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Maps of conflict often appear objective. But who decides what is shown on them? A new online atlas from the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography in Leipzig presents conflicts in Eastern Europe from different perspectives and reveals how such maps are created.

Composition competition for "European Symphony" underway

Twelve countries and one orchestra": the "European Symphony" project aims to bring together what belongs together. The string players are based in Dresden, the flautists in Milan. The composition competition is now underway. | more

Old wind turbine becomes new kitchen

Wind turbines produce clean electricity. But what happens to their huge rotor blades when they are no longer needed? Researchers at HTWK Leipzig have a surprising answer: they turn them into a kitchen. An EU research project shows how this works and what's behind it. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Less fertilizer, same harvest? Nitrate dispute comes to a head

Stricter rules, rising prices and contaminated groundwater: for farmers in the East, fertilizing is becoming a balancing act. There is no simple solution in sight. | more

Less fertilizer, same harvest? Nitrate dispute comes to a head

Stricter rules, rising prices and contaminated groundwater: for farmers in the East, fertilizing is becoming a balancing act. There is no simple solution in sight. | more

Cheap grain - EU Commissioner backs biofuel

"We currently have very, very low prices for grain," says EU Agriculture Commissioner Hansen. This is a problem for farmers - which should also be helped by easing restrictions on the production of biofuel. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Cheap grain - EU Commissioner backs biofuel

"We currently have very, very low prices for grain," says EU Agriculture Commissioner Hansen. This is a problem for farmers - which should also be helped by easing restrictions on the production of biofuel. | more

German coach, RB, Real: Klopp grumbles about rumors

There has recently been a lot of speculation surrounding Jürgen Klopp. Is he quitting Red Bull? Is he eyeing the post of national team coach? What about Real Madrid? Now the former coach has spoken out. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

US company takes over solar technology from Meyer Burger

Six months ago, the insolvent solar company Meyer Burger ceased operations in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt. This was followed by a sell-off. Is the solar industry coming back? | more

Niners Chemnitz miss Eurocup quarterfinals

The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team put in a spirited performance for a long time in Ljubljana. However, a weak spell in the third quarter proved to be their undoing. | 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

Bark beetles, fires and storms: forest damage could double by 2100

Bare slopes, dead spruce trees and brown patches: the damage in Europe’s forests is already visible today. A new study now shows how the situation could develop in the coming decades. The figures are alarming. For the first time, an international research team involving TU Dresden has calculated how fires, storms and bark beetles could shape Europe’s forests by 2100. | more

When sensors listen to birds chirping

Europe has hundreds of programs to observe nature, but the data does not fit together. Researchers from iDiv Leipzig and the University of Halle want to change that: With a Europe-wide roadmap that combines satellites, DNA analyses and citizen observations. They want to finally know how our nature is really doing. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

"Precautionary measure": Dortmund's Schlotterbeck continues his break

Borussia Dortmund go into Saturday evening's Bundesliga top match at RB Leipzig with a tailwind from the Champions League. BVB have not been defeated in 15 games, but are again without four defenders. | more

Joachim Gauck honored with the Bridge Prize in Görlitz

The former Federal President has been honored for his commitment to freedom and a united Europe. Why the prize goes to him this year. | 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

Panter: India agreement opens up opportunities for Saxony

Indian interest in Saxon technology is great, says the Minister of Economic Affairs. What new opportunities the EU agreement could bring for investment, jobs and international skilled workers. | more

New association aims to maintain the appeal of the "Purple Path"

The "Purple Path" art and sculpture trail was one of the major flagships of the Capital of Culture year 2025. A new association now wants to further boost the project's appeal. | more

Quereinstieg in Hightech-Industrie: Jetzt bei GlobalFoundries starten

Arbeiten an modernster Technologie - Quereinsteiger bilden wir aus. | more

Judgment: penalty payment against Poland for Turow opencast mine applies

Poland and the EU Commission are in dispute over millions withheld. The highest court of the European Union has now ruled on the matter. | more

Audience celebrates Staatskapelle Dresden with reinforcements

The Sächsische Staatskapelle continues its collaboration with the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. A performance with young reinforcements becomes a celebration of Romanticism. | more

Techniker (m/w/d) für Hightech-Produktion in Dresden gesucht

GlobalFoundries ist einer der weltweit führenden Halbleiterhersteller. Wir haben in Dresden eine der modernsten Chipfabriken Europas gebaut und suchen für die Wartung der Produktionsanlagen Techniker. Werde Teil eines internationalen Teams. Über 3.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus 50 Ländern arbeiten in Dresden für GlobalFoundries. | more

Schenk criticizes vote on Mercosur free trade agreement

Saxony's CDU European politician Oliver Schenk speaks of a "signal of a lack of reliability". Yet the Mercosur free trade agreement would be important for Saxony's economy. | more

Staatskapelle Dresden performs with Mahler Youth Orchestra

One of the oldest orchestras in the world is committed to young people. The Staatskapelle Dresden not only trains its own young musicians, but also cooperates with the Mahler Youth Orchestra. | more

Warum sich ein Ausflug zu den Outlets nach Schwarzheide jetzt besonders lohnt

Wenn der Frühsommer kommt, steigt die Lust auf neue Styles – und auf kleine Auszeiten vom Alltag. Genau der richtige Moment, um dem Alltag zu entfliehen und sich selbst etwas zu gönnen. Und genau dafür lohnt sich aktuell ein Abstecher ins Marken-Outlet Schwarzheide-Mitte ganz besonders. | more

EU approves funding for chip factories in Erfurt and Dresden

Germany may support the construction of two chip factories with state aid amounting to 623 million euros. The EU Commission approved the plan for the projects in Dresden and Erf... | more

Kretschmer: EU decision on Russian gas a mistake

Saxony's Prime Minister criticizes the EU's withdrawal from Russian gas. He considers the decision to be symbolic politics. | 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

Kretschmer: "Chemnitz has written cultural history"

Chemnitz was European Capital of Culture in 2025. The year helped to bring Europe closer together, says Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer. | more

Closing time: Chemnitz says bye-bye as Capital of Culture

For the fourth time, a German city was European Capital of Culture. In 2025, Chemnitz made a name for itself with its diverse cultural offerings. An extraordinary year ends for the city. | more

Anne Pietag: Warum viele Führungskräfte an sich zweifeln

Hypno-systemisches Coaching reduziert Druck, ordnet Prioritäten und stärkt Entscheidungssicherheit. Kostenloses Erstgespräch bei Anne Pietag in Dresden. | more

Farewell to the Capital of Culture year with rave and mountain parade

Chemnitz rings out the Capital of Culture year and combines tradition and party for the finale. There will be open-air dancing in the city center. | more

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