Dresden volleyball players win against LKS Lodz
After losing the top match in the Bundesliga against Stuttgart, the Dresden volleyball team made an impressive comeback four days later in the Champions League, beating Lodz.
News from Saxony
Number of places in Chemnitz daycare centers to be reduced
The city council has recalculated the required capacities of kindergartens and crèches. Fewer children are now resulting in a gradual reduction in childcare places.
Number of places in Chemnitz daycare centers to be reduced
The city council has recalculated the required capacities of kindergartens and crèches. Fewer children are now resulting in a gradual reduction in childcare places.
Transparent factory welcomes guests again
The days of the VW Manufaktur Dresden as a car production site are history. The site is to become an innovation campus. However, visitors can still immerse themselves in the world of automotive engineering.
Congress Hotel facing closure - Lord Mayor: "Difficult path"
Probably the most striking hotel in Chemnitz is about to close. Mayor Schulze now sees the employees as the focus.
Alstom expands Bautzen site with new hall
With an extended production hall, Alstom is focusing on modern production in Bautzen. The plant builds streetcars for Berlin, Magdeburg and Dresden, among others.
National player Hoffmann leaves RB Leipzig
The RB Leipzig women's soccer team has to accept a high-profile departure. An international player is leaving the Bundesliga club.
Voigt to lose doctorate - lawsuit announced
Chemnitz University of Technology withdraws Mario Voigt's doctorate. Unjustly, says the Minister President and wants to take legal action. He criticizes new evaluation standards in the ongoing procedure.
AfD draws up list of demands for 2026
The AfD in the Saxon state parliament continues to refrain from consultations with the government, but is not holding back with its demands. The focus is on migration and reducing bureaucracy.
Schottenberg tunnel: Error found, closure remains
The Schottenberg tunnel on the B101 is closed due to a defect. The cause has been found, but it remains unclear when traffic will be able to flow again.
Digital troubleshooting: TU Dresden develops new test for automotive mechatronics technicians
Fault diagnosis on the screen instead of just under the hood: 100 trainee automotive mechatronics technicians in Dresden are the first to test a digital examination station. TU Dresden has developed the computer simulation to make journeyman's exams fairer and more comparable. Nevertheless, the trade remains important.
Saxony trains police against anti-Semitism
Saxony wants to sensitize police officers to the topic of anti-Semitism with workshops and collaborations. How this changes their day-to-day work - and why trust plays a major role.
Energie Cottbus celebrates 60th: Wollitz wants cohesion
Energie Cottbus is celebrating its 60th birthday in style. The former Bundesliga club has invited 1,500 guests to a ceremony in the Stadthalle. The president promises a bang.
"Brutal foul": David Raum takes responsibility for penalty kick
Everything looks set for an away win for Leipzig at the Millerntor Stadium. But then international David Raum slips awkwardly and causes a late penalty for FC St. Pauli.
Seven matches canceled - NOFV does not make general cancellations
The season opener in the Regionalliga Nordost has largely fallen victim to the weather conditions. The NOFV has ruled out a general cancellation in the future.
Wacker Chemie reports record loss of 800 million euros
Wacker is one of the flagship companies in the German chemical industry - and is in the most difficult situation for decades.
Chimpanzees share better in a group
Can apes think sustainably? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have given chimpanzees a tricky task: Snack on yogurt or save it for the group? The result is surprising. Larger groups act much more cooperatively than pairs. The decisive factors are tolerance and the behavior of the leader. The findings could also be relevant for human societies.
Too few staff at Saxony's daycare centers
According to a study, only one percent of daycare centers in Saxony have the recommended number of staff. What this means for childcare.
More appeals against citizens' allowance notices in Saxony
More Saxons are appealing against job center decisions. Almost one in three appeals is successful.
St. Pauli saves itself with a late goal to draw against Leipzig
Things are going well for Leipzig in the league. But even on their fourth appearance at the Millerntor, they were initially unable to score. Then top player Diomande scores. It was not enough to win.
Niners Chemnitz without a chance in Podgorica
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team misses a big step towards the playoffs in the Eurocup. After a promising start, they let up dramatically in Podgorica.
Survey shows: Majority of Germans want a stronger defense
What do Germans think about defense and security? Researchers from the University of Leipzig and the Technical University of Munich surveyed over 1,000 people. The results show a clear desire for reform: The majority want to expand the Bundeswehr in terms of personnel and strengthen its defense capabilities. The high level of support for a joint European army is particularly remarkable. Almost two thirds of respondents fear a military conflict with Russia.
Ronny Kupke new BSW parliamentary group leader in the state parliament of Saxony
Change of leadership at the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in the state parliament of Saxony. Party leader Ronny Kupke now also leads the 15-member parliamentary group.
Brandenburg increases funding for Sorbs/Wends
The Sorbs/Wends are a minority in Brandenburg and Saxony who have lived there for centuries and maintain their traditions. Further funding has been secured for the coming years.
New Agra Bridge to be completed by the end of 2031
A tunnel instead of a new Agra bridge in Markkleeberg would have been too expensive and would also have taken much longer, according to reports. But even so, road users will still have to wait a long time.
Schottenberg tunnel in Meißen closed
The Schottenberg tunnel on the B101 is closed due to a defect. Technicians are looking for the cause and working on a solution.
Saxony wants to modernize driving school training via the Federal Council
It is far too expensive and takes far too long. We are talking about driving school training in Germany. Saxony is now demanding more speed from the federal government for a reform.
Bundeswehr practises dropping leaflets for the crisis
The Bundeswehr is training to drop leaflets with helium balloons in Upper Lusatia. Neighboring countries also had to be informed about this.
Nature conservation project for warm habitats in the Elbe Valley
Reptiles such as sand lizards and smooth snakes as well as rare butterfly species live in the so-called dry and warm sections of the Elbe Valley. These areas are now to be protected even better.