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Leipzig researchers have discovered a mass grave from the plague era near Erfurt. 12,000 people died of the Black Death in 1350 and were buried in eleven pits. Now the team from Saxony has found one of them - through a systematic search using modern methods. A unique find in Europe.
Young families in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt will soon be able to move into their own homes more easily. What else the CDU parliamentary groups in the two states are planning.
This year, the BSW is facing important state elections. The party is already represented in three state parliaments. The parliamentary group leaders have now reached an agreement.
Even in the Saxon province, people care about culture. In times of migration to the cities, this is particularly important for young people. That's why commitment is always welcome.
The number of blood donations in Saxony, Berlin and Brandenburg is falling significantly due to snow, icy conditions and infections. Why the shortage is particularly critical.
The canceled Bundesliga matches from last weekend will be rescheduled at the end of January. All information on TV coverage and the new date.
In 2025, fewer organs were donated in Saxony than in the previous year. Nevertheless, the state is above the national average - but the need for donor organs remains high.
The German Weather Service is also warning of slippery roads in Saxony. Buses and trains are still in operation in the morning.
TU Dresden is developing the sixth generation of mobile communications with TU Munich. From 2030, 6G should enable remote care robots and operations. The focus is on the connection between man and machine. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is funding the project with 25 million euros.
Timo Werner was already linked with a move to the USA in the summer, and now it seems to be happening - albeit to a team on the other side of the country.
RB Leipzig have their sights set on the next talent. The Saxons have found what they are looking for in Slovakia and are willing to pay several million euros for Suleiman Sani.
Work on the A4 tunnel has been going on for almost two years, and drivers now have to prepare themselves for restrictions one last time.
High energy prices and climate protection - hydrogen is supposed to solve both problems. But the technology is expensive. Four Saxon universities are now developing fuel cells that can be reused. The "Hy²Cycle" project could advance the energy transition.
Exploding costs, frozen fees: pharmacies in Saxony are struggling to survive. The association sees structural problems.
Composer Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) was a kind of hit-maker of his time. His most famous work was premiered in Berlin, but the composer actually "belongs" to the city of Dresden.
It had become entangled in a fence in northern Saxony. The young wolf has been roaming the Annaburger Heide ever since. After an incident, the authorities are keeping a close eye on it.
From smartphones to electric cars, lithium is in high demand as a material for batteries. In the future, it could also be mined in the Ore Mountains. Such a mine promises new jobs, but also raises concerns.
Four wolves roam Saxony's forests in the service of science. They are equipped with a transmitter and provide experts with important data for wolf monitoring.
Water that can conduct electricity extremely well? Researchers from Dresden and Rostock have discovered an exotic form of water that only forms under the most extreme conditions. The findings could explain what happens inside ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune.
The construction work at Dresden Central Station has been completed. Trains are running there again today after the station was closed for three days.
Is it possible to find people more likeable through thought alone? Yes, say researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig. Their study shows: Imagination changes the brain in a similar way to real experiences. This opens up new opportunities for therapy and relationships.
The extensive winter weather makes the Kammloipe trail in the Ore Mountains a magnet for cross-country skiers once again. How the long-distance trail came about and how a 96-year-old made it his life's work.
In Saxony's forests, pine needles normally end up unused on the ground and rot. Researchers at WHZ Zwickau are now turning them into sustainable textiles. The "ConFiTex" project is creating completely compostable yarn from local conifer needles - an innovative contribution to the circular economy that shows how forest waste can be turned into fashion.
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team lose their opening game in Mosonmagyaróvár. A gala performance by the top scorer cannot compensate for the weak defensive performance.
Dresden's main station has been closed for construction work since Friday. According to the railroad company, the work is on schedule and operations should resume on Monday morning.
Herbert Blomstedt is a legend in the music world. The 98-year-old still conducts at the highest level and inspires music lovers to storms of enthusiasm. Also in Dresden at the beginning of the year.
Not much was missing: But the German biathletes also missed the first relay podium this winter in front of their home crowd.
For the Dresdner Eislöwen, relegation is getting closer after the defeat in the Winter Game. Nevertheless, the spectacle clearly shows that ice hockey has a first division future in Dresden.
The Left Party continues to grow in Saxony and now has around 11,350 members - more than any other state parliamentary party. Its average age is the lowest in comparison.