Survey: Image boost for Chemnitz through Capital of Culture year
In a few days, the curtain will officially fall on the Chemnitz Capital of Culture year. What has it achieved? MDR asked more than 13,000 people. This is the result.
News from Saxony
Path cleared for construction research center in Weimar and Bautzen
After a delay, the project of the Federal Research Center for Climate Neutral Building in Weimar and Bautzen is starting. 52.5 million euros have been earmarked in the federal budget for its construction.
FC Hansa: New contracts for head coach and sports director
FC Hansa held on to coach Daniel Brinkmann and sporting director Amir Shapourzadeh when things were not going well in the 3rd division. The club management feels vindicated and makes important decisions.
Steinmeier sings the praises of volunteering
The Federal President visits Hoyerswerda and sees the town as an example of how change can succeed. He also pays a visit to the "Maintenance Brigade".
SPD leader criticizes BSW: Agreements do not work
According to the Saxon SPD leader, there is a problem with the cooperation with the BSW. Despite criticism, he gives the minority government a positive report card.
"Earlier than ever" - start of the season in Saxony's ski resorts
Frost, snow cannons and some natural snow have ensured good skiing conditions in Saxony early on. Which winter sports areas are already open.
No traffic chaos despite snowfall and rain in Saxony
Snow and slippery roads - but so far there have been no major traffic problems on the highways in Saxony. Nevertheless, the traffic service continues to warn of icy conditions.
Christmas business for arts and crafts is going well
Handicrafts from the Ore Mountains are very popular during the Advent and Christmas season. However, higher wages could lead to price hikes in the coming year. And what effect will the US tariffs have?
Werder sporting director sees the "next steps" despite 0:2
Werder concede a dream goal in Leipzig in their best phase - and later another goal. But sporting director Fritz sees a development that is encouraging.
Why zoos sometimes feed their own animals
Many zoo visitors are shocked when animals are given clearly recognizable dead animals to eat. Sometimes they come from the zoo's own breeding program. How zoos explain this controversial feeding practice.
Federal President Steinmeier comes to Hoyerswerda
The Federal President visits "places of encounter". In doing so, he wants to highlight people who are committed to social coexistence.
Kretschmer: Debate about AfD cooperation does not help
Saxony's Minister President calls for the causes of the AfD's rise to be addressed. Why he believes that firewalls alone are not enough.
Niners Chemnitz concede first home defeat
The home streak of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team is broken. A disastrous start to the final quarter against Alba Berlin was their undoing.
MAFIA MIA! - Dresden's favorite family gang dives into the world of bitcoins in chapter 13
The sold-out premiere of the dinner show MAFIA MIA! amazes audiences in Dresden. From an e-bill hack to musical acts and comedic highlights.
Männel saves Aue a point - Hansa knocking at the top
It wasn't necessarily pretty this time, but Rostock are now winning games like this too. FC Erzgebirge can and must once again thank its captain.
Thanks to jubilarian Männel: Aue pick up a point against Stuttgart II
FC Erzgebirge are superior for 25 minutes in the match against VfB Stuttgart's second team. Otherwise, the visitors dominated. Aue keeper Männel saves a penalty.
Train driver overlooks red signal - railcar ends up in the sand
A stroke of luck: a train with only two passengers gets onto the wrong track at Johanngeorgenstadt station and ends up on the so-called sand track. There are no injuries.
Leipzig's Werner celebrates thanks to dream goal against former club Bremen
RB Leipzig start in vain for a half against Werder Bremen. Then Werder put the pressure on - and RB struck coldly.
Hoeneß on Klopp: Has no future at Red Bull
Red Bull relies on Jürgen Klopp as head of soccer to celebrate success in Germany and elsewhere. Uli Hoeneß doesn't think much of this model. He becomes clear.
A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel closed until the evening
Nothing is running in the A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel until the evening: a large-scale exercise is held to practise the cooperation of the emergency services under realistic conditions.
First parts for Dresden XXL stollen baked
Every year, Dresden bakers shape a giant stollen. It is to be cut on December 6 at the Stollen Festival at the Striezelmarkt. The first pieces of the pastry have been baked.
RB women remain without a point against Wolfsburg
Leipzig's strong performance in the second half goes unrewarded. It is a source of encouragement all round.
Perfect conditions for ice wine harvest in the Elbe Valley
When minus 8 degrees Celsius is considered the ideal condition, it can only be for harvesting ice wine. This year, the weather in the Elbe Valley played along. The winegrowers are happy.
More complaints about private video surveillance in Saxony
There are limits to private video surveillance. Many operators of cameras on houses or in allotment gardens are apparently not aware of this. Complaints about this are increasing.
Driver dies after accident near Großolbersdorf
Head-on collision on federal highway 174 near Großolbersdorf in the Ore Mountains. All help comes too late for the driver of the car.
"Invest even more": Magdeburg lacks a sense of achievement
1. FC Magdeburg remains bottom of the Bundesliga 2. Coach Petrik Sander's team are simply not rewarded enough for the effort they put in.
High blood pressure particularly widespread in Saxony and Thuringia
High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, but can damage the heart and kidneys. What the AOK Plus in Saxony and Thuringia advises.
Cross-border demand for Herrnhut stars
Herrnhut stars are no longer just Christmas decorations. The manufactured goods are now used for decoration all year round. The number of buyers is also growing in neighboring countries.
Ole Werner with RB Leipzig against his former club Werder
RB Leipzig's home record against Bremen is almost flawless. It is a special game for coach Ole Werner.