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The pop group Blond and the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra drew thousands of listeners to their crossover performance at the "Kosmos" festival against a historic backdrop. There were a few surprises.
Progress is clearly visible in the demolition of the partially collapsed bridge in the center of Dresden.
Saxony's Minister President makes it clear: there will only be a majority if the federal government pays for the tax shortfalls at state and local level.
The summer months are the heyday of open-air festivals. In Chemnitz, the "Kosmos" has developed into a crowd-puller. Around 300 program items are offered with free admission.
Responsibility, trust, reliability - this is what Saxony's local authorities are demanding. They are insisting on more room for maneuver with clear words and concrete demands.
Too much concrete, too few trees: cities can become a sauna in summer. The "heat check" by Deutsche Umwelthilfe shows where it heats up the most - and where the least.
There is a bed of gravel in the Elbe and supports under the structure: everything is ready for the removal of the ruins of the Carola Bridge. Special excavators are also being used.
The end of many opencast lignite mines brought Leipzig the Neuseenland. The former mines were flooded - and numerous artificial lakes were created. What can tourists expect there in 2025?
Nothing came out of the socket for a while. Around 6,000 Mitnetz customers in the Vogtland district were affected by the outage, which lasted several hours.
Saxony's universities are spread throughout the state. In regions outside the metropolitan areas such as Lusatia, they are considered important magnets for young people.
In the Elbe, under the remains of Dresden's Carola Bridge, lies a drop bed of ballast. The excavators are ready for trains A and B - now it's time to get started.
Saxony's hospitals are sounding the alarm about a lack of budget funds. The hospital association warns: the state parliament must make a decision before the end of June - otherwise there is a threat of a care emergency.
Leipzig's municipal housing association LWB is continuing to build and renovate despite the crisis - and on a grand scale. This is good news for many tenants, says Lord Mayor Burkhard Jung.
How much Saxony is there in tango? The Capital of Culture program explores this in numerous events.
Görlitz and Zgorzelec officially declared themselves a European City in 1998. Cross-border cooperation is taking place at various levels, including to create spaces for leisure and recreation.
The Leipzig-Chemnitz rail link is not only used by commuters, but also by many visitors to the Capital of Culture. But the problems continue.
In the Capital of Culture year, the Chemnitz art collections are preparing a major exhibition on Edvard Munch. Before it opens to visitors in August, a mobile art and hands-on project is now starting.
After removing the debris from the collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge, it is now the turn of the two remaining trains - the demolition concept was changed due to the conditions.
Refugee numbers are falling nationwide. At the end of the year, Dresden takes the last containers for asylum seekers out of service. Leipzig sets up a new shared accommodation facility.
Now that the debris from the collapsed section of Dresden's Carola Bridge has been removed, the city is preparing to demolish the two remaining trains - a process that is scheduled to take ten weeks.
Since 2012, drivers have been able to use home registration plates again. They are very popular in Saxony. A further reform provides for even more variety in license plates.
Local authorities in Germany are lacking billions of euros. In the view of the Saxon Minister President, town hall leaders should also be allowed to make decisions independently of funding guidelines.
In the view of the business associations, this option is the quickest way to get traffic flowing again. The decision lies with the city council.
In the upcoming summer months, Chemnitz's Capital of Culture program will feature one festival after another. Here's what visitors can expect.
The collapse of Dresden's Carola Bridge and the search for the causes are instructive for structures of this type in Germany. As a result, experts are calling for a precise analysis instead of a quick demolition.
Local authorities and citizens who want to shape rural areas should have to deal with less bureaucracy when applying for funding. Minister Kraushaar sees this as a relief.
More than eight months ago, part of Dresden's central traffic artery collapsed. The city wants to replace the collapsed Carola Bridge quickly - but resists comparisons with Genoa.
Every May, Radebeul's Lößnitzgrund is transformed into the Wild West for three days. Real indigenous people from North America make the journey into the fantasy world of author Karl May authentic.
The partially collapsed Carola Bridge has not yet been demolished. But the debate about what the new bridge should look like has been raging for a long time. BUND brings environmental aspects into play.
The movie nights on the banks of the Elbe in Dresden are a cult event. Every summer, the baroque old town is transformed into a cinema and concert backdrop thanks to a giant screen and stage - right next to the Carola Bridge.
The Federal President conducted his official business from Delitzsch for three days. Steinmeier listened and engaged in controversial discussions. He is very impressed by the town's commitment.
The city council also cut Dresden's fountains and water features for cost reasons. After fierce resistance, the majority of the fountains will now be allowed to gush this summer.
Direct co-determination is possible via citizens' petitions. In Saxony, 16 of these procedures were initiated last year.
Parts of the destroyed Dresden Carola Bridge hanging down into the Elbe formed a kind of triangle for a long time. Much photographed, it became a symbol - also for the dilapidated state of bridges in Germany.
In 2023, the northern Saxon town of Bad Düben launched an experiment to combat the theft of town signs: A sign rental service was supposed to help. Did it work?
Demolition work on the Carola Bridge in Dresden has been underway again for a week now. Four excavators are demolishing the remains of bridge span C piece by piece.
Delitzsch is the official residence of the Federal President for three days. He would also like to meet numerous citizens. Topics such as compulsory military service, change and the strengths of a region will be discussed.
The parapet of the historic bridge has been severely damaged in an accident. As of today, the structure is completely closed to traffic.
As European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz also celebrates sports culture. Thousands take part, accompanied by a wide-ranging music program.
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is also celebrating its sporting culture. More than 8,000 runners have registered for a marathon. It also offers a broad music program.
The parapet of a historic bridge has been severely damaged in an accident. The structure is now completely closed to traffic.
Burkhard Jung is once again at the helm of the Association of German Cities. The tasks are enormous in view of the municipalities' tight financial situation.
The demolition of Dresden's Carola Bridge is underway again. The first results of the test to determine whether this endangers the remains of the structure are available - the excavators can really get going.
Social housing and an investment fund are included in the coalition agreement. However, many German cities would like to see more from the new government. Above all, it should be simpler.
For weeks, little was happening on the remains of Dresden's Carola Bridge. Demolition came to a standstill due to the vibrations. Now the rubble has been secured - demolition can continue.
For the new Federal Minister for Family Affairs, child and youth welfare is a priority for the new government. She sees more equality in education as a major issue during her term of office.
Many people in Saxony are still surfing without fiber optics. Although the expansion is making progress, the state is still lagging behind the rest of Germany. This is set to change in the coming years.
Long-distance traffic from the A4 highway to the south used to roll through small towns and villages. The new federal highway 178 relieves them with bypasses - now another section can be used.
Since 1997, Dresden has regularly awarded prizes to exemplary contemporary buildings. The award is named after a city planning officer who set standards in the combination of tradition and innovation.
Until the collapse of the Carola Bridge, the Blue Wonder was Dresden's most famous Elbe crossing. The structure, which is over 100 years old and subject to heavy use, requires special care.
Since Friday evening, activists have been occupying the Chemnitz Schauspielhaus in protest against cuts to cultural and social services. Now the artistic director is speaking out.
As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is currently enjoying nationwide attention. Now activists have occupied the Schauspielhaus. What are the reasons?
The city of Dresden wants to leave the majority of the fountains dry this year for cost reasons. There is resistance to this. Argument: water features bring quality of life.
The AfD wants to anchor itself even more firmly in local politics and is also sending non-party candidates into the race. In Meißen, it is relying on a former NPD member.
Lawn mowers with four legs: Sheep graze on the Elbe meadows in Dresden, caring for a piece of nature. The long-time shepherd has now found a successor.
At a May Day celebration, Central Saxony's district administrator Krüger posed with a young man. He was wearing a shirt with Nazi symbolism. "I made a mistake," Krüger now admitted.
The Federal President moves his official residence to Delitzsch for three days and meets citizens. On site, he talks about compulsory military service, change and what makes the region strong today.
The demolition of the Carola Bridge in Dresden is underway. The important north-south link across the Elbe is to be rebuilt - the city council has now made its decision.
This would be Jung's second time at the helm of the municipal association.
From May, new ID cards should only be applied for with digital photos - but many citizens' offices in Saxony are not yet ready. Citizens should know this.
The Soviet memorial for fallen soldiers of the Red Army in Dresden was the first of its kind in Germany in 1945. The work, including the pedestal, has now been completely overhauled.
How many people live in Leipzig? There is a gap of 21,800 between the city's figures and those of the State Statistical Office. This is also the case for other municipalities. They fear losing a lot of money.
A master roofer advertises for trainees in the official gazette of the town of Sebnitz - with inhumane restrictions. The outrage is huge, there are criminal charges - and public protest.
A master roofer advertises for trainees in the official gazette of the town of Sebnitz - with inhumane restrictions. The outrage is huge.
The Dresden Robotron canteen from the GDR era has been in dispute for years. A private donation and federal funding for the future art venue are helping to make it usable.
The ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces in Zwickau was met with fierce criticism. However, the city council only corrected its decision under pressure from the municipal supervisory authority.
Saxony's municipalities are facing financial difficulties. The best way to solve the problem is controversial. There is only agreement that something needs to be done.
A roofing company advertises for trainees in the official gazette of the town of Sebnitz - and makes an inhumane restriction in the process. The town reacts, but is itself criticized.
In Dresden, preparations are underway for the further demolition of the Carolabrücke bridge, which is in danger of collapsing. The conditions are making the work more difficult - another tensioned wire break has no consequences.
The city of Dresden has to save money. This also affects the transport companies. Services are being adjusted, especially during the school vacations.
Traditionally, on the evening before 1 May, people at the "Leipzig Shows Courage" festival show their commitment to solidarity with one another. They set an example against right-wing extremism and racism.
Mayoral election in Heidenau: The candidate of the Heidenau citizens' initiative made up a significant deficit from the first round of voting.
The "Purple Path" transforms the area around Chemnitz into a unique gallery for contemporary art. Big names such as Tony Cragg meet works by artists from the region.
The "Purple Path" transforms the area around Chemnitz into a unique gallery for contemporary art. Big names such as Tony Cragg meet works by artists from the region.
Fountains, water features and fountains adorn many of Dresden's squares and parks. Most of them are installed in spring and the fountain season lasts until fall - including famous creations.
How can traffic be managed more effectively with the help of artificial intelligence? This is now to be tested as an example in the very different cities in the southwest and east.
Wismut is known as a mining company from the GDR era. But the company also collected art on a large scale. An exhibition in Zwickau shows many works.
In Görlitz, it has long been possible to try out living in the city as an experiment in urban development. Now the project aims to attract scientists to the city on the Neisse.
The East German cities have benefited greatly from subsidies after reunification. Many centers are now in good condition. But there are still plenty of construction sites.
It took six years to renovate one of the oldest coffee houses in Europe. Now the restaurant "Zum Coffe Baum" in Leipzig is welcoming visitors again.
Amending the state development plan is not a sprint, but a long-distance run, says the minister. The current version of the plan is outdated and a new one is now needed.
More money for employees, a heavy burden for Saxony's local authorities: the new wage agreement will cost them hundreds of millions of euros. Why the municipalities are resisting - and implementing the agreement anyway.
As Karl Schmidt, he went to Dresden 120 years ago after leaving school. There, he and three fellow students founded the artists' group "Brücke" - and from then on called themselves Karl Schmidt-Rottluff.
The city of Chemnitz is offering an unusual discovery tour during the Capital of Culture year. The focus is on garages as places of cultural identity.
Back in operation after a two-week break: the historic funicular in Dresden not only connects districts, but also offers a charming route.
There are around 30,000 garages in Chemnitz, many of which were built during the GDR era. In the Capital of Culture year, the city wants to make the otherwise unseen visible - and the garages are also in focus.
Coal mining is changing the landscape in Lusatia. The village of Mühlrose also had to make way. The land is now part of the open-cast mine operator's premises.
The European Capital of Culture program is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. However, the initiative in its current form is not without controversy. What will happen to it after 2033?
The municipalities in Saxony are complaining about empty coffers and are also looking to the state. For the first time in a long time, they no longer want to support the municipal financial equalization scheme.
The beginnings of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's artistic path lie in Chemnitz. A new museum in his parents' house traces his life and the early history of the "Brücke".
After a long back and forth, Dresden draws up a double budget for 2025 and 2026. Some of the planned cuts are averted. Debt is accepted in return.
From Erika typewriters to the S50 moped: Karl Clauss Dietel gave many everyday objects a special shape. His traces can also be discovered in the cityscape of Chemnitz.
Rising costs for social spending, personnel and local public transport are putting Saxony's districts in distress. County councillors in Zwickau are now warning of an "unmanageable situation".
Water is becoming increasingly important for attracting companies. A conference will focus on the future of water management in Lusatia.
Rising population, growing pressure: Leipzig receives a direct loan from the Council of Europe Bank for the first time. Among other things, the loan will be used to expand schools and accommodation for those in need.
Until now, Saxony has supported local authorities in the demolition of permanently vacant residential buildings that can no longer be renovated. In view of empty coffers, this is now a thing of the past.
People in Leipzig no longer use their cars for most of their daily journeys, but walk instead. Bicycles and public transport are also being used more frequently.
Zwickau has caused a stir nationwide with a ban on advertising for the German Armed Forces. However, the municipal supervisory authority has now overturned the city council's decision. These are the reasons.
A three to four meter deep hole in the Elbe is delaying preparations for the demolition of the Carola Bridge. Additional measures are necessary.
Marion Franz did not quite manage to achieve the necessary absolute majority in the mayoral election. The people of Heidenau will now be asked to vote a second time.