Association: 873,000 people in Saxony affected by poverty
According to calculations by the Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, 22% of people in Saxony are considered poor. The association has included the cost of housing.
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Too little snow - start of the season in Oberwiesenthal postponed
In Saxony's largest ski resort, operations cannot start this weekend as announced. Meteorologists offer little hope in view of the mild temperatures.
Two prefabricated buildings sold at auction for 899,000 euros
Two large prefabricated buildings changed hands at auction. A total of 78 properties went under the hammer - with a total value of around 6.3 million euros.
Chemie Leipzig suspends coach Adrian Alipour
Alipour has been coach of Leutzsch for less than eight months. He has been unable to lead the club, which has been in crisis for a long time, into calmer waters.
Decline in insolvency figures - but no trend reversal
Despite falling insolvency figures in November, the level remains high. Many are particularly affected in the south and east - and more jobs are at stake than before the coronavirus pandemic.
22-year-old dies in traffic accident
There is an accident on the B183 towards Bad Düben: a 22-year-old loses control of his vehicle on a left-hand bend and crashes into a tree.
More interest in joining the Bundeswehr in Saxony
More applications, more initial consultations and also more volunteers doing military service: The Bundeswehr is experiencing an upward trend in Saxony this year.
More interest in joining the Bundeswehr in Saxony
More applications, more initial consultations and also more volunteers doing military service: The Bundeswehr is experiencing an upward trend in Saxony this year.
Run over? Dead wolf lying on the road in Elsterheide
A woman reports a dead wolf to the police in the district of Bautzen. What is known about the find so far?
New wolf territory on the border with Saxony
The photo traps provide the evidence: A pair of wolves have their territory in the Altenburger Land in the border region between Thuringia and Saxony.
Restitution of artworks - museum honors Jewish patron
Heirs of the Jewish banker and patron Carl Heumann have received back three works from the Chemnitz Art Collections. These are the reasons.
Trump's tariffs affect local regions to varying degrees
What impact will the US tariffs have on the local economy? The Ifo Institute in Dresden has calculated the consequences down to the level of cities and districts. This is the result.
Project: Coal miners to produce chips in future
From the soot dust to the clean room: the change of job could hardly be starker. But the structural change in the lignite mining regions makes unusual paths necessary.
Large gap in shingles vaccination for older people in Saxony
Shingles is an insidious disease and mainly affects older people. Although health insurance companies cover the cost of vaccination, most people are not adequately protected.
Greens want clarity on integration projects
Funding applications rejected, future uncertain: initiatives are sounding the alarm because integration work in Saxony is in danger of falling by the wayside. The Greens insist on transparency.
Leipzig Book Prize for author Miljenko Jergović
In 2026, the Leipzig Book Prize will go to an author who sheds light on the fault lines of the Western Balkans.
Company bankruptcies on the rise in Saxony
The number of corporate insolvencies continues to rise in Saxony - but remains below the national average. What is behind this development and which sectors are affected.
Saxon government goes on budget retreat
Saxony's government is faced with squaring the circle when drawing up the new budget. There are billions of euros missing to continue the current spending. Good advice is now expensive.
Bird flu case at Leipzig Zoo - facilities closed
Flamingos, gorillas and the tropical hall remain off-limits: Leipzig Zoo is closing some of its facilities due to a case of bird flu. Visitors are nevertheless encouraged to visit.
Sales hit: Christmas baubles made from Simson indicators
Tradition meets GDR cult object: How Simson indicators are delighting customers online as Christmas baubles - and why supplies remain scarce.
"The Cold Heart" - GDR fairytale classic turns 75
The poor charcoal burner Peter, the little glass man and the demonic Dutchman Michel: what makes the first Defa color film so special even after so many years.
Electric cars in Saxony: what buyers need to know
New premiums from 2026 should make e-cars more attractive for more households in Saxony. However, uncertainties regarding electricity prices and charging infrastructure remain an issue.
Aue only 2:2 despite being outnumbered: Was that it for coach Härtel?
Aue coach Härtel demanded a win for the match against Ingolstadt. He failed to do so, and with one man more. What are the consequences for the coach?
Cup clash: RB Leipzig against Bayern Munich
RB coach Ole Werner had hoped for a home game in the cup. That didn't work out. The Saxons have the toughest possible draw.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses narrowly in Stuttgart
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team is still in deep trouble. Despite leading for a long time, TVB Stuttgart also failed to secure their first win of the season.
SC Magdeburg clearly beats Frischauf Göppingen
SC Magdeburg is leading the way in the German Handball League. The league leaders won clearly against Göppingen and are still only one point off the pace.
Dresden volleyball players celebrate must-win in Borken
Between their appearance in the Champions League and the cup semi-final against Suhl, Dresden SC's volleyball players recorded their next point match win at newly promoted Borken.
Magdeburg surprise in Berlin
1. FC Magdeburg ended Hertha's winning streak with a deserved 2:0 victory at the Olympiastadion, giving Magdeburg two league wins in a row for the first time - and another clean sheet.
Hydrogen network receives further funding until 2028
The HZwo industry network is driving forward hydrogen technologies. The Free State of Bavaria has now secured follow-up funding until 2028. These are the goals.