Over 600 children without a school place - all without a German passport
No lessons and a lack of social contacts: children without a German passport often have to wait months for a school place in Saxony.
News from Saxony
More and more flu cases - 45 deaths so far
Almost 2,800 cases in one week: the flu epidemic is growing and all age groups are affected. It has claimed the lives of 45 people since the start of the season. More than twice as many with corona.
More support for pupils with dyscalculia
If the state parliament agrees, pupils in Saxony with dyscalculia could receive significantly more help in the coming school year.
Käthe Kollwitz to Jutta Müller: Exhibitions in Chemnitz
After the exhibition fireworks in the Capital of Culture year, the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz now have to shift down a few gears. This is what art lovers can expect this year.
"Construction turbo" to create living space more quickly in Dresden
Dresden needs around 21,000 new apartments by 2035 - but construction is stalling. A new instrument from the Building Act aims to change this.
Fifth winter loan: Dynamo bring in Bobzien from Mainz
Dresden continues its loan transfers. A young attacking player arrives from the Bundesliga.
RB Leipzig about to sign Oranje talent Thomas
Now or in the summer? That seems to be the only open question regarding Dutchman Ayodele Thomas' transfer to RB Leipzig.
"Die Lütte": Artist Angelika Mann is dead
The singer and actress Angelika Mann is dead. The artist, who once began her career in the GDR, died at the age of 76, her family confirmed to the German Press Agency.Copyright 2026, dpa (www.dpa.de). All rights reserved
Numerous logs auctioned off for good money
This year, interested parties for the wood came to the Dresden Heath from Germany and abroad. How much was paid for the logs and which wood was particularly in demand.
Kunstsammlungen Dresden: Cyber attack further restricts access
The Dresden State Art Collections have been targeted by hackers. Many hours after the attack, the restrictions have still not been rectified.
"Victoria's Secret" plans stores in Germany
The well-known American brand is moving into German city centers. The location of the first store has already been decided.
The black hole in textile recycling
Black T-shirts and stretch jeans usually end up in waste incineration because sorting plants cannot recognize them. Researchers at the IOM in Leipzig want to change this. In a European project, they are developing new technologies with artificial intelligence that can also sort problematic textiles. The EU is funding the project with five million euros.
Who owns the land? Three countries, three answers
Are share purchases of agricultural businesses becoming a problem? Eastern German states assess share deals and investors differently - and take different approaches to soil protection.
Saxony promotes fast Internet for 42,900 households
In Saxony, 32% of households are connected to the fiber optic network. Now thousands more are set to benefit from fast connections.
Nursing home care is becoming more expensive - parliamentary groups call for reform
Care for the elderly in Germany is becoming a nursing case. As co-payments continue to rise in homes in Saxony too, calls for reform are getting louder and louder.
Washington leaves Jena and moves to Chemnitz
Science City Jena's captain of all people is leaving the team. There was no way to prevent him from moving to Chemnitz.
German Association of Cities calls for immediate aid and structural reforms
No money for swimming pools, playgrounds, culture - more and more local authorities have hardly any scope to do more than their mandatory tasks. They are calling for urgent support.
Next loss: RB Leipzig also without Lukeba
Not only the 1:5 against Bayern has left its mark on RB. There was also bad news in terms of personnel. Nevertheless, the Leipzigers are not complaining.
Hendrik Streeck: Expanding prevention for addiction
Addiction officer Hendrik Streeck calls for more prevention among young people and warns of the social consequences of addiction.
Environmental agency doubts suitability of many nuclear waste sites
Several regions in Saxony are considered particularly suitable sites for nuclear waste according to the Federal Company for Final Disposal. The State Environment Agency has now published a statement on this.
Well-known Chemnitz Congress Hotel closes
The 2025 Capital of Culture year attracted many visitors to Chemnitz. But barely over, the city's most striking hotel is now closing.
Antarctic panorama in Leipzig - icy and fascinating
Icebergs, whales, penguins and a shipwreck: the new 360-degree panorama in Leipzig's Panometer shows visitors the world of Antarctica, full of drama and beauty. But the artist also issues a warning.
Cyber attack on Dresden Art Collections - Museums open
The Dresden State Art Collections have been targeted by hackers. The museums are open, but online services are currently unavailable.
Financial equalization: millions for eastern German states
The financial equalization between the federal states is intended to prevent the gap between rich and poor countries from widening. This is how much money flowed into the local region recently.
Children celebrate bird wedding in the State Chancellery
Traditional costumes, dancing, music and sweet pastries: children celebrate the Sorbian bird wedding in the State Chancellery - and bring an age-old tradition to the Prime Minister's official residence.
You can ski here at the weekend
Even when the big snow is gone, ski resorts in Saxony and Thuringia remain open.
Dresden doctors test new therapy against second stroke
Around one in three stroke patients suffers a relapse - often just a few days after the initial cerebral infarction. Doctors at TU Dresden are now starting a large nationwide study with 2,100 participants. They want to find out whether a combination of two drugs provides better protection against a second stroke than the current standard therapy. The Federal Ministry of Research is funding the project with three million euros.
Surplus potatoes arrive at the food banks
After a good harvest, an agricultural business from Frohburg is left with around 4,000 tons of potatoes. The food banks in Saxony benefit from this.
Judgment: penalty payment against Poland for Turow opencast mine applies
Poland and the EU Commission are in dispute over millions withheld. The highest court of the European Union has now ruled on the matter.