VW sticks to the Cupra Born in Zwickau - ID.3 stays longer
The Cupra Born is staying in Zwickau: VW is extending the production of several models at the traditional location. This means that the car factory will remain a multi-brand plant.
News from Saxony
Suspicion of avian influenza - 6,500 geese are killed
Geese are killed in Grimma due to suspected avian influenza - but the goose market remains open. The district office explains the reason.
Lakes in north-east Saxony open permanently for boats
Boats are now allowed to use additional areas of Lake Geierswald and Lake Partwitz near Hoyerswerda. However, there are also exceptions.
Dresden-Munich flight connection to be maintained
Good news for passengers in Dresden: they will still be able to fly to the Bavarian capital in the future.
Saxony is heading for less than four million inhabitants
It has long been known that Saxony's population is shrinking. A new forecast shows that the population could fall below the four million mark as early as 2026.
1993 world champion coach: Final would be a handball sensation
Lothar Doering leads the German women's handball team to the World Championship title in 1993. 32 years after the miracle of Oslo, the DHB women are now in the World Cup semi-finals in Rotterdam - and are once again underdogs.
Butter cheaper than it has been for a long time - farmers sound the alarm
Consumers should be happy about the low butter prices. Saxony's farmers, on the other hand, are warning of price pressure and see security of supply at risk.
Night-time closure on A15 near Cottbus
The A15 near Cottbus is facing a full closure. Where exactly the traffic will be diverted - and what drivers need to be aware of during the night.
Full closure of the A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel begins
Work on the A4 tunnel has been going on for more than a year and a half, and now the final tests are due. Drivers must be prepared for detour.
Biogas industry in the East regains hope
Wind and sun are setting records, but alternatives are needed when there is a lull. Why biogas is now in demand as a wild card in the electricity mix - and where new billions are flowing.
RB Leipzig expects a stress test at Union
Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig expect a completely different style of play from their recent opponents. Bakayoko is probably available for Nusa.
ThSV Eisenach suffers narrow defeat
The Eisenach Bundesliga handball team cannot overcome its weakness on the road. They put up a good fight against Bergischer HC, but missed too many chances.
Car collides with public bus - driver dead
A car collides with a bus on a country road in northern Saxony. The driver dies, a child and the driver of the bus are slightly injured. The police are now looking for the cause of the accident.
Saxony celebrates Jewish culture with hundreds of projects
The diversity of Jewish culture will be celebrated in Saxony in 2026. A very special Hanukkah candlestick has been created especially for this. The first candle is lit at the opening of the theme year.
Thomas Apel new canoe slalom head coach
The slalom canoeists have a new head coach. However, he is already well known in the DKV team. What Thomas Apel is planning after his promotion.
16.24 million euros for Saxony's disadvantaged farmers
Difficult site conditions are a burden for many farms in Saxony. New subsidies are intended to secure their management and enable measures for more biodiversity.
Union ahead of Leipzig: Baumgart with understanding for RB protest
Four games without a goal against RB Leipzig: Union coach Baumgart is relying on his team's strengths and wants to end the negative streak. He can understand a fan campaign.
Northern part of Lake Cospuden opens permanently for boats
From February, boats will be allowed to navigate the northern part of Lake Cospuden all year round. Why the southern tip will remain closed to shipping.
"It has to go on here" - 35 years of VW Saxony
From Trabant production to e-car pioneer: after 35 years, VW in Zwickau is once again facing major challenges. How employees are facing them and how they continue to be pioneers within the Group.
Forest owner fights expropriation in constitutional court
A forest owner in eastern Saxony wants to take his case to the Federal Constitutional Court. He is fighting against the expropriation of his land for opencast lignite mining.
VW plant in Zwickau produces slightly more cars
To mark the 35th anniversary, a few more cars have rolled off the production line at the VW plant in Zwickau. Six all-electric models are being produced there.
Before the Haenni meeting: Mintzlaff searched for CEO via headhunter
Tatjana Haenni becomes the first female managing director at RB Leipzig. The search took several years. A meeting in New York changed everything.
Scarlet beetle detected in the national park for the first time
The scarlet chafer has been found in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. What makes the find so special - and how to recognize the beetle.
EU approves funding for chip factories in Erfurt and Dresden
Germany may support the construction of two chip factories with state aid amounting to 623 million euros. The EU Commission approved the plan for the projects in Dresden and Erfurt, as announced by the Brussels authority.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Court of Auditors urges renunciation of new debt
The Court of Audit remains an admonisher - in both good and bad financial times. In the current annual report, the inspectors have also come across the dog - the police service dogs.
RB Leipzig faces stress test at Union Berlin
Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig are expecting a completely different style of play from their last game against the Iron League side. Ole Werner has warned his team in advance.
Children's Rights Index: Saxony only in midfield
Enough pediatricians, but too little say: The Children's Rights Index shows where Saxony's children benefit - and where there is an urgent need to catch up.
Ailing bridge: Another track closure near Zittau
Replacement buses instead of trains again: a routine inspection reveals dangerous defects. It is not yet clear how long the closure will last.
"Day of the Saxons" comes to Plauen again in 2027
In 2027, Plauen will once again host the "Day of the Saxons". For the first time, the folk festival will take place in June - embedded in the city's traditional lace festival.