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.
News from Saxony
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.
Comic "Mosaic": Abrafaxe on the road for the 600th time
Their adventure once began in the GDR, with the "Secret of the Grotto": Abrax, Brabax and Califax have been on the road for 50 years. The heroes in "Mosaik" have been traveling through the world and through time ever since.
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.
Esophageal cancer: over 820,000 euros from Barrett Charity Dinner strengthens research work
Important donations were once again collected at the Barrett Charity Dinner in Leipzig. In total, over 820,000 euros were raised in six years for research into esophageal cancer.
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.
Left Party leader: End the purchase of liquid gas from Russia immediately
Despite drastic restrictions on imports, Russian gas is still flowing into Germany. Left Party leader van Aken is calling for an end to this. The reason for this is a statement by Saxony's head of government Kretschmer
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.
Thüringer HC celebrates clear home win
In the last Bundesliga match before the World Cup, the Thuringian handball team put in a dominant performance against Metzingen. They were already well ahead at the break.