Amadou Haidara leaves RB Leipzig for RC Lens
The Malian international wore the RB jersey for seven years. He will not be returning to Saxony after the Africa Cup.
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Thüringer HC signs Brazilian backcourt player
The Austrian Reichert is leaving the THC in the summer. A potential replacement for the top scorer is already being lined up.
Sick over the holidays? On-call practices are open
Many doctors go on vacation over Christmas and New Year's Eve. Medical help is still available. The most important contact points in Saxony.
Beethoven's 9th Symphony sets the tone at the turn of the year
Lots of Beethoven, great Italian opera and masterpieces of concert literature. At the turn of the year, the orchestras in Saxony have catchy tunes in their program.
Slight decline in the number of tourists in Saxony
Tourism in Saxony has weakened somewhat this year. Experts also see a lack of major events as a reason for this. Nevertheless, the overall balance is considered to be good.
Kretschmer bemoans reform backlog in Germany
Germany needs more speed, but not a snail's pace, says Michael Kretschmer, Prime Minister of Saxony. With regard to reforms, he still sees plenty of room for improvement.
Stele on Caspar-David-Friedrich-Weg in Dresden inaugurated
Dresden is closely associated with the painter Caspar David Friedrich. A circular trail is currently being created in his footsteps.
Commander relieved after incident with German song
The first verse of the Deutschlandlied is played at a Bundeswehr Christmas party. The incident has consequences.
AfD warns government - Ministry of the Interior reacts calmly
The AfD feels unfairly treated by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and speaks of "arbitrary" assessments. The Saxon Ministry of the Interior refers to the previous procedure.
Gonther new sports director at Dynamo Dresden
At the second attempt it works. The former professional succeeds Thomas Brendel, who has been released from his post.
Holidays make blood supply more difficult - DRK relies on donations
Life-saving blood products are in danger of becoming scarce, especially at the end of the year. The German Red Cross (DRK) is therefore offering extra dates for blood donations. It is advisable to register in advance.
RB brings Norbye back from Bielefeld ahead of schedule
The loan of the defender was not as successful as hoped. A new club is now being sought for him.
Greens complain about gaps in GP care in eastern Saxony
Difficult diagnosis: there is a looming shortage of GPs in Upper Lusatia. Many practices are on the brink of closure and there is a lack of new blood. The Greens are calling for appropriate treatment.
New hiking trail towards Bohemian Switzerland already accessible
A new hiking trail is to connect Bohemian Switzerland and Saxon Switzerland. The route is due to be inaugurated in spring - but it can already be tested now.
EU funds for Saxony's farmers just in time for Christmas
This year's EU direct payments will soon end up in the accounts of around 7,000 farms. However, they could be cut in future. Saxony's Minister of Agriculture considers this to be a fatal signal.
Dynamo Dresden loan Jason Ceka from Elversberg
The team at the bottom of the table urgently needs to strengthen its squad. The former Magdeburg player is the number one new signing this winter.
Christmas trees to give away in Leipzig
Bargain hunters watch out: There are free Christmas trees in Leipzig today.
Eisenach remains a points supplier away from home
The Thuringians let a three-goal lead slip from their grasp within twelve minutes at the break against Wetzlar, who are currently second last in the table, and then failed to get back into the game.
SC Magdeburg wins thriller against SC DHfK Leipzig
Leading and bottom of the handball Bundesliga surprisingly go toe-to-toe in Magdeburg. In the end, the front-runners were lucky to win.
RB soccer players lose against Cologne
The series of defeats for Leipzig's female soccer players continues. No win against Cologne either.
Big mountain parade in Annaberg-Buchholz in mild weather
Around 1,100 people in traditional costume with music and a miners' song: the big mining parade in Annaberg-Buchholz marks the festive end to this year's tradition in the Ore Mountains.
Stone with swastika thrown into Syrian man's apartment
A paving stone with a swastika and an insult lands in the apartment of a Syrian man in Freiberg. The police investigate the attack.
Traffic jams at the Polish border during Christmas travel
Traffic jams on the A4, full federal highways, closed junctions: Christmas traffic at the Polish border crossings is causing traffic problems around Görlitz on Saturday.
AOK Plus: 76 million for parents with sick children
Parents can also rely on the extended entitlement to children's sick pay in the coming year, emphasizes a health insurance company. What families and the self-employed are entitled to.
Minister calls for caution when handling fireworks
Many serious firework accidents have occurred in Saxony in recent years. Meanwhile, Economics Minister Panter is hoping for common sense in dealing with fireworks.
"Pure relief": Magdeburg overwinters above the line
Magdeburg takes ten out of twelve points from the last four games. On the anniversary of the attack on Magdeburg's Christmas market, FCM wins in Kaiserslautern and leaves the relegation zone.
Slight increase in car production in the east
The automotive industry plays a major economic role in eastern Germany and thousands of jobs depend on it. 2024 was a difficult year. How have things gone so far in 2025?
Where Saxony stands with the hydrogen network - and what 2026 will bring
Where companies invest and jobs are created in the future also depends on the expansion of the hydrogen network. In Saxony, the expansion of the grid is making progress - 2026 is considered a key year.
Poisoning expert: "Don't ask the AI first!"
One moment and the toddler has already swallowed something. Why reaching for the phone is better than asking the AI in such situations, according to an expert, and what peas have to do with it.