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.
News from Saxony
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.
Car expert: VW plant in Zwickau faces its third reinvention
Despite falling production figures, expert Werner Olle sees opportunities for the VW plant in Zwickau. What does the planned circular economy mean for jobs at the car factory?
Carreras raises 3.4 million euros for the Leukemia Foundation
For the 31st time, opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation. International and national stars support the Spaniard at his gala event.
Dresden volleyball players miss out on cup final
The last cup final in Mannheim will take place without defending champions Dresdner SC. The seven-time cup winners narrowly lost the semi-final at VfB Suhl Lotto Thüringen in five sets.
SC DHfK Leipzig celebrates first win of the season
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team scores twice for the first time in the relegation battle. They had everything under control for a long time against Hamburg, but had to tremble once again at the end.
SC Magdeburg also beats MT Melsungen
SC Magdeburg remain the undisputed leaders in the German Handball League. The team from the city on the Elbe pulled away after 45 minutes against MT Melsungen and won clearly in the end.
New flight connection: Dresden now connected to Bolzano
The flight from Saxony to South Tyrol takes around 90 minutes - flights between Dresden and Bolzano are offered twice a week.
A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel completely closed at the weekend
The A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel will be closed at the weekend. This is due to final tests following the renovation work.
Almost 16 percent fewer laboratory animals in Saxony
The number of laboratory animals is falling. The decline is particularly marked in mice, on which scientists still experiment most frequently.
Lidl recalls tuna carpaccio
Anyone who has recently bought certain tuna from Lidl needs to be careful: There could be bacteria in a carpaccio. What customers should do.
Avian flu outbreak - 80,000 laying hens are killed
Following an outbreak of bird flu, around 80,000 laying hens have to be killed in Ebersbach. The Minister of Social Affairs calls on poultry farmers to exercise caution.
Pillnitz Palm House with new energy screen
The exotic plants in the Palm House also like to be warm in winter - and therefore cause high heating costs. 1,000 square meters of special fabric should help against this.