Elbe cycle path: usage drops after boom during the pandemic
For 14 years, it was the most popular cycle path in Germany. The competition is becoming more diverse - and so are the demands of cyclists.
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Despite summer vacation: Blood donation situation stable
The blood donation situation is currently quite good. This is not least due to the weather. There are only too few donors for two blood groups.
Salud
26.07.2025 04:02
Dynamo 3:3 in the last test against Freiburg
One week before the start of the season in Fürth, Dynamo test their form and formation once again. SGD played very well against the Bundesliga side.
Sports
25.07.2025 17:02
Hawk owls brought to Austria from Leipzig Zoo
Leipzig Zoo is taking part in a species conservation project in Austria: two small Ural owls from the zoo will soon be flying around freely in the neighboring country.
Environment
25.07.2025 16:07
MDV transport association raises ticket prices
Transport companies are raising prices nationwide, citing increased costs. The Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund will also be charging more from August 1.
Economy
25.07.2025 15:11
District forester: damage in the Gohrischheide is "apocalyptic"
Clean-up work continues after the forest fire in Gohrischheide. How long will it take nature to recover from the disaster?
Environment
25.07.2025 14:18
Saxony wants to promote building with wood
Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years. As a renewable and indigenous raw material, its use should become easier in many cases in Saxony in the future.
Economy
25.07.2025 11:52
Antonov builds maintenance hangar at Leipzig Airport
Antonov cargo planes regularly take off and land at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The Ukrainians are now investing in a new maintenance hangar at the airport.
Economy
25.07.2025 11:49
Germs in drinking water - problems in Chemnitz continue
Strict criteria apply to drinking water. However, a bacterium has been causing problems in the pipeline network in Chemnitz for several weeks.
Economy
25.07.2025 10:58
End for Technisat in Vogtland - 70 employees affected
Since the early 1990s, electronics manufacturer Technisat has been producing radios and other products in the Vogtland region. This will come to an end at the end of the year. What will become of the employees?
Economy
25.07.2025 10:22
Streetcar has to be lifted back into the track bed
There is a problem with a switch at Dresden's newly renovated Postplatz. A streetcar derails. The fire department arrives with heavy equipment to help the streetcar back on track.
Economy
25.07.2025 09:23
Syntainics MBC adds 17-year-old to its squad
He is not yet 18, and yet the Mitteldeutsche BC has secured the services of the young player. The cup winners are now complete in terms of personnel.
Sports
25.07.2025 08:53
Rainy weather slows down grain harvest in Saxony
Just over a month ago, Saxony's farmers rang in the grain harvest. But there is still a lot of grain and rapeseed in the fields. Rain is slowing farmers down. What are the consequences?
Economy
25.07.2025 05:32
"Kaisermania" attracts tens of thousands of pop fans to the banks of the Elbe
Every year, the banks of the Elbe in Dresden are transformed into a Schlager party zone for "Kaisermania". Roland Kaiser once again gives four concerts there. Tickets have long been sold out.
Culture
25.07.2025 04:32
University of Hamburg examines references to Brosius-Gersdorf's doctoral thesis
Initially, the University of Hamburg had no sufficient evidence of possible scientific errors by the judge candidate Brosius-Gersdorf. Now that has changed.
Politics
24.07.2025 19:26
Mitteldeutscher BC completes squad with Khyri Thomas
Mitteldeutsche BC has finalized its Bundesliga squad with an experienced ex-professional from the NBA. The cup winners have brought in an American who has already been signed by the Niners.
Sports
24.07.2025 16:42
Concern about plans for new nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic
Unlike Germany, the Czech Republic is committed to nuclear energy and wants to build new plants near the border. This has met with rejection in Saxony. However, the Greens are missing a clear statement from the government.
Economy
24.07.2025 13:52
Luca Herrmann returns to Dresden from Paderborn
Dresden is looking forward to a returnee. A previous contact with the current Dynamo coach is the decisive factor.
Sports
24.07.2025 13:17
RB women start against Bayern in Red Bull Arena
Coach Jonas Stephan's newly-formed Leipzig team will start the new season as a big unknown. Women's champions FC Bayern Munich will be welcomed to the Red Bull Arena.
Sports
24.07.2025 12:21
"Knödelexpress" to Prague remains partially intact
The rail connection between Berlin and Prague was also popular with many travelers because of the nostalgic dining cars. Some of the trains will still have them.
Economy
24.07.2025 11:52
Saxony wants to set up a special commission on Islamism
The police in Saxony already have special commissions for right-wing and left-wing extremism. Now another one is to be added for a third problem area.
Politics
24.07.2025 11:22
Site of GDR adventure pool SEZ: Feasibility study awarded
After years of legal disputes over the use of the GDR's flagship adventure pool, the derelict site is now set to make progress.
Economy
24.07.2025 11:02
Refugee Council criticizes deportations to Turkey
How dangerous is it for Kurdish refugees to return to Turkey? For the Saxon Refugee Council, the situation is clear.
Politics
24.07.2025 08:16
Highfield Festival with Ferris wheel again this year
A year ago, the Highfield Festival was overshadowed by the fire on a Ferris wheel. The investigation is still ongoing. The organizers are looking ahead.
Culture
24.07.2025 04:02
Yazidi family deported - urgent application ran in parallel
As the deportation flight of a Yazidi family to Iraq is being prepared, an urgent appeal against the threat of deportation arrives. It is successful, but the family was required to leave the country.
Politics
23.07.2025 17:51
Demolition of the Carola Bridge in the final stages
Last September, part of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed. Soon the structure from the 1970s will be completely history.
Politics
23.07.2025 14:41
Minimum wage increase: around one in five jobs affected
The minimum wage increases on January 1. Around 359,000 employees in Saxony will benefit from this, many of them in the hospitality industry. The industry criticizes the excessive economic burden.
Economy
23.07.2025 14:17
Insolvency administrator: Potential investors for Meyer Burger
Short-time working, standstill, filing for insolvency: how good are the chances of rescue for solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger? The insolvency administrator speaks of a good response in the search for investors.
Economy
23.07.2025 14:17
Bleak prospects for the solar industry
Millions of solar installations, but hardly any German technology left: more and more insolvency applications are weighing on the long-troubled industry. According to experts, the solar boom is also slowing down in Germany.
Economy
23.07.2025 14:16