Leipzig Book Fair attracts with 2,000 readings and stars
More than 2,000 readings, 300 locations, one goal: to connect stories. What literary surprises await visitors in Leipzig?
News from Saxony
Pupils with dyscalculia should receive compensation
From the 2026/27 school year, children with dyscalculia in Saxony will receive targeted support.
Fear of the report card: Child Protection Association offers help
Half-year reports can cause stress - the Saxony Child Protection Association offers children, young people and parents support with worries about grades and reactions.
New hope for blood cancer patients after stem cell transplantation
Researchers in Leipzig have developed a new method to prevent dangerous rejection reactions after blood stem cell transplants. The Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology treats donor cells with special antibodies prior to transplantation. Unlike previous approaches, this therapy does not weaken the entire immune system. Initial tests in the laboratory have been very promising.
Driving instructors' association: Reform does not make driving license cheaper
A driving license costs more than 3,000 euros. The federal government's plans to reduce costs are met with skepticism by driving instructors in Bavaria.
Traffic jams in Saxony are getting longer - record on the A4
Almost 1,000 hours more traffic jams on the A4: New Year's Eve brought a record length of 512 kilometers. What's behind the traffic jam chaos and why could there be even more waiting times in 2026?
State parliament debates reform of juvenile criminal law
Wages, freedom of expression, public holidays: in addition to juvenile criminal law, other controversial topics are on the agenda in the Saxon state parliament.
Joachim Gauck honored with the Bridge Prize in Görlitz
The former Federal President has been honored for his commitment to freedom and a united Europe. Why the prize goes to him this year.
Thüringer HC celebrates commanding home win
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team leaves no doubt about its success against Göppingen right from the start. They impress in offense in a fast-paced game.
Niners Chemnitz reach Eurocup round of 16
The Chemnitz basketball team is lagging behind in the Bundesliga. Things are going much better in the Eurocup.
Dresden volleyball players no chance against Ankara
Following their defeat in the Eastern classic in Schwerin, the Dresden SC volleyball team also lost heavily in the Champions League four days later.
State parliament votes in favor of Bildungszeit - CDU also votes against
In Saxony, too, employees will soon have a statutory right to time off for education. This was a hard-fought issue for years. In the end, the bill was submitted to parliament as a popular motion.
State parliament agrees on Yad Vashem branch office in Saxony
The Saxon state parliament is rarely of one mind. However, all parliamentary groups are in favor of a branch of the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.
Seven matches canceled: Magdeburg II and Halle wait and see
The Regionalliga Nordost is facing the threat of another matchday cancellation. Seven of nine matches have already been canceled due to the wintry weather.
Suspected tuberculosis at Kamenz school not confirmed
Another suspected case of tuberculosis at a school in Kamenz has not been confirmed. What the public health department has to say about the investigations and the situation for the population.
Ceremony in the stadium: Erzgebirge Aue celebrates its 80th birthday
Erzgebirge Aue is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a special ceremony. A colorful, feature-length program is promised.
IHK survey: One in four companies expects job cuts
The mood in Saxony's economy remains depressed: more than a third of companies are reporting declining sales, many fear rising labor costs and see little progress in reforms.
Free Voters call for local authorities to have veto rights over wind power
According to the Free Voters, the expansion of wind energy in eastern Germany is facing an acceptance crisis. They are therefore calling for local authorities to have a say.
Saxon inland ports draw a positive balance for 2025
Despite construction sites and bridge collapse: Saxony's ports are increasing their cargo throughput. Nevertheless, the outlook for 2026 remains cautious.
Eco-mobiles come to Saxony for nationwide meeting
Nature can also come on wheels - in the Umweltmobiles. The mobile laboratories from all over Germany are now meeting in Naunhof near Leipzig. The aim is to make biodiversity tangible.
Unknown liquid triggers firefighting operation at school
A strong-smelling liquid causes a fire department operation at a secondary school in Bautzen. Eight people are treated for respiratory irritation.
Investigations against Saxon AfD politician Dornau
AfD member of the state parliament Jörg Dornau has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act. The AfD suspects a staging.
High-risk game: No alcohol for Dynamo fans at Schalke
Several hundred police officers ensure security at the Schalke v Dresden second division clash. What the police emphasize in a fan letter and what measures apply.
RB Leipzig with little time between the top matches
The German Football League has scheduled match days 25 to 27. RB Leipzig will play VfB Stuttgart and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim within five days of each other.
Investigations against Saxon AfD politician Dornau
The member of the state parliament has once again been targeted by the judicial authorities. It concerns a possible violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act.
Königstein Fortress attracts visitors with cannon thunder and fairytale festivals
The surgeon's rooms, historical military life, festivals and music: what Königstein Fortress has in store for visitors of all ages this year, despite the decline in visitor numbers.
Ailing Agra Bridge near Leipzig to be shored up
The Agra Bridge is to be demolished and rebuilt. But until then, it needs to be supported. What is currently being done and what it will cost.
Border project seeks committed mediators
The "A Year at the Border" project is looking for people who want to build bridges between Germany and the Czech Republic. People like Jana Kadlecova, who turned a regulars' table into a meeting place for cultures.
Saxony plans to invest billions in clinics by 2030
Saxony's hospitals are facing an investment worth billions. Nevertheless, problems in the provision of care have not been resolved. There is still a shortage of doctors in outpatient care.