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Should insulting politicians be removed from criminal law? Saxony's Minister of Justice calls for clarity and better protection of freedom of expression.

Before Opening: What You Need to Know About the Lusatian Lakes

3.8 billion cubic meters of earth, 941 million euros, and 100 years of history: How the Lusatian Lake District plans to transform itself from a coal mining area into a hotspot for water sports and vacationers. | more

Search at the Center for Political Beauty

Following a poster campaign in Chemnitz, investigators are searching several properties linked to activists from the Center for Political Beauty. Here's what the case is about. | more

Deutschland ist raus - die große WM - Rabattaktion in Meißen geht weiter

Deutschland ist zwar ausgeschieden, doch die FIFA WM 2026 geht jetzt erst in ihre spannendste Phase. In der K.-o.-Runde entscheidet jedes Spiel, jeder Treffer und jede Verlängerung über das Weiterkommen – beste Voraussetzungen für packende Fußballabende. | more

Mendelssohn Prize for Angela Merkel and Jörg Widmann

Former Chancellor Merkel and composer Widmann will receive the Mendelssohn Prize for their contributions to Europe and music. The award ceremony will take place during the opening concert of the Mendelssohn Festival. | more

New mayor must wait—appeal against the election in Aue is pending

Change in Aue’s City Hall Leadership on Hold: Hoffmann Can’t Take Office Until Allegations Regarding the Election Results Are Clarified. Who’s in Charge in the Meantime. | more

Free Saxons Challenge the Mayoral Election Results in Aue

The far-right party sees signs of irregularities in the mayoral election in the city in the Ore Mountains. The losing candidate, Stefan Hartung, has particular doubts about the results of the mail-in voting. | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more

Chemnitz-Leipzig rail expansion: "slimmed-down" variant looming?

Rising costs are jeopardizing the planned expansion of the Chemnitz-Leipzig railroad line. Is there a threat of a slimmed-down solution without electrification and double-tracking? | more

Teaching absenteeism: Saxony plans more teacher secondments

If lessons are canceled at a school, teachers from other schools can be seconded there. Saxony wants to extend this option. One association is calling for "voluntariness before compulsion". | 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

Finance Minister: Budget on the home straight as planned

A financial shortfall of 2.3 billion euros is forcing Saxony to take action: New debts and fewer civil servants should ease the situation. According to the Minister of Finance, the consultations are on schedule. | more

Kretschmer: Basic Law has lost none of its significance

On Constitution Day, Saxony's head of government Kretschmer emphasizes the unbroken importance of the constitution - especially the protection of human dignity. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more

Protest movement dyes Dresden's well water green

Green well water in Dresden: activists protest against the German government's gas policy and accuse Economics Minister Reiche of "greenwashing". | more

Funding freeze threatens 41 democracy projects in the East

Is the East losing important democracy projects? Almost 11 million euros are on the line and with them jobs, expertise and voluntary structures. Those involved warn of a "brain drain". | 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

"Schutzburg für Kinder" - family center receives national award

How Peter Hoffmeister turned a former chocolate factory into a beacon for the protection of children and young people. The project has now been awarded the Federal Environment and Building Prize. | more

Fewer electricity curtailments in eastern Germany

More electricity from sun and wind - but not all of it ends up in the grid. This also has consequences for electricity customers. Less electricity is being switched off in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. | 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

Nasse-Meyfarth sharply criticizes treatment of GDR athletes

The two-time Olympic high jump champion feels that the achievements of East German athletes are not given enough recognition. She is particularly offended by the one-sided view of former doping. | more

Cabinet wants to merge authorities and bundle tasks

Fewer authorities, faster decisions: Saxony's government wants to radically restructure its administrative apparatus. The aim is to reduce staff and costs while increasing efficiency. | 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

State government wants to cut almost 9,000 jobs by 2040

A financial shortfall of 2.3 billion euros is forcing Saxony to take action: New debts and fewer civil servants should ease the situation. | more

Study: Eastern Germany benefits more from EU funding

Almost two thirds of EU structural funding went to eastern Germany between 2014 and 2020. Where the money mainly went. | more

Deutschland ist raus - die große WM - Rabattaktion in Meißen geht weiter

Deutschland ist zwar ausgeschieden, doch die FIFA WM 2026 geht jetzt erst in ihre spannendste Phase. In der K.-o.-Runde entscheidet jedes Spiel, jeder Treffer und jede Verlängerung über das Weiterkommen – beste Voraussetzungen für packende Fußballabende. | more

Porn scandal at school in Saxony becomes a topic in the Bundestag

During a project at a school in Saxony, ninth graders were allegedly shown pornographic material. The AfD takes the issue to the federal level and requests a debate in the Bundestag. | more

Porn scandal at school - association shows regret

During a theater project at a school in eastern Saxony, ninth graders were allegedly presented with pornographic material. Now the "Socialist Youth of Germany" is speaking out. | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more

Porn in the classroom: what the school inspectorate has discovered

How could a booklet with explicit images become part of a school project week? Complaints from parents led to it being stopped. The school inspectorate is planning changes in the future. | more

Porn scandal at school: state office sees no misconduct

Pornographic images in the classroom? Why the Saxon State Office for Education does not reproach school management, but wants to put its dealings with external providers to the test. | 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

Police investigate porn allegations at secondary school

During a theater project at a school in eastern Saxony, ninth graders were allegedly shown pornographic material. Following complaints from several parents, the police are now investigating. | more

Hope for local supply - 24-hour store in Oybin

A new smart store in Oybin will open seven days a week in future. What is seen as a salvation for local supply remains a legal gray area in Saxony. This is set to change in the future. | more

Palais Sommer: Abendprogramm zum Jubiläum am Neumarkt

Tango unter freiem Himmel, Klaviernächte vor der Frauenkirche, Bibelgeschichten um 21.45 Uhr: Der fünfte Palais Sommer am Neumarkt macht die Dresdner Altstadt fünf Wochen lang zur abendlichen Bühne – bei freiem Eintritt. | more

Headquarters of the planned sports agency to be located in Leipzig

Leipzig is to become the new heart of German sports promotion. This was announced by Minister of State for Sport Schenderlein. But first the planned law has to be passed. | more

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