Chemnitz with budget freeze for 2026
Personnel, office supplies, training: Chemnitz is making big savings in 2026. What exactly is planned and why.
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Niners Chemnitz lose after taking a clear lead in the Eurocup
The decimated Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team suffers another narrow away defeat in the Eurocup. After a self-sacrificing fight, they ran out of steam in the end.
84,000 guests at the Munch exhibition in Chemnitz
What makes Munch's paintings such a crowd-puller? According to curator Kopka, the themes of fear and loneliness hit the "nerve of the times".
EnviaM cuts electricity and gas prices for eastern Germany again
From 2026, many EnviaM customers will pay less for electricity, gas and heating energy. However, the supplier warns of price fluctuations in the future.
Capital of Culture finale with mountain parade, light art and dance
The Chemnitz Capital of Culture program is entering the home straight. This is what visitors can expect in November and at the finale at the end of the month.
Ayse Irem wins German Poetry Slam Championship
For four days, the best of the German-speaking poetry slam scene competed in Chemnitz for the crown of the poetry competition. Who was the most convincing in the individual and team competitions?
Niners Chemnitz celebrate next home win
The Chemnitz basketball team remains undefeated at home in the Bundesliga. After some initial difficulties, they gave the team from Braunschweig, who were second last in the table, no chance.
Help for the homeless: cities respond to cold nights
There are numerous offers for homeless people in Saxony in winter. How the cities react to the cold nights and where support is available.
Help for the homeless: cities respond to cold nights
There are numerous offers for homeless people in Saxony in winter. How the cities react to the cold nights and where support is available.
Wage increase for Saxony's nursing staff
Nursing staff in Saxony are being paid more for their work. Their wages have recently risen more than the national average. Nevertheless, a number of federal states are paying more.
Poetry slam scene chooses its champions in Chemnitz
Poetry slams have a large fan base as modern poetry competitions. Now the scene is choosing its German-speaking champions. Who will manage to win over the audience with their lyrics?
Niners Chemnitz down Ulm
Chemnitz's Bundesliga basketball team put on a thrilling duel with the runners-up in the Eurocup. After squandering the lead, a furious final phase brings home victory.
Neubauer on the "cityscape" debate: "The problem is men"
Luisa Neubauer accuses Chancellor Friedrich Merz of missing the point in the debate on security. What bothers the climate activist about the chancellor's stance.
Poetry slam scene chooses its champions in Chemnitz
Poetry slams have a large fan base as a modern poetry competition. Now the scene is choosing its German-speaking champions. Who will manage to convince the audience with their texts?
Niners Chemnitz collapse after the break
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team overcomes a weak start in Bamberg, but then completely loses the thread. The defense in particular disappoints.
Steinmeier at the Environmental Award: Don't neglect the climate
The award, presented by the Federal President, is one of the most highly endowed environmental prizes. This year, an innovative galvanizing process and research into the climate system are being honoured.
Personal objects tell the story of ore mining in Saxony
From ceremonial sabres to wedding hats: an exhibition uses personal objects to tell the story of ore mining in Saxony.
German Environmental Award is presented in Chemnitz
The award, presented by the Federal President, is one of the most highly endowed environmental prizes. This year, an innovative galvanizing process and research into the climate system are being honoured.
First graduates of the human medicine course in Chemnitz
Saxony is desperately looking for doctors in the province. This is why a model degree course in human medicine was set up in Chemnitz in 2020. The theoretical part of the course has now been completed.
IHK deplores deindustrialization - change of course required
In south-west Saxony, jobs are being lost and investments are failing to materialize. Why the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the skilled trades are sounding the alarm and what is weighing on companies the most.
Chemnitz basketball team suffers first home defeat
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team compensates for its shortcomings against London with a strong fighting spirit. In a close game, however, it was the visitors who won in the end.
Niners Chemnitz let victory slip from their grasp
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team was on course for a long time in the cup round of 16 at Rasta Vechta. They then squandered an 18-point lead in the second half.
Chemnitz celebrates apples with more than 1,000 new trees
The Capital of Culture celebrates the apple: even more tree plantings, a varied program of events and a contribution to biodiversity characterize the "Harvest" planting festival.
Niners Chemnitz suffer narrow defeat in Istanbul
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team, which has been spoiled by success recently, has suffered a setback in the Eurocup. After a strong comeback, Besiktas Istanbul lacked the strength in the end.
New bicycle bridge opened in Chemnitz
A new bridge for cyclists connects the districts of Rottluff and Rabenstein. The bridge is part of a premium cycle path. Work will soon begin on another section.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate third win in a row
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team confirms its strong early form against Ludwigsburg. After a furious first half, they are only briefly in trouble.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate premiere victory
The Chemnitz basketball team had a rousing home debut in the Eurocup. They took an early lead against the traditional Lithuanian club Panevezys in the first half.
First battery-powered train taken over for Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn wants to replace diesel operation with the new battery-powered train. Training and test runs between Leipzig and Chemnitz are scheduled first.
Niners Chemnitz win in Heidelberg
With an energetic performance, the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team secures its first away win in the fourth game in seven days. They had to tremble briefly in the final quarter.
Niners Chemnitz win in Heidelberg
With an energetic performance, the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team secures its first away win in the fourth game in seven days. They had to tremble briefly in the final quarter.
Irish film wins European Children's Film Award
The "Schlingel" festival is all about films for young audiences. Which films were particularly well received this time?
Niners Chemnitz win their home opener
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team struggles for a half against Hamburg, but then the knot bursts. In the end, they even crack the 100-point mark.
Chambers demand adherence to area target for wind power
The East German Minister Presidents are in favor of new rules for the expansion of wind power. The chambers of industry and commerce consider this to be the wrong signal.
End of care level 1? - A good 58,000 Saxons would be affected
If care level 1 is abolished, more than 58,000 Saxons could have to do without important subsidies. What this means for independence in old age - and why the VdK is sounding the alarm.
Niners Chemnitz lose Eurocup thriller in Greece
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in Athens. After a desolate start and a clear lead in the second half, they lost in overtime.
Bridge to nowhere and bicycle barometer end up in the black book
A bridge without a connection and expensive bicycle barometers: Two Saxon projects are featured in the Taxpayers' Association's new Black Book. What is criticized.
"Under full sail" - Capital of Culture in the final phase
The Chemnitz Capital of Culture program is entering its final phase. In October, the creative artists are once again coming up with new offers: from Jewish culture to poetry slams.
"Under full sail" - Capital of Culture in the final phase
The Chemnitz Capital of Culture program is entering its final phase. In October, the creative artists are once again coming up with new offerings: from Jewish culture to poetry slams.
Niners Chemnitz lose at runners-up
The start to the Bundesliga season fails for the Chemnitz basketball team. In Ulm, the newly formed team kept up well for a long time, but had to let up in the final quarter.
86,000 guests marvel at light art in Chemnitz
Around 86,000 people experienced the light art festival in Chemnitz. Why not only the number of visitors counts for the organizers, but also the debate about the city centre.
Film off for the "rascal" - festival offers nine premieres
The children's film festival "Schlingel" is celebrating its 30th anniversary. More than 200 films are on the program over the next few days - some are being shown publicly for the very first time.
Thyssenkrupp cuts 270 jobs in Saxony
The employees of Thyssenkrupp in Chemnitz and Hohenstein-Ernstthal had bad premonitions. Now it is certain: the company is closing the sites with 270 employees.
Large crowds of visitors: Munch exhibition opens longer
Almost 100 Munch works as well as works by other artists - including Warhol and Rauch - attract visitors to Chemnitz. Due to the crowds, the show will be open longer from now on.
More than 100,000 visitors to the Chemnitz Industrial Museum
In the Capital of Culture year, Chemnitz's museums offer a wide range of exhibitions. And they are very popular. The Industrial Museum, for example, is already reporting record visitor numbers.
Light art festival puts Chemnitz landmark in the limelight
Light show meets vision: the "Light Our Vision" festival not only illuminates well-known architecture in Chemnitz, but also provides impetus for further urban development. What visitors can expect.
New hydrogen center starts work in Chemnitz
The federal government is investing up to 290 million euros in four large hydrogen centers. The first has now opened in Chemnitz. Here, companies receive help to test new products and bring them to market maturity.
Thyssenkrupp employees fear for their jobs
Families and colleagues take to the streets together: Why 270 Thyssenkrupp employees fear for their future and what IG Metall is now demanding.
For comeback: top gymnast Schäfer-Betz changes coach
Pauline Schäfer-Betz has to have an operation due to persistent hip problems. The former world champion will therefore miss the home European Championships. The gymnast dares to take a new path for her comeback.
Weimer praises Chemnitz: Culture builds bridges
Minister of State for Culture Weimer sees Chemnitz as a creative city open to the world. What the European Capital of Culture 2025 makes visible for the region and Europe.
IG Metall urges more speed for e-mobility in the East
How at risk are jobs in eastern Germany due to the slow expansion of electromobility? Trade union and experts call for investment and clear commitments for locations.
Panter still in favor of phasing out combustion engines - but calls for realism
Economics Minister Panter warns: without predictability and realistic targets, the car industry in Saxony is threatened with dependence on China. What solutions does he have for the future of the electric car?
Anti-Semitism: further criticism of street art festival Ibug
This year's Ibug street art festival was overshadowed by accusations of anti-Semitism. Even after the end of the show, the criticism continues - critics feel their views have not been sufficiently taken into account
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.
Cyclist stopped on drugs and with a souped-up pedelec
Without a driver's license, without insurance - and under the influence of drugs to boot: Why a cyclist from Chemnitz is facing several charges.
European Peace Ride ends with a festival in Chemnitz
The cyclists on the European Peace Ride have more than 500 kilometers in their legs when they reach the finish line in Chemnitz. There are some prominent names among them.
Donation: Chemnitz receives 42 works of Expressionist art
A painting by Kirchner, a double portrait by Schmidt-Rottluff: the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz can be pleased about an extraordinary donation. The new acquisitions will be on display from mid-October.
Reading marathon from works by Stefan Heym
From the city library to the former prison: Chemnitz reads Stefan Heym and invites you to discover the man behind the books. What the "Heym Journey" has in store for visitors.
"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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Two AfD factions in Chemnitz city council after split
A rift in the Chemnitz AfD parliamentary group has recently hampered the work of the city council. From now on, there will be two AfD parliamentary groups in the council.
Trains between Zwickau and Dresden heavily used
The number of rail passengers between Vogtland and Dresden is growing. The trains connect important economic areas and university locations.
Chemnitz extends outdoor pool season
In Chemnitz, swimmers can swim their lengths outdoors for an extra week - and elsewhere in Saxony, swimming in the open air is still possible until September.
8,000 guests at the start of Festival Ibug in Chemnitz
For the 20th time, Ibug is revitalizing Saxony's industrial wastelands with urban art. After a bumpy start in Chemnitz, the organizers are satisfied.
Minister of Culture announces "significant supplement" for teachers
Saxony's Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to reduce teaching absences with new incentives and more flexible staff deployment. What exactly is planned?
Long-term unemployed receive targeted support
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.
Presentation plans for Wismut heritage are slimmed down
The legacy of the uranium mining company Wismut is to be reappraised and exhibited at two locations. This has been a long time coming. However, it is now clear that the plans need to be scaled back.
"Germany murders too" - political street art in Chemnitz
Every year, the Ibug festival revitalizes Saxony's industrial wastelands with urban art. Now it is entering its 20th edition in Chemnitz. One theme that characterizes the show is the Gaza war.
BUND considers further deepening of the Elbe pointless
Views on the importance of the Elbe as a waterway differ widely. The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation is calling for a new river policy - and a return to nature.
Festival attracts 56,000 visitors to the old power plant site
In the Capital of Culture year, the "Begehungen" art festival in Chemnitz attracted a record number of visitors. The venue had it all.
Strong start: Munch exhibition attracts thousands of visitors
The famous Scream motif and almost 100 works by Edvard Munch - the exhibition in Chemnitz delights visitors and ensures long queues in the Capital of Culture year.
Biodiversity in the garden - BUND gives tips for animal lovers
Gardens can be a refuge for biodiversity, says the German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation. Even amphibians can become garden dwellers with a little human assistance.
Almost 58 million euros for urban development in Chemnitz
For the Capital of Culture year, numerous buildings and squares in Chemnitz have been spruced up at a cost of millions. But there have also been setbacks.
Novel "Rummelplatz" comes to the opera stage - in slow motion
The Second World War is over, but a nuclear arms race is underway between East and West. Miners in the GDR play an important role in this. They are now appearing on the opera stage in Chemnitz.
Lime treatment from the air for Saxon forests
The consequences of the acid rain at the end of the last century are still measurable in the forest soils in Saxony. Lime is now being spread again to improve the situation.
Germs in drinking water - no all-clear in Chemnitz
A bacterium has been causing problems in the drinking water network in Chemnitz for several weeks. The responsible supplier is still looking for the cause of the contamination.
Major Munch exhibition in Chemnitz - painting returns
Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to the Norwegian artist entitled "Angst".
Chemnitz presents major Munch exhibition - painting returns
The Norwegian artist Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created several paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to him entitled "Angst".
Saxony's cultural foundation shows purchased works in Chemnitz
The Cultural Foundation of the Free State of Saxony regularly purchases works by Saxon artists. The latest acquisitions are on display in Chemnitz.
Almost 25,000 speeders on freeways have to pay fines
Some drivers like to accelerate on the highway without looking at the speed limit. The number of fines issued to speeders in Saxony remains at a high level.
From gray to light: artists set the scene in Chemnitz
Light Our Vision" has already transformed places in Chemnitz into luminous works of art twice. Planning is now underway for the third edition. It is all about people's visions for their city.
Munch and street art - what does Chemnitz have to offer in August?
The second half of Chemnitz's bid to become European Capital of Culture 2025 is already underway. In August, the program will be revved up once again. What visitors can expect.
Ibug street art festival enters its 20th edition
The Ibug street art festival is as much a part of summer in Saxony as ice cream and sunscreen. It is now in its 20th edition in the Capital of Culture year. The artists are already working at full speed.
Mental problems: Niners captain Richter ends his career
Jonas Richter played basketball for 20 years. Now mental problems have led to the Chemnitz native retiring at the age of just 28. He talks about his decision in a long video.
Art in the coal-fired power station: festival attracts thousands of visitors
Every year, the "Begehungen" festival brings abandoned places back to life with art. In this Capital of Culture year, the scale is larger than ever before: the venue is a decommissioned coal-fired power station.
Germs in drinking water - problems in Chemnitz continue
Strict criteria apply to drinking water. However, a bacterium has been causing problems in the pipeline network in Chemnitz for several weeks.
Concern about plans for new nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic
Unlike Germany, the Czech Republic is committed to nuclear energy and wants to build new plants near the border. This has met with rejection in Saxony. However, the Greens are missing a clear statement from the government.
Crowd favorite Yebo stays with Chemnitz basketball team
Kevin Yebo is staying with the Niners Chemnitz. The crowd favorite extends his contract and starts a season with the team with a EuroCup premiere.
Chemnitz bans water extraction from streams and rivers
Low water levels and persistent drought are an increasing threat to the flora and fauna in water bodies. Unfortunately, thunderstorms and sporadic rainfall have hardly brought any relief.
Greens: Don't sacrifice teaching quality to teacher shortage
Saxony is desperately looking for teachers. Minister of Education Conrad Clemens wants pragmatic solutions.
Niners Chemnitz get US-American Robbie Beran
The Niners' squad is taking shape. The new man occupies the seventh foreigner position for the Saxons.
Energy supplier in Chemnitz provides emergency cover
With the transition to renewables, there is growing concern about power cuts in times without wind and sun. Eins Energie has prepared for the worst-case scenario with a plant whose location is a secret.
Kraftklub's surprise concert has repercussions
The band Kraftklub gives a spontaneous concert in front of thousands of people in Chemnitz. This has consequences for the musicians.
Leipzig-Chemnitz express buses extended until mid-July
The connection between Leipzig and Chemnitz remains a constant annoyance for many. Despite an extended bus solution, there is still no real relief in sight for the route.
Right-wing extremist Sellner speaks to supporters in Chemnitz
An appearance by Martin Sellner at a public meeting in Chemnitz town hall was prevented by court orders. The Austrian nevertheless spoke to a few dozen supporters.
OVG decision: Martin Sellner may not speak in the town hall
The right-wing extremist Martin Sellner was supposed to give a speech on the topic of "remigration" during a meeting of the Free Saxons in Chemnitz town hall. The party has now been banned from the premises.