Approximately 18 million euros were invested in the new children's village center in Leipzig-Connewitz. In addition to residential groups, the center also includes a preschool and a family center. | more
Why do toddlers say "Hünde" instead of "Hunde"? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have discovered that the maturity of certain nerve fibers in the brain determines when children can use plural rules with confidence. | more
Deutschland ist zwar ausgeschieden, doch die FIFA WM 2026 geht jetzt erst in ihre spannendste Phase. In der K.-o.-Runde entscheidet jedes Spiel, jeder Treffer und jede Verlängerung über das Weiterkommen – beste Voraussetzungen für packende Fußballabende. | more
A week of films, series and digital offerings in Gera and Erfurt - that's what the "Goldener Spatz" festival has to offer. What is shown and who chooses the winners from 37 competition entries. | more
Despite fewer births, the Left Party wants to maintain and improve daycare centers. It also wants to lower the voting age in order to get young people more involved. | more
Unusual control - primary school children supported a road safety campaign around schools in Saxony. | more
Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more
A simple blood test at the pediatrician’s can change lives. The Fr1da study in Dresden looks for early signs of type 1 diabetes — long before children develop symptoms. The results are promising. Now the program is being expanded to twelve federal states. | more
Fewer children, but rising costs: Daycare centers are closing in Saxony. This is particularly affecting parents in rural areas. There is also the threat of losing educators who will be needed again later. | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more
Certain clinics offer rehabilitation for seriously ill children and their entire family. There are only a few of these throughout Germany. The first facility of this kind is starting up in eastern Germany. | more
Criticism of cafeteria food or surveys on the most popular teachers - there are virtually no limits to the topics of school newspapers. Schools are now being supported in launching their own formats. | more
Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more
The grumpy dog first appeared on television half a century ago. Soon, the fuzzy Moppi is set to experience new adventures. | more
A quarter of all children and young people in Germany feel mentally stressed - and the number is rising. The German School Barometer 2025, developed with researchers from Leipzig University, shows that The causes often lie in everyday school life. And that is also where the solution lies. | more
In jedem Verein, in jeder Straße, in jedem Treppenhaus gibt es diesen einen Menschen, der einfach da ist – ohne Bezahlung, ohne Applaus, oft ohne ein einziges Dankeschön. DIE SACHSEN NEWS startet eine neue Serie und sucht genau diese Menschen: Sachsens Alltagshelden. Und die Chancen stehen gut, dass Sie selbst schon eine oder einen kennen. | more
A blood test using just a few drops of blood could help prevent severe diabetic crises in children. Researchers at TU Dresden and Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital are involved in a European project to detect type 1 diabetes before symptoms appear. So far, 100,000 children have been screened. | more
Demographic change is making itself felt in Saxony's daycare centers. Some of them are closing. The development is causing concern among SPD politicians. | more
In Dresden-Pieschen fertigt Andrea Rehn im Zentralwerk personalisierte Geschenke für frischgebackene Eltern und deren Familien. Besonders gefragt sind bestickte Windeln mit Geburtsdaten sowie kreative Windeltorten – und das nicht nur online, sondern auch deutschlandweit über DM-Märkte. Jetzt gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt im Shop. | more
Demographic change is making itself felt in Saxony's daycare centers. Some of them are closing. But there are also improvements. | more
The flu epidemic is subsiding in Saxony. But the RS virus, which is particularly dangerous for small children, is on the rise. What else a recent report shows. | more
Zahnbehandlungen können in Deutschland schnell zur finanziellen Belastung werden. Besonders bei Implantaten, Kronen, Brücken oder umfangreichem Zahnersatz liegen die Kosten häufig im vierstelligen Bereich. Viele Patienten stehen dann vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung: Behandlung durchführen lassen und hohe Eigenanteile zahlen – oder den Eingriff aufschieben, obwohl er medizinisch sinnvoll wäre. | more
Today, nine out of ten children with leukemia survive their illness. However, many suffer from the consequences of chemotherapy for the rest of their lives. Researchers at the NCT/UCC Dresden are working on gentler treatments. Using CRISPR technology and precision medicine, they are looking for molecular weak points in cancer cells. Their goal: in ten years, only half as much chemotherapy. | more
How do children understand where others are looking? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig have studied 1,377 children from 14 countries. Their findings reveal a universal thought process that works in the same way all over the world. However, the study also reveals surprising differences between individual children. | more
Deutschland ist zwar ausgeschieden, doch die FIFA WM 2026 geht jetzt erst in ihre spannendste Phase. In der K.-o.-Runde entscheidet jedes Spiel, jeder Treffer und jede Verlängerung über das Weiterkommen – beste Voraussetzungen für packende Fußballabende. | more
Anxiety, depression, eating disorders: more and more girls in Saxony are struggling with them. What a new study shows - and why doctors are sounding the alarm. | more
Enough pediatricians, but too little say: The Children's Rights Index shows where Saxony's children benefit - and where there is an urgent need to catch up. | more
Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more
St. Nicholas comes from lofty heights: Rescuers working at heights amazed sick children on St. Nicholas Day. Cuddly toys and gingerbread were brought to them on a special mission. | more
Hollywood star Sandra Hüller reads children's texts that make you think - and for a good cause. What the little authors reveal in their stories amazes even the actress. | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more
The number of children and young people taken into care in Saxony has risen. 16 to 18-year-olds are particularly affected. What is behind the measures. | more
Anxiety, isolation, depression: Diakonie warns that many young people are still suffering from the consequences of the pandemic. Why they now urgently need more help and a sympathetic ear. | more
Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more
The "Schlingel" festival is all about films for young audiences. Which films were particularly well received this time? | more
