News from Saxony

Economy

Warning strike at breweries ahead of wage round

Employees at breweries in Saxony are fighting for better pay. To increase the pressure on employers, the NGG trade union has called another warning strike.

DieSachsen News 13.08.2025 10:37

More doctoral students at Saxony's universities

More and more students in Saxony are aiming for a doctorate. Almost half of them are women.

Education 13.08.2025 09:59

Chamber music festival invites you to Upper Lusatia

The Oberlausitz Chamber Music Festival is still a young festival. But the fourth edition is already scoring points with renowned performers.

Culture 13.08.2025 05:03

Additional money for social housing foreseeable

The federal government wants to provide the federal states with more money for social housing in the coming years. The Left Party is calling on Saxony to secure all federal funds through co-financing.

Politics 13.08.2025 04:02

Posse over self-painted crosswalk in Dresden

Painted on, blocked off and slowed down: the city of Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk onto the road.

Politics 12.08.2025 17:20

Klepsch: Building the Wall was a symbol of political oppression

The Wall was built 64 years ago. This sealed the division of Germany.

Social 12.08.2025 15:37

Government budget meeting in Hartenstein

After the budget is before the budget. The Saxon government is already having to think about the next double budget, even though the current budget was only recently approved.

Politics 12.08.2025 14:51

Saxony speeds up asylum procedures

The large number of asylum procedures is also putting a strain on the administrative courts in Saxony. An "asylum summit" was held in March to discuss how to ease the burden on the courts. The first results are now available.

Politics 12.08.2025 14:20

Auer replacement keeper Uhlig missing for weeks

In Ulm, the goalkeeper was in the starting eleven, but was out after less than half an hour. The diagnosis is frustrating.

Sports 12.08.2025 12:30

Rules apply to mushroom picking in the national park

First rain, now sun - this combination is causing mushrooms to sprout in Saxony. However, anyone picking mushrooms in the national park must adhere to certain regulations.

Environment 12.08.2025 11:37

Silva and Haidara on their way out - Which striker will come?

RB Leipzig's squad is still very bloated. Two veteran players could soon have new employers. A striker is still being sought.

Sports 12.08.2025 11:23

Saxony's reservoirs are sufficiently full

In times of drought, people look anxiously at reservoirs. But in Saxony, precautions have been taken with optimized management.

Economy 12.08.2025 11:22

Weinberg on a cycle tour across Europe - starting in the north

Pedaling for Europe: Former professional cyclist Markus Weinberg has set off in the far north to explore his home continent. His aim is to promote European unity.

Leisure 12.08.2025 11:05

Number of Lyme disease cases significantly higher than in the previous year

The mild winter has led to an increase in ticks. This also has consequences for people's health this summer.

Salud 12.08.2025 10:39

One year after fire disaster: Highfield Festival begins

A year ago, the gondolas of the Ferris wheel at the Highfield Festival caught fire - 16 people were injured. Now the three-day music spectacle at Lake Störmthal is starting again - with a new Ferris wheel.

Culture 12.08.2025 06:32

Some school playgrounds in Saxony open for recreational sports

Many school playgrounds are closed after school. Yet they offer a great environment for sport and socializing. This potential is now being used more and more.

Leisure 12.08.2025 04:03

Saxon Library Prize awarded - AI in focus

Even in the age of artificial intelligence, libraries are in demand as knowledge brokers and use AI themselves.

Culture 11.08.2025 17:06

Sorbian National Ensemble wants to break new ground

From Queen to Gundermann to a "Müschen impossible": The Sorbian National Ensemble offers audiences more than just classical theater and musical theater.

Culture 11.08.2025 15:37

Leverkusen sign keeper Blaswich from Leipzig

Following the departure of Lukas Hradecky, runners-up Bayer Leverkusen have found a quick replacement - in league rivals Leipzig.

Sports 11.08.2025 15:34

Dynamo Dresden sign striker Vermeij from Düsseldorf

After two opening defeats, promoted Dresden see a need for further action. With Vermeij, a dream player is coming to the Elbe.

Sports 11.08.2025 15:29

No interest: David Wagner no longer wants to be a coach

After many coaching positions, the Klopp friend has found a new, fulfilling role as head of RB Leipzig's youth training center. And he has big goals.

Sports 11.08.2025 14:41

Sage harvest continues after rain break

The sage fields at Bombastus-Werke smell like the Mediterranean. The harvest continues these days. The highest quality grade is harvested by hand

Economy 11.08.2025 14:25

Sage harvest continues after rain break

The sage fields at Bombastus-Werke smell like the Mediterranean. The harvest continues these days. The highest quality grade is harvested by hand

Economy 11.08.2025 14:25

More absences due to flu and colds

A wave of colds caused many days of absence from work in Saxony in the first half of the year. Overall, however, the sickness rate was lower than in the previous year.

Politics 11.08.2025 14:13

Olympic silver medalist talks about depression: needed help

After winning silver at the Olympics, walker Jonathan Hilbert falls into a depression. Now the 30-year-old talks about his problems - and the road back.

Sports 11.08.2025 11:03

School year in Saxony begins with more pupils

New school year, old problems. For around 534,000 girls and boys, the school year begins again after the vacations. The anxious question of lost lessons remains.

Education 11.08.2025 04:02

Dresdner Eislöwen sign Austin Ortega

The Dresdner Eislöwen are continuing to upgrade. With the former Munich top scorer Austin Ortega, the newly promoted DEL team has brought the next top-class player to the Elbe.

Sports 10.08.2025 22:00

Ex-national team player Halstenberg makes his Kreisliga comeback

Marcel Halstenberg won the DFB Cup twice and played 165 Bundesliga matches. But as a retiree, he has not had enough. He makes his debut in the Kreisliga - and scores straight away.

Sports 10.08.2025 16:30

18-year-old drives through Leipzig at 110 km/h

The young man is driving more than twice as fast as the speed limit. He is still on probation.

Economy 10.08.2025 15:06