Union in Bavaria, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt: No to the AfD
At the end of the CSU parliamentary group meeting, three Union parliamentary group leaders clearly oppose the AfD - from Bavaria, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. But that's not all.
News from Saxony
40 study places for future rural doctors in Saxony
In Saxony, medical students can get ahead even without a top A-level. In return, they commit to a future in the countryside.
Leipzig team decodes brain changes with mathematics
Which brain regions change with age? Where does the brain work differently in autism? Researchers from the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have developed a mathematical method that answers precisely these questions. A new metric identifies 108 regions that are affected by ageing and 27 regions that are altered in autism spectrum disorders. The findings could pave the way for targeted therapies.
Forest campaign: more trees for climate and species protection
More forest for Saxony: Why the state government and the Forest Foundation are focusing on reforestation and which regions are particularly in focus.
Municipalities and business call for reforms
Alliances are forged in times of need. In Saxony, local authorities and businesses are pushing for binding measures to end the standstill.
Forecast: Saxony in second place for rising heating costs
Cold snaps and higher prices are leading to higher heating costs in Saxony. How badly different types of heating are affected and what an energy service provider predicts.
Report: Saxony CDU wants to ban solar installations in forests
Saxony's CDU wants to prevent forests from being cleared for solar power plants nationwide. According to media reports, a corresponding motion is planned for the CDU party conference.
Chemnitz idea for battery housings: more range for electric cars
Major award for Saxon research: Chemnitz University of Technology has won one of the most important prizes in the materials industry worldwide with a new type of battery housing. It makes electric cars lighter and more climate-friendly. How does this work? With fiber-reinforced plastic instead of metal. The special feature: The housing can be produced in under two minutes and saves CO2.
Comeback with a World Cup leap? Henrich's time of suffering is coming to an end
Benjamin Henrichs will still be missing from the RB Leipzig squad against SC Freiburg. He could make his return against the opponent where the international suffered a serious injury.
Baroque residential culture: museums discover new connections
A research project assigns 478 objects to Baroque residences. What this means for the museums in Saxony-Anhalt and Dresden.
Chambers of commerce call for speed in railroad line expansion
Business and commuters are waiting: Why is the Chemnitz-Leipzig line simply not moving forward? The Chamber of Industry and Commerce is putting pressure on Deutsche Bahn.
Five million euros: Leipzig signs Nigerian Sani
Agreement on transfer fee, medical check passed: RB Leipzig are strengthening their squad with Nigerian Suleman Sani. The 19-year-old is the first new signing of the winter.
New special exhibitions planned at the Energiefabrik
Two new special exhibitions and, for the first time, formats such as a "Technology Day": Energiefabrik Knappenrode is focusing on fresh ideas for more visitors this year.
Filmfest Dresden with record number of entries
The Dresden Film Festival has made a name for itself with short films and animated films. There was a real rush of applications for this year's edition.
SC Freiburg in Leipzig without defender Lienhart
Another break: center-back Philipp Lienhart will miss SC Freiburg in the coming weeks due to an abdominal muscle injury. This means he will also miss the Bundesliga match at RB Leipzig.
Saxony is increasingly confronted with animal diseases
Saxony is struggling with animal diseases such as avian influenza and African swine fever. The responsible Minister Köpping believes that prevention and cooperation are the key to containment.
Goalkeeper Bethke moves from Cottbus to Dresden
Goalkeeper Bethke was the undisputed regular goalkeeper at Energie Cottbus until his injury. In the second half of the season, the 22-year-old will be able to demonstrate his skills in a higher class.
No lightning change: Werner squad candidate for Freiburg
Timo Werner is on the verge of a transfer to California. However, he is still fully integrated at RB Leipzig and could be in the squad on Wednesday.
Grassi Museum Leipzig attracts 97,000 visitors
The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts once again attracted numerous visitors in 2025. The workshops remain particularly popular.
Avian influenza: Bautzen district takes protective measures
Stall obligation, ban on poultry markets: Strict rules are now in force in the district of Bautzen following the avian influenza outbreak in the district of Görlitz. What animal owners in Weißenberg and Malschwitz must observe with immediate effect.
Perpetual chemicals in Dresden's waters locally limited
Substances that are considered harmful to health have been discovered in several bodies of water. The contamination is considered to be localized. It remains unclear where the chemicals come from.
Leipzig researchers find possible plague grave from the Middle Ages
Leipzig researchers have discovered a mass grave from the plague era near Erfurt. 12,000 people died of the Black Death in 1350 and were buried in eleven pits. Now the team from Saxony has found one of them - through a systematic search using modern methods. A unique find in Europe.
CDU parliamentary groups want to help families buy property
Young families in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt will soon be able to move into their own homes more easily. What else the CDU parliamentary groups in the two states are planning.
BSW parliamentary groups want to increase clout ahead of elections
This year, the BSW is facing important state elections. The party is already represented in three state parliaments. The parliamentary group leaders have now reached an agreement.
Money for culture in the countryside: seven projects funded
Even in the Saxon province, people care about culture. In times of migration to the cities, this is particularly important for young people. That's why commitment is always welcome.
Winter weather and infections cause blood donations to plummet
The number of blood donations in Saxony, Berlin and Brandenburg is falling significantly due to snow, icy conditions and infections. Why the shortage is particularly critical.
St. Pauli-Leipzig and Werder-Hoffenheim on January 27
The canceled Bundesliga matches from last weekend will be rescheduled at the end of January. All information on TV coverage and the new date.
Despite decline - Saxony remains ahead in organ donations
In 2025, fewer organs were donated in Saxony than in the previous year. Nevertheless, the state is above the national average - but the need for donor organs remains high.
Buses and trains can run in Dresden despite the ice
The German Weather Service is also warning of slippery roads in Saxony. Buses and trains are still in operation in the morning.