Leipzig wants to live up to its role as favorites against Magdeburg
Even if the personnel problems at RB Leipzig are getting worse. That doesn't change the Saxons' role as favorites.
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Serious knee injury: Dresden goalkeeper out for a long time
Dynamo Dresden have to do without their goalkeeper for a long time. Coach Thomas Stamm promises support and also talks about the substitute.
"Like oil on fire" - trade reacts to Bas' Juso speech
Following statements made by Labor Minister Bas at the Juso Congress, the Saxon skilled trades are sharply critical. President Nostitz speaks of "provocative statements" in a tense situation.
In the summer of 2026: Vind succeeds Hornke at Magdeburg
Oskar Vind will succeed Tim Hornke in the right wing position at SC Magdeburg. The 25-year-old Dane will join the city on the Elbe from Champions League participant GOG in the summer of 2026.
RB Leipzig must rebuild defense after Baku injury
The personnel problems at RB Leipzig are getting worse. After new international Ouédraogo, defender Baku is now also out of the cup against Magdeburg.
RB Leipzig must do without national team player Baku in the cup
RB Leipzig's personnel problems are getting worse. After new international Ouédraogo, defender Baku is now also out of the cup against Magdeburg.
Racist incident in Dresden: DFB praises referees and clubs
How the refereeing team and both clubs reacted to the incident in Dresden - and why the DFB highlighted their actions.
SC DHfK Leipzig fights for a draw against Hanover
On coach Carstens' home debut, the Leipzig Bundesliga handball team trailed for a long time. They secure a point with an energetic performance.
Racist incident at the Dresden v Düsseldorf match
During an injury break, a Dresden spectator insults a Düsseldorf player. The latter makes the incident public.
Rossipal and Vermeij again: Dynamo beat Düsseldorf
The first second division home win in 1456 days puts Dynamo in a good position ahead of the Christmas break. However, an apparently serious injury puts a damper on the joy.
End of the curse: Dresden achieves first home win
Dynamo fans had to wait seven games for a three-pointer in their own stadium. In the important second division basement duel against Fortuna Düsseldorf, Dresden has now managed to break the deadlock.
Dresden stollen bakers assemble XXL Striezel
Sweet, huge, mighty: Dresden bakers have put together their traditional giant stollen. If you want a piece of it, you have to come to the Striezelmarkt next Saturday.
Dresden stollen bakers assemble XXL Striezel
Sweet, huge, mighty: Dresden bakers have put together their traditional giant stollen. If you want a piece of it, you have to come to the Striezelmarkt next Saturday.
"Nothing achieved": Magdeburg does not fall into euphoria
1. FC Magdeburg keeps up with the non-relegation places with a 3-0 win over Nuremberg. The team at the bottom of the table was delighted with three striker goals that have become rare.
Association of Cities asks for emergency aid
Ahead of a meeting, the President of the Association of German Cities is appealing to the federal and state governments: without rapid support, local authorities are threatened with severe cuts - from social work to city festivals.
Magdeburg liberation blow against Nuremberg
1. FC Magdeburg ends its losing streak against Nuremberg. The team from the Elbe city dominated the game against the Franconians, benefited from a sending-off and deserved to win.
SC Magdeburg celebrates another resounding victory
Magdeburg's Bundesliga handball team also confidently lives up to its role as favorites in Minden. After difficulties at the start, SCM dominated both offensively and defensively.
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.
Kretschmer re-elected as head of the CDU in Saxony
Michael Kretschmer has been at the helm of the CDU in Saxony since 2017. This will remain the case for the next two years.
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.
Dobrindt wants to increase deportations to Afghanistan
Federal Minister of the Interior Dobrindt is planning more deportations of criminals. Scheduled flights are also to be used in future.
Dynamo Dresden sign talent Müller to professional contract
Promoted Dynamo Dresden are still waiting for their first home win of the season in the Bundesliga 2. A defender celebrates his debut in the away win in Bochum. Now comes the next step.
Commissioner for Eastern Europe: Assets must be distributed differently
Large fortunes are inherited in Germany. The Commissioner for Eastern Europe sees a need for action - and not just between East and West.
Stinky-fingered nutcracker fights against cheap copies
Who is the nutcracker giving the finger to? The story behind the rebellious wooden figure from Seiffen.
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.