More than 100 million euros in coronavirus emergency aid repaid
During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies received financial aid from the state. Years later, they are receiving repayment notices.
News from Saxony
National handball player Zechel leaves Magdeburg
Tim Zechel is leaving SC Magdeburg after two years. What the international says about his departure - and why his next club is still open.
Countries seal exit from airport funding from 2030
Now it's official: Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt have sealed their agreement on future airport funding. What the exit from funding is all about and how the transition is regulated.
Ifo: East German economy off to a slow start to the year
Industry more optimistic, service providers and retail more skeptical: The Ifo Index shows a mixed picture for the East German economy in January.
Inflation rate in Saxony back above the two percent mark
Expensive food, expensive fuel: Saxony's consumers are paying more again. Which products are now really costing money - and where surprising savings could be made.
Koala offspring at Leipzig Zoo is called Inala
More than 3,000 names were suggested for the koala cub at Leipzig Zoo. Now it has been decided: the little female is called Inala - and according to the keepers, she is developing magnificently.
Warning strike paralyzes local transport in four Saxon cities
Local public transport will come to a standstill in four cities in Saxony on Monday. The reason is a warning strike by employees after wage negotiations failed to produce a result.
Schuster: Germany has long played down left-wing extremism
The Saxon Interior Minister sees failures in the fight against left-wing extremism. He excludes the Free State from this. He demands that the Left Party clearly distance itself from violence.
Upper Lusatia founds its own tourism association
The new Upper Lusatia Tourism Association has 32 members. Small communities in particular should benefit from its work.
Federal government gives green light for several rail projects
The Ministry of Transport has secured the necessary funding for construction projects in Berlin, Saxony and Brandenburg, among others. In addition to residents, freight traffic is also set to benefit.
Ingo Schulze becomes poetry professor in Bamberg
A prominent guest for the cathedral city: author Ingo Schulze will take over one of Germany's most coveted lectureships in summer 2026.
Quantum vibe from the lab: Dresden musician makes research audible
A Dresden musician makes audible what quantum researchers are working on. Konrad Kuechenmeister has recorded the noises from laboratories at TU Dresden and the University of Würzburg and mixed them into a soundtrack. The loop music accompanies the Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat into a new phase. With a focus on dynamics, 300 scientists want to develop quantum materials for green technologies and quantum computers.
Study: Mental illnesses among girls on the rise
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders: more and more girls in Saxony are struggling with them. What a new study shows - and why doctors are sounding the alarm.
RB Leipzig without Sani for weeks, Lukeba missing against Mainz
Barely arrived, already injured: Suleman Sani may miss six weeks at RB Leipzig. The talented attacking player injured himself in training. A regular player is also still missing.
Deal perfect: Werner moves to the USA
Off across the Atlantic: As expected, Timo Werner is leaving RB Leipzig to play in the USA. However, the striker could stay in Leipzig for a few more weeks.
Kawasaki questionable - Amiri about to return to Mainz starting eleven
Ahead of the clash in Leipzig, there is a question mark over the deployment of one of Mainz's attacking players. Instead, coach Urs Fischer has another option and reveals how he feels about Shrove Tuesday.
Premiere: battery-powered trains run between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Two years of delay, but now the time has come: 300 seats, double traction and a premiere for Saxony. Next week, the first battery-powered train will carry passengers between Leipzig and Chemnitz.
Premiere: battery-powered trains run between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Two years of delay, but now the time has come: 300 seats, double traction and a premiere for Saxony. Next week, the first battery-powered train will carry passengers between Leipzig and Chemnitz.
1.6 million euros for hydrogen production in Chemnitz
A new electrolyzer is to produce green hydrogen from renewable energies in future. The project is a further step in the establishment of one of four German hydrogen centers in Chemnitz.
Dresden expects moderate population growth until 2040
Dresden is growing - but not as fast as expected. What planned company expansions and the influx of skilled workers mean for the city's age structure.
Multi-million investment: Center offers state-of-the-art cardiac medicine
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in Germany. A new heart center has now been opened at Chemnitz Hospital to provide better care for patients in the future.
New construction becomes a risk for housing cooperatives
New construction at Saxony's housing cooperatives is collapsing. And other problems are also plaguing their association, which is responsible for a fifth of the rental housing stock in the state.
Avian influenza: 30,000 turkeys are killed near Leipzig
Following a confirmed case of bird flu, around 30,000 turkeys have to be killed in a facility near Geithain. What protective measures now apply in the district of Leipzig.
Bought and loaned: Leipzig bring in defensive gem Koné
RB Leipzig buys Abdoul Koné, but lets the talented defender play in France for another six months. In the medium term, the 20-year-old is set to replace a leading player.
Refugee accommodation in the Spreehotel in Bautzen closes
After years as refugee accommodation, a special stage ends at the Spreehotel. The residents are distributed - the hotel was previously the target of several arson attacks.
Premiere in Germany: Kidneys travel with high-tech care
Leipzig University Hospital was the first clinic in Germany to perform two kidney transplants using a new method. With mechanical perfusion, the organs are continuously supplied with nutrients during transportation. The procedure is intended to reduce damage to the transplant and increase patient safety.
After only two weeks: MBC parts ways with managing director
After only 13 days, it's over: Why did managing director Konstantin Krause have to leave the MBC so quickly? Background information on the turbulence at the club.
Chemnitz zoo closes due to suspected bird flu
Chemnitz Zoo will remain closed on Thursday due to a suspected case of bird flu. Many questions are still unanswered.
Chaos as a blueprint: How a cell becomes an organism
Every human being begins as a single cell. Researchers at TU Dresden have now deciphered how this becomes a complete organism. Their discovery: the first cell divisions function through controlled chaos. Thread-like structures called microtubules divide the cell material - although they are actually unstable. The study published in Nature also shows why different animal species use different developmental strategies.