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Mild temperatures herald the start of the hiking season in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Volunteers check the miles of paths and ensure that hikers are safe.

40 years after Chernobyl: wild boar contaminated in isolated cases

Even decades after the reactor accident in Chernobyl, some wild boar meat in Saxony and Thuringia still contains excessive levels of radiation. The reason: the animals like to eat venison truffles. | more

Be careful on New Year's Eve: it gets cold and slippery

If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve outside, you need to dress warmly: Snow, rain and slippery roads are expected in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. | more

Notebook zum Aktionspreis, Drucker und Smart-TV stark rabattiert - diese Angebote lohnen sich jetzt

Wer Notebook, Fernseher oder Drucker ohnehin auf der Einkaufsliste hat, kann derzeit in Meißen bei MEDIMAX richtig sparen. Drei aktuelle Angebote stechen durch ihren Preis besonders hervor – darunter ein Samsung-4K-TV für weniger als die Hälfte des ursprünglichen Preises. | more

Saxony or Thuringia: Which government has it easier?

Billion-euro gaps in both budgets, but different paths: the deputy prime ministers of Saxony and Thuringia on saving, debt and investment. | more

Light into the dark: Special installations beckon here

In the dark season, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are particularly illuminated in some places. Where there will soon be something radiant to see. | more

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. | more

Jetzt wird Outlet-Shopping noch günstiger

Die Koffer sind fast gepackt, die Sommerferien beginnen – und viele nutzen die freie Zeit für einen kleinen Einkaufsbummel. Genau jetzt lohnt sich ein Besuch der Marken Outlets Schwarzheide besonders: Zahlreiche Stores haben ihre ohnehin günstigen Outlet-Preise nochmals deutlich reduziert. | more

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. | more

Digital radio disruption also in Saxony and Thuringia

Emergency services across Germany are affected by a digital communication failure. The networks in Saxony and Thuringia are also temporarily unstable. | more

Palais Sommer 2026 in Dresden: 60 Abende am Neumarkt bei freiem Eintritt

Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more

Dresdner SC wins confidently against Schwarz-Weiß Erfurt

Second game, second win: The volleyball players from Dresden underline their decent start to the season thanks to their success in Erfurt. | more

Blackberry season in the east

Blackberries are currently on everyone's lips - at least in the political arena in some federal states. But what does it actually mean and where does the term come from? | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

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

Blackberry season in the east

Blackberries are currently on everyone's lips - at least in the political arena in some federal states. But what does it actually mean and where does the term come from? | more

Election campaign in Thuringia and Saxony enters final spurt

Elections will be held in Thuringia and Saxony on Sunday and the election campaign is coming to an end. A survey shows little movement in party preferences - despite the suspected Islamist attack in Solingen. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

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

Online voting help for undecided voters: WahlSwiper app

With the WahlSwiper app, users can find out which party best suits their own political views. It is not the only service that can help with the voting decision. | more

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