European Cup: Dresden volleyball players in the semi-finals
The journey on the international stage continues for the volleyball players of Dresdner SC. The Supercup winners have reached the round of the best four in the CEV Cup.
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Liberec's iconic TV tower changes hands
The Czech region of Liberec is paying almost seven and a half million euros for the iconic television tower. A comprehensive renovation of the building in the high-tech style of the 1970s is planned.
Rare pond bat discovered in Saxon Switzerland
Good news from the national park in eastern Saxony: experts have observed a rare species of bat.
Oberlausitz Easter bunny post office is open
"Olli Osterhase" and "Lotti Langohr" are once again answering letters from all over the world. Anyone who sends them a greeting can look forward to a little surprise in their letterbox.
Construction activity picks up in the East
After years in the doldrums, demand for construction services is growing in the East. Which areas have seen particular growth - and where things are not yet picking up again.
Panter: Smaller wage gap no reason for satisfaction
Despite lower figures for the pay gap between women and men, the Ministry of Economic Affairs sees a need for further action, especially in comparable jobs.
Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line will remain a bottleneck for many years to come
Commuters and businesses still need patience: the double-track expansion of the Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line will not start until 2032 at the earliest, and initially only on the southern section.
Sunny days: bees start the new season
The mild spring weather is keeping Saxony's bees busy: they are flying out again and collecting pollen as food for their offspring. The next generation is already waiting in the wings.
Digital map and app for volunteers in Saxony
Anyone who volunteers receives benefits as a thank you. Until now, this was only possible with an analog card. Now the offer is going digital and coming to smartphones.
Female authors dominate selection for Leipzig Book Prize
Who has a chance of winning the Leipzig Book Fair Prize? In the fiction category, the jury is sending four women and one author from Austria into the race.
Former Saxon government spokesman Sagurna is dead
He was considered one of the closest companions of former Saxon Prime Minister Kurt Biedenkopf. Now former government spokesman Michael Sagurna has died.
More potholes after winter - municipalities struggle with damage
After the winter, many regions in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are reporting more potholes than in previous years. The exact amount of damage is often still unclear - repairs are already underway in some cases.
Major cleaning at the Dresden State Art Collections
When visitors have to stay outside, the inside is cleaned and renovated. Everything that is maintained at the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen during closing times.
Sausage recall at Penny - salmonella in breakfast crackers
A manufacturer is recalling breakfast crackers due to salmonella. Which batches are affected and what customers should be aware of now.
Sausage recall at Penny - salmonella in breakfast crackers
A manufacturer is recalling breakfast crackers due to salmonella. Which batches are affected and what customers should be aware of now.
Theater festival presents opera about anti-apartheid fighter Nkoli
Chemnitz will become a German theater mecca this summer for the "Theater der Welt" festival. The first productions have now been announced. They also deal with a century of Ukrainian history.
Participation report: Saxony participates in 31 companies
The Free State of Bavaria holds company shares worth almost 600 million euros. According to Finance Minister Piwarz, this is not about returns, but about central state interests.
Art festival "Begehungen" revitalizes Chemnitz Schauspielhaus
Digital media and AI-generated images are blurring the boundaries between reality and simulation. This summer, the "Begehungen" art festival aims to explore what this means for democracy.
RB Leipzig without Schlager for a few weeks
Leipzig midfielder Schlager had to leave the pitch early against Dortmund. The Austrian will not return to the pitch for the time being.
Fewer children in daycare centers - SPD warns of daycare center deaths
Demographic change is making itself felt in Saxony's daycare centers. Some of them are closing. The development is causing concern among SPD politicians.
Prize for Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz"
Sold-out performances, additional dates and now an opera prize: the Chemnitz premiere of "Rummelplatz" thrilled local audiences and music experts beyond the region alike.
ICE route between Erfurt and Leipzig open again
Good news for rail travelers: After hours of restrictions, trains between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle are running largely on schedule again.
Protest: IAV employees fear for their jobs
What is the future of the development services provider IAV's site in the Ore Mountains? Many of the 800 employees there are worried about their jobs. Now they are putting pressure on the company management.
Thousands fewer children in Saxony daycare centers
Demographic change is making itself felt in Saxony's daycare centers. Some of them are closing. But there are also improvements.
East SPD politicians warn of daycare center deaths
East German daycare centers shine with long opening hours and qualified staff. But they are running out of children. SPD politicians fear the situation will worsen from 2027 and are turning to the federal government.
Olympic champion Rösch on depression: Was mentally dead
From medal hero to survivor: Why Olympic biathlon champion Michael Rösch only sought help after his career ended - and what he advises other sufferers.
No mouth robbery: police hunt organized wild garlic thieves
They travel from all over Germany, comb through Leipzig's forests and pluck wild garlic bulbs en masse. The alluvial forest ecosystem in particular is severely disturbed. The police are alarmed.
Manufacturer warns of glass splinters in broth
Anyone who has bought stock from Ökoland should take a close look: Because of possible glass splinters, the manufacturer asks you to dispose of or return certain products.
Weißwasser fears for promised jobs for federal office
The Federal Office of Economics and Export Control has had a branch office in Weißwasser since spring 2020. A new building was actually planned. But nothing will come of it now. The resentment is palpable.
A good 3,200 young people in Saxony remain without a school-leaving certificate
The proportion of school leavers in Saxony who have no qualifications is higher than ever before. What experts and associations are calling for to stop a risky national trend.
Overhead line damaged - ICE line Erfurt-Leipzig disrupted
Delays, cancellations, detour: After overhead line damage on the ICE line, the journey between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle remains a test of patience for travelers.
Chemnitz hotel team puts its heart and soul into finding an investor
The employees of the Chemnitz Congress Hotel continue to fight for a future for the striking building. They are now casting the line for a new operator themselves. Will one of them bite?
Köpping: Saxony depends on foreign nursing staff
In Leipzig, young Brazilians are being trained as nurses for the first time. The opportunities and challenges associated with this project.
Spring overhaul: suspension railroad out of service until March 13
There is a lot to do during this year's spring overhaul of the suspension railroad. The break in operations will therefore last a week longer than usual.
Teachers' Prize: Two awards go to Saxony
Saxony scores highly in the German Teachers' Award. A school principal from Leipzig and a teacher from Vogtland are honored for their commitment and special dedication.
Dispute over the removal of allowances for trainee teachers
Less money for trainee primary school teachers: the removal of an allowance is causing anger. The union speaks of fraud, the ministry believes transparency has been maintained.
Saxony's tourism down slightly - Chemnitz on the rise
Saxony's tourism is set for a slight decline in 2025. But Chemnitz and the surrounding area are benefiting from an ace up their sleeve. Rising interest from East Asia gives hope.
"Shoots anyway": cheeky penalty note causes a stir
Cheat sheets about penalty takers are nothing special for goalkeepers. But what Cottbus keeper Marius Funk stuck on his bottle was very unusual.
More extremists dropping out - number of cases doubled
Leaving a radical scene is usually not possible without close support. In Saxony, a corresponding dropout program is confronted with a growing number of requests.
Lilly lives with a rare disease and a lot of courage to face life
Lilly Hiebenthal suffers from an immune disorder that is very rare worldwide. Despite her many symptoms, she is grateful for every day. What the diagnosis means for her everyday life.
The chip of the future is free of toxins
Perpetual chemicals, PFAS for short, can be found in raincoats, pans and every chip. Researchers at Fraunhofer ENAS in Chemnitz are working with European partners to ban these toxic substances from chip production. Their new process could make the semiconductor industry cleaner, more energy-efficient and healthier.
From GDR hit to legacy - the state as heir
What happens to houses, gardens or even the rights to a GDR hit when there are no known heirs? Then the Free State of Saxony becomes the heir - and sometimes has to hand over estates again.
Keeper's own goal prevents Leipzig's third win in a row
First, the Essen women's soccer team lost after taking an early lead, then Leipzig's goalkeeper, of all people, ensured that the relegation candidates won a point.
Cottbus shoot themselves forward and Aue deeper into the cellar
In an emotional, but not high-class duel in the east, the visitors are the happier team in the end after two set-piece goals. The fans cause an inglorious interruption.
Dynamo fight for a point: 0:0 in Hanover
A win for Dresden at the promotion candidates would have meant another big jump in the table. But it didn't come to that. Ultimately, the Saxons must be happy with the one point.
Setback for Hannover 96: Draw against Dresden and Tomiak out
Hannover 96 only manage a goalless draw against struggling relegation candidates Dynamo Dresden. Worse for the Lower Saxony side, however, was the serious injury to defender Boris Tomiak.
Saxony stops 44 deliveries of counterfeit food
Potency medication in honey and drinking chocolate: In Saxony, 44 deliveries of foodstuffs illegally laced with active pharmaceutical ingredients were stopped. What are the risks for consumers?
Thick air at RB Leipzig: Raum criticizes teammates
This is not the first time Leipzig has squandered a lead. After the 2:2 draw against Dortmund, the captain speaks plainly.
"Görliwood" wants to make people fit for film professions
Hollywood discovered Görlitz as a film set years ago. Studios should also be able to rely on German set personnel for future productions.
Prize and book for the 100th birthday of Erich Loest
On February 24, the writer Erich Loest would have been 100 years old. The custodians of his estate want to mark the occasion by bringing him back to mind.
Bayern chasers BVB salvage a point in Leipzig
Dortmund almost stumble in Leipzig: After 15 games without defeat, it looks like the end of the series. However, BVB saves itself from defeat in stoppage time.
Dresden volleyball players fulfill compulsory task
Between two matches on the international stage, Dresden SC's volleyball players have to compete in the Bundesliga. They master the task against Borken.
Kammlauf: Weather again forces an emergency solution
Only the light version instead of 50 kilometers: Why the popular Kammlauf is being shortened again and what this has to do with the weather.
Accident while turning: Three seriously injured
Serious accident in the Vogtland district: a turning maneuver has serious consequences. The fire department has to rescue a passenger.
Green electricity: What Reich's grid package means for Saxony
New rules for the connection of wind and solar power providers are intended to reduce the high costs of interventions in the grid. However, suppliers and the industry are warning of risks for expansion in Bavaria.
Leipzig under pressure with new goalkeeper against Dortmund
Leipzig are already two points behind the Champions League places. Now, of all times, top club Dortmund are coming to the top match.
Planned electricity grid regulations divide energy sector in Saxony
New grid rules are intended to reduce costs by billions and make electricity cheaper. However, suppliers and the industry in Saxony are warning of investment risks - while others believe the reform is overdue.
SC DHfK Leipzig picks up point in basement duel
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team are usually close to the lead in Wetzlar, but are unable to pull away decisively. In the end, they can live with the draw.
Peak of the flu epidemic in Saxony passed
The flu epidemic is subsiding in Saxony. But the RS virus, which is particularly dangerous for small children, is on the rise. What else a recent report shows.
Job cuts at Wacker: growing unrest at the Nünchritz plant
Uncertainty is growing at Wacker's Nünchritz plant: employees are waiting for clarity on the planned job cuts. Works councils demand binding commitments against compulsory redundancies.
Infineon opens new chip factory in Dresden at the beginning of July
Infineon is opening its new chip factory in Dresden earlier than planned. With this billion-euro investment, the Group intends to meet the growing demand for semiconductors for future technologies.
State authorities should be speedboats instead of supertankers
Saxony's state administration must reorganize itself for cost reasons. The cabinet has issued so-called review mandates to the individual departments. Interior Minister Armin Schuster also sees it as the personnel's turn.
Associations call for the preservation of biodiversity in Leipzig
Leipzig should be a "municipality of biodiversity". This is what environmental organizations have in mind. However, construction projects are increasingly restricting habitats for plants and animals.
Why guest cards often reach their limits in the East
Free bus and train, discounts and more - but why do some offers end at the district border? Where there are problems for holidaymakers and why the Thuringian Forest sees itself as a pioneer.
Dresden volleyball players win clearly against Mulhouse
The Dresden volleyball team has only reached the semi-finals of the CEV Cup once in its club history. Now the Bundesliga club once again has one foot in the round of the best four.
Experts shed light on the wonderful world of ground beetles
Ground beetles (Carabidae) are considered indicators of environmental change. This is another reason why researchers are fascinated by them. A meeting of experts is now taking place in Dresden.
Foundation landscape in Saxony continues to grow
Without foundations, funding in areas such as culture, education and social affairs would be unthinkable today. There are currently 688 foundations in Saxony, with 18 new ones added last year. This will continue in 2026.
Top match against Dortmund: Leipzig under pressure
The next few weeks will decide whether RB Leipzig can play in the Champions League next season. A sense of achievement against Borussia Dortmund is hugely important.
Slight increase in building permits in the East
After a sharp slump, the number of building permits in some eastern states is on the rise again. But there are also exceptions.
"Precautionary measure": Dortmund's Schlotterbeck continues his break
Borussia Dortmund go into Saturday evening's Bundesliga top match at RB Leipzig with a tailwind from the Champions League. BVB have not been defeated in 15 games, but are again without four defenders.
New S-Bahn trains for the Leipzig/Halle region from December
More space, modern technology and a direct connection to Naumburg: the improvements the new Mireo trains will bring for commuters and passengers from December.
Connecting stories - book fair aims to create encounters
From 18-hour reading marathons to debut stages: The book fair in Leipzig aims to bring the reading community together with new formats and diverse guests.
Most violent crimes nationwide - Deutsche Bahn reacts in Leipzig
Security offensive at Leipzig Central Station: state and federal police, the city and DB security forces are on patrol together. And even more is planned to protect passengers.
Around one billion euros in old debts at housing companies
The housing companies in East Germany have a huge legacy burden to bear - debts from the GDR era. The Left has long been calling for a remedy. Because the debt burden is preventing investment.
Hubert and Staller tomcats reunited after theft
The Birman tomcats Hubert and Staller formed a close-knit team in the Allgäu region - until the owner's neighbors moved and Staller disappeared without a trace. Then the police intervened.
Voigt's accusations against the TU-Chemnitz - what the university says about it
Minister President Mario Voigt is under pressure due to the withdrawal of his doctorate. He accuses Chemnitz University of Technology of changing the rules of the game in plagiarism proceedings. What is this all about?
Foundation landscape in Saxony continues to grow
Without foundations, funding in areas such as culture, education and social affairs would be unthinkable today. There are currently 688 foundations in Saxony, with 18 new ones added last year. This will continue in 2026.
Niners Chemnitz win after two overtimes
The Chemnitz basketball team is moving closer to the play-off places in the Bundesliga. They will need a lot of staying power to win against Heidelberg, who are bottom of the table.
Magdeburg books quarter-final ticket in the Champions League
Defending champions SC Magdeburg remain unbeaten in the Champions League. On matchday 11, SCM secured an early place in the quarter-finals with a win against GOG.
Theater project sheds light on the legacy of Simson in Suhl
An art project aims to tell the eventful history of the Simson and its significance for East German identity from different perspectives. Citizens can get involved.
Dynamo Dresden must pay a fine of 80,000 euros
Dynamo Dresden must once again pay a fine for the misconduct of its supporters. A third of this can be used for preventative measures.
Savings banks granted more loans for residential construction in 2025
East German consumers invested more in their own homes again last year. Meanwhile, the Savings Banks Association emphasizes the importance of private pension provision.
Study: Racism in authorities often hidden in structures
Discrimination in public offices often remains invisible - but it has consequences for those affected. What a new study on racism in German authorities shows.
Leftists warn against privatization of apartments
The Left is calling for a fund to enable cities to buy back apartments. They see tenants as the victims of privatization.
Book Fair cancels presentation of novel by AfD politician Krah
Novel presentation canceled: Due to "massive security concerns", Krah's "The Journey to Europe" will remain without a stage at the Leipzig Book Fair for the time being.
Arrival of the messengers of happiness: The first storks are back
Even if the "runways" in many places in Germany are white and slippery these days due to snow: For the storks, the return to their home breeding grounds has long since begun.
Above-average rise in inflation in Saxony
Prices have risen significantly since 2020 - more than in the federal government. An Ifo analysis shows which areas have driven inflation in Saxony and why employees are still paid more in real terms.
Millions in funding for Saxony's creative industries
Around 81,000 people work in Saxony's creative industries. With millions in funding, their work is to be strengthened and better networked in the long term.
19 Expropriation proceedings for trunk roads in Saxony
The state can expropriate land required for the construction of roads if the owners do not cooperate voluntarily. A number of proceedings are currently underway in Saxony.
Not shocked: Coach Wiegert has ticked off Kiel's defeat
The German handball league leaders are handling the end of their winning streak with aplomb. In the Champions League, it can provide a new sense of achievement.
Train cancellations between Chemnitz and Elsterwerda
Due to construction work, travelers will have to switch to buses. Connections in the late evening hours next weekend are affected.
Border controls extended: Greens see European law violated
Dobrindt is sticking to internal border controls - at least until September. There is no end in sight. Criticism comes from the Greens.
213 million for public transport, footpaths and cycle paths: this is what was built
More e-buses, new cycle path bridges and barrier-free bus stops: How Saxony plans to use funding to advance mobility in 2025.
Knee injury: Leipzig without Gulacsi for six weeks
RB Leipzig will have to do without goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi for several weeks. This is how the club is planning for the time without its experienced keeper.
German Pavilion in Venice remains true to Naumann's vision
The artist Henrike Naumann is dead. But her ideas for the German Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale remain.
More extremist crimes in Saxony
More new cases of extremism and a falling clearance rate: investigators in Saxony have their hands full.
Wild garlic thieves caught in the Leipzig region
Wild garlic thieves are already out and about in the forests again. How the police are trying to combat the phenomenon.
Collective wage agreement costs Saxony more than half a billion euros
Saxony's collective wage agreement for the public sector entails considerable additional costs.
Drinking water fault in Großschönau rectified
On Sunday afternoon, the water supply failed in parts of the village in the Zittau Mountains. However, the problem was resolved by the evening.
More and more people in Saxony are arming themselves
The number of private gun owners is increasing, and more and more people are applying for a small firearms license. It can't just be down to an interest in shooting sports alone, says Left Party politician Nagel.