A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel closed until the evening
Nothing is running in the A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel until the evening: a large-scale exercise is held to practise the cooperation of the emergency services under realistic conditions.
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First parts for Dresden XXL stollen baked
Every year, Dresden bakers shape a giant stollen. It is to be cut on December 6 at the Stollen Festival at the Striezelmarkt. The first pieces of the pastry have been baked.
RB women remain without a point against Wolfsburg
Leipzig's strong performance in the second half goes unrewarded. It is a source of encouragement all round.
Perfect conditions for ice wine harvest in the Elbe Valley
When minus 8 degrees Celsius is considered the ideal condition, it can only be for harvesting ice wine. This year, the weather in the Elbe Valley played along. The winegrowers are happy.
More complaints about private video surveillance in Saxony
There are limits to private video surveillance. Many operators of cameras on houses or in allotment gardens are apparently not aware of this. Complaints about this are increasing.
Driver dies after accident near Großolbersdorf
Head-on collision on federal highway 174 near Großolbersdorf in the Ore Mountains. All help comes too late for the driver of the car.
"Invest even more": Magdeburg lacks a sense of achievement
1. FC Magdeburg remains bottom of the Bundesliga 2. Coach Petrik Sander's team are simply not rewarded enough for the effort they put in.
High blood pressure particularly widespread in Saxony and Thuringia
High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, but can damage the heart and kidneys. What the AOK Plus in Saxony and Thuringia advises.
Cross-border demand for Herrnhut stars
Herrnhut stars are no longer just Christmas decorations. The manufactured goods are now used for decoration all year round. The number of buyers is also growing in neighboring countries.
Ole Werner with RB Leipzig against his former club Werder
RB Leipzig's home record against Bremen is almost flawless. It is a special game for coach Ole Werner.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses on Carstens' debut
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team is still in deep trouble. In Gummersbach, they fought their way back from a large deficit, but ultimately lost by a clear margin.
SCM wins and extends contract with Kristjansson
SC Magdeburg has a clear start-to-finish win against HSG Wetzlar and is once again top of the table in the German Handball League. Gisli Kristjansson extends his contract until 2030.
Dresden volleyball players advance to the cup semi-finals
The volleyball players of Dresdner SC are still two wins away from their next cup success. The defending champions fulfilled their duty in the quarter-final against Aachen and reached the semi-finals.
FDP Saxony senses a spirit of optimism in its own ranks
"The dead live longer", as the saying goes. The FDP in Saxony wants to shed its image as a loser from previous election campaigns and finally get back on track.
Saxony has 325 new master craftsmen
An emotional moment after a tough apprenticeship: In Saxony, a new generation of tradespeople is ready and waiting. There are urgent appeals to politicians to fulfill their hopes.
Bottom-placed Magdeburg loses touch
At Fortuna Düsseldorf, second division bottom club 1. FC Magdeburg looked like a relegation candidate at times. The team from the Elbe city failed to equalize shortly before the end.
Freiberg's "Terra Mineralia" to be modernized
The large mineral collection in Freiberg is a feast for the eyes. Crystals and precious stones sparkle everywhere. Now the show is to be spruced up.
Elderly driver rams into flower store
A stroke of luck: a senior citizen drives her car into a flower store. As there are no customers in the entrance area, the accident ends without serious injury. Only the driver suffers minor injuries.
Driver attacks police officer after accident
A young man causes an accident, tries to flee and then puts up considerable resistance to officers. He now has to answer for several criminal offenses.
Problem bear: More and more raccoons in Saxony too
Almost 27,000 raccoons were shot in Saxony in the current hunting year. The animals are spreading rapidly - with consequences for the local wildlife.
Sir Donald Runnicles' inaugural concert in Dresden
The Scot Sir Donald Runnicles has been chief conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra since the beginning of the season. His official inauguration now takes place - naturally with works by two of his compatriots.
Dynamo Dresden end winless streak: "Feels good"
Dynamo return to winning ways after nine games without a win. Two gifts almost jeopardized their second win of the season.
Parliamentary groups push for better early childhood education
Every euro saved has to be paid back twice later, say the Greens, referring to early childhood education. Everyone agrees that it should be improved. But that costs money.
Winegrowers in the Elbe Valley harvest ice wine
Last season, the ice wine harvest in Saxony was canceled due to the poor harvest. However, the current vintage is better - and the weather is also cooperating unusually early.
Winegrowing summit calls for more visibility for German wines
Less than every second bottle of wine sold in Germany comes from domestic production. How can local wine be brought more into the limelight? A meeting at the monastery should help.
Dresden winter service ready for the season
Dresden starts the winter season: 43 vehicles are on duty to clear snow and ice from roads, cycle paths and sidewalks. Residents are also challenged.
Serbski Sejm: Sorbs are not politically represented
The Sorbian Parliament complains about the lack of political representation of the Sorbs in Germany and refers to international law. It derives this view from a court ruling.
Young wolf shows no fear of humans
Play instinct instead of flight: a young wolf in eastern Saxony is behaving conspicuously. Now it is to be retrained to respect humans.
Ole Werner does not want to be surprised by Bremen
RB Leipzig's home record against Bremen is almost flawless. Nevertheless, coach Ole Werner has been warned. He sees the team developing well at his former club Werder.
Werder want to continue good series with former coach
Werder Bremen are in good shape ahead of the international break. The aim is to build on this - also in a special duel for many players.
Buga 2033: Investments of 120 million euros planned
The 2033 Federal Garden Show will be held in Saxony for the first time. What Dresden expects from investments in Südpark, the racecourse and the Leuben gravel lakes.
BSW calls for fund for security at major events
Security precautions at Christmas markets and street festivals are now commonplace due to concerns about terrorist attacks. The costs are considerable. The BSW wants a change in funding.
Rotop expands production of radiopharmaceuticals
Radiopharmaceuticals are drugs with radiation power. They are used in nuclear medicine to diagnose cancer, for example. The company Rotop wants to invest in this area.
Bus and train travel in Central Saxony will become more expensive
Passengers in Central Saxony will soon have to adjust to higher ticket prices. Subscription customers can save money, however. Where and when prices will rise and which tickets will even be cheaper.
Leipzig's medical study program: 58 high school graduates per place
19,674 applicants for 340 places: Studying medicine in Leipzig is difficult to access. Who else is trained at the faculty.
Avian influenza continues to spread in the Leipzig district
New evidence of avian influenza in wild birds in the Leipzig district: The veterinary office urges increased caution and provides specific advice for owners.
Clemens in court for traffic offense?
Saxony's Minister of Culture Conrad Clemens may have to stand trial for a traffic offense. The state parliament lifted the MP's immunity back in May.
Greens and Left in Saxony: "We won't go along with everything"
Saxony's governing parties, the CDU and SPD, are dependent on cooperation with the opposition. The Left and the Greens are not satisfied with this - and are calling for change.
More than a moped: How the Simson became a political issue
Schwalbe, Star, Sperber, S50 and S51: GDR two-wheelers are now cult. The AfD has discovered the East German theme - other parties are following suit. But a fan from Kassel has his very own perspective.
New US Consul General in the Southeast
The US Consulate General in Leipzig has a new director: former journalist Jodi Breisler wants to further develop relations between the USA and Central Germany.
BMW invests millions - Leipzig plant gears up for the future
The BMW plant in Leipzig is celebrating 20 years of production - and is setting the course for the future: the car manufacturer is planning to invest a three-digit million sum in the site.
X-ray images of animals in motion
What causes back pain in dogs or broken bones in laying hens? Researchers in Leipzig are looking for answers in a new movement laboratory.
"Cinderella" season begins at Moritzburg Castle
At Moritzburg Castle, everything revolves around Cinderella at the end of the year. Many scenes from the cult film "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" were filmed here. What the pilgrimage site has to offer fans this year.
Reiche calls for more "risk appetite" and less bureaucracy
Less bureaucracy, more courage to take risks: Federal Economics Minister Reiche sees this as the key to new investments and growth in Germany.
Topping-out ceremony for new science center in Leipzig
The new Centre for Globalization Research in Leipzig is being built at a cost of almost 50 million euros. Which institutes are moving in and when the building is due to be completed.
Saxony extends funding for "digital classroom"
Robotics, coding, artificial intelligence: a digital mobile classroom brings technology to Saxony's schools. Funding has now been extended until the end of 2026.
UFO reporting center provides solution for observations in Vogtland
Several people saw something strange near Schöneck at the weekend and called the police. The officers went out but found nothing. What was going on in the sky?
Only vehicles up to 3.5 tons allowed on Agra Bridge
The structure in the south of Leipzig is dilapidated and is to be demolished. The traffic restrictions apply from today.
Champions League: Magdeburg hold their own in Zagreb
Defending champions SC Magdeburg never let any doubts arise at bottom club Zagreb. The SCM particularly shone from the wing positions in their eighth win in their eighth group game.
Leipzig's Henrichs with a big goal: a regular at the World Cup
Benjamin Henrichs has been sidelined for eleven months after tearing his Achilles heel. In a podcast, the RB Leipzig professional talks about his big goal after a difficult time.
Short film day invites you to watch movies together
Whether cinema, living room or Christmas market: Short Film Day invites people all over Germany to experience the diversity of short film together - also in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
RB defender Bitshiabu out for longer
It was only in the last match before the international break that the Frenchman was once again in the starting eleven. Now a muscle injury has forced him to take a longer break.
Carstens takes over: Leipzig releases sports management
Raul Alonso is no longer coach of SC DHfK Leipzig. The sports director also has to go. An experienced coach is coming in his place.
Leipzig to host the German Tourism Day in 2026
Leipzig will host the German Tourism Day next year. What the city and the Free State of Saxony expect from it and the significance of the industry meeting.
Bochum: Rösler expects "cat-and-mouse game" against Dresden
Up-and-coming VfL Bochum are aiming for their fourth win in five second division games against second-last Dynamo Dresden. The turnaround was achieved under new coach Uwe Rösler.
ZDF report shows everyday life in Dresden's Prohlis district
How do people in Prohlis experience their everyday lives? The ZDF report accompanies residents and shows what makes the district special despite the challenges.
Sandra Hüller reads children's texts for a good cause in Leipzig
Hollywood star Sandra Hüller reads children's texts that make you think - and for a good cause. What the little authors reveal in their stories amazes even the actress.
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.