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News from Saxony

The "So geht sächsisch" campaign aims to educate people about the Saxon dialect and improve its image. (Archive photo) / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Saxon dialect: the mockery is slowly subsiding

The Saxons don't exactly have it easy with their dialect. They are often ridiculed for it. But now they want to make a virtue out of necessity. Young people are also speaking more often in Saxon again.

The Saxon Democracy Award goes to Pirna this year. The prize was awarded to the Solidarisches Pirna initiative (symbolic image) / Photo: Robert Michael/dpa

Democracy Award goes to initiative in Pirna

The Solidarisches Pirna initiative is honored for its democratic commitment. Another award goes to Zwickau. In the eyes of the jury, the award winners have thus rendered outstanding services.

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is coming to Hoyerswerda on November 24. (Archive photo) / Photo: Bernd Weißbrod/dpa

Steinmeier honors Kulturfabrik Hoyerswerda

The Federal President visits "places of encounter" throughout the country. In doing so, he wants to shine a light on people who are committed to social coexistence. Now he is coming to Hoyerswerda.