Elbe at the site of the Carola Bridge navigable again
After the collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden, not much was possible for shipping at this point. Now it's clear sailing again. But there is a new problem.
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Police: new suspected cases related to right-wing extremism
The Saxon police have been recording suspected right-wing extremist statements and actions by police officers for eight years. There are now 122 known incidents.
BSW Saxony elects new state board
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance is expanding its structures in Saxony. A new state executive is also to be elected in September. Party leader Sabine Zimmermann is no longer running.
Job cuts at airports - demand to the federal government
A total of around 1,300 people currently work at Halle/Leipzig and Dresden airports. Around one in eight are now set to lose their jobs this year. The CDU is concerned.
Dynamo Dresden set for final against Mainz
Dynamo Dresden see a small chance of a surprise in the cup clash against Mainz. New signing Vermeij could make his debut for the Saxons.
Schools decide for themselves on measures in the event of heat
Longer breaks or shorter lessons: Saxony's pupils have to keep a cool head just a few days after the end of the vacations. Because learning in the heat is not easy.
AfD gun owners are checked for reliability
The AfD in Saxony is considered a proven right-wing extremist organization. The reliability of party-affiliated gun owners is now being investigated.
Film, music, games - creative industries in Saxony are growing
The cultural and creative industries are important employers in Saxony. Corona was a low point. How has the industry developed after the pandemic?
Longer traffic jams on Saxony's freeways during the vacations
The same number of traffic jams but longer downtimes during the summer vacation: People lost vacation time on Saxony's freeways as a result.
"Gap is widening" - food banks in Saxony under pressure
Rising costs and more people in need - but fewer and fewer donations to distribute. What's next for the food banks in the country?
Greens continue to demand clarification of the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty
The Greens accuse the Saxon government of "contribution populism" in its handling of the Interstate Broadcasting Treaty. The accusation is that Saxony is meekly hiding behind Bavaria and Saxony-Anhalt.
Union Berlin sign young striker from Dresden
Who will score goals for Union Berlin in the future after the departure of top scorer Benedict Hollerbach? A young attacker should help in the long term.
Osnabrück brings Robin Meißner from Dresden
The third division club has signed a new attacker. He comes to Bremer Brücke from Saxony.
Good level of care for abortions
Anyone who is unintentionally pregnant does not always find help nearby immediately. Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are among the states with a high level of care. But there are differences.
Dynamo Dresden win test against Hertha II
An early goal and a goalkeeper's gift lead Dynamo Dresden to victory against Hertha BSC's second team. New signing Vermeij was still allowed to watch - even the coach was not on the sidelines.
Dresden defends stop for self-painted crosswalk
Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk on the road. The SPD sees the city as a "laughing stock". The municipality counters.
Study: Over 60 percent of graduates stay in Saxony
The minister responsible speaks of a "sticky effect". The fact is that the majority of graduates from Saxon universities remain loyal to the Free State and take up employment here.
Authority: Food from Saxony is safe
The state testing institute in Saxony checks around one million samples every year. The majority of these concern milk. The complaint rates are still low.
Additional money for social housing foreseeable
The federal government wants to provide the federal states with more money for social housing in the coming years. The Left Party is calling on Saxony to secure all federal funds through co-financing.
Posse over self-painted crosswalk in Dresden
Painted on, blocked off and slowed down: the city of Dresden bans a crosswalk because unknown persons simply painted the crosswalk onto the road.
Klepsch: Building the Wall was a symbol of political oppression
The Wall was built 64 years ago. This sealed the division of Germany.
Government budget meeting in Hartenstein
After the budget is before the budget. The Saxon government is already having to think about the next double budget, even though the current budget was only recently approved.
Saxony speeds up asylum procedures
The large number of asylum procedures is also putting a strain on the administrative courts in Saxony. An "asylum summit" was held in March to discuss how to ease the burden on the courts. The first results are now available.
Number of Lyme disease cases significantly higher than in the previous year
The mild winter has led to an increase in ticks. This also has consequences for people's health this summer.
Saxon Library Prize awarded - AI in focus
Even in the age of artificial intelligence, libraries are in demand as knowledge brokers and use AI themselves.
Dynamo Dresden sign striker Vermeij from Düsseldorf
After two opening defeats, promoted Dresden see a need for further action. With Vermeij, a dream player is coming to the Elbe.
More absences due to flu and colds
A wave of colds caused many days of absence from work in Saxony in the first half of the year. Overall, however, the sickness rate was lower than in the previous year.
School year in Saxony begins with more pupils
New school year, old problems. For around 534,000 girls and boys, the school year begins again after the vacations. The anxious question of lost lessons remains.
Dresdner Eislöwen sign Austin Ortega
The Dresdner Eislöwen are continuing to upgrade. With the former Munich top scorer Austin Ortega, the newly promoted DEL team has brought the next top-class player to the Elbe.
48 schools use anti-bullying project - positive results
An anti-bullying project has been running at schools in Saxony for two years. Participating classes report a better climate, teachers attest to the practicality of the platform
More and more battery storage systems in operation in Saxony
Electricity storage systems are considered important for the energy transition. In Saxony, the number of systems is continuously increasing.
FCM too ripped off: First win in Dresden after 25 years
1. FC Magdeburg had to wait a long time for this day. After 25 years, the club won again in Dresden. Dynamo, on the other hand, once again had to learn the hard way.
First win in 25 years: Magdeburg outplay Dynamo
The promoted team from Dresden had a lot of possession, but only had good chances in the final phase. Magdeburg showed themselves to be ripped off.
Fewer Bafög recipients in Saxony
The funding is intended to help young people with their training and increase their chances in professional life. It is now apparent that fewer students are taking advantage of the funding.
Saxony evaluates school network plan for vocational schools
Saxony has deliberately located vocational schools in rural areas. Now the school network is to be inspected.
Court: Seven-year-old should use S-Bahn to get to school
Is it reasonable for a seven-year-old to take the S-Bahn to school? The Dresden Administrative Court gives a clear answer.
Criticism of new police unit near the border
The CDU wanted to install its own border police force in Saxony. The project was canceled due to a lack of funds. Now another variant is to provide relief. But this has also met with criticism.
Slight increase in tax revenue in Saxony
Tax revenue in Saxony in the first half of the year is above the previous year's level. The situation at the end of the year is still uncertain.
Trump threatens high chip tariffs - concern in Saxony
US President Donald Trump has been talking about high tariffs on chip imports for a long time and has now named the possible level: 100 percent. What does this mean for companies in "Silicon Saxony"?
Saxony sets up new "border search group"
During the 2024 election campaign, the Saxony CDU promised its own border police force based on the Bavarian model. It cannot be set up due to a lack of funds. Nevertheless, the search pressure is to increase.
White fleet resumes regular service
Low water and the demolition of the Carola Bridge had affected the White Fleet's timetable in Dresden. That is now changing.
Concerns in Saxony after Trump's announcement of chip tariffs
US President Donald Trump has been talking about tariffs on chip imports for a long time and has now named the amount: 100 percent. This is not good news for Saxony's semiconductor industry.
Dresden wants to take targeted action against the Asian tiger mosquito
Dresden wants to take the sting out of the Asian tiger mosquito. The aggressive animals can transmit dangerous diseases with their proboscis. Now they are to be trapped on the Elbe.
BSW: Local authorities should decide on federal funding themselves
The bear's fur has not yet been distributed. The covetousness of the federal government's special assets is great. The BSW in Saxony sees the municipalities in first place.
Teaching absenteeism in Saxony to decrease noticeably
A new school year begins next Monday in Saxony - and for around 37,000 first-graders, a new chapter in their lives. The Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs wants to reduce the number of lessons missed.
Köpping proposes investment summit on special assets
Saxony can expect to receive more than four billion euros from the federal government's special fund - a good 400 million euros over ten years. The money is urgently needed for investment in infrastructure.
Bomb found at the Carola Bridge construction site: Defusing on site - 17,000 people affected by evacuation
A 250-kilo bomb was found on the Carola Bridge in Dresden. It will be defused on August 6, 2025, and around 17,000 people will be affected by the evacuation.
Mainz appeal unsuccessful: Cup match in Dresden on Monday
The scheduling of the first DFB Cup round at Dynamo Dresden does not suit FSV Mainz 05 at all. The Bundesliga club's protest is unsuccessful.
East German employers warn of the consequences of the Collective Bargaining Act
The German government wants to ensure fair working conditions for public contracts with the Collective Bargaining Act. Eastern German companies in particular feel that they are being ignored - and are sounding the alarm.
Rainy summer hits beer gardens in Saxony
In view of the rainy weather, many beer gardens are currently empty. However, most of the costs are continuing. Innkeepers were already struggling with falling sales beforehand.
Dynamo Dresden test against Hertha BSC II without fans
Dynamo have plenty of time before the DFB Cup against Mainz. This will be used for a test match - but without the public and without the coach.
Fungal infestation threatens grain harvest in Saxony
Dark spots instead of golden-brown ears: The wetness is affecting the rye and wheat in the fields in Bavaria. Can the grain only be used as fodder?
Rich people in favor of rapid citizen's income reform
Should Ukrainians living in Germany be deprived of their citizens' allowance? The Federal Minister of Economics gives a more fundamental answer to this question.
More pensioners receive basic income support in old age
For a growing number of people, their pension is not enough to live on in old age. They have to apply for additional support from the state. The Left is alarmed.
Asian hornet could soon appear in Saxony too
Asian hornets are continuing to spread in Germany. What is the situation in Bavaria?
Catastrophic defense: Dynamo lose in second division comeback
Dresden are the dominant team in Fürth - but they are depriving themselves of their reward. The search for a good defender must be stepped up.
Thanks to double-packer Futkeu: Fürth beats promoted Dresden
Fürth and Dresden deliver a match worth seeing at the start of the new second division season. In the end, the home side squeezes through to victory. One professional left his mark on the game.
Dresdner Eislöwen part ways with forward Mitch Wahl
Promoted DEL team Dresdner Eislöwen continue to build their squad for the new season. One player will no longer be part of the team for the coming season.
Refugee Council: Activist has been on hunger strike for 41 days
According to the Refugee Council, a Kurdish writer is being held in custody pending deportation in Dresden. This is his condition.
Dresden volleyball players sign Miku Akimoto
For the first time in the club's history, the Dresden SC volleyball team has signed a player from Japan. The German cup winners sign top talent Miku Akimoto to the Elbe.
Fleeing from police: van collides with cars
Police forces want to check a van in Dresden's Neustadt district in the evening - but the driver flees all the way to Pillnitz Palace Park. There the police discover the possible reason.
Perseids: Bright moon makes stargazing nights more difficult
The Perseids once again bring a number of shooting stars to the skies over Saxony. But the moon could obscure the view. What experts advise.
Dynamo coach Stamm suspended for a friendly match
Dynamo Dresden coach Thomas Stamm receives a red card in a preparation match. Now the German Football Association is punishing him for it.
Energie Cottbus: Staying in the league with loan player Duah
Two days before the start of the season, Energie sign a defender from Dresden. The Lusatians are expecting a complicated season.
Trade association: Coffee is increasingly being locked away
The Saxony Trade Association sees coffee as a new target for gangs of thieves. How this affects retailers and customers.
East German economy more optimistic about the future
The mood in the East German economy is improving, with industry and construction in particular looking to the future with confidence. However, not all sectors share this optimism.
Attachment to place of residence in the east particularly high
How strongly do people identify with the places and regions in which they live? Do they feel connected to Germany and the EU? A survey sheds light on this.
After rib fracture: Obstacle runner Krause cancels DM start
Athlete Gesa Krause has decided not to take part in the German Championships in Dresden. The 32-year-old does not want to take any risks in view of the season's highlight.
Expert: Wasps are now on the move in Saxony
In summer, wasps are on the lookout for food. An expert explains what helps to avoid stings and what the rainy weather does to their development.
Major order for German AI chip specialist Spinncloud
The future of AI could lie in a kind of artificial brain. Dresden-based start-up Spinncloud, a leading provider of such neuromorphic AI chips, has now secured a major order.
Dynamo Dresden extends contract with head coach Stamm
Coach Thomas Stamm impresses in his first season. He gets Dresden promoted. The club management likes that. They want to keep him even longer.
100 million euros for chip education campus in Dresden
Saxony wants to become a center for the chip industry. Now there is a financial injection from the European Union.
Green politicians Paul and Meier have married
A special marriage in politics: The North Rhine-Westphalian minister Josefine Paul and the former minister and current member of the Saxon state parliament Katja Meier have married.
Technical problems - highway near Dresden closed
The highway 17 near Dresden is closed in both directions. The reason is a technical defect in the highway tunnels.
Technical problems - highway near Dresden closed
The highway 17 near Dresden is closed in both directions. The reason is a technical defect in the highway tunnels.
Hundreds of participants at the Elbe swim in Dresden
Swimming in the Elbe in bathing suits or colorful costumes - this is possible once a year in Dresden. The Elbe swim has now been a tradition for decades.
Dynamo 3:3 in the last test against Freiburg
One week before the start of the season in Fürth, Dynamo test their form and formation once again. SGD played very well against the Bundesliga side.
Saxony wants to promote building with wood
Wood has been used as a building material for thousands of years. As a renewable and indigenous raw material, its use should become easier in many cases in Saxony in the future.
Streetcar has to be lifted back into the track bed
There is a problem with a switch at Dresden's newly renovated Postplatz. A streetcar derails. The fire department arrives with heavy equipment to help the streetcar back on track.
Rainy weather slows down grain harvest in Saxony
Just over a month ago, Saxony's farmers rang in the grain harvest. But there is still a lot of grain and rapeseed in the fields. Rain is slowing farmers down. What are the consequences?
"Kaisermania" attracts tens of thousands of pop fans to the banks of the Elbe
Every year, the banks of the Elbe in Dresden are transformed into a Schlager party zone for "Kaisermania". Roland Kaiser once again gives four concerts there. Tickets have long been sold out.
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.
Luca Herrmann returns to Dresden from Paderborn
Dresden is looking forward to a returnee. A previous contact with the current Dynamo coach is the decisive factor.
Saxony wants to set up a special commission on Islamism
The police in Saxony already have special commissions for right-wing and left-wing extremism. Now another one is to be added for a third problem area.
Refugee Council criticizes deportations to Turkey
How dangerous is it for Kurdish refugees to return to Turkey? For the Saxon Refugee Council, the situation is clear.
Demolition of the Carola Bridge in the final stages
Last September, part of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed. Soon the structure from the 1970s will be completely history.
Minimum wage increase: around one in five jobs affected
The minimum wage increases on January 1. Around 359,000 employees in Saxony will benefit from this, many of them in the hospitality industry. The industry criticizes the excessive economic burden.
After failed deportation: Schuster wants tougher rules
Three Afghans were due to be deported - but they disappeared shortly before the flight. Two remain unaccounted for. Saxony's interior minister speaks of a system error and calls for consequences.
Special gender symbols remain banned in Saxony's schools
In Saxony's schools, gendering with special characters is not permitted and is considered a mistake. This will not change with the new Minister of Education Clemens.
Dresden Municipal Libraries are "Library of the Year"
This year's national library prize goes to Dresden. The award is endowed with 20,000 euros.
Truck route through protected area? Environmentalists sue
Environmentalists and local residents are fighting against a planned road construction through a protected area. They believe that endangered species and biotopes in the Spree valley are at risk.
More deportations and departures than in the previous year
Almost 250 people were deported from Saxony in the second quarter. Even more foreigners returned to their countries of origin voluntarily.
Initial reception facilities not even half full
For a while, newly arriving refugees in Saxony were housed in temporary accommodation. In the meantime, the situation has eased considerably.
Initial reception facilities not even half full
For a while, newly arriving refugees in Saxony were housed in temporary accommodation. In the meantime, the situation has eased considerably.
VfL Wolfsburg wins VW Cup against Dresden and Zwickau
The Bundesliga club is the only team to score goals in the three-team tournament. But Dresden and Zwickau are by no means disappointing.
Around 6,000 guests celebrate Dresden Castle Night outdoors
Thousands celebrated between castle walls and street art at the Dresden Castle Night. According to the organizers, the mixture of tradition and urban art was particularly well received by the audience.
Innovation expenditure in Saxony increases by almost ten percent
Saxony's companies increased their innovation expenditure again in 2023. Small companies in particular are driving development - and lifting the state above the national average.
Rural doctor shortage: millions in subsidies for rural care
Where districts and local authorities take healthcare into their own hands, the state is contributing six million euros according to the current double budget. Those affected are reacting cautiously.
After drought: Elbe water levels could rise further
For weeks it was comparatively quiet on Saxony's waterways - now the Elbe level is rising noticeably again.
Elbe water level rises - more trips by the White Fleet
Persistent drought and low water had recently slowed down the excursion steamers in Dresden. Now a few more ships can set sail again.