Before the Haenni meeting: Mintzlaff searched for CEO via headhunter
Tatjana Haenni becomes the first female managing director at RB Leipzig. The search took several years. A meeting in New York changed everything.
News from Saxony
Scarlet beetle detected in the national park for the first time
The scarlet chafer has been found in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. What makes the find so special - and how to recognize the beetle.
EU approves funding for chip factories in Erfurt and Dresden
Germany may support the construction of two chip factories with state aid amounting to 623 million euros. The EU Commission approved the plan for the projects in Dresden and Erfurt, as announced by the Brussels authority.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Court of Auditors urges renunciation of new debt
The Court of Audit remains an admonisher - in both good and bad financial times. In the current annual report, the inspectors have also come across the dog - the police service dogs.
RB Leipzig faces stress test at Union Berlin
Bundesliga runners-up RB Leipzig are expecting a completely different style of play from their last game against the Iron League side. Ole Werner has warned his team in advance.
Children's Rights Index: Saxony only in midfield
Enough pediatricians, but too little say: The Children's Rights Index shows where Saxony's children benefit - and where there is an urgent need to catch up.
Ailing bridge: Another track closure near Zittau
Replacement buses instead of trains again: a routine inspection reveals dangerous defects. It is not yet clear how long the closure will last.
"Day of the Saxons" comes to Plauen again in 2027
In 2027, Plauen will once again host the "Day of the Saxons". For the first time, the folk festival will take place in June - embedded in the city's traditional lace festival.
Car expert: VW plant in Zwickau faces its third reinvention
Despite falling production figures, expert Werner Olle sees opportunities for the VW plant in Zwickau. What does the planned circular economy mean for jobs at the car factory?
Carreras raises 3.4 million euros for the Leukemia Foundation
For the 31st time, opera singer José Carreras is collecting donations for his leukemia foundation. International and national stars support the Spaniard at his gala event.
Dresden volleyball players miss out on cup final
The last cup final in Mannheim will take place without defending champions Dresdner SC. The seven-time cup winners narrowly lost the semi-final at VfB Suhl Lotto Thüringen in five sets.
SC DHfK Leipzig celebrates first win of the season
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team scores twice for the first time in the relegation battle. They had everything under control for a long time against Hamburg, but had to tremble once again at the end.
SC Magdeburg also beats MT Melsungen
SC Magdeburg remain the undisputed leaders in the German Handball League. The team from the city on the Elbe pulled away after 45 minutes against MT Melsungen and won clearly in the end.
New flight connection: Dresden now connected to Bolzano
The flight from Saxony to South Tyrol takes around 90 minutes - flights between Dresden and Bolzano are offered twice a week.
A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel completely closed at the weekend
The A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel will be closed at the weekend. This is due to final tests following the renovation work.
Almost 16 percent fewer laboratory animals in Saxony
The number of laboratory animals is falling. The decline is particularly marked in mice, on which scientists still experiment most frequently.
Lidl recalls tuna carpaccio
Anyone who has recently bought certain tuna from Lidl needs to be careful: There could be bacteria in a carpaccio. What customers should do.
Avian flu outbreak - 80,000 laying hens are killed
Following an outbreak of bird flu, around 80,000 laying hens have to be killed in Ebersbach. The Minister of Social Affairs calls on poultry farmers to exercise caution.
Pillnitz Palm House with new energy screen
The exotic plants in the Palm House also like to be warm in winter - and therefore cause high heating costs. 1,000 square meters of special fabric should help against this.
All-clear at Leipzig Zoo after bird flu case
More than 350 birds were tested for bird flu at Leipzig Zoo - with no further results. What happens now at the zoo.
Günther proposes Saxony's participation in VW
The state of Lower Saxony has a stake in VW. Wolfram Günther, a Green politician from Saxony, has the same idea for Saxony. But the Free State has money worries anyway.
Third division club Aue and sports director part ways - Härtel stays
After four games without a win, Aue draw the line: sporting director Heidrich leaves, Härtel remains coach. It remains to be seen who will take over as sporting director.
Dresden prefabricated building becomes an advent calendar
The windows of apartment blocks in Dresden-Prohlis are set to sparkle at a Christmas concert. The idea comes from the award-winning "Musaik" project, in which children from many countries form an orchestra.
Tracks on the border with the Czech Republic open again
Good news for passengers traveling to and from the Czech Republic: the tracks at the border crossing are clear again. At least for the time being - because the expansion will continue in 2026 and 2027.
Mintzlaff opens RB office with Mateschitz son
According to Minister President Kretschmer, the new RB office is "a statement". For Managing Director Mintzlaff, this was a wish specifically expressed by Red Bull founder Mateschitz. Only one is missing.
Ski jumping coach cuts former world champion - Wellinger stays
Two ski jumping routines are going badly this winter. The national coach has now decided to give one of them a break.
Building applications at the click of a mouse - Dresden simplifies procedures
Piles of paper for building applications could soon be history in Dresden. In future, it will be possible to submit applications digitally. And it should also be easier to pay for decisions.
Fewer hospital patients than before the coronavirus pandemic
Saxony's hospitals treated around 117,000 fewer patients in 2024 than before the coronavirus pandemic. Bed occupancy was also lower.
Rates of assessment in Saxony - hardly any additional burden from property tax
The majority of Saxony's local authorities are implementing the property tax reform in a revenue-neutral manner. Why there are still local differences in the rates of assessment.