Dick Brave plays live at the Dresden Semper Opera Ball
In addition to waltzes, the Dresden Semper Opera Ball also includes a live concert. Next year, there will be rock'n'roll to be heard.
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In addition to waltzes, the Dresden Semper Opera Ball also includes a live concert. Next year, there will be rock'n'roll to be heard.
Hardly any other topic in Germany drives people as much as care in old age. This is because the costs are enormous and consume far more than those affected have in their pension.
There are 40 guests on the VIP list at the Leipzig Opera Ball. One of them is Rammstein singer Till Lindemann.
Children who are placed in foster families often have traumatic experiences behind them. The need is increasing, especially in large cities. What hurdles are there?
Officially, just under 1,000 prostitutes are registered in Saxony. However, advice centers speak of more than 1,400 contacts. Green MP Meier sees a considerable number of unreported cases.
The CSD in Görlitz also crossed the border. But right-wing extremists also mobilized, also on the German and Polish sides.
Hundreds of people demonstrate at Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Döbeln. At the same time, a counter-rally runs through the town in central Saxony. The police record several criminal offenses.
For the federal government, diversity in management positions means that East Germans are also represented according to their share of the population. However, the development is slow.
The food banks in Saxony can apply for funding for investments until October 6.
Fewer applications, but still long waiting times: Where parents in Saxony wait the longest for their money - and why.
Many villages now lack a pub or store - and sometimes also a place to exchange ideas. What can be done? Dozens of ideas are being honored in the "Machen 2025" competition.
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.
Affordable housing is in short supply, especially in large cities. Thousands of people seek help from Diakonie.
Leipzig continues to grow, particularly due to immigration from abroad. The increase is higher than expected, although there is a downward trend.
An estimated 450,000 people in Saxony care for relatives at home. A poster campaign is now intended to draw attention to support services.
The political debate in Germany is sometimes very heated. In social media, things really get heated under the protection of anonymity. The communication of a society suffers as a result.
"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.
The imminent imprisonment of the right-wing extremist Liebich is fueling the debate about the Self-Determination Act. Will the simplified change of gender entry be withdrawn?
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.
Anyone who has not had a job for at least a year is considered to be long-term unemployed. Those affected often fall into a disastrous cycle. Experts speak of a self-reinforcing condition.
The lower the qualification, the worse the chances on the job market. People who have not had a job for a long time are dependent on special support.
For many people, there is no retirement when they reach pension age. They supplement their pension with a job. The BSW considers it scandalous that people over the age of 80 still have to work.
Germany spends billions of euros on infrastructure and defense. At whose expense could this be? There are major concerns about social cuts.
Christmas markets, ski slopes and nature attract a large number of tourists to the Ore Mountains every year. But living and working here? A family from Berlin puts it to the test.
The coronavirus pandemic has also had an impact on life expectancy. It has now risen again and has almost reached the level it was at before the pandemic.
Rising costs and more people in need - but fewer and fewer donations to distribute. What's next for the food banks in the country?
The Wall was built 64 years ago. This sealed the division of Germany.
Last year, the CSD in Bautzen was met with hatred and aggression. How is the situation in eastern Saxony this time?
Last year, there were aggressive right-wing extremist protests at the CSD in Bautzen. This time, the district administration wants to prevent this with bans.