Syntainics MBC loses East derby against Jena
The Weißenfels Bundesliga basketball team misses the turnaround at the start of the year. Things looked good for a long time in the home game against Jena, but they failed to score in the final quarter.
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Syntainics MBC loses East derby against Jena
The Weißenfels Bundesliga basketball team misses the turnaround at the start of the year. Things looked good for a long time in the home game against Jena, but they failed to score in the final quarter.
Thüringer HC wins top game in Bensheim
The Thuringian handball players set a strong example at the start of the year in the Bundesliga. After trailing at the break, they deserved to win at second-placed Bensheim.
RB Leipzig and Kevin Kampl terminate contract
Kevin Kampl wants to spend more time with his family. However, his departure from RB Leipzig should not automatically mean the end of his career.
Jens Baxmann becomes sports director of the Dresdner Eislöwen
The former ice hockey professional takes over the sporting management of the newly promoted DEL team Dresden. Jens Baxmann succeeds Matthias Roos.
Solar Valley: The next sunset
Solar expansion is booming, domestic production is dying: Following the closure of the last major solar producer, Germany is faced with the question of where the German solar industry is heading.
Gonther gives Dynamo coach Stamm job guarantee
A Herculean task awaits Sören Gonther in Dresden if they are to stay in the league. The new sporting director is not shaking the coach.
Clearing for Nochten opencast mine has begun
The owner fought against the deforestation of her woodland right up to the end. But she was unsuccessful in court.
Ski and toboggan well in Saxony's mountains
At the beginning of the year, Saxony's winter sports regions are reporting quite good conditions. Where can downhill and cross-country skiers get their money's worth?
From Magdeburg to Ulm: El-Zein joins SSV
Relegation-threatened SSV Ulm bring Abu-Bekir Ömer El-Zein back to the 3rd division. He will soon be meeting his former colleagues at a training camp with his new club.
Dynamo Dresden bring Sterner back from Hannover 96
The team at the bottom of the table must first and foremost strengthen its defense. An old acquaintance should help with the mission to stay in the league.
RB Leipzig starts training camp in Portugal with 23 professionals
The Saxons are putting the finishing touches to the rest of the season in the Algarve. Leipzig's most striking player of the season so far is missing from the squad.
Kammloipe in the Ore Mountains attracts cross-country skiers
In many places in the Ore Mountains, freshly groomed cross-country ski trails beckon. In some places, however, the snow cover remains thin.
Scharoun House in Löbau popular for overnight stays
Spending the night in a museum is usually unthinkable. In Löbau, an icon of Neues Bauen is open to overnight guests. The offer is popular on certain days.
Ex-national player Tarnat becomes sports managing director at Aue
Champions League winner in the 3rd division: Michael Tarnat takes over as sporting director at Aue. Can he get the traditional club out of the relegation battle?
First babies born in Saxony in 2026
The new year begins with good news for several parents in Saxony.
Leipzig Zoo seeks names for koala offspring
The cub is about six months old, but has not yet been given a name. That is about to change.
Nooitmeer leaves Thüringer HC and moves to France
The Dutchwoman celebrates great success with the Thuringians. Nevertheless, she leaves early.
What's next for Dresden Airport? Solution close
Financing is secured until the end of 2026. From 2027, Saxony-Anhalt no longer wants to contribute to the losses of Dresden Airport. A solution is close to being finalized.
Niners Chemnitz win at the end of the year
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team confirms its good form in the home game against Trier. Despite a weak spell in the second half, they won in commanding fashion in the end.
Green League: Forest may be cleared for Nochten open-cast mine
A forest near Rohne is to make way for the Nochten open-cast mine. The excavators could be rolling as early as the beginning of January. What happens now?
State dam administration feels the effects of climate change
The state dam administration continues to invest in flood protection. Climate change is becoming a challenge for the future.
Avian influenza causes shortages of eggs
Avian flu is having an impact on the supply of eggs. Before Christmas, they were in short supply in some places in Saxony. Will there also be shortages in January?
More than 120,000 guests visit the Deutsch-Sorbisches Theater
The Volkstheater in Bautzen offers performances in German and Sorbian. More than 120,000 visitors came in 2025.
14 Citizens' petitions 2025 in Saxony
Citizens' petitions and referendums make direct democracy possible. What is the situation in Saxony?
Kretschmer: Friendliness and a joint approach required
In his New Year's address, Minister President Kretschmer recalls Saxony's "great heritage" - and calls for good cooperation and joint efforts for a good future.
165,000 trees and shrubs planted in Saxon Switzerland
The forest in Saxon Switzerland should be diverse and stable despite climate change: Foresters have planted a total of 165,000 trees and shrubs for this purpose in 2025.
Where to put the disused Christmas tree?
After the festive season, the Christmas tree has to go. But how do you dispose of it properly? In Saxony, the regulations vary depending on where you live.
Aue coach Härtel relies on more stability
Jens Härtel has been coach of Erzgebirge Aue for a year. The coach hopes to escape the relegation places in the second half of the season.