Tougher measures against psychoactive drugs in prisons
Drug deliveries via children's drawings and other prisoner mail are increasingly becoming a problem in prisons in Saxony. Copiers and special testing devices are intended to prevent this.
News from Saxony
"Boofen" in Saxon Switzerland prohibited until mid-June
If you want to spend the night in the open air in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, you have to take a break until mid-June. Why the ban on "boofing" applies right now and what it has to do with the breeding season.
Greens demand clarification on cuts to culture
Is Saxony cutting funding for culture in the current budget? The Greens see no need for such a step and a foul on parliament.
Leuchten Manufactur Wurzen ceases operations
Handmade chandeliers from Wurzen hang in historic buildings all over Germany. But now, following insolvency, the company is coming to an end.
Dabrowski gets to work in Aue: Giving the team positive energy
30 hours from the first contact to the contract - FC Erzgebirge quickly got down to business with the only candidate. Now only success counts.
New Bach documents provide insight into Leipzig church music
Unknown letters and testimonies from Bach's circle show: Leipzig's church music would probably have sounded different without targeted support. What the new finds reveal about musical life at the time.
Dabrowski new coach at FC Erzgebirge Aue
30 hours from the first contact to the contract - FC Erzgebirge quickly got down to business with the only candidate. Now only success counts.
Beer sales in Saxony fall more sharply than in the federal government
Saxony is experiencing a further decline in beer sales. However, non-alcoholic varieties are providing a small ray of hope.
Foundation supports around 50 monuments in Saxony
From Renaissance houses to churches in the Ore Mountains - the German Foundation for Monument Protection has supported various buildings in Saxony. Which other projects have benefited.
Conservationists: road salt in winter damages trees in summer
Drought stress, compacted soils, road salt: why urban trees in Saxony are struggling more and more - and how targeted watering can be a real tree saver.
But still movement in the FCM squad: Tachie comes, Diawara goes
For a long time, it looked as if things would be quiet in the 1. FC Magdeburg squad during the winter transfer window. But then things really take off.
Streetcar derails in Leipzig: Cancellations and disruptions
As soon as traffic starts moving again after the warning strike, a train derails in front of the main station. There are cancellations and delays.
Chip supplier Siltronic sees difficult business environment
After a dismal year and plant closures, the semiconductor manufacturer is not issuing a forecast for the current year. Siltronic is struggling with price pressure and negative exchange rates.
Reporters Without Borders deplores "hostility" in the East
According to a report by the non-governmental organization, local journalists in Saxony and Thuringia are experiencing aggression and physical violence, including death threats.
Instead of plastic waste: compostable rapid tests made from bioplastics
Millions of tons of plastic waste from rapid tests - is that necessary? HTW Dresden says no and is developing tests made from biodegradable material. The plastic is made from plant starch and composts in 90 days. Researchers in Saxony want to create a sustainable alternative for medical diagnostics.
Warning strike over - local transport started in three countries
After a day-long warning strike, local transport is back on track in several cities. According to the transport companies, buses and trains are running again in the early morning.
Saxony's car manufacturers grow - trend towards e-cars
Despite weak sales on the car market, Saxony's automotive industry produced more vehicles in 2025. Which locations are doing particularly well and where the production engine is stuttering.
After retirement: Hoti from FCM to Braunschweig
After leaving 1. FC Magdeburg, Andi Hoti joins Eintracht Braunschweig. What manager Schork says about the move.
Clean construction sites: Zwickau engine for heavy machinery
Researchers at Zwickau University of Applied Sciences are developing an innovative hydrogen engine that emits hardly any pollutants. With three million euros in funding from the Free State of Saxony and the EU, a drive system for ships, power plants and construction machinery will be created by 2027. The special feature: The engine is designed from the ground up for hydrogen and operates almost emission-free even without an exhaust catalytic converter.
Bird flu: Chemnitz Zoo has to kill numerous birds
After the discovery of dead chickens, Chemnitz Zoo had to take drastic measures. What happens now and when visitors will be allowed back in.
Dresden loans Kother to Duisburg
Dominik Kother is leaving Dynamo Dresden and will play for MSV Duisburg on loan from now on. The attacking player has made twelve appearances in the 2nd division this season.
Erzgebirge arts and crafts show new products
Spring is still a long way off, but the artisans in the Erzgebirge already have their sights set on the next Christmas season. They will be showcasing their products to an international audience of experts.
Lohrmanns Brew at an economic turning point: Managing Director's departure in the context of declining beer markets
The Dresden brewery Dresden Lohrmanns Brew is surprisingly parting ways with Managing Director Francisco Arroyo-Escobar. The move comes at a time when the German beer market is experiencing significant declines. What does this mean for the future of the university brewery?
Dabrowski to become new Aue coach
Aue is looking for a fresh start: Christoph Dabrowski is about to return to the 3rd division - and will meet up with an old companion.
"Day of the Saxons" 2027 in Plauen - festival in June for the first time
Plauen wants to host the "Day of the Saxons" for the second time in 2027. Despite increased demands, the city is pressing ahead with preparations for Saxony's largest folk and club festival.
Statement against hate: Olympic ban for speed skating shoes
Speed skater Josephine Schlörb fights not only on the oval: Why she is not allowed to wear her favorite shoes at the Olympics and how much effort was required for a new design.
RB Leipzig signs Oranje talent Thomas
The next new addition to the offense. After Suleman Sani, RB Leipzig also buys Dutchman Ayodele Thomas. However, he still has no professional experience.
New number 10: Leipzig sign U21 international Gruda
RB Leipzig surprises with a last-minute transfer: Brajan Gruda, U21 European runner-up, is set to bring a breath of fresh air to the midfield as a creative number 10.
Premiere: Battery train on the road between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Saxony premiere with a two-year delay: a battery-powered train now regularly connects the two cities. It is gradually replacing the diesel locomotives on the line.