Niners Chemnitz secure third place in regular season
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team wins against Würzburg Baskets and secures third place in the regular season.
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Rodrigo Pastore of the Niners Chemnitz voted coach of the year in the BBL
Rodrigo Pastore of the Niners Chemnitz has been voted Coach of the Year in the German Basketball League (BBL) with 67 percent of the vote.
Chemnitz celebrates unchallenged 82:68 win against Braunschweig
With their 25th win of the season, the Niners Chemnitz can no longer be displaced from one of the top four places and have secured home court for the playoff quarter-finals.
Niners Chemnitz win 85:79 in Hamburg
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team has celebrated another success in the German league after three defeats in a row. The players of Head Coach Rodrigo Pastore won 85:79 (44:39) at tenth-placed Veolia Towers Hamburg on Saturday to consolidate their third place with their 24th win of the season. Wesl ..
Hartmannfabrik in Chemnitz becomes the center of the European Capital of Culture 2025
The Hartmannfabrik in Chemnitz is being renovated for 10.5 million euros and will serve as a visitor center and headquarters for Kulturhauptstadt GmbH.
Opening of the visitor center in Chemnitz in preparation for the European Capital of Culture 2025
Former factory building to be converted into a visitor center for the European Capital of Culture 2025
Niners Chemnitz lose third game in a row against Rasta Vechta
Niners Chemnitz lose clearly against Rasta Vechta. Defeat sealed by ball losses.
AfD top candidate Krah campaigns in Chemnitz
Following allegations of possible Russian and Chinese connections and the arrest of an employee, AfD top candidate Krah is back on the campaign trail. In Chemnitz, his party is met with loud counter-protest.
Top European election candidate Maximilian Krah appears at election rallies in Saxony following suspicions of Chinese espionage
After being arrested in connection with Chinese espionage, Maximilian Krah appears at election campaign events in Chemnitz and Dresden.
Niners Chemnitz basketball players let fans experience the world of the visually impaired
The Niners Chemnitz let fans with a sleep mask experience the world of the visually impaired at the home game against Vechta.
Two injured in traffic accident in Chemnitz
Two people were injured in a traffic accident in Chemnitz. A 72-year-old man was seriously injured and a 75-year-old woman was slightly injured. Both were taken to hospital.
Niners Chemnitz suffer narrow defeat in Ludwigsburg
After winning the Europe Cup, the Niners Chemnitz suffered a setback. The Saxons squandered their victory due to a slump in the third quarter and a poor free-throw percentage.
Galeria in Chemnitz closes, Dresden and Leipzig remain
The ailing retail group Galeria Kaufhof is giving up 16 of its remaining 92 department stores. The store in Chemnitz is on the closure list - the stores in Dresden and Leipzig will remain open.
Four injured after traffic accident on B95
Four people have been injured in a traffic accident on the B95 near Chemnitz. On Friday afternoon, a car drove out of a road onto the B95 and collided with a car that was traveling on the main road, police said on Saturday morning. According to the information provided, one person was seriously inju ..
Kretschmer: "History written in the sporting state of Saxony"
After the Niners Chemnitz won the European Cup, the jubilation in Saxony is also great outside of sport. "Congratulations guys, you have made history in the sports state of Saxony," congratulated Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) on the short message service X (formerly Twitter) last night ..
Niners Chemnitz win Fiba Europe Cup: Managing Director sees German basketball on the rise
Managing Director Stefan Holz sees Niners Chemnitz's international title win as another German step towards the top of the European league.
Niners Chemnitz win FIBA Europe Cup against Bahcesehir College
The Niners Chemnitz have celebrated the greatest success in their club's history and won the FIBA Europe Cup.
Niners Chemnitz on the brink of a historic triumph in the Fiba Europe Cup
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team can complete their European Cup triumph when they face Bahcesehir Koleji in the final second leg of the Fiba Europe Cup.
Preparations for the outdoor pool season in Saxony are in full swing
The final preparations for the start of the outdoor pool season in Saxony are underway. The first pools open their gates to visitors in mid-May.
Travel providers gather information on the Capital of Culture 2025
A showcase for the Capital of Culture Year 2025: the city of Chemnitz and the surrounding area will be presenting itself to travel providers and trade journalists from almost 40 countries from this Sunday. The occasion is the Germany Travel Mart, which is being held in Chemnitz until Tuesday. At thi ..
Chancellor Scholz warns: war in Ukraine could last for years
Chancellor Scholz warns of a long war in Ukraine and calls for diplomacy and military support.
Chemnitz welcomes tourism providers from 38 countries
Chemnitz wants to attract visitors from all over the world as European Capital of Culture in 2025. In the coming days, international tourism providers will already be visiting the city to get a first-hand impression.
Niners firmly believe in title: "Making history"
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team are on the brink of the greatest success in their club's history. Despite an eleven-goal cushion, the Saxons want to start from scratch again in the second leg in Istanbul.
Niners Chemnitz win first leg of the European Cup final
The Niners Chemnitz have taken a first step towards winning the FIBA Europe Cup title. On Wednesday, the German basketball club won the first leg of the European Cup against Bahcesehir College at home by 85:74 (50:36). The second leg will take place in Turkey next Wednesday. The results of the two g ..
More people deported from Saxony - State Directorate reports increase in the first quarter
In the first quarter, 277 people were deported from Saxony, an increase compared to the previous year. The main countries of destination were Georgia, North Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey and Serbia.
Almost 200 AI companies in Saxony: Dresden is a hotspot
AI is regarded as the technology of the future par excellence - also for Saxony's economy. Many new companies have been founded in the sector in recent years. Regionally, Dresden is leading the way.
Chemnitz plans with Pastore: "Why not nine more years?"
Rodrigo Pastore has been head coach at Chemnitz for nine years. Before the possible triumph in the European Cup, the club is already thinking about long-term prospects with the coach.
Line closure due to replacement of concrete sleepers between Leipzig and Chemnitz
Disruptions for rail travelers between Leipzig and Chemnitz due to replacement of concrete sleepers. Precautionary measure following the train accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2022.
Chemnitz defeats bottom club Tübingen by 113:82
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team is keeping up the pressure on leaders Bayern Munich in the German league. The club from Saxony won its home game against bottom-of-the-table Walter Tigers Tübingen by 113:82 (52:41) on Saturday to underpin its second place in the table. Kevin Yebo (23 points) and ..
Students from Chemnitz create modern incense figures for diversity in Erzgebirge arts and crafts
Chemnitz students create new incense figures to promote diversity in Erzgebirge arts and crafts
AI and the GDR: Training data largely from the WDR archive
At the 3rd AI Congress in Chemnitz, Saxony showcases its progress in AI development and discusses the responsibility of digital ethics.
Chemnitz plans Capital of Culture Marathon for 2025
As European Capital of Culture 2025, Chemnitz wants to combine sport and culture with a marathon, with music along the route and various distances planned for the runners.
Saxony's government plans AI congress in Chemnitz
Saxony's government invites to congress on practical applications of AI
Small museums more open to provenance research - obstacles
For years, museums in Saxony have been searching for objects that don't belong there. The large institutions are pioneers in this research - but there are hurdles for the smaller ones.
Art festival explores protest and resistance
The "Begehungen" festival has been bringing contemporary art to unusual places for years - to the delight of thousands of visitors. Now the festival organizers want to bring the theme of protest to a former school.
Niners Chemnitz win against Telekom Baskets Bonn
The Niners Chemnitz win 80:66 against Telekom Baskets Bonn and consolidate second place in the Bundesliga.
Expansion of the "Purple Path" art and sculpture trail to include Gregor Gaida's "Polygonal Horse II"
The "Purple Path" art and sculpture trail in the Chemnitz region is being extended to include the sculpture "Polygonal Horse II" by Gregor Gaida.
Finals to become part of the Niners Chemnitz DNA
For the first time in the club's history, the Bundesliga club from Saxony has reached a European final. This should not be a one-off.
Chemnitz reaches Europe Cup final despite defeat
For the first time in the club's history, the Bundesliga club from Saxony has reached a European final. The Niners laid the foundation stone with their 98:73 victory in Bilbao a week ago.
Benjamin Reiners becomes General Music Director in Chemnitz
Benjamin Reiners will become General Music Director in Chemnitz and Chief Conductor of the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra from 2025.
Jonathan Stove sets club record despite defeat against Niners Chemnitz
Johnathan Stove sets a club record with 41 points, despite his team losing. Manager talks about the reasons for success. Chemnitz celebrates 21st success of the season.
Increase in Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr
The number of Saxon recruits to the Bundeswehr has risen in recent years. In 2023, 673 soldiers were recruited in Saxony: 585 men and 88 women.
Niners Chemnitz win East derby against MBC Syntainics
The Niners Chemnitz beat MBC Syntainics in the East derby and remain hot on the heels of Bayern Munich.
CDU does not aim to continue the coalition with the Greens in Saxony
The CDU in Saxony is not seeking to continue the coalition with the Greens, as tensions have increased and a stable two-party alliance is preferred.
Peace demonstration in Leipzig against war and arms deliveries
Several hundred people follow the call of "Leipzig against war" and demonstrate for peace and against arms deliveries to war zones.
Former Bundesliga professional Löwe ends career
Chris Löwe played for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and was most recently active in Chemnitz. Now the 34-year-old is ending his career as a professional footballer.
Alba Berlin's center Koumadje suspended for one game and fined
Alba Berlin's center Koumadje has been suspended for one game and fined after being sent off
Regional planning procedure for copper mining completed
A mining company wants to mine and process copper in Lusatia on the border with Brandenburg. The Saxony State Directorate has a differentiated view of its plans.
MBC coach calls for improved performance ahead of East derby against Chemnitz
MBC coach Krunic demands clear improvement after defeat in Hamburg. Chemnitz with self-confidence from success against Bilbao.
Environmental associations call for careful handling of Easter bonfires
Environmental organizations give tips for environmentally friendly Easter bonfires and warn of the negative effects on animals and the environment.
Niners Chemnitz win semi-final of the Fiba Europe Cup against Bilbao Baskets
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team continues its winning run through Europe and wins the first leg of the semi-final against Bilbao Baskets. The second leg is coming up.
New meerkat offspring conquers hearts at Chemnitz Zoo
Chemnitz Zoo is delighted to welcome a meerkat offspring. Find out more about the new member of the family and the special Easter activities at the zoo.
BUND calls for restructuring of agriculture in Saxony
Fewer farm animals are good for the environment. This is at least true for pigs and cattle. Environmentalists are therefore pushing for a reduction in livestock numbers.
Psychologist Meyer honored as "University Lecturer of the Year"
At a gala in Berlin on Monday evening, Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer will be honored as "University Teacher of the Year". The prize of the German University Association is endowed with 10,000 euros and is intended to honor researchers who have promoted the reputation of their profession in the ..
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer honored as university lecturer of the year
Chemnitz psychologist Bertolt Meyer has been named "University Lecturer of the Year" at a gala in Berlin. He received the award from the German University Association and was honored for his exceptional commitment and research work.
Niners Chemnitz lose to Alba Berlin in top game
The Niners Chemnitz lost 79:84 at home to Alba Berlin and suffered a setback in the battle for first place.
Train traffic runs on two tracks over Chemnitz viaduct again
After extensive construction work, rail traffic has been running on two tracks over the historic Chemnitz viaduct again since Saturday. This means that everything has now been completely renewed for the second track: rails, ballast, cables, signals and overhead line catenaries, Deutsche Bahn announc ..
Chemnitz Geoffroy's spider monkeys relocated to the Canary Islands
Chemnitz Zoo has said goodbye to its Geoffroy's spider monkeys. Two females of these endangered Central American primates last lived at the zoo, the city announced on Friday. As there were no offspring and the group was getting smaller and smaller, the zoo decided to stop keeping this species. The r ..
Lea Gruber returns to SV Union Halle-Neustadt
The handball Bundesliga club announces its third new signing. After two years with Swedish first division club Kristianstad, Gruber has signed a two-year contract with SV Union.
Museums seek strategies against political influence
Chemnitz will not only be the European Capital of Culture in 2025, but also a Mecca for German museums. They then want to adjust their role in the face of new social challenges.
Niners Chemnitz defend table lead with victory in Bamberg
The Niners Chemnitz successfully defended their lead in the Bundesliga with a clear victory against Brose Baskets Bamberg.
Exhibition on 60 years of the Trabant: cult car in the spotlight
Presentation of various model series of the Trabi and historic vehicles from the period from 1910 to 1983 in Chemnitz. Racing cars, vintage cars and two-wheelers to admire.
Saxon Greens with top trio for state elections
Saxony's Green Party is heading into the state parliamentary elections on September 1 with Justice Minister Katja Meier, Environment and Energy Minister Wolfram Günther and parliamentary group leader Franziska Schubert.
Greens elect state list for the state elections
The Saxon Greens want to adopt their state list for the state elections on September 1 on Saturday (from 10.00 am). The top trio has already been determined, but still needs the official confirmation of the 120 delegates. Justice Minister Katja Meier is in first place on the list, followed by Enviro ..
"Once in a century": Chemnitz celebrates coach Pastore
Chemnitz is in the semi-finals of the Europe Cup and has a realistic chance of winning the title. Coach Pastore is responsible for the Niners' success.
Chemnitz in the semi-finals of European competition for the first time
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team has reached the semi-finals of a European club competition for the first time in the club's history. The Bundesliga club defeated Spanish first-division club Casademont Zaragoza 102:86 (44:38) in the second leg of the Fiba Europe Cup quarter-final on Wednesday. Th ..
East German photography promoted at the Venice Biennale for the 2025 Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
East German photography is being used to promote the 2025 Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz to the international art public at the Venice Biennale.
Saxon Greens strive for politics with backbone
The Saxon Greens want to remain in government and implement a policy with backbone. They stand for values and a stand against anti-democrats.
Protests against right-wing extremist march in Chemnitz
Several hundred people demonstrate against the small right-wing extremist party Freie Sachsen in Chemnitz.
Ice sports center in Chemnitz renamed after figure skating coaching legend Jutta Müller
The Chemnitz Ice Sports Center was renamed after figure skating coaching legend Jutta Müller, with an emotional ice show and celebrity participation.
Hundreds protest in Chemnitz against the Free Saxony party
Several hundred people demonstrated in Chemnitz on Saturday under the slogan "All together against fascism" against a march by the far-right Free Saxony party. Around 400 people took part in the protest, according to the police.According to reports, around 400 people also took part in the Free Saxon ..
Ice show: tribute to Jutta Müller - sports center gets a name
The successful figure skating coach Jutta Müller will be remembered with an ice show in Chemnitz today (18:00). The ice sports center will also bear her name in future. A nameplate will be unveiled before the show. Performances in pairs skating, ice dancing and synchronized skating by athletes from ..
Niners Chemnitz win quarter-final first leg of the Fiba Europe Cup
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team win the quarter-final first leg against Casademont Zaragoza and are on the verge of reaching the semi-finals. Kaza Kajami Keane, Ousman Krubally and Co. dominate the game.
Conservationists get in the mood for fire salamander season
Spring makes everything new: this message also applies to numerous animal species. With rising temperatures comes movement in the animal world. This applies not least to amphibians.
State Center for Political Education opens in Chemnitz
The State Center for Political Education wants to have a stronger presence outside of Dresden. To this end, a second location is now being opened in Chemnitz with a view to the Capital of Culture year 2025.
Saxony promotes cultural travel in Chemnitz at ITB
Saxony's tourism minister is promoting cultural trips to Saxony at ITB, with a focus on Chemnitz as European Capital of Culture 2025.
Chemnitz basketball team defeats champions Ulm 83:82
The Niners Chemnitz won Saturday's top clash in the German Basketball League against ratiopharm Ulm by a wafer-thin margin. The home side defeated the German champions 83:82 (49:31) after leading by 20 points in the first half. Chemnitz ended up celebrating its 18th victory in its 22nd game of the s ..
Kretschmer: Payment card to make payment in origin more difficult
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has welcomed the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on payment cards for asylum seekers in principle. Now it depends on the exact details, he said in an initial reaction to the German Press Agency in Chemnitz. The payment card is imp ..
Kretschmer: Payment card to make payment in origin more difficult
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has welcomed the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition on payment cards for asylum seekers in principle. Now it depends on the exact details, he said in an initial reaction to the German Press Agency in Chemnitz. The payment card is imp ..
CDU leader Friedrich Merz warns against the rise of the AfD and presents new basic program
CDU leader Friedrich Merz warns of a 'decline of Germany' due to a further strengthening of the AfD and presents the party's new basic program.
Significant increase in guest numbers in Saxony's youth hostels
Youth hostels in Saxony are once again as popular as they were before the coronavirus. A lot is currently being renovated - and new offers are tempting.
State association of the Wagenknecht party founded in Saxony
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance has established its first state association in Saxony. "The BSW has been founded and now we are continuing to develop. We are growing and we are stabilizing in all states," said BSW co-chair Amira Mohamed Ali on Saturday after the party was founded in Chemnitz. The fou ..
New offspring at Chemnitz Zoo: Four emu chicks hatched
Four emu chicks have hatched at Chemnitz Zoo. Father Heinrich lovingly looks after the offspring.
TU Chemnitz seeks participants for study on automated driving
Chemnitz University of Technology is looking for participants for a study on automated driving in a simulator.
Conservationists help local authorities to maintain bodies of water
The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) wants to help municipalities in the lignite regions affected by structural change to maintain their watercourses. The association announced in Chemnitz on Thursday that the "Living Banks" project will support them in meeting EU ..
Niners Chemnitz lose summit meeting against FC Bayern Munich
The Niners Chemnitz lost the summit meeting against FC Bayern Munich 80:89 and squandered an 18-point lead.
Niners Chemnitz remain top of the table after victory against EWE Baskets Oldenburg
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team recorded a clear victory against EWE Baskets Oldenburg and maintained its leading position in the Bundesliga.
Collection shows the life and work of female photographers in the GDR
A new exhibition in Chemnitz shows the life and work of four female photographers in the GDR. The exhibition organizers speak of an often neglected chapter in the history of photography.
Niners Chemnitz basketball team win last intermediate round match in the Fiba Europe Cup
The Niners Chemnitz won the last intermediate round game in the Fiba Europe Cup against ZZ Leiden.
Car skids on rain-soaked A4 near Chemnitz
A car skidded on the rain-soaked A4 near Chemnitz and the driver was seriously injured.
Escape from police in Chemnitz: Two officers injured
A police patrol notices a car driving too fast at night. The officers reach for their speed cameras, but the driver speeds off - and gives them a wild chase.
Daycare centers in Saxony lack children: closures are the result
Kindergartens in Saxony are increasingly short of children. This is why some daycare centers are facing closure. The good news is that the quality of care is set to improve. There is talk of a "demographic return".
Flu epidemic in Saxony: outbreaks in schools and daycare centers
Fever, aching limbs, runny nose - it's not just school classes, children's facilities, offices and authorities that are emptying. The flu is still on the rise.
German-Czech consortium plans to develop a CO2-neutral hydrogen motorcycle
A German-Czech consortium is planning to develop a new type of hydrogen motorcycle that meets European approval standards. The motorcycle is to be built as a demonstration model by the end of 2025 and will support delivery services and parcel deliverers in city centers.
European Peace Ride with family sports festival in Chemnitz
In Chemnitz, the arrival of the European Peace Ride will be accompanied by a family sports festival. There will be music, sporting activities and free ice skating.
Doctor by video: Prison system tests telemedicine
The women's prison in Chemnitz for Saxony and Thuringia also relies on telemedicine for medical care. Since May, the pilot project has provided around 300 treatments via video consultations, the Ministry of Justice announced at a presentation behind prison walls on Thursday. General medical, dermato ..
Niners Chemnitz loses to Itelyum Varese in the Europe Cup
The Niners Chemnitz suffered their first defeat on the international stage against Itelyum Varese in the Europe Cup.
Chemnitz loses summit meeting against Bayern Munich 73:86
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team have lost the summit meeting in the German league. On home court, the team from Saxony lost 73:86 (44:38) to their closest rivals FC Bayern Munich on Sunday. Bayern thus celebrated its eighth win in a row. Despite their third defeat of the season, the players of H ..
Chemnitz European Capital of Culture 2025
Around 100 projects and around 1000 events are planned for the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz.
Chemnitz reaches play-off quarter-finals in the Fiba Europe Cup
The Niners Chemnitz basketball team has celebrated its tenth win in the tenth game of this season's Fiba Europe Cup and is now through to the play-off quarter-finals. The club from Saxony defeated CSM Oradea on home court by 101:98 (89:89, 51:40) after overtime on Wednesday. Wesley van Beck (19 poin ..