Actress Laura Lippmann stands up for the deaf
Many people know her from "GZSZ": In "SOKO Wismar", Laura Lippmann plays a murder suspect. As a private person, she wants to make society fairer. The star from Halle translates sign language.
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Saxon dialect: the mockery is slowly subsiding
The Saxons don't exactly have it easy with their dialect. They are often ridiculed for it. But now they want to make a virtue out of necessity. Young people are also speaking more often in Saxon again.
Dialect festival "Gogelmosch" celebrates Saxon dialect
Saxon on the big stage: cabaret, comedy and satire meet dialect stars - what the "Gogelmosch" festival wants to achieve with identity and community.
Survey: Sorbs have closer ties to Lusatia
The Sorbian population feels more closely connected to Lusatia than the average, a study shows. Another result: Sorbian language and culture are part of the regional identity.
Special gender symbols remain banned in Saxony's schools
In Saxony's schools, gendering with special characters is not permitted and is considered a mistake. This will not change with the new Minister of Education Clemens.
These are the most popular baby names in Saxony
In 2023, Hanna and Emil were the most popular first names in Saxony. Are the two names back at the top of the rankings?
Welcome to school" information brochure in ten languages
A new brochure in ten languages helps parents of migrant children to enter the German school system and provides important information.
Saxon is not dying out - it is changing
Many swansongs have been sung for dialects such as Saxon. Wrongly so, says one linguist. Dialects are not dying out. They are just changing.
Mia and Matteo the most popular baby names in Saxony in 2024
"What should our child be called?" - One of the most important questions for expectant parents before the birth. In Bavaria, other first names top the list of the most popular baby names this year.
Sorbs expect clear commitment from new government
During the formation of a government, the potential coalition partners repeatedly receive demands from associations. The Sorbs also expect support on their own behalf.
KSS criticizes Ministry of Science for gender ban at universities
No special characters should be used inside words in official university documents. According to the Ministry of Science, the language should be understandable. The KSS protests.
Image campaign shows: Acceptance of Sorbian on the rise
Acceptance of the Sorbian language is growing. This is shown by a new evaluation of the Saxon image campaign "Sorbian? Of course".
Gender ban in schools: DGB negative prize for minister
Saxony's schools are restrictive when it comes to gendering. This has now earned Minister of Education Piwarz a negative award from the DGB. He counters: "Gender signs are not suitable for everyday use."
State Medical Association conducts specialist language examinations for foreign doctors in Saxony
There is a shortage of doctors in Saxony. Foreign doctors are only allowed to practise if they are proficient in German - for clear communication with patients and colleagues.
The bunny school in Erzgebirge dialect delights young and old alike
The book "The Bunny School" was published 100 years ago and has since sold more than 2.5 million copies. Its roots lie in Saxony. Now the story is told in Erzgebirge dialect.
Dialect campaign: Saxony wants to celebrate its dialects
The Saxons are often ridiculed for their dialect. But now the Free State wants to make a virtue of necessity and let its various dialects have their say in a campaign.
Saxony's Commissioner for Foreigners: Work and language are crucial for integration
Geert Mackenroth supports employment agency approach and Saxon integration law