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Saxony's tourist regions expect a lot of visitors at Easter

Easter is late in the year this year - which is another reason why the tourist regions in Saxony are hoping for many guests. How is the booking situation so far?

DieSachsen News 07.04.2025 05:02

Police operation on the occasion of the Leipzig local derby BSG Chemie Leipzig vs. 1 FC Lokomotive Leipzig

There were few incidents at the local derby between BSG Chemie and 1. FC Lok. The police spoke of a less disruptive course than at previous derbies.

Various news 06.04.2025 22:28

Chemnitz comes under the wheels in Ulm

The Saxons were already trailing by 4:33 after nine minutes in the summit clash at second-placed Ulm. Seven of the home side's players scored in double figures.

Sports 06.04.2025 19:05

SC DHfK Leipzig loses hard-fought eastern duel against Magdeburg

The Bundesliga handball team SC DHfK Leipzig demanded everything from SC Magdeburg in a thrilling game, but missed the chance of a draw.

Sports 06.04.2025 18:02

Dresden volleyball players lose first semi-final

The Dresden SC Stuttgart women's volleyball team were beaten three times in the main round. Now the cup winners have also lost their first semi-final match against the defending champions.

Sports 06.04.2025 17:19

Magdeburg beats Kaiserslautern and jumps to third place

In the duel for third place, 1. FC Magdeburg welcomed 1. FC Kaiserslautern. In the end, two goals from Baris Atik made the difference and Magdeburg finished third in the table again.

Sports 06.04.2025 15:52

Criticism of wage agreement - local authorities warn of high costs

More money for employees, a heavy burden for Saxony's local authorities: the new wage agreement will cost them hundreds of millions of euros. Why the municipalities are resisting - and implementing the agreement anyway.

Politics 06.04.2025 13:27

16-year-old flees from police check with car

A driver speeds away from a traffic stop in Chemnitz. When the police finally stop the car, the reason for the escape quickly becomes clear.

Economy 06.04.2025 12:21

New museum for Karl Schmidt-Rottluff - in his childhood home

As Karl Schmidt, he went to Dresden 120 years ago after leaving school. There, he and three fellow students founded the artists' group "Brücke" - and from then on called themselves Karl Schmidt-Rottluff.

Culture 06.04.2025 04:02

Weather brings only a short break - pollen returns

In Saxony, the pollen season is hitting allergy sufferers particularly hard this year - sometimes with dangerous consequences. What can help now.

Salud 06.04.2025 04:02

Löw's promise fulfilled: Baku rest after scoring

That's exactly what he wanted to see from Ridle Baku: A goal. The new coach gave the Leipzig player a reward for his tired legs.

Sports 05.04.2025 19:12

Hoffenheim international keeper Baumann leads Leipzig to victory

Interim coach Zsolt Löw's home debut in Leipzig's 300th Bundesliga match is a success. The visitors from Hoffenheim, for whom Löw once played, put themselves in trouble.

Sports 05.04.2025 17:33

Aue breathes a sigh of relief: 2:1 win in the basement duel against Stuttgart II

FC Erzgebirge Aue celebrate a flattering win against the VfB Stuttgart reserve team. The winning goal was scored in the closing stages.

Sports 05.04.2025 16:10

EU funding for vocational schools in Saxony

Money for better learning conditions: Vocational schools in Chemnitz and Wurzen receive EU funding - as part of the structural change in the wake of the coal phase-out.

Education 05.04.2025 14:10

Chemnitz shows garages as places of cultural identity

The city of Chemnitz is offering an unusual discovery tour during the Capital of Culture year. The focus is on garages as places of cultural identity.

Culture 05.04.2025 13:46

Overhaul completed: Historic funicular runs again

Back in operation after a two-week break: the historic funicular in Dresden not only connects districts, but also offers a charming route.

Economy 05.04.2025 13:46

Moped accident in Kirchberg: three young people seriously injured

Three young people are riding their mopeds in the Zwickau district - and are seriously injured.

Economy 05.04.2025 07:12

Less bark beetle damage - Sachsenforst sees relief

Bare slopes, masses of damaged wood - the bark beetle hit Saxony's forests hard from 2018 to 2020. Now the situation is calmer, the trend is downwards. But how long will the recovery last?

Economy 05.04.2025 04:02

Home debut for Leipzig coach Löw

Zsolt Löw was once a player at Hoffenheim. Now he is celebrating his premiere as a Bundesliga coach with RB Leipzig against TSG.

Sports 05.04.2025 03:32

Chemnitz invites you to the garage course

There are around 30,000 garages in Chemnitz, many of which were built during the GDR era. In the Capital of Culture year, the city wants to make the otherwise unseen visible - and the garages are also in focus.

Culture 05.04.2025 03:32

RB Leipzig comments on the brawl in Stuttgart. Lok Leipzig sticker triggers dispute between fans and security forces

The escalation in the Stuttgart stadium after a DFB Cup match is making waves. Fans and security forces clash after a dispute over a sticker.

Various news 05.04.2025 00:54

Fatal accident spoils Nino de Angelo concert: grief and shock

A fatal accident overshadows Nino de Angelo's concert in Leipzig. The police are investigating, while the pop singer found moving words in Hanover.

Various news 05.04.2025 00:27

Quarterback sells apartments to Vonovia: implications for tenants

Quarterback Immobilien AG sells 2800 apartments to Vonovia. What does this mean for tenants? An analysis of the Leipzig-based company's new strategy.

Various news 04.04.2025 23:42

Explosive Saale duel between Jena and Halle interrupted

Unpleasant scenes break out in the stands during the fourth division clash between rivals Jena and Halle. Fans of the visitors leave their block and attack the home fans.

Sports 04.04.2025 22:46

Soccer derby: BSG Chemie Leipzig against Lokomotive Leipzig another match of the highest security category

Leipzig's city derby: BSG Chemie meets Lokomotive Leipzig. High security measures and police presence accompany the explosive match in the regional league.

Various news 04.04.2025 22:40

Magnetic angler discovers World War II munitions in Leipzig

A magnetic angler found an incendiary rod bomb and a tank fuselage head from the Second World War on the Koenneritzbrücke bridge in Leipzig and alerted the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service.

Various news 04.04.2025 22:20

Serious accident on the BAB 38: One fatality and injuries

There was a serious accident on the federal highway 38 near Zwenkau, resulting in one fatality and several injuries, which led to a full closure.

Various news 04.04.2025 22:09

Reconstruction of Prager Straße begins on Monday

The reconstruction of Prager Straße in Leipzig to promote environmentally friendly means of transportation will begin on April 7. It is expected to end in December 2025.

Various news 04.04.2025 21:57

31st Leipzig Alluvial Forest Day on April 16 at the School Biology Center

Don't miss the 31st Leipzig Alluvial Forest Day on April 16 and discover the Alluvial Forest Species 2025 at the School Biology Center.

Various news 04.04.2025 21:38