Plauen applies for "Day of the Saxons" 2027
After 30 years, Plauen wants to host the "Day of the Saxons" again. Why the festival only takes place every two years and what the city hopes to gain from it.
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50Hertz releases more than 40,000 environmental data on the south-east link
From birds to hamsters: the new data on the south-east link documents around 330 protected species along the planned power line.
"Schlingel" film festival offers nine premieres
Nine premieres, films from 58 countries and an XXL children's jury: the "Schlingel" festival is celebrating its anniversary. What the Chemnitz children's film festival is bringing to the big screen this time.
Science Minister wants a "new start-up era" in Saxony
Science Minister Gemkow is focusing on more start-ups from research. The path from idea to company is to be made easier. However, there is criticism from the opposition about reduced funding.
Sugar production in Saxony-Anhalt has begun
The production of sugar must not be interrupted for various reasons. The manufacturer Pfeifer & Langen is therefore working non-stop until January.
Germany as a semiconductor location? Companies advertise in Taiwan
If you want to stay on the ball with AI and computer chips, you need semiconductors. Germany is courting cooperation in the high-tech country of Taiwan. What role Saxony of all places plays in this.
Doering Glass closes Radeburg plant with 120 employees
After more than 90 years, production at Doering Glass in Radeburg is coming to an end. There is still hope for another site in Berlin.
More homeless people in Saxony - one in four is a minor
The number of homeless people in Saxony has risen significantly in recent years. Why this is and who is most frequently affected.
Head of deaconry: "Have a nose for where the fire is greatest"
The voluntary welfare sector is important for what holds the state together at its core. However, the work of the associations is often slowed down by excessive control.
Plans for Saxony-Franconia main line still on ice
Despite the economic benefits, the expansion of the Saxony-Franconia main line has been halted. It remains to be seen when it will continue - although passenger numbers are increasing significantly.
State parliament deals with wind energy
Two motions on wind power are on the agenda. Other topics include science, forest fires and taxes for the super-rich.
Landesbühnen celebrate 80 years - new season with 24 premieres
From the opera classic "The Magic Flute" to the contemporary play "The Blueprint": the Landesbühnen are starting the new season with a varied program.
Hiking trail to connect Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland
A new hiking trail is to connect the national parks in Germany and the Czech Republic from 2026. What can visitors expect on the route?
Banzuzi and Haidara miss RB Leipzig's training kick-off
RB Leipzig have started their preparations for the game in Mainz without any selected players and two injured professionals. Henrichs is still only in recovery training.
Wind power - Saxony wants to strengthen municipalities with a levy
Wind turbine operators are to pay affected municipalities in Saxony more money from 2026. The issue is now being discussed in the state parliament. Opinions differ.
Kretschmer warns of the consequences of the end of combustion engines from 2035
Saxony's head of government Kretschmer considers the ban on new combustion engines from 2035 to be a mistake. Why he sees negative consequences for jobs and industry.
Timber work on a steep slope: use for special cable crane
Adventure on a steep slope: tree trunks weighing up to two tons are pulled with a cable crane in the Ore Mountains. What can go wrong and why forest conversion is so risky.
SCM coach Wiegert sets two Champions League targets
Three wins in the Bundesliga no longer count for Magdeburg coach Wiegert at the start of the new Champions League season. The coach is hoping for a good start to the title defense mission.
Leipzig Book Fair focuses on Danube literature
How does the Danube as a European river shape literature and identities? The Leipzig Book Fair aims to provide answers with a new program line.
Saxony launches participation for new state development plan
Housing, nature, transport: the new state development plan wants to reorganize many things. Who can get involved until October 12 and what participation is really about.
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with streetcar
A 45-year-old woman is taken to hospital after a collision with a streetcar. How the accident happened on Tuesday morning in Leipzig.
Fight against tiger mosquitoes in Dresden: traps are being examined
Dresden is hunting the "flying zebra": traps are to show where the dangerous Asian tiger mosquito is up to mischief. What is behind the campaign - and why is vigilance required?
Diakonie Saxony: "Housing shortage is no longer a marginal phenomenon"
Affordable housing is in short supply, especially in large cities. Thousands of people seek help from Diakonie.
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.
Saxony defends first place in education study
It's almost routine: Saxony has once again been declared the winner in education this year in a study by the German Economic Institute. Why?
Taiwan wants to make chip supply chains more secure
Taiwan is known for its semiconductor technology. However, the country is under pressure, which is why President Lai Ching-te is increasingly seeking cooperation. The Free State of Saxony also has something to do with this.
Roadworks slow down traffic - Where construction is taking place in Saxony
Patience is required: construction work on highways, bridges and train stations is causing detours in Saxony. Where travelers should plan more time - and what should be improved in the long term.
Dresden faces a budget deficit of almost 65 million euros
Rising expenditure and falling income are putting a strain on Dresden's budget. A new structural concept and tough debates lie ahead.
Görlitz railroad station: 33 million euro project enters main phase
Electric trains from Poland, barrier-free platforms and giant lettering: how Görlitz station is being made fit for the future step by step at a cost of 33.5 million euros.
More money for additional nursery staff
More support for children in difficult situations: From July 2026, 20 Saxon daycare centers will benefit from additional staff and EU funding. What this means for families.
Surgeon calls for better protection for children from dog bites
In Torgau, a Great Dane bites two children in a restaurant and seriously injures them. A pediatric surgeon demands protective measures from owners and parents.
Saxony wants to start reducing bureaucracy next year
There are 16 different specialist procedures for building applications alone in the Free State. The state government wants to streamline this. This is the timetable.
Chemnitz analysis sees upward trend for e-cars
New registrations of e-cars have not developed as hoped for some manufacturers. As a result, many have readjusted their strategy. A new analysis shows what this means in concrete terms.
Grace period for Christmas trees: freshly felled for the festive season
It takes more than ten years for blue spruce and Nordmann fir to grow into stately Christmas trees. The supply for the festive season is already ready for harvesting in Saxon plantations.
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.
SC DHfK Leipzig remains without a point
Leipzig's handball team is simply not getting into its stride in the Bundesliga. In their home defeat against Wetzlar, they squandered a four-goal lead in the second half.
Ibug Festival attracts more than 35,000 visitors
Accusations of anti-Semitism, a work of art taken down and a surprising U-turn: The Ibug Festival was the subject of controversial debates this year.
Day of the Saxons ends with a grand parade
Sebnitz celebrated the 30th Day of the Saxons with a parade lasting several hours and many guests. The police reported a peaceful event and only a few traffic problems.
Saxony: Fewer traffic violations at the start of school
The police in Saxony carried out comprehensive checks at the start of the school year. Speeding was a particularly frequent offense - and inadequate child restraints were also noticed.
With 4.2 per mille on the highway to Berlin
A van drives in serpentine lines on the A13.
Investor talks: Economics Minister travels to Taiwan
Saxony's Minister of Economic Affairs meets representatives of the semiconductor industry in Taipei. What opportunities he hopes to gain from the talks with Foxconn and other companies.
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?
Child and adolescent psychiatry: shortage of specialists and places
Waiting times of up to two years, desperate parents and a repair service that can barely keep up: why child psychiatry in Saxony is at its limit.
Thüringer HC fights for a draw
After a weak first half, the Thuringian Bundesliga handball team in Buxtehude turned up the heat after the break. However, they only managed to equalize in the final seconds.
More than 130 horses at the Moritzburg Stallion Parade
The Moritzburg stallion parade starts with a new indoor riding arena and millions invested. Why horse breeding is considered a valuable cultural heritage in Saxony.
RB Leipzig's female soccer players start with a win in Cologne
The completely new RB Leipzig team started with a win in Cologne. In doing so, they took advantage of their superior personnel. The next game will be a real endurance test.
Day of the Saxons overcomes borders
90s party, freefall tower and a parade with 1,800 participants: In Sebnitz, the "Day of the Saxons" becomes an XXL event - and the border with the Czech Republic disappears for a weekend.
Head of VW Works Council in Saxony resigns
VW Saxony loses its Works Council leader: Uwe Kunstmanns draws the consequences of personal mistakes. And his deputy Kristin Oder is also leaving. What happens now.
More doctors rely on digital consultation hours in Saxony
Going to the doctor without entering the practice - that was everyday life during the pandemic. After that, the number of video consultations initially declined. But how often is the service still used today?
"Day of the Saxons" opens in Sebnitz
Eleven stages and a varied program: The "Day of the Saxons" has begun in Sebnitz. 250,000 visitors are expected this weekend.
Tender for new Carola Bridge published
The new Carola Bridge is due to be completed by 2031. The Saxon state capital is now looking for four planning offices to draw up designs for the new bridge.
Traditional company from Dresden gets French owners
Deutsche Werkstätten from Dresden-Hellerau is getting a new majority owner in Ateliers De France. What this means for the future of the traditional company.
Board of Directors sees accusations of anti-Semitism refuted
Are some of the artworks in the Ibug street art show in Chemnitz anti-Semitic? Following a letter of protest, the organizers have obtained several statements. What happens now?
Gewandhaus conductor Nelsons extends contract
The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig is extending its contract with Andris Nelsons: The 46-year-old will continue to lead the internationally sought-after ensemble through the coming years.
New start after complete upheaval for Leipzig's female soccer players
RB Leipzig has added a complete new team. The target has been revised upwards. There was the first setback before the opener in Cologne.
Saxony takes stock: swine fever largely contained
Around 2,400 infected wild boars and 54 million euros in costs: Saxony takes stock of the fight against African swine fever five years after the first outbreak.
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.
Three candidates in the mayoral election in Meißen
Meißen will have a new mayor after Olaf Raschke's 21-year term in office. The AfD believes its candidate has a good chance.
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.
SC DHfK Leipzig botches home opener
The Leipzig handball team also loses its second Bundesliga match. A weak start to the second half against Lemgo proved to be their undoing.
End of the season in Dresden's outdoor pools is approaching
It will only be possible to swim outdoors in the city on the Elbe for a few more days. On the other hand, indoor swimming pools will soon have longer opening hours again.
Exports to China fall - USA narrows gap significantly
European markets remain top for Saxony's economy - but the USA also plays an important role despite higher tariffs. Is there any reason to sound the all-clear, and what about China?
Saxony and Thuringia advance in the space sector
More than 40 companies are showcasing new space technologies in Dresden. Why Saxony and Thuringia are in the spotlight and what a planned small satellite will prove.
Dynamo Dresden part ways with central defender Kubatta
Dynamo Dresden have parted company with defender Kubatta. The central defender's prospects of playing time were limited due to another squad change.
EFW has to hire out 300 employees due to lack of orders
Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden is feeling the turbulence. Less express freight, for example between China and the USA, is reducing demand for the conversion of passenger to cargo aircraft.
Accident caused by wrong-way driver on A14 near Leisnig
A van wants to overtake a truck on the highway towards Leipzig - then a car comes towards it. What happened?
Taxpayers' association warns of financial abyss
Saxony's budget is in crisis, according to the Taxpayers' Association. The association describes the government's financial policy as "patchwork" and calls for structural reforms.
Saxony plans 18 trade fair appearances worldwide for 2026
In 2026, Saxony will continue to focus on its international presence: the state plans to open up new markets and showcase innovations from various sectors at 18 trade fairs.
Farmers reap good grain harvest - revenues fall
Weeks of rain have turned the grain harvest into a nail-biter for Saxony's farmers. But the yields are good. Nevertheless, arable farms are plagued by financial worries.
Carola Bridge: Demolition costs city 32 million euros
New construction not until 2028: The costs of demolishing the Carola Bridge are higher than expected. Around five million euros have been spent on safety measures and traffic routing.
Baroque music in the engine shed: Silbermann Days get underway
This year's Silbermann Days aim to explore the sound of Europe and build several bridges - not only between industrial history and music, but also between France and Saxony.
SC Magdeburg wins home opener: 34:28 against ThSV Eisenach
Runners-up SC Magdeburg celebrate a successful home opener and clearly dominate Eisenach. The Thuringians have to pay tribute to the higher quality of the Elbe city team.
21-month doping ban for bobsleigh pusher Wulff
In December, the pusher of Olympic bobsleigh champion Francesco Friedrich is found to have used a banned substance. Now there is a verdict.
Panter: Saxony must catch up in the expansion of wind energy
Saxony's wind power is still in its infancy - why local authorities are now making a profit and what this means for local acceptance.
No winner in test match between Aue and Magdeburg
The two traditional clubs play an evenly-matched game in private. It is exciting right to the end.
Mining and colonial suffering: Folkwang shows Kentridge exhibition
He is a draughtsman, stages great operas and promotes young artists. The South African all-round artist William Kentridge is the subject of a double exhibition in Essen and Dresden.
Mining and colonial suffering: Folkwang shows Kentridge exhibition
He is a draughtsman, stages great operas and promotes young artists. The South African all-round artist William Kentridge is the subject of a double exhibition in Essen and Dresden.
Leipzig's handball team gets Hertzfeld with a second playing right
The Leipzig Bundesliga handball team has to react to an injury right at the start of the season. The new player comes from Dessau and already has Bundesliga experience.
Citizen journalism in Germany and the USA: Status, challenges and AI perspectives
Citizen journalism enables active citizen participation in reporting. Despite challenges such as quality and financing, it offers opportunities through AI and platform journalism.
Health resorts hope for a comeback of outpatient preventive cures
Outpatient preventive health cures have once again been a compulsory benefit offered by health insurance companies for a number of years, but are little used. Saxony's health resorts are now discussing how the offer can be made better known.
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.
Municipalities in Saxony to receive more money for wind turbines
The expansion of wind power in Saxony is making slow progress. Now the financial incentive for local authorities is to be improved.
"Day of the Saxons" starts with rain - 250,000 guests expected
From music and funfair to a parade: the "Day of the Saxons" celebrates its anniversary - for the first time with symbolic border crossings and encounters on the "Democracy Mile".
Train services on the East Saxony network restart
After the closure due to a dilapidated bridge, train services between Ebersbach and Zittau will soon be possible again. The additional bus route remains in place for schoolchildren.
Wild chaotic ride on the run from the police
A stolen car, a chase through a Leipzig park and ultimately property damage and an injured person: What happened during the escape of a 31-year-old and what awaits the driver now.
Plants of mattress manufacturer Schlaraffia close down
The brand name suggests almost paradisiacal conditions when it comes to sleep, but the economic reality for Schlaraffia was bleak. Now the lights are going out completely for the workforce.
Neisse Film Festival seeks entries for 2026
Filmmakers from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic can once again submit their works for the film festival in the border triangle.
No investor: Meyer Burger plants cease operations
Production comes to a standstill, hundreds lose their jobs. The lights are going out at solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger. The last hope is ongoing talks with interested parties.
Minister praises Chemnitz Capital of Culture as a great success
Chemnitz as Capital of Culture attracts more visitors and attracts international attention. The Minister of Culture wants to carry these successes into the future.
Eastern car industry under pressure - Congress sees opportunities
Change has long been a reality - and demands new answers: the annual congress in Leipzig focused on how eastern Germany's automotive industry is mastering the balancing act between crisis and innovation.
Metacarpal fracture: Leipzig's Banzuzi out for U21s
Leipzig's summer signing Ezechiel Banzuzi has to miss the trip with the Dutch U21 national team - and could also miss RB in the upcoming competitive matches.
District Administrator: Free State still owes youth welfare office millions
The youth welfare offices of the districts are responsible for the accommodation and care of unaccompanied minors. However, the costs are to be borne by the federal and state governments. And that seems to be the problem.
East German automotive industry relies on cooperation in times of change
Artificial intelligence, chip shortages and global competition: why the East German automotive industry is now relying on teamwork to avoid being left behind by change.
Leipzig's population has grown more than expected
Leipzig continues to grow, particularly due to immigration from abroad. The increase is higher than expected, although there is a downward trend.
Female lynx Freya released into the wild in the Westerzgebirge
In Saxony, there should soon be pregnant proof of the success of the lynx program. Female Freya is now roaming the forests of the Westerzgebirge.
Semperoper increases occupancy rate to 94.2 percent
The Semperoper is one of Saxony's flagships. The high level of audience approval proves the work of artistic director Nora Schmid in her first season right.
No thought of foxes: Magdeburg's focus is on Eisenach
On Saturday, SC Magdeburg has to face the champions in Berlin. However, coach Wiegert will first turn his full attention to another opponent.
Anti-Semitism criticism of street art show in Chemnitz
A street art exhibition is currently running in Chemnitz as part of the European Capital of Culture program. But now there are accusations of anti-Semitism against some of the works on display. This is how the organizers are reacting.
RB Leipzig's mega summer - "Profited from the Premier League"
RB Leipzig completed 26 transfer deals this summer. A quarter of a billion euros was raised in the process. Now they are set to attack with one of the youngest squads in the Bundesliga.
Fewer missions but new tasks for Saxony's water rescue service
They keep watch when others relax: What Saxony's water rescue service has achieved this year - and where it urgently needs support.