Choreographer Tom Schilling dies
He left his mark on dance theater in the GDR: the former Berlin chief choreographer Tom Schilling is dead. He was 97 years old.
News from Saxony
Full closure on the A4 near Dresden on Saturday
Work is planned on the section of highway between Wilsdruff and the Dresden-West interchange. How road users can avoid the closure early on Saturday morning.
Mini livers in space: Dresden researchers send tiny organs into space
Dresden researchers are sending tiny, laboratory-grown mini-livers into space. What weightlessness does to liver tissue should not only protect astronauts - but also open up new avenues in medicine.
Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line: IHK criticizes delays
The expansion of the important Leipzig-Chemnitz railroad line has been under discussion for years. But it is still a long time coming. The immense costs that have been estimated for this are also causing concern.
Quattro patrol for more security at Leipzig's main station
More presence: the police, the city and the railroad are now patrolling Leipzig's main station together. What's the point?
Schmidt's Restaurant: The bird of the evening was the duck
Four courses at Schmidt's (Hellerau): 'Surf & Bird' with varied duck, Saxon wines, reverse-cooked breast and reliable service.
Exhibition highlights prefabricated buildings in East and West
The "slab" is considered an East German cliché, but it also characterizes the cityscape in many places in the West. An exhibition in Dresden is dedicated to the topic with an all-German perspective.
Dresden Art Collections with a drop in visitors and new plans
When museums currently present their plans for the future, it's always about money. Yet they would much rather just talk about art. The renowned SKD in Dresden is no exception.
Take your foot off the gas: frogs and toads on the move
After the winter, many amphibians are now making their way back to their spawning waters. Animal lovers are active in many places to ensure that the migration does not end on the road asphalt.
Dresden Art Collections with a drop in visitors and new plans
Dresden is a magnet for museum fans. But even famous collections are not a sure-fire success when money is tight for many consumers.
Mario Patti's Feine Kost: A place for travelers through gourmandie
Surprising menu at Feine Kost: greetings from the kitchen, creative courses, matching wines and warm hosts in Dresden.
Thüringer HC signs Brazilian circle player Arounian
South American power for the Thüringer HC: Marcela Arounian has everything that is required for her position.
The green of the earth is shifting - more than expected
The green on Earth is increasing, but it is migrating. Researchers from Leipzig University, iDiv and the UFZ have calculated the Earth's "green center of gravity" for the first time. Their findings are surprising: the vegetation is shifting northwards in all seasons. What is behind this?
20 people deported to Afghanistan
Twenty men with criminal convictions have been deported from Leipzig to Afghanistan. The basis for this is an agreement with the Taliban.
"Bullshit": Red Bull boss comments on Klopp rumors
Most RB soccer clubs are currently stagnating in their development. This is fueling speculation as to whether Klopp is the right man to take over as head of soccer one year after taking office.
Wölfel and Rolle to become MBC Managing Directors in future
The Bundesliga basketball club is reorganizing its management structure. The previous managing partner Martin Geissler is withdrawing from the operational business.
Another road blockade for climate protection in Dresden
In Dresden, the climate protection concept is on the brink of collapse. This is because there is resistance from individual parliamentary groups in the city council. The campaigns for a heating turnaround continue.
Metal extraction: Tiny bacteria become miners
Extracting copper from waste - with the help of bacteria and electron beams. What sounds like a crazy idea is reality. The Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden is running a new plant that combines the two. The yield increases, the waste shrinks. A look at a technology that could change the supply of raw materials.
Senß sees DFB players well on the way to becoming world leaders
Only the group winners in qualifying will go straight to the World Cup in Brazil. National player Senß is confident ahead of the opener in Dresden.
New aircraft factory focuses on short-haul comeback
Despite fewer domestic flights, a regional aircraft is being built in Leipzig/Halle. The project is intended to make new connections possible - but its success also depends on climate protection and new fuels.
New aviation project targets market for regional aircraft
Despite weak domestic connections, a plant for a regional aircraft is being built at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Its success depends above all on climate-friendly fuels and demand.
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.
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.
Better treatment for blood cancer: study starts in Dresden and Kiel
Blood cancer affects tens of thousands of people in Germany. For many, a stem cell transplant is the last hope. But which preparation for this procedure helps the most, especially for older or previously ill patients? Researchers at Dresden University Hospital and Kiel University Hospital now want to find out in the largest German study of its kind.
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.
The right place for a first meal in Croatia
Quaint seafood restaurant Sutvid in Croatia: oysters and mussels fresh from our own farm, direct sea views and simple, authentic Dalmatian cuisine.
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.