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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.
CDU elects new party leadership
The Saxon Union is electing a new state executive at a party conference in Leipzig. How will party leader and Minister President Michael Kretschmer fare?
Meager zero number at Borussia-Park
After ten goals in three games and nine points, Borussia-Park is set for a meagre fare this time. However, the opponents are still second in the table.
Gladbach fans protest in silence
There are also fan protests at Borussia-Park on this match day. However, it is not against RB Leipzig as usual, nor is it about the new stadium name for the coming season.
Fortuna in Dresden without El Azzouzi, but "with a broad chest"
Fortuna Düsseldorf are hoping for a turnaround after their win against Magdeburg. The next step out of the crisis is to be taken against relegation candidates Dynamo Dresden. El Azzouzi is suspended.
New supercapacitor factory opened near Leipzig
420 new jobs, 220 million euros and a material without critical raw materials: How the "SuperFactory" near Leipzig wants to shake up Europe's electricity grids and green markets.
James Turrell creates new work of light art in the Ore Mountains
The 82-year-old James Turrell has achieved world fame with works of art made of light. With a new work, he is now giving the Chemnitz Capital of Culture year a "luminous finale".
Over 2 million visitors in Chemnitz Capital of Culture year
Almost 2,000 events, more than 2 million guests: Chemnitz was European Capital of Culture for a whole year. Minister of State for Culture Weimer praises a creative spirit of optimism in the city.
Media: Ex-BVB squad planner Mislintat in talks with Dynamo
Dresden is fighting relegation - can talent discoverer Mislintat turn things around? Talks are underway, according to media reports.
Kraftklub celebrates life with "Dying in Karl-Marx-Stadt"
A huge sign reading "Sterben in Karl-Marx-Stadt" (Dying in Karl-Marx-Stadt) was a mystery in Chemnitz at the end of May - until Kraftklub revealed the secret with a surprise concert. Now it's here, the new album.
Goodbye Capital of Culture - What remains of Chemnitz 2025?
With special exhibitions, festivals, dance and theater, Chemnitz 2025 made a name for itself nationwide as the European Capital of Culture. Did the Year of Culture achieve its goals? And what remains?
RB Leipzig wants to close the gap on Bayern
The Saxons face Mönchengladbach in Friday's Bundesliga match. No easy task after Borussia's recent successes.
Kraftklub singer wants a clearer edge against the right
Kraftklub singer Felix Kummer knows the light and dark sides of Chemnitz inside out. What he missed in the Capital of Culture year and why he had "butterflies in his stomach".
Job cuts at Wacker - effects for Nünchritz unclear
Across the Group, almost one in ten jobs is to be cut. The company operates Saxony's largest chemical plant in Nünchritz.
Polanski gets golden tips from Schröder
After four wins, Borussia Mönchengladbach now face a top team. Former Leipzig sports director Schröder knows the upcoming opponent very well.
Dribbling to success - Leipzig relies on wingers
The young guns in Leipzig's wing positions are inspiring. Coach Ole Werner has geared the team's tactics to their game.
Risk of excessive iodine intake with individual algae products
Many algae products contain high amounts of iodine - but warnings and precise information are usually missing. What consumer advice centers are now demanding.
Magdeburg still without a point in the Champions League
Defending champions Magdeburg continue to show no weaknesses in the Champions League. The team from the city on the Elbe also managed the away task at RK Pelister in North Macedonia almost without any problems.
Insolvency application: eSchwalbe has crashed
The Munich-based company Govecs has been manufacturing electric scooters under the name of the moped brand popular in the GDR for several years. Now it has to go to insolvency court.
After Munch comes Claus: New art show attracts visitors to Chemnitz
With the major Munch exhibition, the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz have presented a highlight in the Capital of Culture program. Now the museum is turning its attention to an internationally acclaimed artist from the region.
RB Leipzig travels to training camp with women and men
RB travels to Portugal before the start of the season at FC St. Pauli. The women's team is also preparing in the Algarve.
Train chaos between Prague and Dresden
More than 90 minutes delay and canceled trains: A damaged overhead line is causing problems. How long will the disruption last?
Light art, mountain parade, rave: goodbye Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz bids farewell to the European Capital of Culture 2025. What visitors can expect at the finale - and the best way to get there.
Light art, mountain parade, rave: goodbye Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz bids farewell to the European Capital of Culture 2025. What visitors can expect at the finale - and the best way to get there.
Knee problem: Setback for young international Ouédraogo
He has just had a perfect week in the DFB jersey and at RB Leipzig - and now there is a setback. Ouédraogo is out for the time being. Another player suffers a broken nose.
Survey: Image boost for Chemnitz through Capital of Culture year
In a few days, the curtain will officially fall on the Chemnitz Capital of Culture year. What has it achieved? MDR asked more than 13,000 people. This is the result.
Christmas business for arts and crafts is going well
Handicrafts from the Ore Mountains are very popular during the Advent and Christmas season. However, higher wages could lead to price hikes in the coming year. And what effect will the US tariffs have?
Werder sporting director sees the "next steps" despite 0:2
Werder concede a dream goal in Leipzig in their best phase - and later another goal. But sporting director Fritz sees a development that is encouraging.
Kretschmer: Debate about AfD cooperation does not help
Saxony's Minister President calls for the causes of the AfD's rise to be addressed. Why he believes that firewalls alone are not enough.
Niners Chemnitz concede first home defeat
The home streak of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team is broken. A disastrous start to the final quarter against Alba Berlin was their undoing.
Männel saves Aue a point - Hansa knocking at the top
It wasn't necessarily pretty this time, but Rostock are now winning games like this too. FC Erzgebirge can and must once again thank its captain.
Thanks to jubilarian Männel: Aue pick up a point against Stuttgart II
FC Erzgebirge are superior for 25 minutes in the match against VfB Stuttgart's second team. Otherwise, the visitors dominated. Aue keeper Männel saves a penalty.
Leipzig's Werner celebrates thanks to dream goal against former club Bremen
RB Leipzig start in vain for a half against Werder Bremen. Then Werder put the pressure on - and RB struck coldly.
Hoeneß on Klopp: Has no future at Red Bull
Red Bull relies on Jürgen Klopp as head of soccer to celebrate success in Germany and elsewhere. Uli Hoeneß doesn't think much of this model. He becomes clear.
RB women remain without a point against Wolfsburg
Leipzig's strong performance in the second half goes unrewarded. It is a source of encouragement all round.
"Invest even more": Magdeburg lacks a sense of achievement
1. FC Magdeburg remains bottom of the Bundesliga 2. Coach Petrik Sander's team are simply not rewarded enough for the effort they put in.
Ole Werner with RB Leipzig against his former club Werder
RB Leipzig's home record against Bremen is almost flawless. It is a special game for coach Ole Werner.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses on Carstens' debut
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team is still in deep trouble. In Gummersbach, they fought their way back from a large deficit, but ultimately lost by a clear margin.
SCM wins and extends contract with Kristjansson
SC Magdeburg has a clear start-to-finish win against HSG Wetzlar and is once again top of the table in the German Handball League. Gisli Kristjansson extends his contract until 2030.
Bottom-placed Magdeburg loses touch
At Fortuna Düsseldorf, second division bottom club 1. FC Magdeburg looked like a relegation candidate at times. The team from the Elbe city failed to equalize shortly before the end.
Dynamo Dresden end winless streak: "Feels good"
Dynamo return to winning ways after nine games without a win. Two gifts almost jeopardized their second win of the season.
Dresden surprises Bochum and ends long negative streak
Dynamo Dresden celebrate their first win in three months, Bochum lose for the first time under coach Uwe Rösler. One VfL professional is particularly sad.
Twelve minutes of silence in the stadium: fan protests continue
Soccer fans are once again protesting this weekend against possible new security measures in stadiums. Poster campaigns and a large demonstration are now being followed by organized silence.
Winegrowing summit calls for more visibility for German wines
Less than every second bottle of wine sold in Germany comes from domestic production. How can local wine be brought more into the limelight? A meeting at the monastery should help.
Ole Werner does not want to be surprised by Bremen
RB Leipzig's home record against Bremen is almost flawless. Nevertheless, coach Ole Werner has been warned. He sees the team developing well at his former club Werder.
Werder want to continue good series with former coach
Werder Bremen are in good shape ahead of the international break. The aim is to build on this - also in a special duel for many players.
More than a moped: How the Simson became a political issue
Schwalbe, Star, Sperber, S50 and S51: GDR two-wheelers are now cult. The AfD has discovered the East German theme - other parties are following suit. But a fan from Kassel has his very own perspective.
BMW invests millions - Leipzig plant gears up for the future
The BMW plant in Leipzig is celebrating 20 years of production - and is setting the course for the future: the car manufacturer is planning to invest a three-digit million sum in the site.
Reiche calls for more "risk appetite" and less bureaucracy
Less bureaucracy, more courage to take risks: Federal Economics Minister Reiche sees this as the key to new investments and growth in Germany.
Champions League: Magdeburg hold their own in Zagreb
Defending champions SC Magdeburg never let any doubts arise at bottom club Zagreb. The SCM particularly shone from the wing positions in their eighth win in their eighth group game.
Leipzig's Henrichs with a big goal: a regular at the World Cup
Benjamin Henrichs has been sidelined for eleven months after tearing his Achilles heel. In a podcast, the RB Leipzig professional talks about his big goal after a difficult time.
RB defender Bitshiabu out for longer
It was only in the last match before the international break that the Frenchman was once again in the starting eleven. Now a muscle injury has forced him to take a longer break.
Ministers want to strengthen winegrowers in wine crisis at meeting
Rising costs and international competition are putting pressure on the wine industry. Ministers from eight federal states want to help the industry in a Hessian monastery. What will their talks be about?
Saxony's Industry Dialogue discusses the future of mobility
How can structural change succeed in Saxony's industry? Experts discuss e-mobility, infrastructure and new value creation at the Industry Dialogue in Chemnitz.
Niners Chemnitz celebrate first away win in the Eurocup
The Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team put in an impressive performance for a long time in Trento, but had to tremble briefly at the end after taking a 22-point lead.
Leag builds huge battery storage facility at Boxberg site
Leag is building a huge electricity storage facility in Boxberg, Saxony, together with a Chinese energy storage provider and Siemens Energy. The facility is intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies.
Ouédraogo youngest German debut goalscorer since 1954
Debut in a DFB jersey, first goal and now a record-breaking one. It was an unforgettable evening for Leipzig's Ouédraogo in his own stadium.
EU Commission allows billions for Leag coal phase-out
The German government may compensate the energy company Leag for its coal phase-out with a billion-euro sum. The EU Commission does not consider the funding of up to 1.75 billion euros to be a breach of EU state aid rules, as the authority announced in Brussels.Copyright 2025, dpa (www.dpa.de). All ..
National goalkeeper Ebner to leave DHfK Leipzig in the summer
The crisis-ridden SC DHfK Leipzig has to cope with another setback. A key player announces his departure.
Comic "Mosaic": Abrafaxe on the road for the 600th time
Their adventure once began in the GDR, with the "Secret of the Grotto": Abrax, Brabax and Califax have been on the road for 50 years. The heroes in "Mosaik" have been traveling through the world and through time ever since.
Sensational find in Leipzig: Unknown Bach pieces discovered
The pieces had remained unknown for hundreds of years - after a long search for clues, they have now been attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach. How a music researcher tracked down two lost organ works.
DHfK handball players play quarter-final against Lemgo in Dresden
The home arena is occupied on December 17. Leipzig's handball team is therefore moving to the state capital.
Leipzig footballers fail in penalty shoot-out
Werder Bremen were the better team for 70 minutes in Leipzig, but failed to take their chances. The penalty shoot-out brought the decision.
Left Party leader: End the purchase of liquid gas from Russia immediately
Despite drastic restrictions on imports, Russian gas is still flowing into Germany. Left Party leader van Aken is calling for an end to this. The reason for this is a statement by Saxony's head of government Kretschmer
FC Erzgebirge Aue welcomes Union Berlin for a test
Both clubs want to put the finishing touches to the rest of the season in the Erzgebirge. It will be a special match for Union coach Steffen Baumgart.
Thüringer HC celebrates clear home win
In the last Bundesliga match before the World Cup, the Thuringian handball team put in a dominant performance against Metzingen. They were already well ahead at the break.
El Mala returns from the national team to the U21s
Said El Mala's adventure with the national soccer team is over for the time being. Instead of playing in the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, the Cologne native will continue with the U21 team in the European Championship qualifiers.
CDU/CSU politicians want to strengthen crisis care
What if a large number of people need to be treated and medicines procured in an emergency? The CDU/CSU health politicians of the federal states want billions of euros from the federal government for more independence in the event of a crisis.
Thomas Schlesinger new president of FC Erzgebirge Aue
FC Erzgebirge Aue has a new supervisory board and a new executive committee. The financial situation is balanced.
Kretschmer: Current pension policy exacerbates the problem
Young CDU/CSU politicians are taking a stand: Is the pension package in danger of failing in the Bundestag? Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer is also critical of the federal government's pension policy.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses basement duel
Leipzig's Bundesliga handball team's crisis is deepening. They slumped dramatically after the break at newly promoted GWD Minden and remain without a win.
Accident at work during rehearsal at the Semperoper - injured
During a rehearsal for the Puccini opera "Turandot" at the Semperoper, several participants fall from a platform and injure themselves.
The Count continues to play normally with Unheilig after stage crash
After his fall from the stage at Unheilig's first comeback concert in Leipzig, the Count was checked over in hospital. Now the all-clear has been given.
"I missed you" - Unheilig comeback with a scare
After a break of almost ten years, the gloomy musicians from Unheilig are back on stage. It will be a comeback with a scary moment.
ThSV Eisenach fights for fifth home win
The Eisenach Bundesliga handball team underlines its home strength in the duel against its former coach. An improved performance after the break leads to victory against Stuttgart.
Dynamo Dresden wins test against Energie Cottbus 3:0
Promoted Dynamo Dresden are waiting for their first home win of the season in the Bundesliga 2. Cottbus have just suffered their first defeat at home in the third division. Dynamo clearly won the test against each other.
Diakonie Saxony questions compulsory military service
What happens to young men who do not want to do their military service with a weapon? Diakonie Sachsen demands answers and puts the government's plans to the test.
Kretschmer in favor of limiting Ukraine refugees
New exit regulations in Ukraine are also causing more refugees to arrive in Saxony. Minister President Michael Kretschmer now sees the ball in the court of other EU countries.
"I'm running" - Thuringian minister wants to become BSW leader
Following Wagenknecht's withdrawal, the Thuringian BSW is campaigning for more influence of the eastern state associations on the Federal Executive Board. There is now also a candidate.
"I'm running" - Thuringian minister wants to become BSW leader
Following Wagenknecht's withdrawal, the Thuringian BSW is campaigning for more influence of the eastern state associations on the Federal Executive Board. There is now also a candidate.
NSU documentation center in Chemnitz remains
A documentation center on the NSU terror opened in Chemnitz during the Capital of Culture year. Since then, it has counted more than 13,000 visitors. The commemorative work is to be continued in 2026.
Tah's tip for El Mala and Ouédraogo: "Stay with yourself"
Social media and public hype: there's a lot riding on famous young footballers. An experienced national player tells us what two teenagers in the DFB team should look out for.
Robots and AI find their way into Saxony's SMEs
Robby" has been a permanent member of the team at family business Arnold Electronic since last year. What challenges and opportunities does the use of robots and AI present for smaller companies in Saxony?
SC Magdeburg remains unblemished: 27:22 against HC Zagreb
SCM remain unbeaten in the Champions League. Against Zagreb, an increase in tempo in the second half is enough to make things clear.
Niners Chemnitz concede home defeat in Eurocup
The form crisis of the Chemnitz Bundesliga basketball team continues in the Eurocup. They at least put up a good fight against Podgorica. In the end, however, nothing worked out.
At least 1,636 wolves live in Germany
The wolf population in Germany is stagnating at a fairly high level. Most of the animals live in Lower Saxony and Brandenburg.
Cost-cutting efforts at VW - remuneration negotiations brought forward
Europe's largest car manufacturer Volkswagen wants to save billions in the future. Negotiations on the remuneration system are also on the difficult path to achieving this. These talks are now starting earlier than planned.
"Chewing gum" Raum sees luxury problem for Nagelsmann
Good full-backs have been a rarity in German soccer for years. The situation is more relaxed ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. The national coach provides a droll description.
Steinmeier awards prizes in the history competition
Every year, the Federal President organizes a history competition. This time, interest is particularly high. Frank-Walter Steinmeier thinks this is a good sign in the face of increasing disinformation.
Innsbruck bobsleigh track fears for World Cup after renovation
The lower section of the cable car in Innsbruck/Igls is newly built. But approval has not been granted. The risk of falling is too high. Now time is running out. The World Cups in all three disciplines are coming up.
Three-time Olympic champion gives swimming lessons to children
She was once a world-class swimmer. Now Ulrike Schmidt gives swimming lessons - at the Aue indoor swimming pool.
Leipzig's female soccer players lose in Bremen
RB Leipzig's female footballers are unable to continue their short winning streak. A bitter setback in Bremen.
SC Magdeburg defeats the Rhein-Neckar Löwen
SC Magdeburg continues to win in the Bundesliga and now faces a top-of-the-table clash with SG Flensburg-Handewitt. However, the SCM needed a long time to get going against the Lions.
Leipzig handball team no chance against Berlin
The in-form Leipzig handball team was spared another home debacle in the Bundesliga. They held their own against Füchse Berlin for a half before the favorites pulled away.
Magdeburg remains bottom of the table: 0:1 against Paderborn
Magdeburg played a good game against Paderborn, but failed to capitalize on its chances. The defense made one too many mistakes and allowed the visitors to score the opening goal.
RB captain Raum: No change within the Bundesliga
National player David Raum is considered a mentality monster at RB Leipzig. He ensures healthy communication in the dressing room. That was different in the previous season, as he explains.
Is the moose coming back to Germany?
Moose are repeatedly spotted in eastern Germany. But are they here to stay? What experts say about the return and habitat of the animals that once lived all over Germany.
Thüringer HC advances to the Final Four
The Thuringian Bundesliga handball team lived up to its role as favorites in the cup quarter-finals. They were already well ahead at the break against second-division side Waiblingen.
TSG Hoffenheim end Leipzig's winning streak
In the midst of a management chaos at the club, Hoffenheim is rushing from success to success in sporting terms. Head coach Christian Ilzer's team put in a great performance against RB Leipzig.