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.
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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.
Carnival in Saxony - police and clubs well prepared
The anticipation is growing: Despite heightened security concerns, Saxony's carnival parades are sticking to their tried and tested concepts - no drastic changes are being made.
Saxony approves Violence Assistance Act in the Bundesrat
From 2032, women will be entitled to protection from violence by law. The federal government wants to support the federal states with billions to achieve this. The Bundesrat agrees, but also voices criticism.
Arrest warrant: Man allegedly planned attack on asylum center
The police have apparently foiled an attack on a hostel for refugees in Brandenburg. An arrest warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old.
Attack on asylum shelter in Brandenburg foiled
A 21-year-old is said to have armed himself with explosives in order to attack a hostel for asylum seekers in Brandenburg. But after an anonymous tip-off, the police are able to prevent worse.
Fist punch and firecrackers thrown: attack on left-wing campaigner
Threats, insults, violence - left-wing campaigners have already been attacked several times in Saxony. In Bautzen, the team at an information stand was hit.
Baby's body found in Freital: Dead infant found - suspected crime
A dead baby is found in the garbage at a waste disposal company. Investigators assume that the child died a violent death.
Amnesty regulation on cannabis: remission in 699 cases
The law on the partial legalization of cannabis has been in force for almost a year. In the course of the amnesty regulation, dozens of criminal proceedings have already been reviewed - in favor of many of the accused.
1,700 cannabis-related sentences changed so far
Critics of the partial legalization of cannabis have repeatedly put forward one argument - the corresponding law overburdens the judiciary. From the left's point of view, this has not been confirmed in practice.
Investigation after postal ballot box opened in Torgau
Unknown persons have opened a postal ballot box for the Bundestag elections in Torgau. The town has filed a complaint. Were ballot papers stolen?
Searches after attack by suspected left-wing extremists
Last summer, a group of suspected left-wing extremists allegedly attacked people in a park in Zwickau. Now apartments in Saxony and Thuringia have been searched.
Police catch wild garlic thieves in Leipzig and northern Saxony
The wild garlic season is still to come. But the police are already dealing with wild garlic theft again. A recurring problem in Saxony.
This is how the Dresden "Tatort" team continues
On Sunday evening, "Tatort" detective Karin Gorniak resigned from her job. She needs a break, she tells her boss. Will the Dresden team now have a female replacement?
Several attacks on election campaigners - especially left-wingers affected
Just over a week ago, the parties in Saxony put up their first election posters. Several teams were injured, threatened or insulted in the process. One party in particular was affected.
Temporary stumbling blocks from Zeitz in the museum
The theft of all ten stumbling blocks in Zeitz caused outrage last year. Schoolchildren produced temporary replacements from the 3D printer, which have now ended up in the museum.
Police investigate after complaint by AfD parliamentary group leader
There are blockades by demonstrators at the AfD party conference in Riesa. The Brandenburg faction leader Berndt reports violence against him and has a black eye. The police investigate.
Deutsche Bahn wants to equip more employees with bodycams
For several weeks now, employees have been wearing bodycams on regional trains in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Initial impressions appear to be positive.
Van crashes into garage without handbrake
With 2 per mille alcohol in his blood, a driver forgets to pull the handbrake. In the end, even the technical aid organization has to be called out.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
After attack: Handball derby in Magdeburg postponed
After the attack at the Christmas market, handball in Magdeburg is taking a break. The derby against Eisenach will not take place until 2025.
160 instead of 70 km/h - police speed cameras
The police have checked the speed of cars in Upper Lusatia. One speeding driver will have to surrender his license for a longer period of time.
Searches at construction company Gröner also in Berlin
On Friday, investigators searched the business premises of the Gröner Group in Leipzig. The search has now continued in Berlin. The suspicion: Procrastination in insolvency.
Drivers race each other on the A72 - two accidents
Two other cars crashed because unknown drivers were speeding down the highway and overtaking on the right. However, the police are still looking for another driver.
Searches at construction companies in Leipzig
The Leipzig police and public prosecutor's office are currently searching the premises of a construction company. Among other things, there is a suspicion of delaying insolvency.
1.7 per mille - truck driver has an accident near Altmittweida
A truck driver with alcohol in his blood has had a serious accident near Altmittweida. There are traffic restrictions due to the recovery work.
Four injured in clash between soccer fans
Eight fans of FC Hansa Rostock are on their way to Munich. An altercation with masked supporters of another soccer club breaks out in a parking lot on the freeway.
Police stop drunk driver of hazardous goods transport
The highway police take aim at a hazardous goods transporter in the Königshainer Berge tunnel. It is not allowed to drive there. There is another problem with the man at the wheel.
Five years after the burglary in the Green Vault: positive outcome of the investigation
Five years ago, a piece of news shocked the art world. Thieves had stolen valuable diamonds and other pieces of jewelry from Dresden's Green Vault treasury. The investigation is still ongoing.
Teenage moped rider flees from police in the Ore Mountains
A police patrol wants to check two mopeds in Oelsnitz in the Ore Mountains. Suddenly, one of the riders accelerates.
Day of action against hate mail - seven accused in Saxony
Law enforcement authorities have taken concerted action against hate postings on the internet on a day of action. There are also suspects in Saxony.
Extremism: Interior Minister praises LKA officers for arrest
Following the arrest of one of the most wanted suspected left-wing extremists, Interior Minister Schuster praises the officers. He speaks of the central piece of the puzzle in the entire investigation.
Suspected left-wing extremist arrested in Thuringia
The man had been the subject of an international manhunt for years. Now the suspected left-wing extremist Jo
No main trial against confidants of Beate Zschäpe for NSU support
Because a supporter probably knew about the NSU robberies, she has to answer to a regional court. The evidence is not sufficient for another aspect of the indictment.
Investigation into suspected young right-wing extremist in Saxony
They use banned license plates and pose with weapons online. But this is also how investigators track down right-wing extremists. This time, the focus is on a teenager.
Soccer fan injured in the head during East derby in Aue
During the match between FC Erzgebirge Aue and FC Energie Cottbus, a fan is hit in the head with an object. The injury is so bad that he is taken to hospital.
Security package of the traffic light coalition rejected: Saxony criticizes inadequacy
The coalition government wanted to grant the security authorities more powers to compare biometric data. However, the Bundesrat stopped the law for the time being - Saxony did not want to support it either.
Cable cut - train services disrupted in eastern Saxony
Rail traffic in the south-easternmost corner of Saxony is restricted due to a disruption. Unknown persons have cut fiber optic cables between Ebersbach and Zittau - and paralyzed a signal box.
Saxony's police step up checks against drugs and car thieves
Increased police checks in Saxony are having an effect. Arrest warrants were also executed.
Wanted organizers of smuggling operations caught in Dresden
A couple is said to have made money for months by organizing smuggling operations to Germany. However, they were not actively involved in the tours.
Couple arrested in Dresden for suspected smuggling of over 87 people
A couple is said to have made money for months by organizing smuggling operations to Germany. However, they were not actively involved in the tours.
Drunk driving and falling asleep: police investigate drunk driving
A 35-year-old man drives his car into a ditch while drunk and is later found asleep against a tree. He remains uninjured.
"Day X": Court dismisses charges of throwing incendiary devices
On "Day X", stones and incendiary devices were thrown at the police in Leipzig. The public prosecutor brought charges of attempted murder against a 25-year-old man. The district court dismisses them.
More manipulated ballot papers discovered in Saxony
The state election in Saxony is overshadowed by attempts at fraud. These are now likely to spread.
Investigation into forged ballot papers in Dresden
The state election in Saxony is overshadowed by attempts at fraud in Dresden. According to the police, at least 100 ballot papers have been manipulated.
Migrants discovered in tightly packed truck in Czech Republic - woman dies
It is a shocking discovery. Police in the Czech Republic stop a truck with dozens of migrants in the back. For one woman, all help comes too late.
Drunk man injures child and passenger in streetcar
A man hurls racist insults at passengers and hits a six-year-old boy. When the driver intervenes, he is also beaten by the drunk. The police are looking for witnesses.