How people live in Saxony
Renting or buying? In Saxony, this also depends on where you live. This is what statisticians know about housing conditions in the state.
News from Saxony
Three-time Olympic champion gives swimming lessons to children
She was once a world-class swimmer. Now Ulrike Schmidt gives swimming lessons - at the Aue indoor swimming pool.
More public transport services in rural areas - but how?
In rural areas, there is often only one bus a day. If you don't have a car, you are not really mobile. The bus industry would like to change this, but it's not just a lack of money.
23 cannabis clubs approved so far
Cannabis clubs are relatively slow to get off the ground in Saxony. There are several reasons for this.
Award for "Kohlewelt" museum
After investing millions, the mining museum in Oelsnitz has an impressive exhibition on hard coal. It has now also won over the jury of the Saxon Museum Prize.
Second copper beech in Pillnitz Palace Park has to be felled
After a tree survey, it is clear that the second old copper beech tree in Pillnitz Castle Park will also be felled. What this means for visitors and the park.
Dresden castle chapel shines in new splendor
"My God, it's beautiful," says Minister of State for Culture Weimer as he looks at the reconstructed chapel of the Dresden Residenzschloss. This is yet another building block for the palace.
Teachers see problems only shifted by new measures
The package of measures to safeguard teaching is attracting criticism: teachers are complaining about work intensification and believe the actual goal has been missed. What does this mean for everyday school life?
Saxony produces the most goslings
Almost half of all goslings in Germany come from Saxony. St. Martin's Day marks the start of the main goose season, which many German families serve at Christmas.
Around 4,100 visitors at dance and theater festival
More than 95 percent capacity and a sold-out opera for the first time: the euro-scene Leipzig dance and theater festival draws a positive balance.
Number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt to fall from 2026
From 2026, the number of pupils in Saxony-Anhalt will fall. The new forecast from the Conference of Education Ministers shows what this means for school construction and teacher planning.
Pupil numbers will decline in Saxony from 2027
The number of girls and boys in Saxon schools will not increase for much longer. The school administration already has to prepare for this with its planning.
Leipzig's female soccer players lose in Bremen
RB Leipzig's female footballers are unable to continue their short winning streak. A bitter setback in Bremen.
SC Magdeburg defeats the Rhein-Neckar Löwen
SC Magdeburg continues to win in the Bundesliga and now faces a top-of-the-table clash with SG Flensburg-Handewitt. However, the SCM needed a long time to get going against the Lions.
Leipzig handball team no chance against Berlin
The in-form Leipzig handball team was spared another home debacle in the Bundesliga. They held their own against Füchse Berlin for a half before the favorites pulled away.
Magdeburg remains bottom of the table: 0:1 against Paderborn
Magdeburg played a good game against Paderborn, but failed to capitalize on its chances. The defense made one too many mistakes and allowed the visitors to score the opening goal.
Rioting and injuries at premier league soccer matches in Saxony
Fans get into fights, a fence is damaged, glass panes shatter - the police investigate after two Oberliga matches in Saxony.
Dynamo Dresden releases sports managing director Brendel
First the managing director of communications has to go, now the strong man responsible for sport has to go too. Chaos has once again broken out in the management bodies at Dynamo Dresden.
RB captain Raum: No change within the Bundesliga
National player David Raum is considered a mentality monster at RB Leipzig. He ensures healthy communication in the dressing room. That was different in the previous season, as he explains.
Economics Minister wants to expand contacts with India
Economics Minister Dirk Panter is traveling to India with a delegation. What Saxony's economy expects from it.
Many foreign children still without a school place
Schools can be an ideal place to acclimatize children from other countries. But this requires good conditions. If school places are lacking, it becomes difficult.
Is the moose coming back to Germany?
Moose are repeatedly spotted in eastern Germany. But are they here to stay? What experts say about the return and habitat of the animals that once lived all over Germany.
Thüringer HC advances to the Final Four
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team lived up to its role as favorites in the cup quarter-finals. They were already well ahead at the break against second-division side Waiblingen.
TSG Hoffenheim end Leipzig's winning streak
In the midst of a management chaos at the club, Hoffenheim is rushing from success to success in sporting terms. Head coach Christian Ilzer's team put in a great performance against RB Leipzig.
Erzgebirge Aue earn a point at SC Verl
The Saxons are lucky for a long time. The team showed comeback qualities in the second half against the top team in Verl.
In front of Hopp's eyes: Hoffenheim fan protests
After an extremely turbulent week in Hoffenheim, TSG supporters are visibly resisting the influence of a friend of patron Dietmar Hopp like never before.
Chancellor Merz supports tour start in the East
It's been a while since the Tour de France stopped off in Germany. Now an association wants to ensure that it returns soon. There is support from the highest level.
Name dispute in the BSW: country heads with new proposal
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance wants to do without the party founder in its name in future. But what should the abbreviation BSW stand for? The party leadership's proposal is not catchy enough for some.
Rioting at Oberliga soccer match in Vogtland
Fans get into fights, a fence is damaged, glass panes shatter - the police investigate after the Vogtland derby in Auerbach.