Start-up scene in Saxony with strengths and pent-up demand
Saxon start-up companies still too often stew in their own juices. There is a lack of employees from abroad and insufficient access to venture capital.
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Saxon start-up companies still too often stew in their own juices. There is a lack of employees from abroad and insufficient access to venture capital.
The 2017 world champion on the beam has to undergo hip surgery. Health is her top priority.
Cannabis is the second most common cause of addiction counseling in Saxony after alcohol. But despite increasing challenges, there is a threat of massive cuts in prevention.
Two gorillas have died within a week at Leipzig Zoo - a tragic loss for the gorilla group and their keepers. It is still unclear what caused the animals' deaths.
Berlin's mayor insists on more international flight connections - ideally from the capital's BER airport. He also wants better rail connections through eastern Germany.
Aircraft noise has decreased slightly at Leipzig/Halle Airport - but many local residents hardly feel any relief. Training flights in particular continue to cause annoyance.
The loan enables the expansion and modernization of the electricity grid. New substations and high-voltage lines will secure the supply.
New US punitive tariffs are hitting the industry at an already difficult time. There is now growing concern that even strong plants like the one in Leipzig could stumble.
Is the West actually aware of what is going on in the East? The state premiers are counting on the new federal government to hear the signals. And that investments worth billions will restore confidence.
Whether candle arches or nutcrackers - Saxon arts and crafts are known far beyond the state's borders. This weekend, creative people will once again show what they can do.
Carsten Schneider from Thuringia has been the commissioner for the eastern German states since 2021. Something that will soon no longer be the case was important to him.
The municipalities in Saxony are complaining about empty coffers and are also looking to the state. For the first time in a long time, they no longer want to support the municipal financial equalization scheme.
The beginnings of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's artistic path lie in Chemnitz. A new museum in his parents' house traces his life and the early history of the "Brücke".
The East German minister presidents are unanimously calling for more influence in federal politics. Also in overcoming the economic crisis.
East Germans are currently not represented in the next state offices. This needs to change in the ministerial ranks, says Brandenburg's Minister President. And he has support.
Even a finance minister does not have a heart of stone, says Saxony's head of department Christian Piwarz. In view of the cash situation, however, painful decisions had to be made in the draft budget.
The Free Voters in Saxony are sticking to their guns: a firewall to the AfD makes little sense in their view. The party is thus taking a stand against the federal executive.
Jürgen Klopp drops by the dressing room after RB Leipzig's DFB Cup exit. Leipzig's interim coach Zsolt Löw expects a few more tips in the coming days.
Devastating late frosts caused huge losses for Saxony's winegrowers last year. Things are looking better this year. However, frosty nights are still expected during the "ice saints".
Mario Voigt believes that the East should not only catch up, but also lead the way in business and innovation. The Thuringian head of government chairs his East German colleagues.
It is about more than just a state budget. The deliberations and the decision on the double budget will show whether the consultation mechanism of the Saxon minority government works.
Zsolt Löw is supposed to lead RB Leipzig to a conciliatory end to the season. But their chances of winning the DFB Cup are over. VfB Stuttgart will travel to Berlin for the final.
Jürgen Klopp as coach in Leipzig - many RB fans have been dreaming of this since the appointment of the ex-Liverpool player as Red Bull's head of soccer. But it is highly unlikely to come to pass.
The team from Saxony conceded a clear defeat to fourth-placed Thuringia in the Central German derby at the end of the regular season.
At the end of 2024, a cargo plane coming from Germany crashes in Lithuania. The authorities are now presenting new findings on the crash.
Audi flashed at 214 km/h on the A9 - this is what awaits the driver now.
An attempted escape on Tuesday afternoon in Leipzig ends in an arrest. The driver escapes the traffic control, but is eventually caught.
Leipzig's Spring Clean 2025 sees record participation. Over 2,800 participants get involved for a clean Leipzig and send a strong signal.
KidsMARKTSTAND: Vorschulkinder lernen spielerisch Marktwirtschaft und stärken ihr Selbstvertrauen durch den Verkauf auf dem Leipziger Wochenmarkt.