Bluetongue back in Saxony for the first time since 2009
Bluetongue strikes Saxony again for the first time since 2009. What this means for farmers, animals and exports - and how large the new restriction zone is.
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Porcelain from Meissen: "Out of the display case, into life"
With new designs and fresh ideas, the Meissen porcelain manufactory wants to appeal to younger customers - and get out of the red. How does it manage the balancing act between tradition and innovation?
Erotic or with grandma's scent? The main thing is potholders!
What do people associate with these practical kitchen gadgets? The smell of food, warmth, perhaps their own grandmother, Christina Koenig suspects. She has numerous examples on display in her gallery.
Perfect conditions for ice wine harvest in the Elbe Valley
When minus 8 degrees Celsius is considered the ideal condition, it can only be for harvesting ice wine. This year, the weather in the Elbe Valley played along. The winegrowers are happy.
Winegrowers in the Elbe Valley harvest ice wine
Last season, the ice wine harvest in Saxony was canceled due to the poor harvest. However, the current vintage is better - and the weather is also cooperating unusually early.
Meißen: Non-party candidate Renner new mayor
The former finance mayor Markus Renner has won the race for the town hall in the first round of voting. The independent candidate prevailed against the promising AfD candidate Jurisch.
Mayoral election in Meissen begins
A candidate with an NPD past, an experienced finance mayor and an FDP man: the race for the town hall begins. Who will win over the voters?
Motor vehicle liability in the district of Meißen likely to be more expensive in 2026
The insurance industry has calculated new regional classes for motor vehicle liability: While car owners in Leipzig will benefit, those in the district of Meißen will probably pay more next year.
Schloss Proschwitz defends itself against appropriation by the AfD
Proschwitz Castle near Meissen is known for its vineyards and culture. Footage of the estate has now appeared in an advertisement for the AfD. The owners of the castle are fighting back.
Winegrowers in Saxony confident about the 2025 vintage
Last year, frost caused severe yield losses for Saxony's winegrowers. Things went better this season. What can we expect for the grape harvest?
Meissen Castle Festival celebrates anniversary - Biennale in the future
The place is over 1,000 years old and the scene of Saxon history. In summer, the courtyard of Albrechtsburg Castle Meissen becomes a theater and concert stage - for plays and music.
Organic and high-tech against drought and pests in the vineyard
Drought and pests are poison for the vines. The winegrowers in the Elbe Valley are adapting to the climatic changes with new ideas and technical innovation - and to the wishes of their customers.
Favorable omens for Saxon winegrowers
Devastating late frosts caused huge losses for Saxony's winegrowers last year. Things are looking better this year. However, frosty nights are still expected during the "ice saints".
Porcelain Biennale in Meissen shows works from eleven countries
Albrechtsburg Castle in Meissen was the first production site for porcelain in Europe. Now, porcelain is once again shown to be more than just a material for everyday objects.
Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory records losses in the previous year
The Meissen porcelain manufactory is currently lacking wealthy customers from Russia and China. Rising costs are also causing the company problems. All of this is reflected in the result.
Saxon Elbe Valley ends grape harvest with small crop but high quality
Late frosts caused severe damage to the vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley. Despite a second flowering, significantly fewer grapes ripened as expected - but one hope of the winegrowers was fulfilled.
Grape harvest completed in Saxony's Elbe Valley: Quality over quantity
Late frosts caused severe damage to the vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley. Despite a second flowering, significantly fewer grapes ripened as expected - but one hope of the winegrowers was fulfilled.
Green co-leading candidates warn of the rise of right-wing extremism
In some places, the 1990s were a heyday for right-wing extremists. That must not happen again, warns Saxony's leading Green candidate Meier.
Home and identity in the focus of the 2029 national exhibition
Previous state exhibitions have highlighted individual chapters in Saxony's history. In 2029, the entire 1100 years will be covered - at one of the most important original locations.
Preparations underway: Saxony's history to be presented in Albrechtsburg Castle in 2029
Four state exhibitions have so far shed light on chapters in Saxony's history. Now, in 2029, it takes a look at 1100 years - at an original location.
Cultural Foundation sponsors exhibition on the Meissen porcelain manufactory in the GDR
Founded in 1710 after the invention of European hard porcelain, the Meissen manufactory is world-famous. The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen are now shedding light on this rather unexplored chapter of its history.
Saxon viticulture suffers from crop failures
The vineyards in Saxony's Elbe Valley have green leaves and the vines have sprouted again after the late frost. However, fruit is rare, depending on the location - but there could be top wines.
Six-year-old forgotten at highway rest area
In Meissen, a boy was forgotten by his father at a highway rest area until the police intervened.
Saxony Winegrowers' Association expects yield losses of 34 million euros
Damage caused by late frosts leads to yield losses of around 34 million euros in the Saxony Winegrowers' Association.
Car collides with moped: 83-year-old seriously injured
An 83-year-old moped rider has suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car in Meißen. A 36-year-old man hit the moped rider with his car while turning left on Wednesday, a police spokesman said on Thursday. The moped rider was seriously injured and taken to hospital. Property damage of aroun ..
Thanks to icy temperatures: night-time ice wine harvest
In the freezing cold, employees of the Meißen winegrowers' cooperative harvested frozen grapes for ice wine on Tuesday night. Grapes of the Cabernet Blanc variety were harvested on around 3000 square meters at just under minus eleven degrees, as the cooperative announced. Temperatures of at least mi ..
Christmas market season opens: Meissen makes the start
The Christmas market season opened in Saxony on Monday. The Free State is particularly known for its unique Christmas craftsmanship, from Erzgebirge arts and crafts to Dresden Christmas stollen and Herrnhut stars, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Monday. Highlights in many cities are ..
Cabinet meeting on 14.11.: Environment Minister informs about the expansion of renewable energies in Saxony
Environment Minister Wolfram Günther provides information on the expansion of renewable energies in Saxony and presents a bill on the energy transition in the district of Meißen. Other topics include talks in the cabinet and the 'Integrative Measures' funding guideline.
The award of the Saxon electoral dignity to a Wettin six centuries ago
The exhibition at Albrechtsburg Meissen explores the question of who the Saxons are and how they got their name.