Clock or phallus? Werdau makes people laugh with a sweet tooth
The new foam sugar souvenir is actually supposed to show Werdau's landmark - but many people see it as something completely different. This brings the town nationwide attention.
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A little koala is growing up at Leipzig Zoo
The keepers at Leipzig Zoo have been observing the growing pouch of a female koala for weeks. Now there is certainty about the offspring.
Fire department rescues trapped cat in Dresden
A cat slips into a narrow crevice in Dresden and can no longer free itself. But rescue is near.
Czech Railways defends new bistro car concept
The old "Knödelexpress" between the Czech Republic and Germany lives on in a modern incarnation. But if you want to see the original with its red armchairs and ball lamps, you'll have to hurry.
Around 700 monuments open to visitors
More than 100,000 cultural monuments are maintained in Saxony: from the Zwinger Palace and the Semper Opera House in Dresden to Leipzig Central Station. Several hundred offer special events on Monument Day.
Several hundred people celebrate CSD in Zwickau
"Zwickau - L(i)ebe Bunt" is the motto of Christopher Street Day in Zwickau. The streets of the city center are a hive of activity.
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?
Trabi, Wartburg & Co: This is how much GDR cars are worth today
After reunification, many owners couldn't get rid of them quickly enough, and today they are in demand as classic cars: classic cars from the GDR. How many of these vehicles are still around?
Anger in the village of Störmthal over an unexpected forest of signs
In the small village of Störmthal, people are disgruntled by the large number of parking signs lined up one behind the other on their village street. Could there be a better solution?
Coati on a nocturnal foray through Bischofswerda
The police in Bischofswerda have picked up an unusual night owl: a coati. Where did the animal come from?
These are the sugar cone trends
Filled with sweets, toys and school supplies, sugar cones are the highlight for every new school starter. It all depends on the design. Which ones are the bestsellers this year?
Kicking in the mud: title fight in mud soccer
Nobody stays clean here: ten teams compete for the German championship at the mud soccer tournament in North Saxony.
Scandal at firefighting championship - association distances itself
More than 600 firefighters compete for the German championship in Torgau. The controversial first verse of the German song is played at the opening ceremony. This causes consternation.
"This is top-class sport" - firefighters are looking for champions
Overcoming obstacles, extinguishing a fire at full speed, climbing up a hook ladder - firefighting is a tough sport. The German championship is at stake in Torgau.
Police are looking for the owner of an escaped chicken
A chicken wanders across the street in Auerbach. The police catch it - and are now looking for the owner.
Queen of the night blooms in Leipzig
A rare spectacle at Leipzig Botanical Garden: the flowers of a very special plant can be seen for one night only.
Karl May Festival in Radebeul traces the Winnetou myth
Every year, the Lößnitzgrund in Radebeul becomes the Wild West for a weekend. Indigenous people from North America also join the journey into the fantasy world of author Karl May.
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?
Inka Bause: Career start with overalls made of diaper fabric
Clothing was rare in the GDR. So the daughter of the country's most successful pop composer went to a tailor before her very first appearance as a singer. He didn't have much choice either.
Dresden park railroad steams into new season
The famous miniature train will be running through the Großer Garten again from Sunday. There is a lot to discover on the miniature railroad line.
Dresden park railroad steams into new season
The famous miniature train will be running through the Großer Garten again from Sunday. There is a lot to discover on the miniature railroad line.
Historic coffee house "Zum Coffe Baum" open again
It took six years to renovate one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe. Now the restaurant "Zum Coffe Baum" in Leipzig is welcoming visitors again.
Torgau bears soon to be seen on guided tours
The North Saxony District Office is opening the season with a new offer: visitors can experience the bears Bea and Benno up close.
Dresden Zoo is delighted about orangutan offspring
Orangutans have been growing up at Dresden Zoo for 100 years. Now there is presumably a Sunday baby among the great apes.
Easter bunny post office opened - 30 letters already received
Olli Easter Bunny and Lotti Long-Ear are once again answering letters from all over the world. Families can even meet them in person at the festival in their Easter bunny workshop.
Frukas: cult chewy sweets with a secret identity
Every year, as many frukas are produced as about 200 adult elephants weigh. But unlike them, the carnival doughnuts are not vegetarian. This is set to change in the future.
Changing leaves and newts: Hoyerswerda Zoo takes stock
Every year, zoos count their inhabitants. At the same time, the animals are given a health check.
Last case for Stubbe - TV crime series ends after 30 years
TV detective Stubbe retired in 2014. He continued to investigate privately afterwards - because of the public's curiosity. If you want to know what happens next with the family, all you have left is your imagination.
Same visitor response to Saxony's Christmas Garden as last year
This Advent, stagings of light and music once again turned historic parks in Dresden and Leipzig into Christmas gardens. They once again attracted thousands of visitors - the organizers are satisfied.
"Magical Tropical Lights" light festival at Leipzig Zoo
When it gets dark, it's time for the "Magical Tropical Lights" at Leipzig Zoo in January and February. The lights will be switched on again from today.
Teddy and rabbit on the opera stage - plush animals wanted
In Annaberg-Buchholz, cuddly toys are coming to the opera stage. The theater is looking for such cuddly companions to donate.
First New Year's babies born in Saxony
The first babies of the new year have been born in Saxony. Abdullah and Bennet open the birth year 2025.
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.
Ludwig Simon on filming with his father Devid Striesow
Ludwig Simon and his father meet for the first time in leading roles. Here, the 26-year-old talks about the family shoot and the high heels he wore for the first time in his life for the movie.
Sloth cub born at Dresden Zoo
This is the tenth offspring for mother sloth Marlies. Her young are developing well. Visitors can best see it during feeding time.
Germany's longest-serving children's television character turns 65
What do the green arrow at the traffic lights, the Halloren balls and the Sandman have in common? They all survived the long-defunct GDR. The Sandman is now celebrating a special birthday.
Rolando Villazón and Ella Endlich at Dresden Advent concert
Every year, hundreds of Herrnhut stars and singers bring thousands of people into the Advent spirit live in the Dresden soccer stadium. Once again, big names have been announced - and everyone can sing along.
Christmas Garden in Leipzig and Dresden again during Advent
Light and music transform parks in Europe into glittering worlds in the dark season. Such Christmas gardens can also be found in Saxony - they reopen with Advent in Dresden and Leipzig.
Illuminations turn agra-Park into a Christmas Garden once again
Every year, some parks and gardens in Germany are transformed into glittering worlds during Advent. Light and music turn the agra-Park Markkleeberg into a Christmas Garden - in the dark.
Christmas Garden returns to Dresden and Leipzig
The park at Pillnitz Palace in Dresden is transformed into a Christmas Garden every year during Advent. Thousands stroll through the staging of light and music - this has also been possible in Leipzig since 2023.
Over 1,000 euros from city bet for Friedrich's cemetery portal
Who will bring more people dressed in the style of Romanticism onto the streets? The city bet between Dresden and Greifswald on the birthday of the painter Caspar David Friedrich raised a lot of money.
Rubik's German Nationals in Leipzig: Rubik's cube fans from all over the world compete
People have been puzzling over the Rubik's Cube for generations. The addictive toy can now be found in countless variations in children's rooms. There are also professionals.
Ear-splitting mastery of scythe deneshing
Almost 30 people hammer away at scythes for three quarters of an hour. However, this is not just a deafening noise, but a craft steeped in tradition - and in this case also a competition.
HOLD Tram drivers compete in the "European Tram Championships"
Starting off sensitively, braking spontaneously, stopping precisely - precision is the name of the game in the streetcar drivers' competition. There is opera music during the breaks.
Dresden celebrates 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich with spectacular open-air spectacle
Dresden was the center of Caspar David Friedrich's life for over 40 years. The famous Romantic artist is being celebrated here on the 250th anniversary of his birth - hundreds of people are dressing in the style of his time.
New Caspar David Friedrich rose christened in Dresden
Dresden celebrates Caspar David Friedrich. The famous Romantic artist lived in the city for a good 40 years, began painting there - and is receiving a very special gift for his 250th birthday.
German Lumberjack Championships in Klingenthal: Danny Martin defends his title
There was plenty of "logging" in Klingenthal, Saxony, on Saturday. Germany's best lumberjacks competed for the title. On Sunday, it's the women's turn in an international competition.
Heavily intoxicated cyclist stopped in Brand-Erbisdorf
A man looks deep into his glass in Brand-Erbisdorf and then gets on his bike - his excursion ends abruptly in a traffic stop.
Cyclist stopped with almost three per mille in Brand-Erbisdorf
A man looks deep into his glass in Brand-Erbisdorf and then gets on his bike - his excursion ends abruptly in a traffic stop.
City bet between Greifswald and Dresden in the Caspar David Friedrich Year
Greifswald and Dresden are closely associated with the artist Caspar David Friedrich as places of birth, life and work. The big anniversary year will also show which city is more romantic.