Connecting stories - book fair aims to create encounters
From 18-hour reading marathons to debut stages: The book fair in Leipzig aims to bring the reading community together with new formats and diverse guests.
News from Saxony
Most violent crimes nationwide - Deutsche Bahn reacts in Leipzig
Security offensive at Leipzig Central Station: state and federal police, the city and DB security forces are on patrol together. And even more is planned to protect passengers.
Around one billion euros in old debts at housing companies
The housing companies in East Germany have a huge legacy burden to bear - debts from the GDR era. The Left has long been calling for a remedy. Because the debt burden is preventing investment.
Hubert and Staller tomcats reunited after theft
The Birman tomcats Hubert and Staller formed a close-knit team in the Allgäu region - until the owner's neighbors moved and Staller disappeared without a trace. Then the police intervened.
Lighter than aluminum: How to make magnesium fit for industry
A metal that is lighter than aluminum and yet is hardly used - this is now set to change. Researchers at TU Bergakademie Freiberg have spent three years working on making magnesium fit for industry. With hydrogen, clever processes and a new alloy, they have succeeded. The first prototypes prove it: This material has a future.
Voigt's accusations against the TU-Chemnitz - what the university says about it
Minister President Mario Voigt is under pressure due to the withdrawal of his doctorate. He accuses Chemnitz University of Technology of changing the rules of the game in plagiarism proceedings. What is this all about?
Foundation landscape in Saxony continues to grow
Without foundations, funding in areas such as culture, education and social affairs would be unthinkable today. There are currently 688 foundations in Saxony, with 18 new ones added last year. This will continue in 2026.
Niners Chemnitz win after two overtimes
The Chemnitz basketball team is moving closer to the play-off places in the Bundesliga. They will need a lot of staying power to win against Heidelberg, who are bottom of the table.
Magdeburg books quarter-final ticket in the Champions League
Defending champions SC Magdeburg remain unbeaten in the Champions League. On matchday 11, SCM secured an early place in the quarter-finals with a win against GOG.
Thüringer HC clearly loses top match
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team can only hold their own against league leaders Borussia Dortmund in the first half. After the changeover, all the dams break in defense.
Theater project sheds light on the legacy of Simson in Suhl
An art project aims to tell the eventful history of the Simson and its significance for East German identity from different perspectives. Citizens can get involved.
Dynamo Dresden must pay a fine of 80,000 euros
Dynamo Dresden must once again pay a fine for the misconduct of its supporters. A third of this can be used for preventative measures.
When the wind blows too much: HZDR Dresden researches battery solution
Large batteries could store surplus wind and solar power and be cheap and durable at the same time. But many of these batteries age too quickly. Researchers from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf have now looked into a red-hot battery with X-rays and found out why.
East German car plants rely heavily on electric cars
A particularly large number of electric cars are rolling off the production line in eastern Germany. Why the future nevertheless remains uncertain.
Simson mopeds: AfD defends itself against criticism
During the election campaign, Thuringia's AfD leader Björn Höcke raved about the Simson and rode around the country on an S51. He finds it strange that this is criticized as political appropriation.
Savings banks granted more loans for residential construction in 2025
East German consumers invested more in their own homes again last year. Meanwhile, the Savings Banks Association emphasizes the importance of private pension provision.
Study: Racism in authorities often hidden in structures
Discrimination in public offices often remains invisible - but it has consequences for those affected. What a new study on racism in German authorities shows.
Materials from the computer: Dresden Leibniz Institutes focus on AI
The smartphone, the solar cell, the electric car battery - each of these everyday objects is the result of years of materials research. In Dresden, two Leibniz Institutes want to radically shorten this process with artificial intelligence. Their joint project aims to predict which materials and combinations will work before the first experiment even starts.
Aldi Süd and Action recall toys - asbestos hazard
The two discounters warn against the use of several products. Buyers are asked to return them. These items are affected.
Leftists warn against privatization of apartments
The Left is calling for a fund to enable cities to buy back apartments. They see tenants as the victims of privatization.
Book Fair cancels presentation of novel by AfD politician Krah
Novel presentation canceled: Due to "massive security concerns", Krah's "The Journey to Europe" will remain without a stage at the Leipzig Book Fair for the time being.
Arrival of the messengers of happiness: The first storks are back
Even if the "runways" in many places in Germany are white and slippery these days due to snow: For the storks, the return to their home breeding grounds has long since begun.
Butterflies on Facebook - and research benefits
Vacation photos of colorful butterflies are not just beautiful memories - they can advance real science. Researchers from Leipzig and Jena have shown how images from social networks can help us understand the decline in biodiversity. Their result: surprisingly good.
Above-average rise in inflation in Saxony
Prices have risen significantly since 2020 - more than in the federal government. An Ifo analysis shows which areas have driven inflation in Saxony and why employees are still paid more in real terms.
Racism in public authorities? New study provides comprehensive data for the first time
For some people, discrimination begins at the official counter. A major study by the University of Leipzig has investigated for the first time how racist discrimination arises and continues in German authorities. The researchers came to the conclusion that it is not just a question of individual attitudes, but also of routines and the scope for decision-making in institutions.
Millions in funding for Saxony's creative industries
Around 81,000 people work in Saxony's creative industries. With millions in funding, their work is to be strengthened and better networked in the long term.
19 Expropriation proceedings for trunk roads in Saxony
The state can expropriate land required for the construction of roads if the owners do not cooperate voluntarily. A number of proceedings are currently underway in Saxony.
Not shocked: Coach Wiegert has ticked off Kiel's defeat
The German handball league leaders are handling the end of their winning streak with aplomb. In the Champions League, it can provide a new sense of achievement.
Hoeneß on Klopp at Red Bull: "That's not a role"
For Uli Hoeneß, Jürgen Klopp belongs on the soccer pitch. The Bayern patron can therefore well imagine Klopp as national coach. Vincent Kompany is showered with praise.