Despite Dzeko's brace: Schalke cannot end the crisis
Star striker Dzeko scores twice on his starting eleven debut, but a 2-0 lead is not enough for Schalke against relegation candidates Dresden.
News from Saxony
From summer: Leipzig signs goalkeeper and pivot
Leipzig's handball team has found a successor for its current regular goalkeeper and has also strengthened its circle.
Could companies secure new connections at eastern airports?
After flight connections were canceled, airports in eastern Germany are examining new approaches - and the economy is also in demand.
Driver dies after accident in Chemnitz
A driver crashes his vehicle into several trees. He succumbs to his injuries at the scene of the accident. The damage to property is also high.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Technical problem forces DHL aircraft to return to Leipzig
Technical problems forced a DHL aircraft to return: after several loops, the plane landed safely at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Saxony's revellers start the street carnival with optimism
After corona, the energy crisis and stricter security measures, Saxony's jesters are taking a light-hearted approach to the street carnival. The biggest parade in Radeburg is set to be colorful, crazy and apolitical.
Federal police: far fewer unauthorized entries across Saxony
People in overcrowded vans or in car trunks are no longer an issue: in Saxony, the number of illegal border crossings has almost halved. The border controls are working.
Spectacle in Fürth: Magdeburg saves victory at the finish line
Second division side 1. FC Magdeburg turn around a deficit in Fürth to win 5:1. Weaknesses at set-pieces bring the hosts back, but after a total of nine goals Magdeburg clinch the important away win.
Celebrity crowd: Dresden celebrates ball night of the year
Every year, the Dresden Semperoper is the impressive backdrop for a grand ball night. International music stars take to the stage.
Summit meeting to reduce bureaucracy in Saxony
Basically, everyone agrees: Germany urgently needs less bureaucracy. But if you want to improve the situation, you've got a big job to do. In Saxony, a new alliance is trying to do just that.
Berlin on board: Tour de France bid on the home straight
A Grand Départ on German roads continues to take shape. Berlin is now officially taking part.
SUV causes accident on A4 - and drives on
A black SUV causes an accident on the A4, injuring several people, and flees the scene. The police are asking witnesses for information.
New signing Gruda a starting eleven candidate for RB Leipzig
After unsatisfactory results recently, a rotation in the starting line-up in Cologne is conceivable. The new signing from England could be considered for this.
East German mechanical engineering with order growth
Mechanical engineering companies in eastern Germany are defying the national trend: in 2025, the companies received more orders. Nevertheless, the industry sees an urgent need for action on the part of politicians.
Flu epidemic in Saxony: infection figures at a high level
Influenza and RSV continue to spread in Saxony. Young children and older adults are particularly affected. An overview of the current infection figures and developments.
Confidence in the squad: Cologne coach Kwasniok defies absences
Ahead of the home match against Leipzig, 1. FC Köln are missing key players in Linton Maina and Alessio Castro-Montes. However, the goal remains unchanged: a third home win in a row.
Leipzig Zoo mourns the loss of female koala Mandie
The female koala Mandie had been living at Leipzig Zoo since 2019 and successfully raised a cub. Now the animal has been euthanized.
Schlager leaves RB Sommer on a free transfer after four years
There were signs that the Austrian was taking too long to extend his contract. Top international clubs are keen on the midfield engine. And now they can get him on a free transfer.
Project for better water quality in Lusatia
2.7 million euros for near-natural rivers: A new project is testing how the condition of rivers and streams in the lignite mining region can be improved.
Rural doctor program: Medical studies even without top A-levels
Studying medicine without an A-level? The rural doctor program in Saxony makes it possible. Interested parties can still apply until the end of the month.
Environmental association against motorboats on other Leipzig lakes
The environmental association Ökolöwe warns against motorboats on other lakes in Leipzig. What the environmentalists fear and what the state directorate of Saxony thinks.
Exhibition on Modersohn-Becker and Munch in Dresden
It's about "the big questions of life". This is the subtitle of an exhibition at the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden about two great painters: Paula Modersohn-Becker and Edvard Munch.
Bobsleighing, tobogganing, ice skating: Winter fun for skiing fanatics
Not in the mood for skiing (anymore)? In Saxony's mountains, there are also plenty of winter activities away from the ski slopes and cross-country ski trails: Ice tubing and tobogganing, for example, but also ice skating and winter hiking.
Dresden before big ball night: Thousands of visitors expected
Dresden dances and celebrates: Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the grand ball in and in front of the Semperoper - including a number of celebrities once again. What guests and onlookers can look forward to.
Saxon state parliament with debate on breakdown prison in Zwickau
The minister speaks of "a big mess". The construction of the Zwickau prison is a burden on the Free States of Saxony and Thuringia. The AfD has asked a major question about this. New findings are rare.
Dresden-Chemnitz rail service restricted until November
Commuters between Dresden and Chemnitz must be prepared for train cancellations, timetable changes and replacement services until November. This is due to construction work on an important junction.
BUND launches project on lynx in Saxony
The lynx is once again a native forest dweller in Saxony - at least in the western Ore Mountains. The reintroduction of the predator is to be accompanied by an educational project.
Muslic ahead of Dresden game: "Full focus: home win"
After four games without a win, league leaders Schalke now want to get back to winning ways against Dresden. Coach Muslic is banking on self-confidence and a star striker in the starting eleven.