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A master roofer advertises for trainees in the official gazette of the town of Sebnitz - with inhumane restrictions. The outrage is huge, there are criminal charges - and public protest.
A master roofer advertises for trainees in the official gazette of the town of Sebnitz - with inhumane restrictions. The outrage is huge.
A roofing company advertises for trainees in the official gazette of the town of Sebnitz - and makes an inhumane restriction in the process. The town reacts, but is itself criticized.
Museums, theaters: many things would not work without volunteers. In Wittenberg, cultural associations from eastern Germany want to provide new impetus. This should also involve networks, young talent and promotion.
Right-wing violence in Saxony continues to increase. 2024 victim counselors again recorded more attacks than in Chemnitz in 2018. There is talk of a right-wing takeover.
"Freedom" is the title of Angela Merkel's memoirs. The German Hygiene Museum in Dresden has invited the former Chancellor to read from her book at an exhibition on this topic.
At the age of 14, many young people in Saxony celebrate either their Jugendweihe or confirmation. Now the season is starting again.
The city of Chemnitz is offering an unusual discovery tour during the Capital of Culture year. The focus is on garages as places of cultural identity.
There are around 30,000 garages in Chemnitz, many of which were built during the GDR era. In the Capital of Culture year, the city wants to make the otherwise unseen visible - and the garages are also in focus.
The Future Fund in Prague has approved 1.4 million euros for 222 German-Czech projects. Among other things, schoolchildren are dealing with the Second World War and the Holocaust.
Poor despite working: For many people, their wages are not enough to cover all their living costs. They are dependent on citizen's allowance and are referred to as supplementary income recipients.
He rebelled against the GDR superiors and urged the Greens to take a more realistic view of foreign policy. Gerd Poppe has now passed away.
It is impossible to imagine the Leipzig Book Fair without colorfully dressed cosplayers. A competition was also on the program on Saturday.
Various projects aim to improve cooperation in the Saxon-Czech border region. The EU is supporting these efforts with a lot of money.
Protecting nature where others relax: more than 100 volunteers look after Saxony's only national park - some have been doing so for 40 years.
Every year on March 8, International Women's Day, women's rights are commemorated. Even in Germany, equality between men and women has not yet been fully achieved.
Every year on March 8, International Women's Day, women's rights are commemorated. Even in Germany, complete equality between men and women has still not been achieved.
Citizens' councils with randomly drawn participants are a popular instrument of co-determination, especially in municipalities. In Dresden, too, such a council is to be established - for peaceful coexistence.
There is a gaping hole in Saxony's budget that can only be plugged with difficulty. Clubs and associations from many areas fear cuts. This also applies to equality policy.
The advice center is receiving more and more drastic cases. There has been a rise in cases involving authorities and education in particular, but there is a lack of legal action.
There are clear differences in donations across Germany. This applies to the amount of donations as well as the trend from year to year. New figures are now available.
Many swansongs have been sung for dialects such as Saxon. Wrongly so, says one linguist. Dialects are not dying out. They are just changing.
Every year, right-wing extremists try to abuse the anniversary of the destruction of Dresden. The city defends itself against myth-making and the falsification of history - even after February 13.
From 2032, women will be entitled to protection from violence by law. The federal government wants to support the federal states with billions to achieve this. The Bundesrat agrees, but also voices criticism.
On February 14, couples around the world show their love. But do a particularly large number of them say "I do" on this day?
Women still earn less than men. In Saxony, however, the difference is not as great as in western Germany.
Full classes, a lack of teachers, increasing pressure: Saxony's schools are facing a stress test. The GEW warns of dramatic shortfalls in teaching and calls for urgent action.
Since November 1, people in Germany have been able to change their gender entry and first name more easily - without an expert opinion or court proceedings. In Dresden, 263 people have already done this.
In 1925, the first opera ball was held in Semper's famous theater building in Dresden. The modern Semper Opera Ball celebrates the millennium with an opulent program - both indoors and outdoors.
The Dresden Semperoper Ball continues to change. After a successful relaunch in 2024, the organizers are coming up with further innovations - in addition to celebrities from music, theater, film and showbiz.
The Semper Opera Ball in Dresden likes to keep the names of prominent guests under wraps until the very end. One has now come forward himself and wants to ennoble the ball: Folk musician Heino.
A border more than 800 kilometers long connects Germany and the Czech Republic. Anyone who wants to bring people from both countries closer together now has an opportunity.
The CDU/CSU's push for the consistent rejection of certain asylum seekers is causing debate. SPD politician Petra Köpping calls for prudence.
The Pirna Sonnenstein was a testing ground for the mass extermination carried out by the Nazis. Almost 14,000 people fell victim to the "euthanasia" crimes at the killing center.
The anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp is a day of remembrance in Germany for the victims of National Socialism. 80 years later, anti-Semitism is once again affecting Jewish life.
Hate is becoming socially acceptable on social media, says Saxony's SPD leader Henning Homann. He now hopes that Europe will stand firm when it comes to regulation after US President Trump takes office.
The CDU/CSU would like to dispense with the office of Commissioner for Eastern Germany. This is met with criticism in eastern Germany: Brandenburg's head of government Woidke explains why he believes the position is indispensable.
The CDU/CSU wants to reduce the overall number of commissioners - and dispense with the Commissioner for Eastern Europe. Politicians from the SPD and the Greens do not think this is a good idea.
Jewish life has existed in Saxony since the Middle Ages. Deportation, flight and emigration during the Nazi era almost wiped it out - but it has been on the rise again since 1990.
The hoped-for boost in organ donations failed to materialize in 2024. This is also a problem in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, as new figures show.
The first babies of the new year have been born in Saxony. Abdullah and Bennet open the birth year 2025.
The Minister President is confident - despite economic problems. His New Year's address focuses on the opportunities and hurdles facing Saxony in the new year.
After the legalization of cannabis, there were 15 applications from cultivation associations in Saxony-Anhalt. Not all of them have been approved yet.
"What should our child be called?" - One of the most important questions for expectant parents before the birth. In Bavaria, other first names top the list of the most popular baby names this year.
Day after day and around the clock, the volunteers at the telephone counseling service are ready to listen to people seeking help. The number of inquiries increases during the holidays.
A house that only slightly exceeds the legally permitted living space can be counted as an asset for recipients of citizen's allowance. This was decided by the Saxon State Social Court.
Saxony will register significantly less immigration from abroad in 2023. The slump in migration from Ukraine is particularly noticeable in the statistics.
For almost 30 years, church congregations in the Saxon state capital have been opening their doors to homeless people during the cold months. The offer is unique in this form.
More and more used clothing containers are being dismantled in Saxony. How the DRK is nevertheless trying to safeguard its aid services.
The right-wing scene repeatedly mobilizes against climate protection, sometimes even leading to physical attacks. A project by the Kulturbüro Sachsen aims to counter this.
Whether museums, sports groups, social clubs or the fire department, many things would be impossible without volunteers. Every year, people who dedicate their free time to these causes are in the spotlight in the state parliament.
Loneliness often affects senior citizens. Personalized school mail is intended to bring joy to nursing homes during Advent.
This year, the prize was awarded for the first time with a new structure. Prize winners in Dresden, Leipzig, Reichenbach, Görlitz and Borna can be delighted.
East Germany has had a "super election year" - and the AfD made gains in many places. Democracy initiatives draw a sobering balance.
The care sector is facing huge challenges - especially in Bavaria, where the population is getting older and older. The "target image for care" offers possible solutions.
Although most part-time employees in Saxony work part-time voluntarily, not all of them are satisfied with their working hours.
For many years, she represented the interests of Jews in Saxony. Nora Goldenbogen has now died.
A Herrnhut star has been shining on Dresden's Frauenkirche church during Advent for 20 years now. Now there is a special edition of the popular Christmas decoration.
The Semperoper Ball in Dresden is all about music and dance. The ball celebrates its 100th birthday in 2025. Little by little, the ball society reveals the secret of who will be appearing on the dance floor.
The blood bank at Leipzig University Hospital is running short of blood due to the wave of colds. The clinic is therefore asking for donations.
For years, the right-wing extremist NSU terrorists lived unmolested in Saxony. On the day they unmasked themselves, the victims are commemorated here.
From November, the Self-Determination Act comes into force, which makes it much easier to change gender registration. Interest is particularly high in one city in Bavaria.
Loneliness can affect anyone. With a poster campaign, the state capital wants to show people how they can free themselves from it.
She had to listen to a lot of jokes, says national player Gwinn about her time as a youth soccer player. The 25-year-old also talks about freedom of expression.
The German Football Association awards the Julius Hirsch Prize in Munich. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf uses the stage to send a clear message.
Twin boom at Chemnitz Hospital: six sets of twins born since the summer are currently being cared for there. And they have even more in common.
When it comes to the Abitur, girls are ahead in Saxony. Why is that?
The population in Saxony is ageing. This means that the number of people with visual problems is also increasing.
A peace bell had been ringing regularly on the Fichtelberg since 2010. Heavily damaged by vandalism, it had to be replaced - after two years, the silence has come to an end.
Whether in a local heritage association or a large foundation, the Free State of Saxony can count on the diverse commitment of its citizens. Every year, it awards prizes for special commitment to society.
In 2023, more young people will have moved from the eastern German states to the west than vice versa. What does this mean for the age structure? And what about immigration from abroad?
An exhibition about refugees for Intercultural Week at the Pirna district office is being dismantled. The authority refers to complaints from citizens - now the vernissage is being held elsewhere.
Allianz Arena or Playmobil Stadium - this type of sponsorship has long been the norm in sport. A theater in eastern Saxony is now taking this form of advertising as a model.
Hundreds of people demonstrate for the rights of the LGBTQ scene at Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Döbeln. At the same time, a right-wing extremist rally passes through the town in central Saxony.
An exhibition with portraits of refugees is being held at various locations in Saxony to promote understanding for those trying to gain a foothold in a foreign country. In one city, this does not go down well at all.
The Day of German Unity will be celebrated with a ceremony in the Saxon state parliament. Interested citizens can register to attend. The ceremony will also be streamed.
The Day of German Unity will be celebrated with a ceremony in the Saxon state parliament. Interested citizens can register to attend. The ceremony will also be streamed.
Saxony is a tourist magnet. The coronavirus pandemic has halted growth, but since the end of the pandemic, the number of visitors has risen again - and the balance sheet is positive.
Saxony is a tourist magnet. The coronavirus pandemic has halted growth, but since the end of the pandemic, the number of visitors has risen again - and the balance sheet is positive.
Dresden is once again hosting a banquet of diversity and tolerance. In the tense social climate in the country, the city is once again sending out a renewed commitment to openness.
Once a year, Dresden's civil society invites people to a banquet. The eighth edition of the event for diversity and tolerance seems more important than ever - given the mood in the country.
Many older people, the sick and those in need of care are supported by relatives in the same household. New data shows how many people this is and how much time they spend.
Hundreds of people demonstrate for the rights of the LGBTQ scene at the CSD in Zwickau. Despite right-wing extremist protests, it remains largely peaceful - the police were prepared.
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
Hundreds of people demonstrate for the rights of the LGBTQ scene at the CSD in Zwickau. Despite right-wing extremist protests, it remains largely peaceful - the police were prepared.
Following the easing of restrictions on cannabis, the first communities in Saxony have submitted applications for cultivation. The first permits are not expected until the end of September at the earliest.
Thousands of people in Saxony do voluntary service. However, savings in the federal government could lead to painful cuts.
Dresden has a rich ball tradition. After a long break, the famous Semper Opera House has once again hosted annual waltzes since 2006 - and is now celebrating the start of the glittering nights.
A few days before the elections in Saxony and Thuringia, the Chancellor honors volunteers from the East - and thinks back to a project of his own.
Over a year ago, the renowned Dresden Prize was given a new name. Now there are further changes - for an urgent reason.
The Left has always had a special focus on East German issues. Now they are calling for a concentrated effort to harmonize living and working conditions in East and West.
The LGBTQ scene highlights its rights with demonstrations on Christopher Street Day. Right-wing extremists gather to counter-protest. But unlike in Bautzen, it is limited.
She is something of a good soul for the Ukrainian community in Dresden: Natalija Bock. The Ukrainian has been working tirelessly for her compatriots since the beginning of the war.
"Swords to plowshares" is a message from the peace movement. In 2025, a peace bell cast from military scrap is to be brought to Jerusalem. The dress rehearsal was a success.
Every year, Saxony honors special commitment to integration and social cohesion. The application deadline is only a few days away.
Previous state exhibitions have highlighted individual chapters in Saxony's history. In 2029, the entire 1100 years will be covered - at one of the most important original locations.
Every year, the city of Leipzig commemorates October 9, 1989, one of the milestones of the peaceful revolution. This year, the Federal Chancellor is expected to attend the celebrations.
New state parliaments will be elected in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg in the coming weeks. A survey looks at the political mood there.
The Commissioner for Eastern Europe feels that the mood in the East is sometimes worse than the situation would suggest. Brandenburg's Minister President makes a similar observation.
A week after right-wing extremist protests against the CSD in Bautzen, neo-Nazis also arrive in Leipzig. The police are prepared - the right-wing march fails.