Reichert throws Thüringer HC to victory
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball players turn around a furious deficit in their European League home game against Baia Mare. In the end, they can rely on their top scorer.
News from Saxony
No win again for Dresden against Stuttgart
Despite putting up a great fight, the Dresden SC volleyball team again failed to win their second match against Stuttgart. The German runners-up lose again against the leaders.
Lightning three-pack lets Leipzig celebrate in Heidenheim
Three goals in eight minutes: How RB Leipzig shook off the 5-1 defeat to Bayern and withstood the pressure in the race for the Champions League places.
Pepic scores: Aue hand out gifts on Dotchev's return
Erzgebirge Aue has dropped back to a relegation place. Two former Erzgebirge players were able to celebrate at Ulm.
Daniela Kolbe is the new DGB state chairwoman
The German Trade Union Confederation in Saxony has elected its new state leadership. The new chairperson is 45-year-old Daniela Kolbe. What does she stand for?
57 dead in underground explosion - how the disaster happened
Mining has brought prosperity to Saxony. But there have always been dark moments in the centuries-long history of mining. Like 105 years ago in Oelsnitz in the Ore Mountains.
SPD politician sees attack on journalistic freedom
The CDU state parliamentary groups in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt want to discuss a possible merger of ARD and ZDF. Matthias Hey sees this as an "attack on journalistic freedom".
On foot to Singapore: Leipzig residents on an unusual long-distance journey
Robert Friedrich wants to hike more than 15,000 kilometers on foot from Leipzig to Southeast Asia. He talks about the highlights of the journey, meeting the locals and keeping in touch with his homeland.
Fire meets frost: Traditional winter barbecue in Leipzig
100 barbecue teams in masquerade costume compete for the title. Even those who don't get a place in the competition can join in the barbecue.
Construction industry more confident again at the start of the year
Large-scale settlements are boosting the construction industry in the east - but the "poison cocktail" of expensive loans and regulations is still making itself felt in residential construction. What gives hope for 2026?
Despite absences: RB must return to success in Heidenheim
Leipzig must not let the 5-1 defeat against Bayern and the injury absences affect them. A win is needed to get back into the Champions League places.
Over 600 children without a school place - all without a German passport
No lessons and a lack of social contacts: children without a German passport often have to wait months for a school place in Saxony.
More and more flu cases - 45 deaths so far
Almost 2,800 cases in one week: the flu epidemic is growing and all age groups are affected. It has claimed the lives of 45 people since the start of the season. More than twice as many with corona.
More support for pupils with dyscalculia
If the state parliament agrees, pupils in Saxony with dyscalculia could receive significantly more help in the coming school year.
Käthe Kollwitz to Jutta Müller: Exhibitions in Chemnitz
After the exhibition fireworks in the Capital of Culture year, the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz now have to shift down a few gears. This is what art lovers can expect this year.
"Construction turbo" to create living space more quickly in Dresden
Dresden needs around 21,000 new apartments by 2035 - but construction is stalling. A new instrument from the Building Act aims to change this.
Fifth winter loan: Dynamo bring in Bobzien from Mainz
Dresden continues its loan transfers. A young attacking player arrives from the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig about to sign Oranje talent Thomas
Now or in the summer? That seems to be the only open question regarding Dutchman Ayodele Thomas' transfer to RB Leipzig.
"Die Lütte": Artist Angelika Mann is dead
The singer and actress Angelika Mann is dead. The artist, who once began her career in the GDR, died at the age of 76, her family confirmed to the German Press Agency.Copyright 2026, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Numerous logs auctioned off for good money
This year, interested parties for the wood came to the Dresden Heath from Germany and abroad. How much was paid for the logs and which wood was particularly in demand.
Kunstsammlungen Dresden: Cyber attack further restricts access
The Dresden State Art Collections have been targeted by hackers. Many hours after the attack, the restrictions have still not been rectified.
"Victoria's Secret" plans stores in Germany
The well-known American brand is moving into German city centers. The location of the first store has already been decided.
The black hole in textile recycling
Black T-shirts and stretch jeans usually end up in waste incineration because sorting plants cannot recognize them. Researchers at the IOM in Leipzig want to change this. In a European project, they are developing new technologies with artificial intelligence that can also sort problematic textiles. The EU is funding the project with five million euros.
Who owns the land? Three countries, three answers
Are share purchases of agricultural businesses becoming a problem? Eastern German states assess share deals and investors differently - and take different approaches to soil protection.
Saxony promotes fast Internet for 42,900 households
In Saxony, 32% of households are connected to the fiber optic network. Now thousands more are set to benefit from fast connections.
Nursing home care is becoming more expensive - parliamentary groups call for reform
Care for the elderly in Germany is becoming a nursing case. As co-payments continue to rise in homes in Saxony too, calls for reform are getting louder and louder.
Washington leaves Jena and moves to Chemnitz
Science City Jena's captain of all people is leaving the team. There was no way to prevent him from moving to Chemnitz.
German Association of Cities calls for immediate aid and structural reforms
No money for swimming pools, playgrounds, culture - more and more local authorities have hardly any scope to do more than their mandatory tasks. They are calling for urgent support.
Next loss: RB Leipzig also without Lukeba
Not only the 1:5 against Bayern has left its mark on RB. There was also bad news in terms of personnel. Nevertheless, the Leipzigers are not complaining.