Honking, tailgating, drugs - police stop truck drivers on the A4
A truck driver attracts attention on the A4 with risky overtaking maneuvers and honking his horn. The police intervene - and discover further offenses.
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Saxony trains police against anti-Semitism
Saxony wants to sensitize police officers to the topic of anti-Semitism with workshops and collaborations. How this changes their day-to-day work - and why trust plays a major role.
Saxony-Anhalt soccer president calls for tough penalties
64 police officers are injured in the massive riots during the match between Magdeburg and Dresden. Saxony-Anhalt's head of soccer wants a consistent crackdown.
64 police officers injured at second division match in Magdeburg
At least 64 police officers were injured during riots in the vicinity of the second division match between 1. FC Magdeburg and Dynamo Dresden. The police officers were shot at with pyrotechnics, pelted with barriers and stones and attacked with a manhole cover and paving slabs, according to the Mini ..
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.
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.
Study on knockout drops: only one in ten cases is reported
Time and again, people suspect that they have fallen victim to knockout drops. But only a few go to the police. A study by Chemnitz University of Technology shows for the first time how high the number of unreported cases is and why those affected remain silent.
Arson at transformer house: Temporary power failure
Suddenly no electricity in the middle of the night: almost 900 households were left in the dark after a transformer house was set on fire. What was behind the crime?
Children and teenagers riot at kosher café
A group of young offenders tear down an Israeli flag at a café in Leipzig. Plastic bottles are thrown in the direction of an employee.
Another offender deported to Syria
He spent years in prison in Saxony-Anhalt for drug trafficking and assault. Now the migrant from Syria has been deported to his home country. Until recently, this was hardly possible.
New Year's Eve in Leipzig: 20-year-old loses his eyesight
Shortly after midnight, an unknown person throws pyrotechnics into a group of people in Leipzig. With serious consequences for a young man.
Intoxicated novice driver caught drifting
A 19-year-old novice driver attracts the attention of the police while drifting in a parking lot. Alcohol and drug tests also produce conspicuous results.
Stone with swastika thrown into Syrian man's apartment
A paving stone with a swastika and an insult lands in the apartment of a Syrian man in Freiberg. The police investigate the attack.
Czech Republic tightens rules for fireworks
There is now a nationwide ban on fireworks around hospitals, retirement and nursing homes and animal farms in the Czech Republic. Violators face heavy fines. Sales at market stalls are prohibited.
Driver attacks police officer after accident
A young man causes an accident, tries to flee and then puts up considerable resistance to officers. He now has to answer for several criminal offenses.
Woman hit on purpose? Man in custody
A woman is hit by a car on a road - with serious consequences. The public prosecutor accuses the driver of intent.
Rioting and injuries at premier league soccer matches in Saxony
Fans get into fights, a fence is damaged, glass panes shatter - the police investigate after two Oberliga matches in Saxony.
Rioting at Oberliga soccer match in Vogtland
Fans get into fights, a fence is damaged, glass panes shatter - the police investigate after the Vogtland derby in Auerbach.
Fare dodging rate in eastern Germany increases significantly in some cases
In Dresden and Magdeburg, more passengers were caught without tickets this year than in previous years. The damage in Dresden alone runs into millions of euros.
Trial against alleged NSU supporter in Dresden
Susann E. is alleged to have supported the neo-Nazis of the NSU terrorist group. The woman is now on trial in Dresden. Trial dates are scheduled until mid-2026.
Man threatens with bomb and is not allowed to fly
An imaginary bomb caused a stir at Halle/Leipzig Airport on Reformation Day - a 58-year-old traveler had made a joke. Now he is facing serious consequences.
Saxony: 240 dead wolves found in 25 years
Traffic, poaching, territorial warfare: 240 dead wolves have been found in Saxony in 25 years. Most of them died in road traffic.
Without a driver's license: Teenagers crash car into fence and trees
Four teenagers, a car, alcohol and no driving license: a joyride south of Bautzen ended in an accident at the weekend.
Piwarz calls for easier confiscation of illegal assets
Fight against organized crime: According to a media report, Saxony's finance minister is campaigning for easier confiscation of assets from money laundering. How is this supposed to work?
Police stop dangerous driver near Magdeburg
A 42-year-old man has caused danger on several highways with risky driving maneuvers. When the police stopped him, he put up a fight.
Finance Minister wants to combat money laundering more effectively
Saxony's Finance Minister Christian Piwarz has declared war on money laundering. He also sees experts such as tax auditors as having a duty.
SKD want to thoroughly analyze the break-in at the Louvre
Following the theft of jewels from the Louvre, the Dresden State Art Collections are once again reviewing their security concept. What they have learned from their own break-in.
Books burned at memorial for victims of fascism
Unknown perpetrators have burned books at the memorial to the victims of fascism in Görlitz. The police are investigating.
Police clear squat in the east of Leipzig
Police are investigating four people after a squat in the east of Leipzig. Supporters demonstrated peacefully.
Squatting in Leipzig - investigations against man and woman
Three houses are occupied in Leipzig at the weekend. The police are investigating after an action on the grounds of a villa.
E-bike tuned to 60 km/h - charges filed against intoxicated rider
High speed and drugs in his blood: a 20-year-old flees from the police at night on a souped-up e-bike.
Drone alert at the airport - How safe are our airports?
How do airports react to drone sightings? An aviation expert explains why the danger is growing and what gaps still exist in the defense system.
Trial against alleged NSU supporter begins on November 6
She allegedly gave Beate Zschäpe her health insurance card and helped the NSU terror cell pick up a mobile home. The trial will now begin at the Dresden Higher Regional Court in early November.
Greens call for more speed in the fight against financial crime
The Greens believe that action against criminals in the financial sector is inadequate. The state is missing out on billions. A new federal authority based in Dresden could help.
Eleven drone sightings at Saxony's airports so far in 2025
Drones are increasingly causing disruption at German airports. In Munich, they even brought air traffic to a temporary standstill. What is the situation at Saxony's airports?
Masked people smash windows in Leipzig
A group of masked men went on the rampage in Leipzig. The police suspect left-wing extremists. State security is investigating.
Calls for passport revocation for dual nationals after Hamas arrests
Three men are alleged to have procured weapons for attacks in Germany. Now the discussion about revoking citizenship for dual nationals is coming up again.
Attack plans? Suspected Hamas weapons procurers caught
Three men are alleged to have procured weapons for Hamas for attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany. The Federal Criminal Police Office arrests them and searches them in North Rhine-Westphalia and Leipzig.
Raid against young right-wing extremists in Berlin and the surrounding area
The suspects are said to be masked, organized and ready to use violence: The police are taking action against the right-wing extremist group "Deutsche Jugend voran". It is about an attack in Berlin.
Nine drone incidents at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports
Drone flights are increasingly disrupting airports in Germany. German air traffic control warns: they are prohibited within a radius of 1.5 kilometers and can result in severe penalties.
Thuringia demands better protection for local politicians
Politicians are repeatedly attacked or intimidated. A legislative initiative is now intended to provide more protection with the help of the law.
Commissioner: Protection concepts important in youth sport
Why protection concepts in youth sport have long been more than just a compulsory program - and how they have become a seal of quality for clubs.
Central German airports not affected by cyber attack
A Europe-wide service provider for check-in and boarding at airports has fallen victim to a cyber attack. Unlike in Berlin, for example, there has been no impact at the Central German airports.
Return journey from Cottbus: Aue fans attacked in the parking lot
The return journey for Aue fans ends in shock at a highway parking lot: hooded men attack, fan paraphernalia disappears. The police are looking for witnesses.
Cyclist stopped on drugs and with a souped-up pedelec
Without a driver's license, without insurance - and under the influence of drugs to boot: Why a cyclist from Chemnitz is facing several charges.
Schuster: "No stone left unturned" after NSU murders
25 years ago, Enver Şimşek was the first victim to be killed by the far-right NSU. Looking back, Saxony's Interior Minister Schuster speaks of a complete state failure.
Alleged PayPal calls - warning about fraud
Sending money to friends or paying for online purchases quickly via app: The PayPal service provider is extremely popular. Fraudsters are taking advantage of this.
Daughter of NSU victim: No dropout program for Zschäpe
25 years after the first NSU murder, Semiya Şimşek is fighting against a drop-out program for Beate Zschäpe - and warns that a series of right-wing extremist murders could happen again.
Hitler salute on train and attack on woman - charges brought
A man allegedly gave the Hitler salute on a Dresden streetcar and attacked a woman. The public prosecutor's office has now brought charges.
Nine suspicious drone flights in the first half of the year
At the beginning of the year, several unknown drones were spotted over a company site. Is it about espionage?
"Soko Rex" investigates neo-Nazis after attack in Dresden
A young man is attacked and injured in Dresden. The police investigate two men from the right-wing scene as suspects.
Criticism of new police unit near the border
The CDU wanted to install its own border police force in Saxony. The project was canceled due to a lack of funds. Now another variant is to provide relief. But this has also met with criticism.
Saxony sets up new "border search group"
During the 2024 election campaign, the Saxony CDU promised its own border police force based on the Bavarian model. It cannot be set up due to a lack of funds. Nevertheless, the search pressure is to increase.
Fleeing from police: van collides with cars
Police forces want to check a van in Dresden's Neustadt district in the evening - but the driver flees all the way to Pillnitz Palace Park. There the police discover the possible reason.
Trade association: Coffee is increasingly being locked away
The Saxony Trade Association sees coffee as a new target for gangs of thieves. How this affects retailers and customers.
17-year-old without a driver's license has an accident: four injured
In Leipzig, an illegal joyride by minors ends in a serious accident.
Men shout anti-constitutional slogans at music festival
According to the police, young men shouted anti-constitutional slogans at a festival in Hoyerswerda. State security is investigating.
How closely the young right-wingers aligned themselves with the Nazis
A group of adolescents and young adults are said to have planned attacks and used language and structures closely related to National Socialism. What a BGH ruling now reveals.
Paint attack and stones thrown at Leipzig district court
The Leipzig district court is attacked with black paint and stones. An anonymous letter on the internet links the attack to Maja T., who is imprisoned in Hungary.
Police station opens in Saxony's only weapons ban zone
Eisenbahnstraße in Leipzig is a crime hotspot and has been Saxony's only weapons ban zone for seven years. But the zone is to be lifted and there is a first step towards this.
Searches of supporters of the "United Patriots"
The terrorist group "United Patriots" is said to be planning and preparing a coup. Suspected supporters have now been targeted in Saxony.
Car overturns - driver with a blood alcohol level of three
Police and emergency services are called to an accident via an automated emergency call. A man had driven his car over a traffic circle.
Drug driving without a license: man flees from police
A man tries to flee from the police, but the officers are able to stop him - and record numerous offenses.
2,000 euro fine after match abandoned in youth derby
Youth teams from Aue and Zwickau face each other on the pitch. There is trouble in the stands and the match is abandoned. Now the association has passed judgment.
NSU supporter - BGH orders main hearing at OLG
She is said to have given Beate Zschäpe her health insurance card and to have helped the NSU terror cell pick up a mobile home.
Knife incidents are an "absolute exception" at Saxony's schools
A knife attack at a Berlin elementary school made headlines - but the situation in Saxony is calm, according to the Ministry of Education.
Five-figure property damage after pursuit in Freiberg
An 18-year-old goes for a joyride in his car. The problem: he doesn't have a driver's license and has taken the car keys without permission. The police have trouble stopping him.
Reporting office: an anti-Semitic incident almost every day
Almost 400 documented incidents, 40 acts of violence - and a falling inhibition threshold: Jews were subjected to significantly more attacks last year than before.
Regular trouble with techno parties in Königsbrücker Heide
Techno fans regularly meet up to party in the Königsbrücker Heide. There are complaints about noise. Just last weekend, the police broke up two parties there - and found a body nearby.
Sociologist Quent: There is a militant mass movement
A group of young people are suspected of being a right-wing extremist terrorist cell. The youngest suspect is 14 years old. Why are young people so radical?
How dangerous is the "last wave of defense"?
The investigations include attempted murder, particularly serious arson and membership of a terrorist organization. Some of the suspects are minors.
Woman races through 30 km/h zone in Zwickau at 130 km/h
A 24-year-old woman is being investigated for illegal motor vehicle racing. She was stopped by the police in Zwickau on Sunday evening.
Regionalliga: Football fans beat policemen unconscious
Violence broke out before the start of the match between BFC Dynamo and FSV Zwickau in the Regionalliga Nordost on Sunday. A policeman is knocked unconscious. What happened?
Car hits cyclist and drives off
A drunk cyclist is hit by a car and falls - but the driver flees. The police are looking for witnesses.
Cyclist injured in accident - car driver flees
A cyclist is hit and injured by a car in Leipzig - and was under the influence of alcohol. The police are looking for witnesses.
18-year-old shouts anti-constitutional slogans in Kamenz
A right-wing extremist incident occurred during the anniversary celebrations in Kamenz - with consequences for a young man.
Hitler salute in a classic car? Investigation against man
The public prosecutor's office is investigating a 37-year-old man. He is alleged to have shown the Hitler salute from a vintage military car while wearing a steel helmet.
Tax evasion: more than 176 million euros in Saxony
Saxony's tax investigators have recently been more successful than they have been for a long time. The Left Party nevertheless suspects a high number of unreported cases and is calling for more staff.
Police arrest seven suspected smugglers
Federal police officers stop a driver at the Austrian border. His documents seem suspicious to them. They use the man's cell phones to track down a criminal network.
Cab driver caught without a license
The man hasn't had a driver's license for a good ten years, but he still drove a cab. Now a police check was his undoing. The lack of a driver's license was not the only shortcoming.
Saxony's government wants to ensure greater cyber security
Companies, authorities and citizens are exposed to attacks from the internet on a daily basis - whether in the form of data manipulation, malware or phishing emails. Saxony wants to take countermeasures.
Drone endangers aircraft during landing approach in Dresden
An unknown drone pilot is said to have disrupted the approach to Dresden Airport. The incident could have far-reaching legal consequences.
Two youths arrested after robbery in Leipzig - one suspect in juvenile detention center
Two teenagers robbed children in Leipzig. A 15-year-old was taken into custody, while the 16-year-old was released. Investigations are ongoing.
Police looking for 13 hooligans after cab attack in Rostock
Hansa fans surround a cab before a home game against Dresden. Three Dresden fans are sitting in it. It gets uncomfortable. The police have photos of the alleged perpetrators.
Man speeds twice as fast as permitted with child on board
A plainclothes patrol observes a man overtaking illegally. The 44-year-old is now under investigation for illegal motor vehicle racing. He was not alone in the car.
More attacks - victim counselors warn of "right-wing takeover"
Right-wing violence in Saxony continues to increase. 2024 victim counselors again recorded more attacks than in Chemnitz in 2018. There is talk of a right-wing takeover.
Teacher leaves school after right-wing extremist threats
A teacher is ambushed in the Ore Mountains. She is insulted and threatened. The woman has now had herself transferred early.
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.
Major police operation in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires - what's behind it all
Extensive police operations in Leipzig: arrests, break-ins and fires keep the security forces on their toes.
123 instead of 50 km/h - police speed cameras
Police officers have detected several speeding violations during a speed check in Dresden. One man was driving particularly fast.
Dog kills two sheep - its owner flees
Sheep are grazing in Chemnitz when a dog runs into the herd. It bites two animals so severely that a vet later kills them. The dog's owner is initially on site, but then runs off.
Left deplores high number of anti-Semitic crimes
The number of anti-Semitic crimes in Saxony is falling, but remains at a high level according to an analysis by the Left Party. Leipzig is a hotspot.
Customs withdraw 13,000 bars of Dubai chocolate from circulation
Sometimes people are also tempted by the illegal import of products such as chocolate. One shipment from south-eastern Europe was stopped at the German-Czech border.
Number of right-wing crimes has risen sharply
Radical tendencies in society are on the rise. This is a finding that has been worrying the security authorities for years. This is also evident in politically motivated crimes.
Less violence against campaigners in Saxony
Eggs thrown, insults, attacks: Once again, the election campaign was not free of attacks. But the acts of violence decreased. According to Interior Minister Schuster, the protective measures were effective.
Four people injured in accident - driver without license
A car hits a tree and four people are injured. When the police arrive, they make several explosive discoveries.
83-year-old shows Hitler salute during opera performance
An 83-year-old man attends a performance at the Leipzig Opera, suddenly stands up and gives a forbidden Nazi salute. The police are now investigating the man.
Moped rider hits patrol car during attempted escape
A 16-year-old on a moped is to be checked by the police. The young man accelerates at first. But he doesn't get far.
ICE crashes into concrete block: train cancellations and delays
Dangerous incident on the rail line between Hamburg and Munich: An ICE train collided with a concrete block. The result: train cancellations and delays. The police are investigating.
Fewer anti-Semitic crimes registered in Saxony
Saxony has stepped up its protection of Jewish institutions and action against anti-Semitism. The number of cases rose to an all-time high by 2023. Now the upward trend seems to have stopped.