Biathlete Horn falls ill: no more races in Oberhof
Philipp Horn delivers a good sprint in his home stadium, finishing seventh. He wanted to attack in the pursuit. But now he has to take a break.
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Arson at transformer house: Temporary power failure
Suddenly no electricity in the middle of the night: almost 900 households were left in the dark after a transformer house was set on fire. What was behind the crime?
New marker shows which bladder cancer patients benefit from therapy
Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have developed a molecular marker to help doctors choose the right bladder cancer therapy. The radiotracer NECT-224 makes visible whether tumors carry a certain protein to which modern drugs can dock. In summer 2025, it was used successfully for the first time on a patient at Dresden University Hospital.
Truck spins - A17 closed
A truck is blocking the A17 near Dresden, diesel is leaking - police and recovery teams are in action.
Number of Lyme disease cases soars in 2025
Several federal states have reported a significant increase in Lyme disease cases in the past year. What is the situation in Saxony?
Left Party remains by far the largest party in Saxony
The Left Party continues to grow in Saxony and now has around 11,350 members - more than any other state parliamentary party. Its average age is the lowest in comparison.
Much anticipation ahead of the Eislöwen vs. Eisbären open-air duel in the east
The first East duel under open-air conditions is coming up. In Dresden's soccer stadium, the champions are up against the bottom team for important points in the battle for the DEL play-offs.
Initiative plans to distribute around 4,000 tons of potatoes
4,000 tons of potatoes are currently stored at a farm near Leipzig. The "Berliner Morgenpost" newspaper and the search engine Ecosia now want to have them distributed free of charge in Berlin.
When the leg grows back: researchers from Dresden unravel regeneration puzzle
Axolotls can regrow lost limbs - always in the perfect size. Scientists from Dresden have now deciphered how this works. Their mathematical model shows that two messenger substances work together as an intelligent measuring system. The findings could also be important for us humans.
Saxon economy delivers proposals for reducing bureaucracy
Duplicate reporting obligations, paperwork and slow processes: Saxony's business community demands radical relief - and provides concrete ideas to finally give companies some breathing space.
Schuster rejects SPD proposals on the right to stay
Saxony's Interior Minister warns: SPD plans for the right to stay could shake citizens' confidence in migration policy.
After darts in forced break: biathletes want next successes
Reading, darts and mushroom risotto: the biathletes use the rest day in Oberhof to relax. Nevertheless, the focus is fully on the next races.
More and more electric buses are rolling through Saxony
In large cities such as Leipzig, e-buses have long been part of everyday public transport. In rural areas, they are rather rare. Now one district is following suit and sees itself in a pioneering role nationwide.
Jehmlich organ at Dresden's Kreuzkirche to be renovated
The queen of instruments in the Kreuzkirche in Dresden is getting on in years, but is still full of beautiful sound. To keep it that way, it is now being extensively renovated.
More flu cases in Thuringia again at the start of the year
The number of flu cases in Thuringia is rising significantly at the start of the year. What the Ministry of Health has to say about the latest developments.
Weather chaos: Syntainics MBC only plays under protest
The Weißenfels basketball team wanted to postpone a game due to the onset of winter. But the hosts and the BBL say no, so the German cup winners only travel to Oldenburg under protest.
Magdeburg beats Ulm 4:2 in a test
Second division club 1. FC Magdeburg returned from the sunny winter training camp with two test match successes in their luggage. The team from the Elbe city achieved a 4:2 win against third division side SSV Ulm.
Flu cases up again in Saxony at the start of the year
In Saxony, the number of flu cases rose by 26 percent at the beginning of the year. Why clinics in Bautzen are reaching their limits and what measures should help now.
"Bild": Bundesliga match between St. Pauli and Leipzig canceled
Hamburg is covered in a thick blanket of snow. This apparently also has consequences for a Bundesliga soccer match.
Polish investor saves Heiterblick and secures 250 jobs
A sigh of relief in Leipzig: Polish company Pesa takes over Heiterblick, secures jobs and wants to boost production considerably. What this means for current orders and the future of the site.
14-year-old koala Mullaya euthanized at Dresden Zoo
Mullaya was one of the first two koalas at Dresden Zoo. Recently, the koala dad weakened. And had to be put to sleep.
Dresden Palace gets two ballrooms back
Dresden Palace, which was destroyed in the Second World War, has been under reconstruction for 40 years. Two ceremonial rooms of the residence of the Saxon rulers are now complete. Everything is due to be completed in 2027.
Searching for the universal adapter: discovery in magnetic vortices could help
Tiny magnetic vortices exhibit surprising behavior. Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have discovered oscillation states that were previously unknown. The trick is that the effect can be generated with a tiny amount of energy. The discovery could help to connect different computer technologies.
Dresden main station closed - replacement services running
Dresden Central Station will remain closed until Monday due to construction work. Passengers will have to use replacement buses and streetcars.
Good winter sports conditions in Saxony's ski resorts
Snow and low temperatures ensure good conditions in Saxony's ski resorts. Many pistes, lifts and cross-country ski trails are open.
Timetable changes on two railroad lines in Saxony
From Monday, construction work on two regional train lines in Saxony will result in train cancellations and changed travel times. What commuters need to be aware of now.
Avian influenza in Central Saxony - owners should increase protection
Avian influenza has been detected in the district of Central Saxony for the first time since 2021. What this means for owners now.
Public transport in Leipzig and Dresden starts on schedule despite snow
Heavy snowfall - and yet everything is initially running according to plan. How the transport companies are keeping the buses and trains on course in the morning. Nevertheless, caution is particularly important for passengers right now.
Can animals think and feel?
Do animals have feelings? Do they think like us? Researchers from Leipzig University and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology surveyed over 1,000 children and adults from 15 countries. The surprising result shows that people around the world think similarly about animals. But this view has direct consequences for animal welfare.