Children and teenagers riot at kosher café
A group of young offenders tear down an Israeli flag at a café in Leipzig. Plastic bottles are thrown in the direction of an employee.
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Report: Saxony's municipalities in dire financial straits
The report looks as frosty as the ice floes on the Elbe, says the President of the Saxon Association of Towns and Municipalities on the analysis of municipal finances. The situation is becoming increasingly dramatic.
Slim and still ill? New index exposes hidden risk
Normal weight does not automatically mean healthy. Researchers in Leipzig have developed a new index that reveals hidden metabolic disorders. The metabolic BMI analyzes the blood and shows: One in three slim people has a greatly increased risk of diabetes and fatty liver. Intestinal bacteria play an important role in this.
Free State presents young art from Saxony in Berlin
In the State Representation of the Free State of Bavaria, 18 works by up-and-coming talents are on display - including paintings, graphics, photography, object art and films.
Dresden organizers are prepared for capricious weather conditions
The winter outdoor ice hockey match will be the first duel in the East. Those responsible in Dresden are also keeping an eye on the weather. They are not worried at the moment.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment in East German economy remains stable
While the business climate in the East remains stable overall, there are clear differences between industry, service providers, trade and the construction industry.
Farmers' protests: Saxony's agriculture minister criticizes EU plans
Saxony's Agriculture Minister backs the protests against the Mercosur agreement. He demands the same standards for imports and warns of disadvantages for domestic agriculture.
Mini livers from the petri dish to help patients
Over two million people die of liver disease every year. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Dresden have now developed a three-dimensional liver model from real patient cells. The mini-liver can mimic important functions and should help to better understand diseases, test new drugs and develop personalized therapies. The study was published in Nature.
Saxony makes significant gains in start-ups
The euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence is enabling new business models. This is driving the number of start-ups to unprecedented heights. Saxony is at the forefront.
Dresden main station closed at the weekend
Construction work will bring Dresden Central Station to a standstill at the weekend. Replacement services and detour are planned for three days. How passengers can get to their destination despite the restrictions.
Another offender deported to Syria
He spent years in prison in Saxony-Anhalt for drug trafficking and assault. Now the migrant from Syria has been deported to his home country. Until recently, this was hardly possible.
Niners Chemnitz extend their winning streak
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team celebrates an important victory in the Eurocup against the London Lions. A strong defensive performance after the break is the deciding factor.
Thüringer HC wins high-scoring eastern duel
The Thuringian Bundesliga women's handball team confidently live up to their role as favorites at SV Union Halle-Neustadt. They scored 24 goals in the first half alone.
Leipzig researchers watch the brain learn
Learning happens in milliseconds - far too fast to observe directly. Researchers at Leipzig University have now refined a method that makes exactly this possible. They freeze nerve cells at lightning speed and can thus see how they transmit signals. The technique works in both mice and humans and could help to better understand diseases and ageing processes in the brain in the future.
Clemens pushes for data on children's developmental status
It is not only in Saxony that more and more children are lagging behind their age-appropriate development. This is revealed by school entry examinations. Only early action can remedy the situation.
Dresden volleyball players lose in Ankara
After a good start, Dresden SC's volleyball players were beaten in three sets in their third Champions League match in Ankara.
Large garden with new sculpture depot
Original marble sculptures from the 17th and 18th centuries will be safely stored in the Great Garden of Dresden in future. Guided tours of the depot are planned.
Environmental association defends itself against motorboats on Lake Cospuden
The regional authorities have generally allowed motorboats on the "Cossi" near Leipzig. The Ökolöwe association is not yet prepared to accept this.
Biathlete Giacomel cries for friend: Dedicate Olympic victory to him
Bakken's sudden death shocked many in the sport of biathlon. How Tommaso Giacomel searches for his focus between grief and hope - and what he wants to dedicate to his deceased friend.
Trio back in team training at RB Leipzig
Ouédraogo has already been back in full training for a few days. Now a trio is back ahead of the game at St. Pauli.
Chemie Leipzig signs coach Alexander Schmidt
The former Dynamo Dresden coach is tasked with saving Chemie from falling into fifth place. His experience with experienced and young players should help.
Caracals at Dresden Zoo have offspring
Dresden Zoo has been breeding caracals since 1937 - and now there are offspring again. This is how young Karlos coped with his first few weeks.
Weather caprices: Biathlon race in Oberhof postponed
The wind is already blowing strongly in the Oberhof biathlon arena. And the weather is set to become even more unstable. That's why the organizers are bringing forward the women's sprint.
Power outage: basic operation in clinics possible with emergency power
Emergency power keeps operating theaters and intensive care units running - but what happens if the blackout lasts longer? Saxony's hospitals reveal where the limits lie.
Two million euros for animal welfare
Last year, two million euros in funding was approved by the state of Saxony for animal welfare. However, the money was not available until the end of 2025.
Dresden gets one of the most powerful AI computers in Germany
Artificial intelligence requires enormous computing power. TU Dresden is therefore planning a new supercomputer. "Deneb" is the name of the system with 184 high-performance chips, which is due to be launched at the end of 2026. Particularly sustainable: 97 percent of the computing heat flows into the district heating network and heats buildings in the surrounding area.
55-meter-long escalators planned for the Leipzig City Tunnel
Barrier-free, modern and spectacular: the Leipzig City Tunnel is getting new elevators and escalators. Why one station in particular is now causing a stir across Europe.
Cross-country skiing, ski tours, bobsleigh: winter sports diversity in the Ore Mountains
The snow is calling: the Ore Mountains are currently covered in wintery white and offer many winter sports activities. These include speedy bobsleigh rides as well as challenging ski tours.
Minister of Culture continues tour of schools and daycare centers
Saxony's Minister of Education Conrad Clemens should get a straight A for diligence. He has now personally visited 199 schools and daycare centers. Now his tour continues.