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At the “Brains on Silicon” conference in Dresden, You.com founder Richard Socher debunks apocalyptic AI scenarios. Why he considers doomsday fantasies nonsense - and what real risk we’re underestimating instead.

Hilbert’s “Big Bang” in Northern Dresden: Why the New Tram Is Years Late

Over 8,000 new jobs, nearly 17,000 additional residents expected: Mayor Dirk Hilbert sees Dresden’s northern district on the verge of tremendous growth. The city plans to keep pace with a transportation plan and the extension of Line 8. However, the rail construction is years away, and much of the plan is beyond the city’s control. | more

Two mistakes, two goals conceded: Dynamo loses to Bochum

Despite a strong comeback, Dynamo Dresden lost 1-2 to Bochum. Two early goals by Miyoshi decided the match. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Dynamo Parts Ways with Supervisory Board Member Thomas Blümel

Dynamo Dresden has parted ways with Thomas Blümel—the Honorary Council has determined that he violated his obligations. | more

Dynamo Dresden Adds 14 New Players—An Overview of All of Them

14 transfers, plenty of second-division experience, and two last-minute loans: Dynamo is rebuilding its roster after avoiding relegation. | more

City Biathlon in Dresden: These streets along the banks of the Elbe will be closed this weekend

Due to the City Biathlon, several streets along the banks of the Elbe in Dresden will be closed starting Saturday morning. Anyone traveling through the Old Town should be aware of the main routes and detours. | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

Dresden: Stress Test Will Determine the Future of the Budapester Straße Bridge

As was the case with the Carolabrücke, the steel wires inside the concrete snapped without anyone noticing. Now Dresden is undertaking an extreme nighttime experiment on the Budapester Straße bridge: With a massive load and a complete closure of Ammonstraße, the city is fighting to save years of valuable time. | more

Road closure signs are already up: Here's how to get through Dresden on Sunday despite the bike race

17 kilometers of the most beautiful old town scenery, a four-kilometer-long home stretch right along the Elbe—and a city center that belongs to road bikes for a day. Anyone driving on Sunday should be aware of the detours. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

After 20 years in temporary facilities: Dresden is rebuilding this school for 62 million euros!

After several years of relocation and a planning and renovation odyssey lasting more than 20 years, construction of the new Bertolt Brecht High School in Dresden-Johannstadt is finally underway. Dresden is investing approximately 62.8 million euros in a climate-neutral school campus that will serve as the foundation for a growing range of international educational programs. | more

What Makes Infineon's New Factory in Dresden the Largest of Its Kind

Five billion euros, 1,000 new jobs, and the title of “the world’s largest factory of its kind” - on Thursday, Infineon opened its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, months ahead of schedule. The products that will roll off the assembly line here in the future are set to be used in AI data centers, wind turbines, and electric cars. | more

„Nicht im Labor, sondern in der Umsetzung“: Philipp Klöckner und Silicon Saxony setzen bei der Brains on Silicon in Dresden auf KI-Praxiserfahrung

Dresden erwartet 1.500 KI-Fachleute: Bei der Brains on Silicon geht es um Umsetzung statt Theorie. Zwei-Tages-Tickets gibt es mit 60 Euro Rabatt nur noch heute. | more

Taiwan is sending a very special tram through Dresden

A tram featuring the design of chip manufacturer ESMC is now running through Dresden. However, it will likely be years before the tram actually reaches the factory in the north. | more

After a stormy weekend: 33-degree heat is heading toward Dresden’s new wine market

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

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

Dresden's chip boom is now breaking all records

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

Dresden: REWE Team Challenge Causes Major Road Closures

On Wednesday, a sporting highlight will clash with construction-related frustration in Dresden: the 17th REWE Team Challenge. Because the race route happens to run right through major construction sites in the city center, traffic around the main train station is likely to come to a complete standstill. Here’s what you need to know about road closures, buses, and trains. | more

Ohne sie steht alles still – jetzt holen wir Sachsens Alltagshelden auf die große Bühne

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

Why a British reverend commutes to Dresden for this special service

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

After double-pack series: Hauptmann receives rare award

After strong performances (6:0 against Münster, Kicker rating 1.0), Niklas Hauptmann is now also represented in EAFC26 as a rare TOTW card (rating 85) - an accolade for Dynamo fans and Ultimate Team players. | more

Bestickte Windel oder Windeltorte? Dresdnerin fertigt individuelle Geschenke zur Geburt

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

Contract terminated: Surprising departure from Dynamo Dresden

Dynamo Dresden lose David Kubatta to WSG Tirol. | more

Will Schalke have to travel to Dresden without this top star?

Dynamo Dresden meets Schalke 04 - Rumors about Moussa Sylla | more

Zahnarzt in Budapest: Behandlung bis zu 70 % günstiger als in Deutschland

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

Budget freeze to have little impact

The budget freeze imposed by the Saxon Ministry of Finance should have as little impact as possible on science and research. The consequences cannot yet be quantified in concret... | more

Ministries forced to make savings after budget freeze

So far, only one thing is certain: the red pencil will have to be applied more often in Saxon ministries in the coming months. The specific list of cuts has not yet been determined. | more

Flash Sale in Schwarzheide: Neue Stores und zusätzliche Rabatte entdecken

Nur bis zum 20. September warten in den Marken-Outlets Schwarzheide-Mitte zahlreiche zusätzliche Aktionen. Besonders spannend sind die drei neuen Stores von PUMA, MARC O’POLO und ONLY & SONS. Zum Finale verbindet der verkaufsoffene Sonntag Shopping und Wasserturmfest zu einem erlebnisreichen Familienausflug | more

Shift to the right: Saxon Refugee Council hopes for donations

In light of the clear shift to the right in the European and local elections, the Refugee Council in Saxony wants to launch a fundraising campaign on World Refugee Day (June 20)... | more

Sunfire celebrates 100 million loan

The Dresden-based company Sunfire sees its commitment to green hydrogen confirmed by a loan from the European Investment Bank EIB. On Friday, the cooperation was once again cere... | more

Brains on Silicon 2026 bringt internationale KI-Spitzen nach Dresden

Am 14. und 15. September 2026 wird Dresden erneut zum Treffpunkt für angewandte Künstliche Intelligenz. Bei der Brains on Silicon 2026 im ICD Dresden sprechen Expertinnen und Experten von Unternehmen wie SAP, GitHub und You.com darüber, wie KI aus Pilotprojekten in echte Geschäftsprozesse kommt. | more

Saxony invests in battery production for the future

Saxony is gearing up for the production of the next generation of batteries. | more

Saxony sets course for battery industry in the state

The light metal lithium is particularly important for battery production. The company is now planning to build its own production facilities in Saxony - to make itself less dependent on the global market. | more

Warum zu viel Selbstkritik uns nicht weiterbringt

Schon wieder zu viel gegessen oder eine wichtige Aufgabe aufgeschoben? Oft reagieren wir auf solche Verhaltensweisen mit Selbstkritik. Doch damit bekämpfen wir meist nur das sichtbare Symptom – und übersehen, was wir in diesem Moment wirklich brauchen. | more

Federal government expands funding programs for coal regions

The federal government wants to expand the scope for state funding programs in coal-mining regions in order to accelerate structural change. | more

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