Filmfest Dresden with record number of entries
The Dresden Film Festival has made a name for itself with short films and animated films. There was a real rush of applications for this year's edition.
News from Saxony
SC Freiburg in Leipzig without defender Lienhart
Another break: center-back Philipp Lienhart will miss SC Freiburg in the coming weeks due to an abdominal muscle injury. This means he will also miss the Bundesliga match at RB Leipzig.
Saxony is increasingly confronted with animal diseases
Saxony is struggling with animal diseases such as avian influenza and African swine fever. The responsible Minister Köpping believes that prevention and cooperation are the key to containment.
Goalkeeper Bethke moves from Cottbus to Dresden
Goalkeeper Bethke was the undisputed regular goalkeeper at Energie Cottbus until his injury. In the second half of the season, the 22-year-old will be able to demonstrate his skills in a higher class.
No lightning change: Werner squad candidate for Freiburg
Timo Werner is on the verge of a transfer to California. However, he is still fully integrated at RB Leipzig and could be in the squad on Wednesday.
Grassi Museum Leipzig attracts 97,000 visitors
The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts once again attracted numerous visitors in 2025. The workshops remain particularly popular.
Avian influenza: Bautzen district takes protective measures
Stall obligation, ban on poultry markets: Strict rules are now in force in the district of Bautzen following the avian influenza outbreak in the district of Görlitz. What animal owners in Weißenberg and Malschwitz must observe with immediate effect.
Perpetual chemicals in Dresden's waters locally limited
Substances that are considered harmful to health have been discovered in several bodies of water. The contamination is considered to be localized. It remains unclear where the chemicals come from.
Leipzig researchers find possible plague grave from the Middle Ages
Leipzig researchers have discovered a mass grave from the plague era near Erfurt. 12,000 people died of the Black Death in 1350 and were buried in eleven pits. Now the team from Saxony has found one of them - through a systematic search using modern methods. A unique find in Europe.
CDU parliamentary groups want to help families buy property
Young families in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt will soon be able to move into their own homes more easily. What else the CDU parliamentary groups in the two states are planning.
BSW parliamentary groups want to increase clout ahead of elections
This year, the BSW is facing important state elections. The party is already represented in three state parliaments. The parliamentary group leaders have now reached an agreement.
Money for culture in the countryside: seven projects funded
Even in the Saxon province, people care about culture. In times of migration to the cities, this is particularly important for young people. That's why commitment is always welcome.
Winter weather and infections cause blood donations to plummet
The number of blood donations in Saxony, Berlin and Brandenburg is falling significantly due to snow, icy conditions and infections. Why the shortage is particularly critical.
St. Pauli-Leipzig and Werder-Hoffenheim on January 27
The canceled Bundesliga matches from last weekend will be rescheduled at the end of January. All information on TV coverage and the new date.
Despite decline - Saxony remains ahead in organ donations
In 2025, fewer organs were donated in Saxony than in the previous year. Nevertheless, the state is above the national average - but the need for donor organs remains high.
Buses and trains can run in Dresden despite the ice
The German Weather Service is also warning of slippery roads in Saxony. Buses and trains are still in operation in the morning.
6G network: TU Dresden researches the future of mobile communications
TU Dresden is developing the sixth generation of mobile communications with TU Munich. From 2030, 6G should enable remote care robots and operations. The focus is on the connection between man and machine. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is funding the project with 25 million euros.
US media: Werner about to move to Major League Soccer
Timo Werner was already linked with a move to the USA in the summer, and now it seems to be happening - albeit to a team on the other side of the country.
Leipzig on the verge of signing winger Sani
RB Leipzig have their sights set on the next talent. The Saxons have found what they are looking for in Slovakia and are willing to pay several million euros for Suleiman Sani.
A4 Königshainer Berge tunnel: Dresden direction closed for 4 days
Work on the A4 tunnel has been going on for almost two years, and drivers now have to prepare themselves for restrictions one last time.
Hydrogen technology: Recyclable fuel cells from Saxon laboratories
High energy prices and climate protection - hydrogen is supposed to solve both problems. But the technology is expensive. Four Saxon universities are now developing fuel cells that can be reused. The "Hy²Cycle" project could advance the energy transition.
Saxony loses 122 pharmacies in a decade
Exploding costs, frozen fees: pharmacies in Saxony are struggling to survive. The association sees structural problems.
Dresden honors Carl Maria von Weber with a year of festivities
Composer Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) was a kind of hit-maker of his time. His most famous work was premiered in Berlin, but the composer actually "belongs" to the city of Dresden.
Wolf pup is under special observation
It had become entangled in a fence in northern Saxony. The young wolf has been roaming the Annaburger Heide ever since. After an incident, the authorities are keeping a close eye on it.
Lithium mining: audit sees opportunities and potential for conflict
From smartphones to electric cars, lithium is in high demand as a material for batteries. In the future, it could also be mined in the Ore Mountains. Such a mine promises new jobs, but also raises concerns.
Saxony's wolves provide data for research
Four wolves roam Saxony's forests in the service of science. They are equipped with a transmitter and provide experts with important data for wolf monitoring.
Researchers discover new form of water
Water that can conduct electricity extremely well? Researchers from Dresden and Rostock have discovered an exotic form of water that only forms under the most extreme conditions. The findings could explain what happens inside ice giants such as Uranus and Neptune.
Dresden main station reopened for train services
The construction work at Dresden Central Station has been completed. Trains are running there again today after the station was closed for three days.
How imagination trains our brain
Is it possible to find people more likeable through thought alone? Yes, say researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig. Their study shows: Imagination changes the brain in a similar way to real experiences. This opens up new opportunities for therapy and relationships.