Saxon Left has a new board
Susanne Schaper and Stefan Hartmann led the Left Party in Bavaria for six years. Now the party has a new leader.
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Medical conference demands priority for heat protection
Heat as a health risk: The Saxon Medical Conference calls on politicians and administrators to take action.
Left-wing party sets conditions for approval of the budget
Without adjustments to the debt brake, a say in the distribution of special assets and significant improvements in areas such as care, there will be no budget resolution with the party.
Ground-breaking ceremony for new building at the Karl May Museum
A new reception building is being built at the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. The 6.5 million euro building is intended to create more space for exhibitions and the depot.
Drug driving without a license: man flees from police
A man tries to flee from the police, but the officers are able to stop him - and record numerous offenses.
Media: Titz transfer from Magdeburg to Hannover perfect
Hannover 96 is taking the next step towards the Bundesliga. Now the coach of a league rival is to come in.
Media: Titz transfer from Magdeburg to Hannover perfect
Hannover 96 is taking the next step towards the Bundesliga. Now the coach of a league rival is to come in.
"Magical moment": Blond meets the Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra
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.
Transparent factory: VW negotiates with TU about campus
Production at the car manufacturer's smallest site will come to an end at the end of the year. Part of the plant site, which is centrally located in Dresden, could continue with cutting-edge research.
2,000 euro fine after match abandoned in youth derby
Youth teams from Aue and Zwickau face each other on the pitch. There is trouble in the stands and the match is abandoned. Now the association has passed judgment.
Another section of the Carola Bridge collapsed
Progress is clearly visible in the demolition of the partially collapsed bridge in the center of Dresden.
Staatskapelle Dresden is on tour in the trendy Neustadt district
Tailcoats and evening dress are their official attire at concerts in the Semperoper and elsewhere. Once a year, the musicians of the Sächsische Staatskapelle can dress more casually.
Magdeburg hopes for Kristjansson comeback
SC Magdeburg can hope for the return of backcourt player Gisli Kristjansson for the Final Four in the Champions League.
Aue, Cottbus and Rostock get license for 3rd division
The DFB has granted all 20 third division clubs a license for the coming season. The eastern trio also passed the performance audit.
Dresden Music Festival draws positive balance
This time, the most famous classical music festival in eastern Germany was all about love. The organizers of the Dresden Music Festival struck a chord with the audience - once again.
Klopp protégé Wagner becomes head of young talent at RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig once again has a seasoned coach as head of the youth department. Following the departure of Manuel Baum, a close friend of Jürgen Klopp has joined the team.
Semperoper Ball 2026: Many tickets already gone
The Dresden Semper Opera Ball is a fixed date in the cultural and event calendar. Guests come from far and wide to dance in the famous opera house - film glamor has been announced for 2026.
Work on railroad bridges: restrictions for the railroad
The railroad is replacing bearings on two bridges on a high-speed line in Thuringia. This has consequences for passengers, for example between Leipzig and Munich.
Kretschmer and Woidke ask Merz to support the Sorbs
The Sorbs/Wends have been living in Lusatia for around 1,500 years. The descendants of Slavic tribes cultivate customs and traditions. Brandenburg and Saxony are pressing for further support.
Kretschmer: Only agree to investment package with compensation
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.
Air quality in Saxony deteriorated in 2024
Air quality in the country deteriorated last year. This was due to Saharan dust and unfavorable weather conditions in winter.
25 years of the power exchange - EEX takes a look at Brazil
Launched 25 years ago, the electricity exchange in Leipzig has developed into a global player. In future, it also wants to offer a platform for trading green hydrogen.
Meissen Castle Festival celebrates anniversary - Biennale in the future
The place is over 1,000 years old and the scene of Saxon history. In summer, the courtyard of Albrechtsburg Castle Meissen becomes a theater and concert stage - for plays and music.
Twice as many naturalizations in Saxony in 2024
Changes to citizenship law have been in force since mid-2024. This means that people can become German after just three years of residence - naturalization figures are rising.
Much more than Juli & Blond - "Kosmos" festival begins
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.
Max Giermann rediscovers old passion
He is known from comedy, cinema and television. As a parodist and impersonator, he often puts real celebrities like Klaus Kinski in the shade - but he also likes to indulge in a different kind of art.
Municipalities demand better funding and structural reform
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.
German cup winners focus on young talent
Volleyball Bundesliga club Dresdner SC remains true to its philosophy and once again integrates talented youngsters from its own ranks. Mette Pfeffer and Teresa Ziegenbalg sign their first professional contracts.
Faster from Altenburg to Leipzig - railroad line renovated
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete. A relief for passengers.
New insights into Antwerp's Old Masters in Dresden
Saxony's art collections hold an important collection of Flemish paintings. Like the works themselves, the collection has been the subject of research for years, with some surprising findings.
Railroad puts Magistrale section into operation after renovation
The 288-kilometre-long Saxony-Franconia main line of the railroad is being brought up to scratch. A section in Thuringia is now complete.
Talks underway, but no RB agreement with Werner yet
RB Leipzig is working flat out to sign a new coach. After several rejections, a solution seems to be approaching.
Six yellow cards for Saxony in the heat check
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.
Survey: Majority of Berliners reject Olympic bid
Together with other federal states, Berlin wants to host the Olympic Games. However, many people do not like the idea of the major sporting event in the capital.
Demolition of the Carola Bridge continues
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.
Leipzig New Lakeland: What's new in 2025?
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?
Thousands of households affected by power outage in Plauen
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.
Succession unresolved for many companies in Saxony
What happens when the managing director of a company is about to retire? Thousands of SMEs in Saxony will be faced with this question over the next few years.
Foundation stone laid for research campus in Lusatia
From 2027, new technologies for the circular economy are to be developed in Lusatia. The foundation stone has now been laid.
Crucians successful at national competition
Regular individual lessons in singing and instrumental playing are part of the training at the Dresdner Kreuzchor. This pays off in the performances of the famous ensemble - and in competitions.
DHfK Leipzig parts ways with coach Runar Sigtryggsson
Leipzig's handball team is coming off the weakest season in its Bundesliga history. As a result, the head coach has to leave early.
Sweet art - First exhibition of the German Archive of Culinary Art
The German Culinary Archive sees itself as a culinary memory. It preserves cookbooks, magazines and menu cards, including prominent items - and provides an insight into the collection for the first time.
Left Party Chairwoman: Time for new heads
Farewell after six years, a plan for the future until 2029: at the party conference in Leipzig, the Saxon Left Party elects a new board - and already has its sights set on the next state elections.
Erzgebirge Aue sign Jannic Ehlers from Bremen
Aue coach Jens Härtel has now made his eighth new signing. Another attacking player arrives in the Erzgebirge from Bremen.
Dow cancels trainee class due to cost-cutting constraints
At the chemical giant Dow, the crisis is now also affecting those who were about to start their careers. In Schkopau and Böhlen, the entire training year has been canceled this year.
Millennial Bautzen now an official university town
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.
Demolition of the remains of the Carola Bridge begins Thursday
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.
Minister of Culture completes internship at Chemnitz Industrial Museum
With a new format, the German Museums Association wants to sensitize political decision-makers to the challenges behind the scenes. The first trainee is Saxony's Minister of Culture.
"Klosical" by Prinzen singer - not a quiet place
Tobias Künzel is known as the singer of the Prinzen, but also writes musicals. As befits a true prince, his new musical also features a throne.
KGS calls for decision on double budget in June
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.
LWB continues to invest heavily - rents rise moderately
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.
Commissioner: Jewish life in Saxony under threat
Since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, anti-Semitism has become commonplace for the Jewish communities in Saxony. The government commissioner speaks of a continuing threat.
NSU supporter - BGH orders main hearing at OLG
She is said to have given Beate Zschäpe her health insurance card and to have helped the NSU terror cell pick up a mobile home.
Happiness hormone at concerts: music more effective than kissing and sex
Oxytocin is considered the cuddle hormone. It is released during hugs and kisses, can strengthen the immune system and minimize stress, anxiety and pain. But there is another trigger.
Saxony has state exit center - goal of more returns
Saxony wants to force the return of rejected asylum seekers to their home country by means of a state departure center. There are strict rules there - and intensive advice on voluntary departure.
Second new signing for cup winners MBC
The MBC Syntainics have their second new signing on board. A winger will get his first taste of professional action in the coming season.
Investor family makes Lok the sole shareholder
The family of former patron Wernze returns its shares to Lok Leipzig. The club says thank you in style.
Association criticizes overcrowded truck parking spaces on freeways
It gets tight in the evening: truck drivers fight for parking spaces at rest areas. A census shows bottlenecks and safety risks. There are also problems in Saxony - with dangers for car traffic.
Tango in Saxony: Capital of Culture looks to South America
How much Saxony is there in tango? The Capital of Culture program explores this in numerous events.
Görlitz and Zgorzelec expand bridge park
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.
Dobrindt seeks solidarity on migration issues in Poland
The new German migration policy has also been met with criticism in Poland. At a meeting in Warsaw, the interior ministers of both countries struck a conciliatory tone.
No Bundesliga transfer: Neestrup stays in Copenhagen
Several German clubs are still looking for a coach. A young and promising option from Denmark has now been eliminated.
Sharp criticism of problems on the Chemnitz-Leipzig railroad line
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.
"Good luck!": Historic mills attract visitors in many places
Every year on Whit Monday, many historic mills open their doors to visitors. The nationwide kick-off was celebrated in North Saxony.
Applications for the Female Founder Award until the end of June
Creative and courageous female entrepreneurs wanted: Applications for Saxony's Female Founder Award can still be submitted until the end of the month.
Left party demands more money for social housing
With a view to the new double budget, the Left Party is campaigning for more money for social housing. According to figures, there is a shortage of more than 11,000 social housing units in Saxony.
Dresden student wins Apple's developer competition
What do everyday tasks feel like for people with dementia? A student from Dresden has developed an app that aims to make this tangible - and has even won over Apple.
A72 new construction slowly on the home straight after more than 20 years
Construction has been going on for decades on the 72 freeway. Now the end is slowly coming into sight. The new construction should be largely completed by 2026.
Over 2,200 apprenticeships in the skilled trades fixed for the new apprenticeship year
Many young people and training companies are committing themselves early. Once again, many apprenticeship contracts in the skilled trades have already been concluded - but young talent is still urgently needed.
SC DHfK Leipzig loses at the end
Leipzig's handball team had the weakest season in its Bundesliga history. Despite a courageous performance, they also came away empty-handed from the season finale in Stuttgart.
Despite clear victory: Magdeburg loses handball title
SC Magdeburg wins its fourteenth league game in a row, but has to give way to Füchse Berlin in the championship. With the Champions League, there is still a chance of winning the title.
"Pavilion of Fear" starts as an art and participatory project
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.
19-year-old driver drives into a lamppost while drunk
In the early hours of the morning, a young man drives his car off the road. He has a blood alcohol level of 1.96 and is lucky.
German Red Cross calls for blood donations before the vacations
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
German Red Cross calls for blood donations before the vacations
In the summertime, blood reserves are sometimes scarce in the Free State - according to the experience of recent years. The German Red Cross is therefore making an appeal to the people of Saxony.
Kraftklub surprisingly right in the middle of Rock am Ring
On the second day of the anniversary, there will once again be surprises at the Nürburgring Festival. But not on the big stages.
Youth derby abandoned after spectator rioting
Junior teams from Aue and Zwickau face each other on the pitch. There is trouble in the stands - the match does not end in regulation.
BSW member of parliament calls for revitalization of the Herrnhut Railway
The reactivation of old railroad lines is a recurring topic of discussion in Saxony. This also applies to the Herrnhut Railway. However, this would require high investments. That is why the state is turning it down.
Queer commissioner wants constitutional amendment
The new commissioner with SPD party membership is based in the CDU-led Ministry of Education. She is focusing on more than symbolic politics.
Renovation of the Dresden Zwinger courtyard nearing completion
The Dresden Zwinger is world-famous. Formerly a hotspot for princely revelry, people from all over the world visit the baroque jewel every year - which will soon be back in its usual splendor.
Dresdner Eislöwen sign Canadian Lance Bouma
The Dresdner Eislöwen are continuing to upgrade. The newly promoted DEL team is once again strengthening its ranks with a very experienced player.
Cycle path planning on B97 near Hoyerswerda on hold - ADFC: Embarrassing
Promised for two decades - but the cycle path along the B97 between Hoyerswerda and Brandenburg has stalled. The ADFC sees cyclists in Upper Lusatia being left in the lurch.
Geography champion: pupil from Offenburg is national winner
The final looks like a quiz show on television. But in the auditorium of a grammar school in Braunschweig, it's all about winning the national geography final. In the end, boys from three federal states come out on top.
Federal-state summit on relief package later than planned
If it were up to the federal states, the new date with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz would have been June 18. Contrary to what was announced, this will not happen.
Preparation complete: Dynamo test against SC Freiburg
Dynamo Dresden have structured their preparations for the 2nd division season. Test matches against two first division teams are on the agenda.
Carola Bridge demolition by the end of the year - new concept
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.
Leipzig extends with Bitshiabu
The defender has provided some bright spots for RB Leipzig in a disappointing season. While the 20-year-old has extended his contract, the head of youth development is leaving the Bulls.
"Winners have no doubts": Berlin ahead of historic title
Champion match ball for the Foxes. Will Berlin maintain its top position in the season finale or will SC Magdeburg overtake them? No sign of fear in the capital. Everything happens "out of love".
Seven more Saxon schools receive funding
New heating systems, modern workshops, digital specialist cabinets - seven vocational schools in structurally weak regions of Saxony receive funding from the EU and the Free State.
Number of pharmacies in Saxony continues to fall
The number of public pharmacies in Saxony has fallen significantly over the last ten years. For many citizens, it is becoming more difficult to obtain medication close to home.
A new nature trail has been created at Lake Bockwitz
More than three decades ago, lignite was still being mined in the Borna-Ost/Bockwitz open-cast mine. Today, water buffalo, cattle and Boer goats graze there. An educational trail now provides information about grazing.
Dangerous oak processionary moth is being combated again
Walkers and cyclists beware: The hairs of the oak processionary moth can cause skin rashes. In many places, the pest is controlled with tiny threadworms.
Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig begins
The black scene has dominated Leipzig at Whitsun for decades. Thousands of fans are expected to attend the 32nd Wave-Gotik-Treffen.
Saxony celebrates its mills
Numerous historic mills in Saxony are opening their doors on Whit Monday. From show workshops to guided tours - the Mill Day program has a lot to offer.
Rioting: Hansa Rostock fined 135,000 euros
The match between Hansa Rostock and Dynamo Dresden was overshadowed by rioting. The Rostock team will now receive their punishment, the Saxons will have to wait a little longer.
Criticism from Saxony of the draft law on special assets
The German government wants to accelerate investments in the future with a credit-financed special fund. Even before the cabinet decision, there is criticism of the corresponding bill.
Kretschmer: Want "investment booster" with compensation
A relief package is intended to make Germany's economy competitive again. Saxony's Minister President wants this "investment booster" - but insists on help for the federal states.
Housing industry: rising costs, less output
Saxony's housing companies are investing, but construction is faltering. Rising costs and increasing vacancy rates are exacerbating the situation.
Color instead of black and white thinking - Ostrale 2025 in Dresden
The former canteen of the GDR combine Robotron is a Dresden haven of art. In its third guest appearance, the Ostrale Biennale challenges visitors to engage with contemporary issues.
Woidke: Federal government should pay GDR special pensions
Former members of the army or police in the GDR receive special and supplementary pensions. This is shared between the federal government and the eastern states. Brandenburg's head of government hopes for changes.