The Serkowitz Volksoper transforms Mozart’s *The Abduction from the Seraglio* into a wild minimalist theater production featuring three voices, three musicians, and plenty of bratwurst madness at the Saloppe. | more
About one in six workers in Saxony is employed in the healthcare sector. The sector is growing faster than the rest of the economy. | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem wöchentlichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und immer freitags positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more
More space and new views. The Dresden Zoo is providing its giraffes and zebras with more space. The expansion of the enclosure was funded entirely by donations. | more
After decades, a work of art from Dresden that was thought to be lost has resurfaced in Los Angeles. The story behind this odyssey has been pieced together and is now on display in an exhibition in L.A. | more
Saxony is the fourth federal state to have drafted its constitution in plain language. This version is intended to help people with disabilities participate more fully in society. | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
Bundesliga club Dresdner SC has loaned young talent Teresa Ziegenbalg to Erfurt and signed another outside hitter from the U.S. in her place. | more
8,000 highway bridges in Germany are considered to be in need of repair. Researchers at Fraunhofer IKTS in Dresden are working on a monitoring system that keeps an eye on bridges around the clock by listening to them. COMOBASE detects cracks and damage through acoustic signals before they become dangerous—and at a fraction of the cost of previous monitoring methods. | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
The first weekend was completely rained out, but now the tide is turning: a real heat wave with temperatures over 33 degrees is heading toward Dresden. For the brand-new wine market on the Altmarkt, this is an absolutely dream scenario, just in time for the second week. Organizer Joseph Nieke takes stock of the situation so far, despite the chaotic weather. | more
While Germany's economy is stagnating, Saxony's high-tech sector continues to grow. More international guests than ever before are attending the anniversary edition of Silicon Saxony Days - and the number of employees has reached a new milestone. But behind the scenes of this success, the pressure is also mounting. | 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
Every third Sunday of the month, Dresden’s Frauenkirche is transformed into a completely different world. On those Sundays, the liturgy is conducted in English and the congregation becomes international. To mark the 20th anniversary of a series that is virtually unique worldwide, we take a look behind the scenes of an event made possible by a historic peace agreement. | more
The number of pharmacies is also steadily declining in Saxony. Five years ago, there were 938; by 2024, that number had dropped to 887. The Left Party wants to reverse this trend with a plan. | 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
Despite the wind and weather, Germany’s likely oldest school crossing guard helps elementary school students in Dresden every morning. This sprightly senior is far from thinking about retiring. | more
Tiny chips are set to revolutionize the medicine of tomorrow. The Dresden-based research cluster SEMECO is developing semiconductors that will make hospitals safer, medical devices smarter, and treatments more effective. With 15 million euros in funding, the project is now entering a crucial phase. | more
Unternehmerinnen und Unternehmer in Sachsen stehen oft allein da, wenn es um die wirklich schwierigen Fragen geht. Entscheidungen, die niemand im Team mittragen kann. Zweifel, die man ungern im eigenen Netzwerk ausspricht. Und Momente, in denen man merkt: Austausch auf Augenhöhe ist selten – und doch entscheidend für gute Führung. | more
The prefabricated housing district of Dresden-Prohlis has already served as the setting for a spectacular concert. Now an opera of cosmic proportions is set to join the lineup. | more
Saxony's semiconductor and software industry is bucking the trend and creating 1,500 new jobs. The Silicon Saxony Days industry conference is reaching new heights. | 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
A black rock from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean is full of cosmic mysteries. Researchers at the HZDR in Dresden have found radioactive atoms from space within it—and thereby determined the age of an ancient event: The last rare cosmic spectacle in our galactic neighborhood occurred at least 100 million years ago. | more
“The piano’s drunk, not me”: Actor Bill Murray adds a special touch to the finale of the Dresden Music Festival. The audience brings the Kulturpalast to its feet. | 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
People who are in debt should not have to worry about paying their rent or electricity bills. There are specific accounts designed for this purpose. Social Affairs Minister Köpping says that the protections afforded by these accounts need to be better enforced. | more
With an eye toward necessary reforms, Saxony’s Minister-President is calling for more than just piecemeal debates on austerity. Instead, he says, the federal government must paint a broader picture in its communications. | more
Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem wöchentlichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und immer freitags positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more
Optimism instead of resignation: The Saxony SPD wants to push for reforms and strengthen the East German perspective. There is also talk of trust in politics. | more
With a 96 percent attendance rate, more than 2.2 million euros in revenue, and a closing night featuring U.S. actor Bill Murray, the Dresden Music Festival has declared its 49th edition its best year ever. | more
Die ersten WM-Spiele sind gelaufen – und viele Fans merken jetzt, dass ihr Fernseher zu klein ist oder der Ton nicht überzeugt. Bei MEDIMAX Meißen gibt es Samsung TVs deshalb bereits ab 379 Euro. | more
The federal government plans to close funding gaps in the public health insurance system through a series of budget cuts. However, there is resistance to these plans. The State Medical Association is now calling for a fresh start. | more
Optimism instead of resignation: The Saxony SPD wants to push for reforms and strengthen the East German perspective. There is also talk of trust in politics. | more
Die Fußball-WM läuft bereits – und viele Fans stellen fest, dass ihr Fernseher kleiner wirkt als gedacht. Doch welche Bildschirmgröße passt wirklich ins Wohnzimmer: 55, 65 oder 75 Zoll? | more
Saxony's SPD is hosting an extraordinary party convention in the state capital. The main topics will be education and the new party platform. The Young Socialists are pushing for action on the police bill. | more
