinder engines.
Saxony showcases medical technology innovations at Expo in Dubai
Saxony's medical technology companies present digital solutions for clinics and medical practices at the Expo in Dubai. What the industry expects from the trade fair.
Saxon state parliament struggles with technical problems
The state parliament in Dresden is sometimes quite noisy. At the 25th session of the current legislative period, it was, of necessity, unusually quiet.
Leipzig Book Fair attracts with 2,000 readings and stars
More than 2,000 readings, 300 locations, one goal: to connect stories. What literary surprises await visitors in Leipzig?
Pupils with dyscalculia should receive compensation
From the 2026/27 school year, children with dyscalculia in Saxony will receive targeted support.
Fear of the report card: Child Protection Association offers help
Half-year reports can cause stress - the Saxony Child Protection Association offers children, young people and parents support with worries about grades and reactions.
Driving instructors' association: Reform does not make driving license cheaper
A driving license costs more than 3,000 euros. The federal government's plans to reduce costs are met with skepticism by driving instructors in Bavaria.
Traffic jams in Saxony are getting longer - record on the A4
Almost 1,000 hours more traffic jams on the A4: New Year's Eve brought a record length of 512 kilometers. What's behind the traffic jam chaos and why could there be even more waiting times in 2026?
State parliament debates reform of juvenile criminal law
Wages, freedom of expression, public holidays: in addition to juvenile criminal law, other controversial topics are on the agenda in the Saxon state parliament.
Joachim Gauck honored with the Bridge Prize in Görlitz
The former Federal President has been honored for his commitment to freedom and a united Europe. Why the prize goes to him this year.
Niners Chemnitz reach Eurocup round of 16
The Chemnitz basketball team is lagging behind in the Bundesliga. Things are going much better in the Eurocup.
Dresden volleyball players no chance against Ankara
Following their defeat in the Eastern classic in Schwerin, the Dresden SC volleyball team also lost heavily in the Champions League four days later.
State parliament votes in favor of Bildungszeit - CDU also votes against
In Saxony, too, employees will soon have a statutory right to time off for education. This was a hard-fought issue for years. In the end, the bill was submitted to parliament as a popular motion.
State parliament agrees on Yad Vashem branch office in Saxony
The Saxon state parliament is rarely of one mind. However, all parliamentary groups are in favor of a branch of the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.
Seven matches canceled: Magdeburg II and Halle wait and see
The Regionalliga Nordost is facing the threat of another matchday cancellation. Seven of nine matches have already been canceled due to the wintry weather.
Suspected tuberculosis at Kamenz school not confirmed
Another suspected case of tuberculosis at a school in Kamenz has not been confirmed. What the public health department has to say about the investigations and the situation for the population.
Ceremony in the stadium: Erzgebirge Aue celebrates its 80th birthday
Erzgebirge Aue is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special ceremony. A colorful, feature-length program is promised.
IHK survey: One in four companies expects job cuts
The mood in Saxony's economy remains depressed: more than a third of companies are reporting declining sales, many fear rising labor costs and see little progress in reforms.
Free Voters call for local authorities to have veto rights over wind power
According to the Free Voters, the expansion of wind energy in eastern Germany is facing an acceptance crisis. They are therefore calling for local authorities to have a say.
Saxon inland ports draw a positive balance for 2025
Despite construction sites and bridge collapse: Saxony's ports are increasing their cargo throughput. Nevertheless, the outlook for 2026 remains cautious.
Eco-mobiles come to Saxony for nationwide meeting
Nature can also come on wheels - in the Umweltmobiles. The mobile laboratories from all over Germany are now meeting in Naunhof near Leipzig. The aim is to make biodiversity tangible.
Unknown liquid triggers firefighting operation at school
A strong-smelling liquid causes a fire department operation at a secondary school in Bautzen. Eight people are treated for respiratory irritation.
Investigations against Saxon AfD politician Dornau
AfD member of the state parliament Jörg Dornau has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act. The AfD suspects a staging.
High-risk game: No alcohol for Dynamo fans at Schalke
Several hundred police officers ensure security at the Schalke v Dresden second division clash. What the police emphasize in a fan letter and what measures apply.
RB Leipzig with little time between the top matches
The German Football League has scheduled match days 25 to 27. RB Leipzig will play VfB Stuttgart and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim within five days of each other.
Investigations against Saxon AfD politician Dornau
The member of the state parliament has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act.
Königstein Fortress attracts visitors with cannon thunder and fairytale festivals
The surgeon's rooms, historical military life, festivals and music: what Königstein Fortress has in store for visitors of all ages this year, despite the decline in visitor numbers.
Ailing Agra Bridge near Leipzig to be shored up
The Agra Bridge is to be demolished and rebuilt. But until then, it needs to be supported. What is currently being done and what it will cost.
Border project seeks committed mediators
The "A Year at the Border" project is looking for people who want to build bridges between Germany and the Czech Republic. People like Jana Kadlecova, who turned a regulars' table into a meeting place for cultures.
Saxony plans to invest billions in clinics by 2030
Saxony's hospitals are facing an investment worth billions. Nevertheless, problems in the provision of care have not been resolved. There is still a shortage of doctors in outpatient care.
City in transition: Görlitz wants to be more than just a movie set
One city, two countries: Görlitz is 950 years old, an architectural gem and has a Polish part with Zgorzelec. Looking to the future, the focus is on science and research.
VNG sees stable supply despite low gas storage levels
How does VNG assess the current situation in the gas storage facilities? The company does not see any acute danger, but warns of challenges for the next season.
State parliament votes on educational leave - outcome unclear
Only Bavaria and Saxony do not yet have it - statutory educational leave. A good 55,000 signatures have been collected for this. The vote in the state parliament is likely to be close.
Exhibition in honor of the composer Carl Maria von Weber
Fans of the musician Carl Maria von Weber will not be able to avoid a visit to Dresden this year. In the anniversary year for the composer, the State Library is also showing original exhibits.
Saxony wants to double money for injured civil servants
Civil servants in Saxony and their families are to receive better financial protection if they are injured on duty. More money is also planned for the family of the police officer who was killed in 2025.
RB Leipzig signs Oranje talent Thomas
The next new addition to the offense. After Suleman Sani, RB Leipzig also buys Dutchman Ayodele Thomas. However, he still has no professional experience.
Tougher measures against psychoactive drugs in prisons
Drug deliveries via children's drawings and other prisoner mail are increasingly becoming a problem in prisons in Saxony. Copiers and special testing devices are intended to prevent this.
"Boofen" in Saxon Switzerland prohibited until mid-June
If you want to spend the night in the open air in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, you have to take a break until mid-June. Why the ban on "boofing" applies right now and what it has to do with the breeding season.
Greens demand clarification on cuts to culture
Is Saxony cutting funding for culture in the current budget? The Greens see no need for such a step and a foul on parliament.
Leuchten Manufactur Wurzen ceases operations
Handmade chandeliers from Wurzen hang in historic buildings all over Germany. But now, following insolvency, the company is coming to an end.
Dabrowski gets to work in Aue: Giving the team positive energy
30 hours from the first contact to the contract - FC Erzgebirge quickly got down to business with the only candidate. Now only success counts.
New Bach documents provide insight into Leipzig church music
Unknown letters and testimonies from Bach's circle show: Leipzig's church music would probably have sounded different without targeted support. What the new finds reveal about musical life at the time.
Dabrowski new coach at FC Erzgebirge Aue
30 hours from the first contact to the contract - FC Erzgebirge quickly got down to business with the only candidate. Now only success counts.
Beer sales in Saxony fall more sharply than in the federal government
Saxony is experiencing a further decline in beer sales. However, non-alcoholic varieties are providing a small ray of hope.
Foundation supports around 50 monuments in Saxony
From Renaissance houses to churches in the Ore Mountains - the German Foundation for Monument Protection has supported various buildings in Saxony. Which other projects have benefited.
Conservationists: road salt in winter damages trees in summer
Drought stress, compacted soils, road salt: why urban trees in Saxony are struggling more and more - and how targeted watering can be a real tree saver.
But still movement in the FCM squad: Tachie comes, Diawara goes
For a long time, it looked as if things would be quiet in the 1. FC Magdeburg squad during the winter transfer window. But then things really take off.
Streetcar derails in Leipzig: Cancellations and disruptions
As soon as traffic starts moving again after the warning strike, a train derails in front of the main station. There are cancellations and delays.
Chip supplier Siltronic sees difficult business environment
After a dismal year and plant closures, the semiconductor manufacturer is not issuing a forecast for the current year. Siltronic is struggling with price pressure and negative exchange rates.
Reporters Without Borders deplores "hostility" in the East
According to a report by the non-governmental organization, local journalists in Saxony and Thuringia are experiencing aggression and physical violence, including death threats.
Warning strike over - local transport started in three countries
After a day-long warning strike, local transport is back on track in several cities. According to the transport companies, buses and trains are running again in the early morning.
Saxony's car manufacturers grow - trend towards e-cars
Despite weak sales on the car market, Saxony's automotive industry produced more vehicles in 2025. Which locations are doing particularly well and where the production engine is stuttering.
After retirement: Hoti from FCM to Braunschweig
After leaving 1. FC Magdeburg, Andi Hoti joins Eintracht Braunschweig. What manager Schork says about the move.
Bird flu: Chemnitz Zoo has to kill numerous birds
After the discovery of dead chickens, Chemnitz Zoo had to take drastic measures. What happens now and when visitors will be allowed back in.