MPs' salaries could rise again in 2026
Members of parliament are paid from taxpayers' money. This is why an increase in their salaries is always the subject of emotional debate.
News from Saxony
New supercapacitor factory opened near Leipzig
420 new jobs, 220 million euros and a material without critical raw materials: How the "SuperFactory" near Leipzig wants to shake up Europe's electricity grids and green markets.
James Turrell creates new work of light art in the Ore Mountains
The 82-year-old James Turrell has achieved world fame with works of art made of light. With a new work, he is now giving the Chemnitz Capital of Culture year a "luminous finale".
Banksy exhibition comes to Dresden
Banksy fans can rejoice: an unauthorized exhibition on the street artist is returning to Dresden.
Saxony trains fruit tree keepers
Orchard meadows are also a refuge for protected animal species. But without care, the old fruit trees collapse. A training course teaches how to do it properly.
Nursing training figures on the rise
In view of the growing number of people in need of care, Saxony urgently needs skilled workers to care for those affected. They are also being sought abroad. The training market is optimistic.
Over 2 million visitors in Chemnitz Capital of Culture year
Almost 2,000 events, more than 2 million guests: Chemnitz was European Capital of Culture for a whole year. Minister of State for Culture Weimer praises a creative spirit of optimism in the city.
Ifo Institute: Sentiment in eastern German economy improves
Sometimes the sky brightens, sometimes it darkens over eastern Germany's economy. The business climate index of the Ifo Institute in Dresden provides information on this. The mood improved in November.
Inflation in Saxony: Prices for electricity and butter fall
Advent, Advent - butter and flour are cheaper, but cocoa powder and almonds are hitting the cash register. Which products are particularly expensive in Saxony right now.
Media: Ex-BVB squad planner Mislintat in talks with Dynamo
Dresden is fighting relegation - can talent discoverer Mislintat turn things around? Talks are underway, according to media reports.
Finance Minister Piwarz: New debt will not solve problems
Saxony's finance minister is skeptical about taking on new debt. How Saxony wants to save money and modernize its administration instead.
Kraftklub celebrates life with "Dying in Karl-Marx-Stadt"
A huge sign reading "Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt" (Dying in Karl-Marx-Stadt) was a mystery in Chemnitz at the end of May - until Kraftklub revealed the secret with a surprise concert. Now it's here, the new album.
From flop to find: Advent swap meets take off
In Dresden and Leipzig, dusty objects are turned into new treasures. If you leave something, you can take something else in return. What and where you can swap in December.
Goodbye Capital of Culture - What remains of Chemnitz 2025?
With special exhibitions, festivals, dance and theater, Chemnitz 2025 made a name for itself nationwide as the European Capital of Culture. Did the Year of Culture achieve its goals? And what remains?
RB Leipzig wants to close the gap on Bayern
The Saxons face Mönchengladbach in Friday's Bundesliga match. No easy task after Borussia's recent successes.
Kraftklub singer wants a clearer edge against the right
Kraftklub singer Felix Kummer knows the light and dark sides of Chemnitz inside out. What he missed in the Capital of Culture year and why he had "butterflies in his stomach".
Excavator at the GDR adventure pool SEZ in Berlin - preparation for demolition
For a long time, Berlin argued about the future of the site with the GDR's flagship adventure pool. Now apartments are to be built.
Concern for the Central German chemical triangle
Is an entire region on the brink of collapse? Politicians are sounding the alarm because companies are pulling out - with consequences for an entire sector of the economy.
LWB plans to build 800 new apartments in Leipzig next year
Leipzig's municipal housing association continues to focus on new construction. Why serial construction should also play a major role.
Inventory of insolvent solar manufacturer to be auctioned off
From desks to high-tech equipment: everything that goes under the hammer at Meyer Burger's sale. The auctions end in December.
Date for mayoral election in Leipzig
A new mayor is to be elected in Saxony's largest city in 2027. There is now a proposal for the exact date.
Job cuts at Wacker - effects for Nünchritz unclear
Across the Group, almost one in ten jobs is to be cut. The company operates Saxony's largest chemical plant in Nünchritz.
Greens declare war on the reed cicada
It is tiny and can cause great damage. The reed glasswing cicada is spreading in Germany and is becoming a problem for agriculture.
Polanski gets golden tips from Schröder
After four wins, Borussia Mönchengladbach now face a top team. Former Leipzig sports director Schröder knows the upcoming opponent very well.
Dresdner Eislöwen part ways with coach Niklas Sundblad
The Dresdner Eislöwen pull the ripcord after their twentieth defeat. The newly promoted DEL team relieves coach Niklas Sundblad and sports director Matthias Roos of their duties.
Timetable change brings new lines and times for local transport
New routes, adjusted departure times and changes to bus and rail services: the timetable change brings numerous innovations for passengers in the Central German Transport Association.
Swine fever restriction zones in Saxony completely lifted
In recent years, Saxony has had to combat two epidemics at the same time - African swine fever in addition to the coronavirus pandemic. An end to the measures for the animal epidemic is now in sight.
Saxony produces slightly more household waste
397 kilograms of waste per capita: Saxony's households throw away more than in the previous year. How much of this is actually residual waste?
Fewer donations in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia
The Donations Council presents an interim assessment of the first nine months. The willingness to donate in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia is lower than elsewhere. What do people give on average?